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Top Crypto Leaders Donate to COVID-19 Relief Fund for India
Top Crypto Leaders Donate to COVID-19 Relief Fund for India India is currently experiencing a devastating second wave of COVID-19 worsened by a medical supply shortage.
Signal Founder Hacks Phone-Hacking Tool Cellebrite
As CoinDesk's Ben Powers puts it, Signal has narc'd on the narcs. In a recent blog post, private messaging app Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike announced he hacked Cellebrite's phone-hacking tool and found it full of security vulnerabilities. Cellebrite is a digital intelligence platform that works with law enforcement and governments worldwide, including authoritarian regimes, to extract private data. "The Hash" panel breaks down Marlinspike's revelations.
Bitcoin Leads Price Sell-Off Across Crypto Markets
Amid news that President Biden will implement new tax laws increasing capital gains taxes, the crypto markets are experiencing pronounced sell-offs. Are the markets just temporarily spooked, or is this the sign of an impending bear market? "The Hash" panel debates. Plus, a discussion on "margin calls" and what crypto investors need to know about them.
BitMEX Now Offering Custody and Spot Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto Derivatives
With a new CEO at the helm, BitMEX is expanding its offerings beyond crypto derivatives. While derivatives will remain at the heart of BitMEX's business strategy, the platform will now offer custody and spot trading. "The Hash" panel discusses BitMEX's shift from being the "Wild West" of crypto to a more mature trading platform.
SEC Begins Official Review of the Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Application
The Kryptoin bitcoin ETF application is now the third to come under official SEC consideration. "The Hash" panel discusses the other applications under consideration and how Gary Gensler's confirmation as SEC chairman might impact the status of the bitcoin ETF applications.
Could Jackson, Tennessee Be the Next Crypto Hot Spot?
Jackson, Tennessee, has become the latest city to embrace crypto. Jackson's mayor Scott Conger has laser eyes for bitcoin, and he wants his city to become a hub for crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the possibility of crypto companies moving to Tennessee and the political challenges for elected officials who are pro-crypto.
Maker Price Soars As MakerDAO Brings Real-World Assets to DeFi
The Maker token's price has soared to a new all-time high over $4K after news that MakerDAO will allow users to use real estate to finance their loans on the platform. Will Foxley breaks down the significance of MakerDAO's move to bring real-world assets to DeFi.
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.
A Missing CEO and an Offline Turkish Crypto Exchange: What Happened With Thodex?
Thodex, a Turkish crypto exchange, abruptly halted trading Thursday, and its CEO, Faruk Fatih Özer, is missing. Thodex had $585M in crypto on the exchange, and users fear they're lost forever. "The Hash" panel debates what might have happened at Thodex and what crypto investors can learn from the incident.
Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact: Misconceptions and Reality
Bitcoin’s energy consumption has been a hot topic inside and outside the crypto sphere, but is bitcoin the environmental nightmare it is often made out to be? CoinDesk’s Ben Powers breaks down the energy debate surrounding bitcoin and the misunderstandings surrounding crypto mining.