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Does Biden Have Big Tech in the Crosshairs?
President Biden has appointed Tim Wu, the father of "net neutrality" and an outspoken critic of Big Tech, to the National Economic Council. "The Hash" panel explores what Wu's appointment could portend.
Is Bitcoin Bad for the Planet? Bill Gates Thinks So
Bill Gates is concerned about bitcoin’s impact on the environment, citing the network’s massive use of electricity. But is bitcoin actually bad for the planet? “The Hash” panel weighs in on the raging environmental debate in the crypto space.
A Planned Ethereum Update for July Will Overhaul ETH Gas Fees
An Ethereum proposal called EIP 1559 will result in a major update to address rising transaction fees. "The Hash" panel discusses why Ethereum miners and developers are at odds over this and whether or not the plan will actually make gas fees more affordable.
Dallas Mavericks to Accept Dogecoin for Tickets and Merch
The Dallas Mavericks announced the team will begin accepting dogecoin as payment for tickets and merchandise. "The Hash" panel discusses the joke coin's surprising rise to popularity and whether or not it could ever fully see mainstream adoption.
Bitcoin Is Booming in Egypt Despite Prohibitive New Banking Laws
Data from U.K.-based exchanges show rising interest in bitcoin in Egypt, with new users rising 400% from December 2020 to January 2021. "The Hash" panel weighs in on why the crypto industry is flourishing in economically unstable nations.
Fidelity Digital Assets: 'Just at the Tip of the Iceberg' for Institutional Investment
Is institutional investment slowing or just getting started? Ria Bhutoria, research director at Fidelity Digital Assets, shares her insights on the crypto market. "We still think it's really early in terms of institutional adoption," Bhutoria said.
Is the Crypto Market Still Bullish?
Philippe Bekhazi of XBTO Group, provides an update on the crypto markets, including whether recent dips in BTC prices indicate a reversal of the bull market, the impact of CBDCs on the crypto market and a developing program in Bermuda to create a stablecoin-based stimulus package.
Ripple Filing Claims SEC Discussed XRP With Crypto Exchanges Ahead of Listings
Last night, Ripple filed its response to the SEC's amended complaint. The report said several crypto exchanges had discussed listing XRP with the SEC, and were not told the SEC was looking at XRP as a security. CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nik De explains the significance of Ripple's response.
What Are the Future Use Cases for Blockchain Technology?
Diana Biggs, crypto entrepreneur and CEO of Valor, discusses crypto investments in the European markets, potential future use cases of blockchain technology and whether Switzerland is still a good choice for crypto and blockchain companies to establish themselves.
Why We Need Blockchain and FinTech Groups at HBCUs
BillMari Founder Sinclair Skinner and Morgan State University’s Judith Schnidman join "Community Crypto" to discuss how historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can create and sustain blockchain and fintech groups, and why this is critical.