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Visa Launches Crypto Advisory Services for Banks as Demand for Digital Assets Grows
Payments giant Visa has formed a global crypto advisory practice to help financial institutions develop their cryptocurrency businesses. "The Hash" hosts discuss Visa's latest bets in crypto amid increasing global demand for various digital assets products.
Bitcoin Adoption Among Far-Right Extremists Leaves Its Mark on the Blockchain
According to cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic, bitcoin as a means of payment among far-right extremists is growing in popularity, which is tracking traces left on the blockchain by such groups. "The Hash" squad discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications of bitcoin in politics.
Apple to Allow Collection of iPhone User Data for Targeted Ads
According to the Financial Times, Apple has reportedly allowed app developers to harvest data from its 1 billion iPhone users for targeted advertising, letting companies follow a looser interpretation of its privacy policy. ”The Hash” team discusses the latest in the world of privacy, potentially illuminating the need for blockchain tech.
Key Takeaways From Crypto CEOs' Capitol Hill Hearing
The House Financial Services Committee convened Wednesday morning with executives from six major cryptocurrency companies to discuss digital assets and stablecoins. CoinDesk's Galen Moore shares insights into the main takeaways and reactions to Bitfury CEO Brian Brooks making a case for decentralization.
Is Bitcoin Mining Still Profitable?
Vice President of Business Development at Foundry Jeff Burkey discusses the state of the Bitcoin network and hashrate, along with its mining profitability and difficulty. Plus, insights into the launch of FoundryX, a new marketplace for buying and selling bitcoin mining machines.
MoonPay CEO on Raising $555M, $3.4B Valuation
MoonPay, a payment infrastructure provider for crypto companies, has raised $555 million in an all-equity Series A round led by Coatue and Tiger Global that values the firm at $3.4 billion. MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright shares insights into the firm’s payment infrastructure, the latest funding round, and expansion plan.
Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift
Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Crypto CEOS Testifying at Landmark Hearing
Amidst regulatory uncertainty, FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitfury’s Brian Brooks, and Circle’s Jeremy Allaire are among the six executives speaking at today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the potential outcomes. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee will reconvene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoins.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption
Jack Mallers, Strike CEO and a top 10 winner of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2021, shares insights into his mission to bank the unbanked that has led him to spread bitcoin adoption across El Salvador.
Nexo Co-founder on Growing Institutional Demand for Crypto Assets
Nexo will work with Fidelity Digital Assets to provide products and infrastructure for institutional investors. The cryptocurrency lender has also made a strategic investment in Texture Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer catering to institutions. Nexo co-founder Kalin Metodiev shares insights into the deals and the wider crypto markets.