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What's Next For Bitcoin After Core Developer Marco Falke Plans to Step Down
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, discusses his reactions to Bitcoin Core developer Marco Falke stepping down from his maintainer role this summer. Plus, his take on the U.K. Court of Appeal ruling earlier this month that a claim by Craig Wright's Tulip Trading against 16 Bitcoin developers should go to trial in London.
Craig Wright’s UK Case Against 16 Bitcoin Developers To Go To Full Trial
The U.K. Court of Appeal ruled that a claim by Craig Wright's Tulip Trading against 16 Bitcoin developers should go to trial in London. The claim was originally dismissed in March 2022. CoinDesk Editor at Large Christie Harkin discusses what to expect. And, CoinDesk Co-Regional News Chief for the Americas Stephen Alpher shares his outlook on bitcoin's February seasonal performance.
Craig Wright's UK Case Against 16 Bitcoin Developers to Go to Full Trial
The trial is expected in early 2024 following a successful appeal.
Company Linked to Tom Cruise Deepfake Addresses Ethical Questions Around the Technology
London-based company Metaphysic is developing AI for hyperreal virtual experiences in the metaverse. Co-Founder Tom Graham addresses the ethical dilemma around using deepfake technology and how blockchain could potentially create digital identity rights.
Crypto Insurance Firm Raises $14M Despite Bear Market
Evertas, the cryptocurrency insurance firm that received a nod from Lloyd’s of London earlier this year, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for the crypto insurance sector and the broader industry.
London Court Orders Six Crypto Exchanges to Share Client Details to Assist in $10.7M Fraud Case
The unnamed crypto exchange traced $1.7 million of the stolen funds after being hacked for $10.7 million in 2020.
Craig Wright v. Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of One British Pound
Wright had sued McCormack for libel after the popular podcaster called him "a liar" and "a fraud" in 2019.
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Hires Deputy CEO to Expand Internationally
Noah Sharp joins from Paysafe, where he was employed as chief banking officer.
UK Crypto Hedge Fund Weathers Market Storm With Arbitrage Strategy
Nickel Digital Asset Management’s arbitrage fund is only down about 0.6% this year, compared to bitcoin’s drop of roughly 40% and the Nasdaq’s dip of 24%.
Crypto VC Fund Pluto Digital to Go Public in Reverse Takeover of NFT Investments
NFT Investments is listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market in London.
