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Bitcoin Breaks $60K, SEC Reportedly Ready to Allow Bitcoin Futures ETFs, FinCEN Ransomware Report and More
“The Hash” tackles today’s hot topics: Bitcoin climbs above $60K after the SEC won’t reportedly block futures ETF, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reports ransomware payments in 2021 already dwarfs last year’s total, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fines Tether and Bitfinex $42.5 million for “untrue or misleading” claims, and why Shiba Inu has been more resilient than some SHIB haters would like to admit.
DeFi Driving Global Crypto Adoption, Bank of England Official’s Crypto Collapse Warning and More
“The Hash” tackles today’s hot topics: DeFi pushes North America to world’s second-biggest crypto market, Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe warns crypto could cause a 2008-level meltdown, and Morgan Stanley CEO James P. Gorman says crypto isn’t a fad, though not seeing much client demand. Plus, Polkadot sets a target date for hotly anticipated parachain auctions.
Inflation Remained High in September, a16z Reportedly Plans to Meet With Washington Policymakers Over Web 3.0
“The Hash” team discusses today’s hot topics: U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in September and are poised to rise further in the months ahead, Pennsylvania-based miner Stronghold Digital Mining sets its IPO price at $16-$18 a share, and Stripe is hiring a crypto team three years after ending bitcoin support. Plus, NBA star Kevin Durant inks a partnership with Dapper Labs to create more video content for NBA Top Shot moments.
China Wants to Tighten Grip on Media and Publishing; FTX.US Launching NFT Exchange Platform ‘FTX NFTs’
“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has set out plans to ban private investment in the media amid an ongoing program of regulatory changes aimed at tightening state control over the private sector. What could this mean for the crypto community in China? Crypto lender Celsius network raises $400M as regulatory pressure grows, FTX.US launching FTX NFTs exchange that will allow users to trade, mint, auction and authenticate Solana NFTs; plus, why is Hashmasks helping notorious art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi to showcase his new NFT collection?
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Says Bitcoin Adoption in El Salvador Counters Crypto’s ‘Ideals of Freedom’
“The Hash” team digs into today’s top stories generating buzz around the crypto world: Vitalik Buterin calls mandatory acceptance of bitcoin in El Salvador counter to crypto’s “Ideals of freedom.” Coinbase co-founder’s venture firm Paradigm is raising $1.5B fund to invest in startups. Having trust issue with social media sites? Ethereum sign-in could be your best bet. Animoca brands IS betting on reNFT, a 1-year-old DAO that lets you rent out NFTs.
JPMorgan Says Institutional Investors Are Replacing Gold With Bitcoin
“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories: JPMorgan analyst says “bitcoin’s allure as an inflation hedge” is drawing institutional investors back to crypto, regulatory uncertainty remains a recurring theme at London’s Token2049 Conference, U.S. September jobs report badly misses expectation amid Federal Reserve tapering speculation. Plus, India’s TikTok rival Chingari raises $19 million from Alameda, Kraken and Galaxy Digital.
MoneyGram Partnering With Stellar and Circle’s USDC for Blockchain-Based Products, Tether’s Risk in Focus
“The Hash” hosts dig into today’s top stories: MoneyGram partners with Stellar and Circle’s USDC for blockchain-based payments, Tether holdings’ reserves reportedly include billions of dollars of short-term loans to large Chinese companies while also lending billions of dollars to crypto firms, including Celsius, and Open Bank Project, API3, Qredo & Sovryn are partnering with commercial bank and mortgage lender Banco Hipotecario to power bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. Plus, Dapper Labs taps Chainalysis to fight against NFT money laundering and market manipulation.
Bitcoin Surges to 5-Month High Topping $55K
“The Hash” team digs into bitcoin’s Wednesday rally as it tops $55K for the first time in five months. This comes as SEC Chair Gary Gensler says his agency has no plans to ban crypto, a16z recommends the U.S. regulate crypto with decentralization in mind, and George Soros’ CEO Dawn Fitzpatrick confirms the family office owns bitcoin. Plus, the bitcoin futures market suggests Huobi becomes a loser in China’s crypto crackdown.
Circle Under SEC Investigation, US Lawmaker Proposes Safe Harbor Bill for Crypto Startups to Launch Token Sales
“The Hash” team discuss today’s hot topics: Facebook lost about $65 million during an hours-long outage Monday, according to a Forbes report, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has subpoenaed USDC stablecoin backer Circle, and Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the ranking member on the House Financial Services Committee, has proposed the “Clarity for Digital Tokens Act of 2021″ which would carve out space for crypto projects to launch tokens without irking securities regulators. Plus, Robinhood becomes the first platform to offer 24/7 crypto phone support.
Why Are Financial Advisors Now Pitching Bitcoin to Clients?
“The Hash” team discuss today’s hot topics: The wealth-management industry is starting to make the case that cryptocurrencies have a place alongside stocks and bonds in investment portfolios, even retirement accounts, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed ETF application decisions submitted by Global X, Wisdomtree, Kryptoin and Valkyrie by 45 to 60 days, and Gary Vaynerchuk, chairman of VaynerX, sold a doodle of an elephant at Christie’s Monday for $412,500, which outsold works by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Alice Neel, Wayne Thiebaud, George Condo and more. Plus, NBA champion and entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal is about to release his NFT collection.