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Austria's Central Bank Explores Real-World Use for Blockchain and Crypto
CoinDesk's Christine Lee speaks with Oesterreichische Nationalbank Treasurer Johannes Duong about crypto adoption in Austria at the 2023 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Duong says the central bank of Austria has its own research project to learn as much as possible about tokenization and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Wintermute Distances Itself from New 3AC Venture; Bernstein's Crypto Revenue Predictions
Wintermute, the large crypto market maker, was quick to distance itself from a new fundraise by the co-founders of bankrupt hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), echoing similar sentiments from the community. Plus, Bernstein expects total crypto revenue to grow by sixteenfold in the next 10 years, from around $25 billion in 2023 to about $400 billion by 2033.
Hackers Moved Funds Tied to $100M Harmony Exploit Over the Weekend: Report
Pseudonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said a part of the funds tied to last year’s $100 million Harmony network attack worth $63.5 million (~41,000 ETH) was moved over the weekend. North Korea’s Lazarus Group was likely behind the hack, according to an analysis by blockchain research firm Elliptic. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto crime and private DeFi.
Binance Will Enable Crypto Collateral Off Exchange For Institutional Investors
Binance will allow institutional investors to keep their collateralized crypto used for leveraged positions off the platform. The exchange will enable investors to post collateral with Binance Custody, which will hold the assets off the internet, in cold storage wallets, Binance said in a statement on Monday. Once trades are settled, the assets would then become accessible to the user again. "The Hash" panel weighs in.
Anthony Scaramucci Invests In Former FTX.US President's New Venture
As first reported by Bloomberg, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci is investing his personal funds in a firm set up by Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX.US. Scaramucci confirmed his investment on Twitter over the weekend. "The Hash" hosts discuss the industry implications and Harrison's latest public remarks about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Three Arrows Capital Founders Are Reportedly Pitching Investors
According to The Block, the founders of collapsed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) Su Zhu and Kyle Davies, along with CoinFLEX co-founders Mark Lamb and Sudhu Arumugam, are looking to raise funds for the launch of a new crypto exchange. "The Hash" panel discusses the details outlined in this report.
World Economic Forum Managing Director on State of the Economy in 2023
World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi explains why more technologies need to be applied for the economy to recover from converging global crises, including energy price volatility and societal polarization.
Accenture Executive on the Future of the Metaverse
Accenture Senior Managing Director David Treat discusses his outlook on building businesses in the metaverse, saying, "the key step is that we have incredible portability" of digital assets. Plus, he previews his discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Global Blockchain Business Council CEO: Crypto Company Blow-Ups Not Fatal for Industry Overall
Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro discusses how crypto companies are navigating the deep crypto winter. "Let's face it, everyone's gotten a black eye from what's happened," she said, "but it's not a fatal blow."
Coinbase Executive on Crypto Regulatory Outlook In 2023
Bitcoin breaks the $20,000 level as businesses, government and civic leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase Vice President of International Policy, says the price bump will serve as a recognition for policymakers to place more guardrails on the crypto industry. Plus, he shares his regulatory predictions for 2023.