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Bitcoin Retreats After Topping $25K Earlier
Arca Head of Research Katie Talati discusses her crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) retreats after trading above $25,000 earlier, its highest level since August. Plus, Talati's take on the NFT marketplace turf war heating up between OpenSea and Blur.
Former CFTC Chairman Massad Reacts to SEC Suing Terraform Labs, Do Kwon for Misleading Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Former CFTC Chair and Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and Director of the Digital Assets Policy Project Timothy Massad discusses his outlook on stablecoins and crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, the significance of a clearer regulatory framework for government agencies to protect investors better.
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer: 'We Need Congress to Step Up' on Crypto Regulation
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses the outlook for the crypto exchange and digital asset regulation at large on the heels of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon for misleading investors. Plus, reaction to Kraken ending its crypto staking-as-a-service platform for U.S. customers and its $30 million settlement with the SEC.
Catalysts Behind Bitcoin Breaking Above $25K
Trade The Chain Director of Research Nick Mancini joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the market sentiment as bitcoin (BTC) rocketed past $25,000 for the first time since August 2022. Plus, his insights on trading volume from retail and institutional investors.
Stronghold Digital Mining CEO on Latest Debt Restructuring Deal
Bitcoin miner Stronghold Digital's (SDIG) latest debt restructuring deal will allow the postponement of principal repayments on $54.9 million of debt through June 2024. Stronghold Digital Mining CEO and co-Chairman Greg Beard discusses the firm's strategies to avoid bankruptcy in a crypto winter. Plus, insights on the two-year deal with miner hosting company Foundry for 4,500 miners and reaction to Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging the U.S. government to compel crypto miners to disclose their energy consumption data. CoinDesk and Foundry are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Binance Reportedly Moved Funds From US Affiliate’s Silvergate Bank Account in 2021; CleanSpark Update
Crypto exchange Binance moved around $400 million in funds from Binance US's Silvergate Bank account to a trading firm called Merit Peak, according to a Reuters report. Plus, CleanSpark took advantage of the distressed state of the crypto mining industry to buy 20,000 new rigs at below-market rates, according to a Thursday press release.
Bitcoin Briefly Tops $25K, Sees 12% Rise in Past Week
Bitcoin (BTC) is soaring to its highest level since August, posting 12% gains in the last week after briefly surpassing $25,000. Plus, bitcoin call options or bullish bets are seeing increased activity in the past 24 hours. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents "The Chart of The Day."
Dutch Prosecutors Now Have Access to Tornado Cash Developer's Computer
Dutch prosecutors investigating Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev have recently gained access to his laptop and are now using the data to probe key features of the case, including whether he personally profited from the privacy service. Pertsev is awaiting trial on money laundering charges for contributing to Tornado Cash, which the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control says has been used to process funds for the North Korean missile program. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest from a controversial case dividing the crypto community.
NFT Marketplace Turf War Heats Up: Blur vs. OpenSea
Zero-fee non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur published a blog post on Wednesday explaining how creators can earn full royalties on its platform, suggesting they block sales on competitor OpenSea. "The Hash" panel discusses the intensifying battle between Blur and OpenSea, each vying for market share among NFT creators.
Mt. Gox’s Two Largest Creditors Elect Paid Out Mostly in Bitcoin: Sources
The two biggest creditors of Mt. Gox, the crypto exchange that failed due to a hack nine years ago, have elected to get their bankruptcy recovery paid out mostly in bitcoin (BTC), according to people familiar with the matter. This decision could soothe longstanding fears that a wave of simultaneous liquidations tied to Mt. Gox bankruptcy recoveries could drive down BTC's price. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as the price of bitcoin tops $25,000.