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EU Finalizes Legal Text for Crypto Regulations Under MiCA
The European Union has finalized the full text of its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. A leaked draft verified by CoinDesk urges EU enforcers to take a “substance over form” approach to the law. “The Hash” panel discusses the key provisions that could apply to some assets categorized as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Iran’s Central Bank to Start Testing a Digital Rial Soon
The Central Bank of Iran will start a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot on Thursday, according to the country’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for CBDC development across the globe.
Hellebore Founder Explains How NFTs Change Gaming Prediction Markets
Hellebore is the latest addition to the growing NFT fantasy game industry. Founder Nick Swinmurn, co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, explains how the gremlin-style collectibles let owners predict outcomes in all the major sports leagues.
Cardano’s Vasil Hard Fork Expected to Go Live This Week
The Cardano blockchain will carry out its much-anticipated Vasil hard fork, a backward-incompatible upgrade taking place on the main network. “The Hash” panel discusses how the fork is intended to enrich smart contract capabilities, increase the chain’s throughput and reduce costs.
Funko Partners With Warner Brothers for DC Comics NFT Release
Pop culture retail brand Funko is teaming up with Warner Brothers to offer “The Brave and the Bold,” a physical and digital comic book collectible, exclusively through retail giant Walmart. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the integration of physical and digital collecting, and mainstream brands’ move into the NFT space.
Lack of Regulatory Crypto Clarity Has ‘National Security Implications’: Blockchain Foundation Exec
“There’s a lot of concerns as it becomes harder and harder for small businesses, entrepreneurs to actually innovate here with the lack of regulatory clarity,” says Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor. She adds that if the U.S. cracks down on the crypto industry, it could live elsewhere and that would have “national security implications.”
100 Basis Point Hike ‘Could Happen’: Medley Global Advisors Exec
Medley Global Advisors Managing Director of Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons comments on the expected rake hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve Wednesday, saying a 100 point basis point hike is not off the table. Given the state of inflation, “we cannot exclude … larger moves than 75 [bps] in the future.”
Miner Chandler Guo Makes the Case for Backing Ethereum’s Fork
SEC’s plans for proof-of-stake regulation make Ethereum’s PoW fork even more attractive, says Chandler Guo. This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Blockchain Foundation Executive Director on Financial Inclusion in Crypto
Blockchain Foundation’s Executive Director Cleve Mesidor joins "First Mover” to discuss the significance of crypto to financial inclusion and the growing crypto adoption in Black and Latino communities.
Golden State Warriors Co-Owner Launching NFT-Powered Sports Prediction Game
Hellebore Founder and CEO Nick Swinmurn introduces his non-fungible token (NFT) game Play Hellebore, a fantasy sports-style platform that lets users predict the outcome of professional sports games for blockchain-based prizes. Plus, how to make the game more accessible for users who are not as familiar with NFTs.