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Crypto Markets React to Hawkish Brainard Remarks
Marcus Sotiriou, GlobalBlock market analyst, shares his bitcoin price outlook as Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said Tuesday the U.S. central bank will reduce its balance sheet as soon as May. Plus, a conversation on MicroStrategy’s continued accumulation of bitcoin and Exxon’s plans to enter the crypto mining industry.
Bitcoin's 'Reserve Risk' Suggests Opportunity for Long-Term Accumulation
Is it time to buy the dip? The reserve risk of bitcoin, an indicator that measures the risk-reward ratio of allocating BTC based on the conviction of long-term holders, shows that HODLing is the preferred market strategy right now. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
The Story Behind QuadrigaCX and Netflix’s ‘Crypto King’
Alex Salkeld of Rootkit.finance discusses his prior relationship with QuadrigaCX’s CEO Gerald Cotten after appearing in Netflix’s new “Crypto King” documentary. Plus, a conversation about Wonderland DAO and whether Cotten is still alive.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Board Seat Could Raise Issues With the SEC
Twitter shares jumped after CEO Parag Agrawal announced that Elon Musk will be taking a board seat in the company following his new stake in the social media platform. “The Hash” panel explains how Musk’s appointment could raise issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the current state of crypto Twitter.
Why US Lawmakers Are Considering Legislation on El Salvador’s BTC Adoption
A new bill titled the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act has been presented in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of regulators. “The Hash” panel discusses the legislation's intention to protect the U.S. economy from El Salvador's bitcoin adoption while also touching on concerns raised by global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Lightning Labs Raises $70M to Bring Stablecoins to Bitcoin
Lightning Lab's Elizabeth Stark announced a Taproot-enabled protocol called Taproot Asset Representation Overlay (Taro) that has received $70 million in Series B funding to bring stablecoin capability to the Bitcoin network. “The Hash” panel discusses how this project can revitalize Bitcoin’s early function as a means for payments and the technological capabilities of the Taproot upgrade.
Gary Gensler Reveals SEC and CFTC Joint Crypto Regulation Efforts
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses recent statements made by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler about working alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint oversight of crypto exchanges. Plus, insights on what a defined “digital commodity” would mean for regulators.
Swan Bitcoin CEO on LFG’s Bitcoin Reserves Impacting the Crypto Markets
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten discusses the Luna Foundation Guard’s recent bitcoin buying spree for its UST reserves, commenting on the Anchor Protocol and Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon’s recent statement about Terra’s impact on the crypto markets. Plus, comments on bitcoin adoption curve and why he thinks BTC’s market cap could reach $21 trillion eventually.
Netflix ‘Crypto King’ Documentary Participant On Relationship with Gerald Cotton
BlockRaiders Guild Co-Founder Andrew Wagner discusses his take on Netflix’s new “Crypto King” documentary, explaining his prior relationship with QuadrigaCX’s founder Gerald Cotten. Plus, a conversation on the current state of crypto regulation in Canada and lessons learned from the QuadrigaCX scandal.
Decentralization and Data Privacy: What a Digital Euro Should Prioritize
HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty.