Digital Asset
India Edges Toward Crypto Legalization With 30% Tax, Announces Digital Rupee Launch
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 30% tax on any income from the transfer of digital assets on Tuesday. She also said the digital rupee will most likely be issued by 2023, despite the lack of regulatory clarity.
Anchorage Closes In on FDIC Crypto Custodian Deal, Documents Show
The three-year deal would have Anchorage act as a crypto asset manager and liquidator for the U.S. bank regulator.
Youbi Capital CEO on Asia vs. North America Crypto Trading
Bitcoin, ether, and other major cryptocurrencies showed signs of recovery Wednesday after hitting 6-month lows. Chen Li, CEO of private equity and venture capital (VC) firm Youbi Capital, shares his assessment of the digital asset space, sharing insights into trading activity and key trends emerging in the Asian crypto markets. Plus, why mining is not likely to return in China.
Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins Digital Asset’s Board of Directors
The former regulator will advise the company on a variety of subjects, including asset tokenization, distributed ledger technology and regulatory developments.
YouTube Exploring Web 3, NFTs for Content Creators
YouTube is considering expanding its ecosystem to help video creators capitalize on emerging technologies, such as Web 3 and NFTs, according to a new letter published Tuesday by CEO Susan Wojcicki. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest tech giant moving to NFTs amid a sour mood in the digital asset space.
GSR Markets President: ‘Crypto Still in a Bull Market’
Bitcoin, ether and the broader crypto market faced another wave of selling Monday. Is crypto firmly in bear territory? GSR Markets Co-founder and President Rich Rosenblum discusses his reading of the digital asset space, explaining why “we’re still in a bull market for crypto.” Plus, tips for managing volatility and new investment opportunities to watch.
Ether, Altcoins Tank, With Bitcoin as Decoupling Narrative Goes Up in Smoke
The developing narrative of ether and altcoins decoupling from bitcoin in an adverse macro environment went up in smoke Friday, as a sell-off in stocks and BTC caused extensive damage to the broader digital asset market. Is centralized liquidity dictating the market value of cryptocurrencies promising decentralization? Are we in a bear market?
Are We in a Crypto Winter?
Bitcoin is down about 40% from its November peak of $69,000. Separately, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has also dropped almost 10% from its November all-time high. Have we entered a crypto winter? Osprey Funds’ Greg King discusses his reading of the digital asset space and why he remains bullish.
Could Solana Become the Visa of the Digital Asset World?
The Solana blockchain could become the "Visa of the digital asset ecosystem" as it focuses on scalability, low transaction fees, and ease of use, according to a research note from Bank of America (BoA). The Wall Street titan also noted Solana and other blockchains might even snag market share from Ethereum over time. "The Hash" hosts weigh in on the BoA's assessments.
The Brewing Turf War in Crypto Regulation
Amid a growing influence of digital assets on Capitol Hill, Jones Day Partner James Burnham discusses the potential problems of a crypto turf war brewing between U.S. enforcement entities. "Regulators can't just do whatever they want using statutes from the Great Depression that would include vague language that might arguably be applied to digital assets," he said. Plus, why the SEC might be the most effective in offering regulatory clarity.
