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Hyundai Card VP Says Crypto Passing Tulip Stage, Asia’s NFT Shift
Chinese new year digital collections launched. Hyundai Card VP says crypto is passing the "tulip stage." Asia's growing role in the NFT boom. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Is Crypto a Ponzi Scheme?
In December, Robert McCauley, an economist at Boston University, wrote an op-ed stating, “Bitcoin is worse than a Madoff-style Ponzi scheme.” “The Hash” group breaks down the implications of a corresponding CoinDesk opinion piece that questions whether crypto truly is a scam and a Ponzi scheme.
Crypto Miner Argo Diversifies Into Non-Mining Blockchain Business
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain is starting a non-mining business unit called “Argo Labs” to diversify its business and take advantage of other opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem. “The Hash” hosts discuss Argo’s “strategic diversification” and how this might be a continuing trend to take place in the mining industry.
EU Markets Regulator Reportedly Calls for Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining
Energy-intensive proof-of-work crypto mining should be banned in the European Union (EU), according to the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Erik Thedéen. “The Hash” panel discusses the differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake mining following the latest bitcoin energy debate.
JPMorgan: Ethereum Losing NFT Market Share to Solana
Ethereum's dominance in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is shrinking because of congestion and high gas fees, JPMorgan said in an analyst report. "The Hash" team discusses their assessment of the findings and why Ethereum might still be the superior blockchain.
'Everyone in the World Can Be a Content Creator': Digital Creator Samya Mohamed Discusses on NFTs, Monetization Tricks and More
Following her appearance on the "New Money" with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay, digital content creator and social media influencer Samya Mohamed answers viewer questions on CoinDesk's "After Show." Should content creators target the money? How can NFT ownership empower creators? Plus, she weighs in on the best ways to learn about new technologies like blockchain and crypto.
Is the Worst for Bitcoin Over?
Bitcoin continues to hold support above $40,000 as momentum improves on intraday charts. CoinDesk Director of Professional Content Galen Moore discusses his views on whether the worst for bitcoin is over or if there's further room to fall. Plus, why chances are low for a spot bitcoin ETF approval and reactions to the day's top crypto headlines.
Could NYC Be the Next Crypto Hub?
New York City mayor Eric Adams' crypto ambitions have sent the city racing against Miami to become the next center of the digital asset industry. Muneeb Ali, co-founder of proof-of-transfer blockchain Stacks that runs parallel to the Bitcoin network, and CEO of Hiro, which has helped developed NYCCoin, shares insights into crypto in NYC and beyond.
Bitcoin Nears $42K as Bond Yields Rise
Bitcoin and traditional market risk assets remain under pressure as bond yields continue to rise on expectations of earlier and quicker rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
What a Day in the Life of an Influencer Looks Like
With the influencer market and creator economy continuing to boom in 2022, "New Money" hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay sit down with artist & actress Yanira "Ya Ya" Pache, creator & Calaxy Chief of Staff Chavah Grant, and content creator Samya Mohamed to discuss the content creation process and what it means to be an influencer.