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Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Thailand sets out crypto regulation plans. Kazakhstan blocks power for crypto miners. Crypto market could be hit if Russia invades Ukraine. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
New York Senate Confirms New Top Financial Regulator
The New York Department of Financial Services confirmed Adrienne Harris, a former federal official and professor, to run the Wall Street regulator Tuesday. Harris has been serving as the acting Superintendent of NYDFS since her nomination in August 2021. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for crypto, fintech, and financial services regulation at large.
Animoca Brands Co-founder on Company Valuation Tripling to $5.5B, NFT Investment and Web 3 Debate
Yat Siu, co-founder of Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming unicorn Animoca Brands, shares insights into the firm’s latest $358.8 million raise valuing the firm at a more than $5 billion valuation, triple where it was in October.
Bitcoin Selling Pressure Not Over Yet?
Founder Anthony Saccaro discusses metrics he’s continuing to monitor for indicators of bitcoin’s next move and why the $100K price is not far away. Plus, the potential impact of Wednesday’s two-day monetary policy meeting from the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) on the crypto markets.
What to Know About Crypto Mixers
Cryptocurrency mixers and the illicit activity often associated with them regularly make headlines. Yet, volume data suggests crypto coin mixing is not as prevalent as one might think. CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis breaks down the privacy implications of bitcoin mixers, clearing up the potentially false narrative surrounding their usage.
Bitcoin's Latest Pullback Ranks 6th in Its Worst Drawdowns
Bitcoin is recovering from Monday's low of about $33,000, which represented a severing of more than half of its November all-time high value of $69,000. The 52% decline from the peak thus far ranks sixth in bitcoin's history of worst drawdowns, but this retreat could continue to grow larger, according to data from NYDIG. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Russia’s Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban
Russia needs to regulate cryptocurrencies, not ban them, says the head of the financial policy department at Russia’s Ministry of Finance, Ivan Chebeskov. This comes as the Bank of Russia issued a report earlier this month calling for all crypto trading and mining to be made illegal in the country.
Kazakh Crypto Miners Cut Off From Electricity Supply Until End of January
Kazakhstan crypto miners will cut their energy supply from Jan. 24 until the end of the month. A major transmission line has also been disconnected, worsening the energy problem in the country, which was once home to about one-fifth of the world's bitcoin mining at the end of August 2021. "The Hash" group reacts, discussing what this means for the global mining industry.
YouTube Exploring Web 3, NFTs for Content Creators
YouTube is considering expanding its ecosystem to help video creators capitalize on emerging technologies, such as Web 3 and NFTs, according to a new letter published Tuesday by CEO Susan Wojcicki. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest tech giant moving to NFTs amid a sour mood in the digital asset space.
Syndicate Launching Web 3 Investment Clubs to Turn DAOs Into LLCs
Syndicate Protocol, a decentralized investment platform tapping into the power of social networks, announced Tuesday the beta launch of its first crypto-native investing tool: Web 3 Investment Clubs. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest development, potentially moving the thread for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to go mainstream.