Canada
Chandler Guo on Supporting Ethereum Fork 'Again'
Prominent Ethereum miner Chandler Guo recently tweeted "I fork Ethereum once, I will fork it again!" Guo joins "First Mover" to discuss why he supports ETHW, the proposed native token of ETHPoW, a possible new chain backed by proof-of-work (PoW) miners as the original chain transitions to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism in an event known as the "Merge." How long would Guo keep ETHW? Plus, his outlook for crypto and mining in China.
ETF Trade Flows Dip as Bitcoin Drifts Between $37K-$45K
As Australia prepares for its first bitcoin exchange-traded funds, ETF traders are exiting the Canada-based 3iQ Coinshares bitcoin ETF while BTC trends between $37,000 and $45,000. Plus, a conversation about a noted compression in premiums as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Earth Day 2022: Kevin O’Leary Discusses Crypto Mining and ESG
Kevin O’Leary discusses regulatory concerns regarding the environmental impact of crypto mining as the world observes Earth Day. O’Leary explains how projects like Bitzero in Norway are utilizing renewables like nuclear and hydro power. Plus, a conversation about the Canadian political landscape and the country’s crypto ecosystem.
Purpose Investments Exec on Launching Canada’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF
Purpose Investments COO Vlad Tasevski discusses working with Canadian regulators to launch the country’s first Bitcoin Spot ETF. Plus, insights into his firm’s partnership with Cosmos to bring the ETF to Australian markets, and regulatory concerns in the U.S. regarding spot market manipulation.
Coinberry CEO on Partnership With Kevin O’Leary’s WonderFi
Coinberry CEO Andrei Poliakov discusses the merger with Kevin O’Leary’s WonderFi, highlighting ambitions to become the leading crypto platform for Canada and the globe. Plus, insights into WonderFi’s acquisition of BitBuy, the impact of QuadrigaCX on Canada’s crypto regulation, and the role of cryptocurrency in the trucker protests.
Bitcoin Held by Funds Drops Over $240M Ahead of CPI Release
A ByteTree Chart shows the number of coins held by U.S. and Canadian closed-ended funds, and Canadian and European ETFs have dropped by almost 5,800 BTC, worth $243 million, ahead of the CPI release.
EU Digital Euro Designers Wrestle With Privacy Concerns
As the European Central Bank explores the development of a digital euro, designers might favor a centralized system that would inhibit people's transaction privacy. “The Hash” group discusses how user privacy should be protected in digital cash systems, drawing connections to crypto oversight in Canada amid the trucker protests.
Bank of America: No Crypto Winter Given User Adoption, Developer Activity
Recent analysis from Bank of America indicated that amid increasing concerns of inflation and growing user adoption in the cryptocurrency space, a “crypto winter” is not likely to take place. “The Hash” discusses this thesis, looking at institutional adoption, the magnification of the NFT marketplace, and the use cases for crypto as seen in El Salvador, Canada, and now Ukraine.
BTC Bounces Above $41K: Is Crypto a Wartime ‘Safe Haven’?
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo of Canadian crypto lending platform Ledn, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss BTC’s recent price surge above $41,000 as those affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict turn to bitcoin apparently as a financial safe haven. As Ukrainian officials call for Russian and Belarusian crypto addresses to be frozen, Bartolomeo discusses the role of trading platforms during times of conflict, looking also at the enactment of the Emergencies Act in Canada during the trucker protests.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Revokes Emergencies Act Against Trucker Protests
As the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Canada dissipate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revoked the Emergencies Act ending its freeze of bank accounts tied to the uprising. “The Hash” discusses this recent update, the importance of sovereign digital currencies and legislative parallels in the United States.
