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Elon Musk Says Tesla Suspending Bitcoin Payments, Citing Environmental Concerns
In a reversal, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric car manufacturer would no longer be accepting bitcoin payments due to environmental concerns. The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dropped in response. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and what’s really behind Tesla’s U-turn.
China’s Miners on Tesla’s Bitcoin 180; Animoca Brands: A Star is Born
Tesla’s Elon Musk backtracks on accepting bitcoin as payment for environmental reasons, and the Chinese mining industry reacts. A blockchain unicorn is born in Hong Kong as Animoca Brands raises $88 million in a new round of fundraising. Huobi Group launches a venture arm for blockchain and DeFi investments. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Did Tesla's 180 on Bitcoin Payments Scare the Market?
Bitcoin prices dropped today after Elon Musk tweeted a statement indicating that Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin payments for its electric cars. Many in the crypto ecosystem blame Musk, but is the tweet really to blame for bitcoin's drop? And if it is, is it cause for concern that the behavior of individuals can so drastically impact the crypto markets? Kyle Samani of Multicoin Capital weighs in.
Musk Tweets Ahead of ‘SNL’ Appearance, Urging Investors to Be Cautious
In an uncharacteristically sober tweet ahead of guest-hosting “SNL,” Elon Musk urged crypto investors to “invest with caution.” “The Hash” panel weighs in.
Being Paid in Bitcoin: Are We Really There Yet?
Earlier this week, NFL player Sean Culkin announced that he would be converting his entire 2021 salary into bitcoin, but is this a feasible option for other people?
Tesla Sold Some Bitcoin for Big Profit in Q1 and Crypto Critics Pounce
Elon Musk’s Tesla sold some of its bitcoin in the first quarter for $272 million in proceeds, $101M of profit. The move garnered mixed reactions from analysts and retail investors. “The Hash” panel discusses the sale and its larger implications for the crypto market.
Binance's Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to "understand" the platform's stock token products. CoinDesk's Zack Seward calls it a "classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators." Our panel on "The Hash" debates.
Bitcoin and Ether Hit New All-Time Highs as Tesla Invests $1.5B in BTC and CME Launches ETH Futures Trading
Former Controller of the Currency Brian Brooks and CME’s Director Tim McCourt discuss the hot crypto market and regulatory implications, as fun and games with Dogecoin continues.
