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Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions
Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations despite being sanctioned for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. CoinDesk investigates how crypto donations to Russian troops are flowing. "The Hash" panel discusses crypto's use case as a fundraising tool in times of war and humanitarian crises.
Genesis Publishes Proposed Sale Plan With DCG, Bankruptcy Creditors
Genesis Global Holdco filed for bankruptcy protection last month and unveiled the final details of a proposed plan to sell itself off alongside Genesis Global Trading to help parent Digital Currency Group (DCG) pay off some of the firm's creditors. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in Genesis' bankruptcy process and what we know so far. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.
Bakkt to Suspend Consumer App After Two Years, Shifts Focus to B2B Tech Services
Digital asset platform Bakkt's announcement comes amid increased scrutiny from regulators over retail-based platforms in the interest of consumer protection. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Bakkt as part of a larger shift away from retail towards institutional adoption.
DigiDaigaku NFTs' Price Soar on Secondary Market After Super Bowl Ad
DigiDagaku, an NFT project by Web3 gaming company Limit Break, is seeing a pump on the secondary market after airing a $6.5 million ad touting a free mint of its Dragon Eggs collection during Sunday night's Super Bowl. The floor price on OpenSea Monday is hovering around 0.31 ETH, or about $460. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential risks of buying into ads.
Paxos to Stop Minting Stablecoin BUSD Following Regulatory Action
Stablecoin issuer Paxos will stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) tokens at the direction of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), with the news coming just after a report of the threat of legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details and the wider implications for crypto regulation.
Is the Hype Around AI Tokens Sustainable?
The popularity of ChatGPT lifted the hype around crypto tokens utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology. But, is this ChatGPT effect sustainable? GenTwo Crypto Analyst Pablo Jodar Seores looks to the dot com bubble and 2017's ICO boom for comparisons.
Algorand Foundation CEO on Kraken's SEC Settlement and the Lack of Regulatory Clarity
Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden weighs in on the staking debate after crypto exchange Kraken halted its U.S. crypto staking service in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Plus, She explains how the lack of regulatory clarity led to this development, saying, "they're being punished as opposed to given guidance."
Investors Eye January's CPI Report
Tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace shares his crypto markets analysis ahead of the release of January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report Tuesday, coming out of what he calls a "bear market rally" in January.
How SEC's Enforcement Action on Kraken Impacts the Wider Crypto Industry
Crypto exchange Kraken is ending its crypto staking service for U.S. clients and is paying a $30 million fine in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Launchnodes Co-founder and CEO Jaydeep Korde discusses why he believes this is a "positive" development for the industry and his business.
When Is Crypto Clarity Coming?
UK and EU make moves on regulation. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."