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Bittrex to End U.S. Operations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex announced that the company would shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years of operation. Policy 4.0 CEO and founder Tanvi Ratna breaks down her report on the state of crypto regulation.
Bitcoin Above $28K Amid Surprise Cut from OPEC+ Producers
Bitcoin (BTC) is bouncing above $28,000 following macroeconomic news that OPEC+ producers are unexpectedly cutting oil output. This comes as the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been testing the $30,000 mark, trading between $27,500 and $28,900 over the weekend. " The Crypto Trader Author Glen Goodman joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto markets outlook.
U.S. Banking Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase
Coinbase (COIN) said in a research report that the crypto markets have displayed resilience in the face of the recent upheaval in the U.S. banking system, with bitcoin (BTC) in particular outperforming. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong breaks down cryptocurrency's relative outperformance amid regulatory uncertainty and jitters surrounding the banking sector.
Bitcoin's Q1 Performance; U.S. Government Sold $216M of Seized Silk Road Bitcoin This Month
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to end the first quarter with its best performance since the first quarter of 2021. So far, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has rallied roughly 70% in 2023. Separately, the U.S. government sold 9,861.17 bitcoin (BTC) for almost $216 million on March 14, a court filing shows. CoinDesk's Bitcoin Protocol Reporter Frederick Munawa and Crypto Markets Analyst Glenn Williams Jr. discuss.
Chart Reveals Bitcoin's Two Directions
According to data from Santiment, the price of bitcoin has been on the rise in the last two weeks, while trading volume has been going down. That’s a sign the price rally won’t continue unabated, according to the blockchain analytics firm. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis presents "The Chart of The Day."
How U.S. Lawmakers View the Future of Crypto
Recently, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bill aimed at blocking the Federal Reserve from creating a consumer-based central bank digital currency, or CBDC. The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this month by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis breaks down how U.S. political parties might align on crypto.
Newly Formed ZeroSync Association Brings Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Bitcoin
A Swiss nonprofit called the ZeroSync Association aims to help scale Bitcoin by using zero-knowledge proofs (zk-proofs), a cryptographic technique that has exploded in popularity on rival chain Ethereum. ZeroSync co-founder Robin Linus discusses the launch and its significance to the Bitcoin community.
Argentinian Airline Integrates Web3 by Issuing Tickets as NFTs
Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi is integrating Web3 into its ticketing process by issuing e-tickets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). "The Hash" panel discusses the convenience of an NFT ticketing process and the outlook on Web3 adoption around the globe.
Axie Infinity’s Ronin Blockchain Overhauls Tech, Expands to New Game Studios a Year After $625M Hack
A year after the Ronin network hack made headlines, Sky Mavis, the company behind Axie Infinity, announced that it is overhauling Ronin’s core systems to make the network more decentralized. "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of this upgrade.
Sushi Swap CEO No Longer Feels ‘Inspired’ Amid U.S. Crackdown on Crypto
Sushi Swap Head Chef Jared Grey is no longer feeling "inspired" after U.S. regulators clamp down on crypto exchanges, according to comments he made during the protocol's ask-me-anything call. "The Hash" panel discusses the crypto industry's response to the recent regulatory crackdown.