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Sen. Warren, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Ask Circle, BlockFi Why They Banked at SVB
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) want to know why crypto companies, including bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi and stablecoin issuer Circle, banked at now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes.
SEC Advisory Group Supports Gensler’s Crypto Efforts but Requests Industry Guidance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler got further reinforcement for his quest to force crypto firms to conform with existing securities laws when his agency’s Investor Advisory Committee backed him up on almost every aspect of his campaign except one. The committee requested that the SEC provide formal industry guidance. This comes as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) says the U.S. is losing its edge in crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation.
Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token'
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett described bitcoin (BTC) as a "gambling token" in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Buffett's latest jab at the crypto industry.
JPMorgan Says U.S. Banking Crisis May Be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem
Despite recent regulatory headwinds, the cryptocurrency market has rallied strongly over the last month, with bitcoin (BTC) outperforming, JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report last week. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and its key takeaways.
Bitcoin Rally Continues, Solana Jumps as ‘Saga’ Release Anticipated
Bitcoin's recent rally that drove the cryptocurrency above $30,000 continues. Meanwhile, solana (SOL) sees gains in token prices ahead of its anticipated "Saga" release. The most recent market updates and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Casa CEO on the Rise of Self-Custody in Wake of Recent Banking Jitters
Casa CEO Nick Neuman tells "First Mover" that the company has seen "the biggest customer volumes" for its self-custody product in the past month. He attributes this surge in interest partly to the collapse of legacy banks like Silicon Valley Bank in March.
Regulators Have a 'Heavier Hand' Than They Should: BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets
"If you have a heavy hand with every new technology that comes around, we're going to basically hold [back] every type of new innovation," says Andre Portilho, head of digital assets at BTG Pactual. He discusses his outlook on the state of crypto regulation in the U.S.
Institutional Investors Eye Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade
RockX co-founder and CEO Zhuling Chen discusses institutional interest in Ethereum's "Shapella" upgrade, scheduled to take place April 12. "A lot of institutions are taking this event as a trust vote," he said. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen also joins the conversation.
State of Crypto in Brazil
BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho weighs in on the state of digital assets in Brazil, which has a reputation for having tech-savvy investors. Plus, the latest on BTG Pactual's recent introduction of a dollar-backed stablecoin through its crypto platform.
EU-Funded Report Calls for Crypto ID Checks to Combat Darknet Markets
A European Commission-funded report has called for tougher identity checks on crypto exchange users as regulators seek to combat the rising use of darknet marketplaces to buy illegal substances. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the agency's approach to regulation and the role of Chainalysis in this report. Plus, what to expect from the vote next week on landmark new licensing rules for the crypto sector.