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Griffin Gaming Partners Raises $750M for Web 3
Gaming-focused venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has announced a new fund of $750 million that has already logged 16 investments related to Web 3. “The Hash” team discusses the longstanding tension between the gaming community and the crypto space while looking at the possible ways to integrate digital assets in games through features like tradable skins.
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Impacted the Local Tech Community
Anton Altement, CEO and co-founder of crypto investment app OSOM, joins “First Mover” to discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion on their local developers in Ukraine and the crypto ecosystem. With most of their programmers in Ukraine, Altemenet explains the current sentiment on the ground as the Ukrainian people fight for their country’s sovereignty.
China Discusses the Metaverse; Blockchain Community Comes Together
Regulation a watch word at China’s Two Sessions. Singapore announces Russia sanctions. Web 3 company CEO speaks on foundation of Aid For Ukraine DAO. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Why MetaMask and Infura Blocked Services in 'Certain Areas' Amid Crypto Sanctions
ConsenSys shareholder and former employee Arthur Falls joins “First Mover” to share his side of the story as a group of shareholders for the Ethereum development company are waging a multibillion-dollar lawsuit claiming they were jilted on a deal between two ConsenSys entities that transferred control over popular wallet MetaMask and infrastructure provider Infura. Falls speaks on why shareholders believe the board breached fiduciary management duties. Plus, Falls shares his opinions on MetaMask accidentally blocking access to users in Venezuela while trying to comply with crypto sanctions amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Mastercard, Visa Join Other Major Companies to Suspend Russian Services
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to provide a geopolitical update as Visa, Mastercard, Paypal and Amex suspend operations in Russia. De explains how this will impact everyday people in Russia and what it means for the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Global Markets Roiled as Russia Invades Ukraine
Anna Baydakova, CoinDesk Moscow-based investigative reporter, joins “First Mover” to provide firsthand insights into Russian invasion in Ukraine. Baydakova explains the frustration among the Russian population and the destruction of historic ties between the two countries. Plus, a conversation on bitcoin adoption during times of crisis.
Bitcoin Price Key Support Levels Next Week, Eastern Europeans Shift to Crypto
In today’s Week in Review discussion, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets gives his analysis on where bitcoin price could be headed next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin weighs in on the topic of weaponized finance amidst the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Crypto’s Increasing Prevalence in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
CoinDesk’s Week in Review panel dissects some of the top stories of the week, following a momentous turning point in geopolitics as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine displaces thousands and shifts markets across the globe.
‘Active’ BTC Supply Reaches Highest Level in Over a Year
In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating that the supply of “active” bitcoin, which is BTC that has been moved between addresses within the last 24 hours, is at its highest level in over a year. As bitcoin held by smaller address saw a steep uptick, it is highly possible that crypto is being used as a safe haven for those affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Chef Hoppie: If You’re Using Social Media to Create a Fictional Character, You’re Doing It Wrong
After his appearance on “New Money” with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay, Chef Hoppie joins CoinDesk’s “After Show” to catch up with Ceesay and answer viewer questions. “Social media is supposed to promote who you are, not turn you into something,” he says.