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FTX.US President on Bitcoin, Altcoins, Crypto Regulations
Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the American arm of Sam Bankman Fried’s crypto empire FTX, joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss what to make of large sums of bitcoin flows moving on his platform.
The Impact of Fake News on Bitcoin
New data reveals the impact a lie can have on bitcoin's price. A fake news release Monday announcing a bogus partnership between Walmart and litecoin, a fork of bitcoin, coincided with a spike in BTC's price. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
El Salvador Pres. Nayib Bukele: More Than Half a Million People in the Country Are Using Bitcoin Wallet
More than half a million people in El Salvador are using the country’s government-run bitcoin wallet Chivo following the adoption of the cryptocurrency as legal tender Sept. 7, President Nayib Bukele said. He also clarified 95% of Chivo's technical errors have been corrected. "The Hash" team discusses the latest on El Salvador's bitcoin adoption and what it could mean globally.
FTX to List Chiliz Tokens for Sports Fans
Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX is making Chiliz fan tokens available on its platform. It will begin by offering the fan tokens for Italy’s Inter Milan $INTER and Turkey’s Galatasary Sports Club $GAL. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest move from FTX bringing new ways for sports fans around the world to engage with their favorite teams, as it continues to bring crypto and blockchain awareness to the mainstream.
Coinbase Goes Public in Its Fight With the SEC
Coinbase might be picking a fight with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its soon-to-be-launched Lend product. The crypto exchange says the agency hasn’t clearly explained why Lend is a security and is marshaling its customer base for support.
BlockFi CEO Wants SEC to Weigh in on Crypto Lending
Zac Prince, CEO of prominent crypto lending firm BlockFi, voiced optimism that the crypto lending industry will survive despite ongoing regulatory crackdowns but said it would ultimately need a word from the feds. This comes as BlockFi's interest-bearing crypto account has come under regulatory scrutiny in at least five U.S. states. "The Hash" panel reacts, discussing the possible fate of BlockFi and the lending industry.
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko on SOL Dominance in Altcoin Markets
As the Solana blockchain continues to make waves in the crypto markets, Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko discusses the drivers behind Solana’s emerging dominance in the blockchain space, digging into the potential weaknesses of Ethereum. Plus, insights into Solana’s use cases including NFTs and the outlook for its native token SOL.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Appear Before Senate Banking Committee on Regulating Crypto
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is scheduled to testify regarding the SEC’s role in crypto regulation. Plus, reactions to Gensler suggesting the SEC could ban certain Chinese companies from trading in the U.S.
FTX Hit by Hack Rumor, Korea Updates Crypto Death Note
FTX, Animoca Brands and Litecoin hit by fake news and scams. Korea issues updated crypto exchange death note. China NFT backlash grows. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
‘Massive Opportunity’ for Bitcoin Ahead?
Bitcoin is stabilizing as short-term momentum improves following last week’s massive sell-off. Anastasia Amoroso, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital Network, discusses her analysis and outlook for bitcoin’s next move, explaining where she sees “massive opportunity” in the future.
