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IRS Includes NFTs in US Tax Language
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released an updated draft for its 2022 instructions for form 1040 filers that swaps the old category for "virtual currency" with broader new language on "digital assets," including an explicit recognition of NFTs. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential repercussions.
Founders Are Building Their War Chest During Crypto Winter: Pantera Capital Partner
A new report found crypto startup funding at its lowest level in over a year. Pantera Capital's Lauren Stephanian says medium size deals have actually increased this year, which means "founders are building bigger war chest to last them through the bear market." Plus, she discusses where crypto talent is heading. She joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk I.D.E.A.S.
Founders Are Excited for Regulators to 'Put a Stronger Stake in the Ground': Two Sigma Ventures Exec
Two Sigma Ventures Principal Andy Kangpan discusses how the collapse of Terra and the subsequent bankruptcies of Three Arrows Capital and Celsius Network affected the conversations around regulation and compliance. Plus, what founders are looking for from regulators. He joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk I.D.E.A.S. in New York.
Laura Shin on Do Kwon Interview: Certain Things Went Against Crypto Ethos
"Unchained" podcast Host Laura Shin discusses her lasting impressions after interviewing the Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, following the collapse of Terra. "Every time he had a justification," she said. She explains the discrepancies of what he said versus on-chain evidence.
Finders Keepers?
We may all want to be crypto millionaires, but what if you accidentally become one? The story of an Australian couple who was mistakenly refunded millions by Crypto.com and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Co:Create CEO: Tokens Within a Brand's Ecosystem Are Powerful
"Tokens ... create an incredible opportunity for you to reward your most loyal members and create tiers of memberships," Co:Create CEO Tara Fung says on "First Mover" live from CoinDesk I.D.E.A.S. That's why the combination of NFTs and tokens in a given brands' ecosystem is "powerful," she adds.
How Co:Create Helps NFT Projects Launch Their Own Tokens
Co:Create co-founder & CEO Tara Fung discusses how the Co:Create protocol provides the infrastructure for non-fungible token (NFT) projects and Web3 brands to scale through launching their own native tokens. Plus, her take on the legal considerations of digital collectibles.
Do Kwon Denies Claims He Is on the Run From Law Enforcement
"Unchained" Podcast Host and author Laura Shin discusses the key takeaways from her recent interview with Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon about the latest allegations against him in the $60 billion implosion of the Terra ecosystem.
Bitcoin Stuck Around $19K as October Bounce Remains Elusive
Bitcoin (BTC) was supposedly due for a recovery rally in the routinely bullish month of October, but the bounce has remained elusive with the token struggling around the $19,000 level. Two Sigma Ventures Principal Andy Kangpan joins Christine Lee and special co-host Laura Shin on “First Mover” with his bitcoin outlook amid crypto winter.
Pantera Capital Exec on How Venture Capital Is Investing in the Digital Economy
Venture capital (VC) funding for crypto startups sank 37% in Q3 to its lowest level in over a year. Pantera Capital Partner Lauren Stephanian discusses the state of VC crypto investing and institutional adoption. Plus, the impact and "pushback effect" of recent decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks on the industry.