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Coindesk Indices Launches Bitcoin Trend Indicator
CoinDesk Indices, a CoinDesk subsidiary, is starting the Bitcoin Trend Indicator (BTI), an online tool to help investors determine where the price of bitcoin is going. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Andy Baehr breaks down the BTI and the potential value for investors.
How South Korea’s Crypto Scene Is Emerging From Terra Luna's Implosion
The collapse of the Terra Luna stablecoin project reverberated throughout the world, causing some $60 billion to evaporate. But the longest shadow fell over Korea, where it remains today. CoinDesk's Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker reports.
The Sandbox Co-Founder Addresses AI's Impact on the Metaverse
Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, joins "First Mover" to discuss the benefits and possible risks of artificial intelligence in the metaverse. Plus, Borget's reaction to the French Economy Ministry aiming to stop dominance by international internet giants in the metaverse.
Ethereum Stands Firm as Shanghai Upgrade Rolls Out
Ether (ETH) broke the key $2,000 level after Ethereum completed the Shanghai upgrade, allowing the network to process staking withdrawals. The most recent market updates and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
FTX’s Bankruptcy Lawyers Say ‘The Dumpster Fire Is Out’
Five months after the implosion of FTX, the crypto exchange’s new legal team said that “the situation has been stabilized and the dumpster fire is out.” CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the bankruptcy hearing on Wednesday and discusses the possibility for FTX to reopen in the future.
Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade
Ether (ETH) surpassed $2,000 on Thursday, reaching the highest point since August after a successful network upgrade called Shanghai, or Shapella. Besu Protocol Engineer Justin Florentine discusses the upgrade after Vitalik Buterin said, "we're in a stage where the hardest and fastest parts of the Ethereum protocol's transition are basically over.”
Understanding Why China's Credit Impulse Index Matters to Bitcoin
A continued rise in China's credit impulse could contribute to the global financial cycle and support global risk sentiment, expanding global asset prices and global credit, according to a paper published by the Federal Reserve in November. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis explains why this matters for bitcoin (BTC) in "The Chart of The Day."
Texas Bill Limiting Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs Passes Another Hurdle
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will cap how much bitcoin (BTC) miners can participate in demand response programs, under which they get paid to curtail their operations at times of high energy demand. Bill SB 1751 is now heading to the House and if approved, it will have to be signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. GRIID Chief Strategy Officer Harry Sudock discusses how the bill could impact miners in the state and his reaction to The New York Times article on bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Rallies 80% in 2023
Innovating Capital General Partner and Pastel co-founder Anthony Georgiades joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss whether bitcoin (BTC) is a risk-on or risk-off asset. Plus, his insights on legendary investor Warren Buffet referring to bitcoin as a "gambling token" and market reaction after FTX attorneys say the crypto exchange could possibly reopen.
FTT Token Surges as FTX Lawyer Says Exchange Could Reopen; Block’s TBD Partners With Yellow Card
FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed spectacularly in November, is considering reopening at some point in the future as it navigates bankruptcy, its attorneys from Sullivan & Cromwell said in a court hearing on Wednesday. Separately, TBD, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Jack Dorsey’s Block (SQ), is teaming up with crypto exchange Yellow Card to enable cross-border payments in 16 countries across Africa.