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Bitcoin Higher Amid Upbeat China Manufacturing Data; Deribit To Offer Bitcoin Volatility Futures
Bitcoin (BTC) traded higher on Wednesday as upbeat China manufacturing data alleviated global growth concerns and improved risk appetite in global financial markets. Crypto options exchange Deribit will soon launch BTC volatility futures, offering investors a simpler way than options to hedge against market volatility. Plus, Mt. Gox creditors are about to recover some of their funds following a 10-year liquidation process. Still, concerns that large amounts of BTC will be released onto the market are overdone, according to UBS.
Coinbase CEO: US Can Update Its Financial System by 'Embracing Crypto'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday. The crypto exchange executive argues that "by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can not only update its financial system, but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse." "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Armstrong's comments and the future of crypto guidelines in the country.
Former Accounting Team of FTX US Auditor Armanino Starts 'The Network Firm'
Members of the accounting firm Armanino’s digital-asset practice have departed and formed a startup – The Network Firm – to carry on the business of providing audits, attestations and related work for crypto clients. Late last year, Armanino decided to stop performing crypto audits amid heightened scrutiny of its past work for a U.S. affiliate of Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed FTX exchange. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential challenges of crypto auditing practices.
Lido Gearing Up For Ethereum's Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade
Lido, the biggest liquid staking platform on the Ethereum blockchain, opened a snapshot vote on its version 2 (v2) upgrade, which includes a "Staking Router" said to ease the onboarding of different validator subsets. The second element of the v2 upgrade will allow users to redeem Lido’s flagship stETH tokens for the underlying ether tokens once Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, more accurately known as "Shapella," hits. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Lido community and the future of decentralization.
Tensions Brewing Between Aptos and Sui After Disinvitation From Denver Crypto Conference
At ETHDenver, one of the year’s biggest events on the crypto circuit, tensions have gone public between Aptos and Sui, two startup blockchains staffed by teams of individuals who emerged from Facebook's defunct Diem stablecoin project. "The Hash" panel discusses the details and subsequent industry implications.
Former SEC Branch Chief On Crypto Skepticism, Regulation Outlook
Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança reacts to the latest enforcement actions taken by the government agency within the crypto industry. "The SEC is so skeptical of crypto that bad things...that would be acceptable in traditional finance markets is considered by the SEC completely suspect [in crypto]," Bragança said.
Computing Sector Gains Driven By AI Excitement: Data
105 of 158 assets in the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) outperformed bitcoin in February, most of them being in the DeFi and computing sectors. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg breaks down the rise of computing tokens and how the excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) appears to have driven the rally.
Justin Sun: Hong Kong Has Become One of the Most Important Web3 Hubs
Huobi is planning to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Huobi Global Advisor and TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun shares his outlook, saying "Hong Kong is very bullish [and] the most important driving force is from mainland China."
Justin Sun Reacts to Looming Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Bernstein analysts say that ether’s (ETH) price action is expected to be “cautious” until the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, due later this month, as the market is concerned about a supply overhang. TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on ETH staking and why he's "confident" for the Shanghai upgrade.
Justin Sun on Crypto Outlook in Hong Kong
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global is seeking a license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license." Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses what this could mean for crypto trading in Hong Kong and mainland China.