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FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Addresses Crypto Bailout Outcomes Amid Recent Market Volatility
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said in a recent interview with Bloomberg that his crypto bailouts had "mixed" results. "The Hash" panel discusses the deals he made during the market downturn and his visit to the White House in May as lawmakers debated which government agency should be the crypto industry's primary federal market regulator.
a16z Proposes Solution to Licensing Problem for NFTs
Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm wants to establish an industry standard for NFTs by offering free licensing options in an approach similar to Creative Commons. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for NFT distribution and intellectual property rights.
Ticketmaster Taps Dapper Labs to Issue NFTs for Live Events
Ticketmaster announces that it will mint NFT tickets through Flow, a blockchain operated by Dapper Labs. “The Hash” panel discusses the details of the partnership and what this means for digital ownership and event organizers.
Coin Metrics Exec on Whether the Merge Makes Ethereum Green
Coin Metrics Head of R&D Lucas Nuzzi explains the essential differences between the energy consumption of proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems. Plus, why it is difficult to measure the electricity consumption of proof-of-stake protocols.
eToro Consultant Talks Crypto Correlation With Nasdaq Ahead of Historically Bearish September
eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman discusses crypto's correlation with Nasdaq and the lack of buying power in the crypto market. Plus, his crypto outlook as stocks tend to fall in September.
eToro Consultant on Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech: ‘Hawkish as Hell’
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester expects interest rates to rise above 4% in the coming months, according to a CNBC report. eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman explains why the Fed is struggling with taming inflation. Plus, his reactions to Chairman Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech.
Ethereum Merge Is Not Driving ETH Price: eToro Crypto Consultant
Proponents of the Ethereum Merge say ether (ETH) has been performing strongly compared to bitcoin in anticipation, but eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman points out that “ethereum really just fell much heavier than bitcoin … in the early months of the year.” Plus, he explains the correlation between the Nasdaq, bitcoin and ether.
Here Are the Biggest Risks Associated With Ethereum's Merge
As the Ethereum ecosystem anticipates the upcoming Merge, Coin Metrics Head of R&D Lucas Nuzzi points out the potential risks that could be exacerbated as a result the upgrade.
Mythical Games CEO on Building EVM-Compatible Chain in Anticipation of PoS
Mythical Games CEO John Linden says the company has been an early believer in proof-of-stake, building its own mythical blockchain forked off EOS.IO. He adds that the chain, currently in testnet, is fully EVM compatible in anticipation of Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.
Here’s Why FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Visited the White House
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried visited the White House in May amid regulatory turf battle between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.