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Alameda Shielded FTX From Possible $1B Loss Following Client's Leveraged Trade in 2021: Financial Times
Alameda Research bore the brunt of a $1 billion loss incurred by its affiliated firm FTX after a leveraged trade on the now-bankrupt crypto exchange backfired early last year, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest developments from the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX-Alameda crypto empire.
Facebook Parent Meta's Latest Gameplan to Boost Metaverse
After Meta Platforms (META) famously riled up U.S. regulators with Facebook’s abortive stablecoin initiative in 2019, the company is back with an effort to influence digital policy for the metaverse. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for Meta's metaverse ambitions and future regulation.
Crypto Regulation Progress Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage’: Law Professor
Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the current state of the turf war between SEC and CFTC for jurisdiction over crypto activities. "I think we're at the brick wall stage, and it's forcing the hand of legislators to amend legislation," Evans said.
Analyst Explains Why Crypto Investors Are 'Demotivated' Right Now
Edward Moya, senior market analyst of the Americas at OANDA, discusses bitcoin investment activity in the wake of FTX's collapse and the wider crypto contagion. "You're not seeing a whole lot of investment come in," Moya said, adding that traders are "demotivated to get back in."
Crypto Traders Need to Pay Close Attention to November Jobs Report: Analyst
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November. OANDA Senior Market Analyst of the Americas Edward Moya discusses the jobs report and its impact on the crypto markets. "It really will impact the broad direction for risky assets," Moya said.
Growing Need for Digital ID
Host Joel Flynn takes a deep dive into blockchain’s potential for securing your data. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Exploring Dogechain, Dogecoin's Tag-Along Sidechain
Popular meme coin dogecoin (DOGE) has rallied roughly 40% in the past 10 days, bringing attention to Dogechain, a sidechain that uses Polygon Edge. CoinDesk Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk discusses Dogechain and how it differs from dogecoin.
Future of Crypto Regulation After FTX Fallout
Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans joins “First Mover” to discuss what to expect from FTX hearings as the U.S. Department of Justice calls for an independent examination of alleged fraud during the collapse of FTX. Plus, an outlook on the future of crypto regulation as the FTX saga continues to unfold.
CFTC Chairman Suggests ‘Pause’ to Review Senate Bill Following FTX Collapse
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee in the first of several congressional hearings on FTX and said his agency couldn't have prevented the collapse because FTX wasn't an entity regulated by CFTC. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the hearing and why Chairman Behnam asked lawmakers to “take a pause” and overhaul the crypto bills. Plus, the significance of the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA).
Bitcoin Slips After Stronger Than Expected U.S. November Jobs Report
Edward Moya, Senior Market Analyst of the Americas at OANDA, discusses his outlook for the crypto markets as bitcoin (BTC) sinks below $17,000 after the U.S. added 263,000 jobs in November, down from an upwardly revised 284,000 in October but topping expectations of 200,000 as the U.S. economy continues to show signs of strength. Plus, concerns over Tether loans.
