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Blockchain for Europe Exec on EU Potentially Banning Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins
The European Union could potentially ban U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in 27 countries if the union finalizes the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch breaks down the legislation.
Singapore’s Crypto Dance; Women in Web 3
Singapore’s central bank provides clarity for crypto regulation, while Forkast and NEAR Foundation initiative champions women in Web 3. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
‘A Lot of Interest’ in $10K ETH Strike Price, GlobalBlock CEO Says
GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round tells “First Mover, there’s “a lot of interest” in the $10,000 strike price for ether’s (ETH) September options expiry. Round also discusses why the Merge will change the whole dynamic for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
Fed Chair Powell Doubles Down on Intent to Aggressively Hike Interest Rates
Restrictive monetary policy will likely be required for some time, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a long-awaited speech at the central bank’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. “The Hash” panel weighs in on Powell’s remarks and the potential impact on crypto and the wider economy.
Coinbase Launches Voter Registration Tool Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a new crypto policy education initiative including a voter registration tool ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November. "The Hash" discusses how this might shape the future of crypto policy in the U.S. regulatory environment.
China’s World Metaverse Conference Underway in Beijing
China’s three-day World Metaverse Conference (WMC) kicked off Friday in Beijing against concerns over restrictive crypto policies in the country. “The Hash” hosts discuss how officials in China view the metaverse and the potential impact on the global crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin Under $21K After Powell's Hawkish Remarks; Analysts Trim Price Targets for Argo Blockchain
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish speech at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. H.C. Wainwright and Jefferies analysts slashed their price targets for Argo Blockchain after disappointing guidance from the bitcoin miner's quarterly results. The wife of Alexey Pertsev, the web developer arrested in Amsterdam over alleged ties to sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash, dismissed speculation her husband had links to the Russian secret service.
Bitcoin Slides Below $21K as Dollar Bounces After Powell’s Hawkish Comments
Bitcoin dipped Friday while the U.S. dollar slightly strengthened following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s hawkish speech at the U.S. central bank’s annual Jackson Hole conference. CoinDesk’s Helene Braun discusses the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin on Hodlonaut’s defamation case against Craig Wright.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of U.S. August Jobs Report
CoinDesk U.S. Markets Reporter Helene Braun discusses her outlook for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets ahead of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August jobs report. Plus, CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor shares a preview of CoinDesk’s Sin Week.
Bullish Signal for Crypto Ahead?
The Dollar Index might be forming a bearish double top on the weekly chart. If the dollar indeed drops, that could allow for a bounce in risk assets like bitcoin (BTC). “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.