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BTC Down 8% This Week, Slightly Up Over Past 30 Days
Bitcoin’s price continued to bounce around $40,000 this week, with an 8% drop over the last seven days but a slight positive increase when looking at the past 30 days. Plus, a conversation about momentum signals and the 100-week moving average as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Solana NFTs Added to Rarible Following OpenSea Debut
Solana NFT offerings have just been added to Rarible Protocol shortly after their debut on the OpenSea marketplace. “The Hash” group discusses the multichain reality of the NFT space and why other platforms are trying to chip away at Magic Eden’s market share.
Why ‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Ended With a Top Bid of Only $280
Crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi bought Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey’s first-ever tweet as an NFT for $2.9 million last year. That NFT was listed for sale again at $48 million last week only to reached a top bid of only $280. “The Hash” group discusses why the asset received such low valuations, citing Estavi’s history as an ICO scammer and the inherent values of different types of NFTs.
What’s Elon Musk’s Plan for Twitter?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy social media company Twitter (TWTR) for about $41.3 billion in cash, following his decision against taking a board seat. “The Hash” group discusses Musk’s motives behind this move, his threat to offload current shares in the company, and Justin Sun’s counter-response.
Amazon Isn’t Interested in Crypto Payments, Exploring NFTs Instead
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently stated that the e-commerce giant does not have plans for cryptocurrency payment integration but is considering adding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its retail business. “The Hash” panel discusses the vitality of crypto for everyday payments, considering transactions fees and price fluctuations while noting the possible use cases for stablecoins.
Gemini Exec on Bitcoin Hitting $41K, New Crypto Credit Card
Gemini COO Noah Perlman discusses the recent upswing in the crypto markets as investors weigh macro risks. Plus, a conversation about the shifting demographics of crypto investors and Gemini’s new crypto rewards credit card.
Ethereum Merge Pushed Back: What to Expect
Galaxy Digital’s Christine Kim discusses Ethereum’s highly anticipated merge to proof-of-stake following a statement from core developer Tim Beiko that it will not be delivered in June. Kim explains the complexity of this shift, how it will reduce Ethereum’s energy consumption and the impact it could have on investors and traders.
NEAR Protocol Co-Founder on Token Explosion and Raising $350M
NEAR Protocol Co-founder Illia Polosukhin discusses the layer one protocol’s rapid growth as its native token doubled in value over the past four weeks. Plus, a conversation about their plans for regional expansion after raising $350 million in their second round of funding this year.
Fireblocks Exec on Bringing DeFi to Traditional Markets
Fireblocks Head of Corporate Strategy Adam Levine discusses the company's partnership with fintech FSI to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) accessibility to over 6,400 capital markets entities. Also, a conversation about the evolving role of banks as DeFi adoption continues to grow.
BSN Developer’s NFT Warning; LINE Launches NFTs
BSN developer says “investment targets” NFTs won’t survive in China. Bybit explains their move to Dubai and plans for global growth. Messaging app LINE launches NFT marketplace in Japan. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.” We’ll be back on Tuesday after Easter break.