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Are Big Tech Like Facebook and Tencent 'Threat' to Open Metaverse?
Animoca Brands is making contribution to the development of the Metaverse, following the firm's investments in more than 100 companies including OpenSea and Axie Infinity. Executive Chairman Yat Siu describes Facebook and Tencent as "threats" to the vision of an open metaverse free of centralized control. Do Web 2 players have a place in Web 3? "The Hash" team discusses.
Venezuela Citizens Reportedly Using Gold Flakes to Pay for Goods and Services As Economic Crisis Deepens
In certain areas of Venezuela, some citizens are reportedly using flakes of gold as a means of buying goods and services amid the country facing hyperinflation. "The Hash" squad discusses the potential use cases of gold and crypto as the Venezuelan bolívar currency weakens in an ongoing economic meltdown.
Outlook for US Bitcoin ETF Landscape
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory events to watch for next week as the SEC has approved bitcoin futures ETFs but has yet to review dozens of bitcoin spot ETFs. "Can these aspiring issuers convince [SEC Chair] Gensler that the investor protection concerns that he has are addressed?" De asked. Plus, his views on the state of crypto regulation in Capitol Hill.
Bitcoin Slips From All-Time High
Amar Gautam, founder and CEO of crypto trading data platform Hyperlinq, discusses what to make of this week’s crypto market activity as bitcoin retreats from its all-time high. Plus, insights into the potential impact of bitcoin futures ETFs on BTC price, altcoins, buying opportunities in DeFi, and crypto regulation.
Valkyrie CEO on Launching Second US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BTF’
Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy Fund, the second bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S., is set to start trading Friday on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol “BTF.” Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares insights into the launch, explaining the difference between BTF and its competitors.
Mother of 'Silk Road' Founder Ross Ulbricht Continues to Plead His Case
Found guilty of seven charges including money laundering, conspiracy to traffic narcotics and computer hacking, the controversial founder of the Silk Road Darknet marketplace Ross Ulbricht is currently serving a double life sentence plus 40 years, without the possibility of parole. Ross Ulbricht Defense CEO Lyn Ulbricht discusses her son's case and why she thinks his sentences could've been different.
Total Crypto Market Cap Surpassed $2.7T For the First Time
Amid bitcoin's rally to a new all-time high Wednesday just under $67,000, the market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies has pushed to a new record of $2.7 trillion. What does that mean for crypto and finance? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Tumbles in Quick Retreat From All-Time High
Joe DiPasquale, CEO of crypto hedge fund BitBull Capital, discusses what to make of bitcoin's biggest price pullback in almost a month in a sharp retreat just a day after reaching a new all-time high price near $67,000. Plus, his views on buying opportunities to watch, bitcoin futures ETFs, areas of investment interest for BitBull, and price predictions.
Apifiny Debuts Instant Transfers for Institutional Crypto Traders
Digital asset marketplace Apifiny is debuting instant transfers of funds for institutional crypto traders Thursday between different crypto exchanges. CEO Haohan Xu discusses insights into the launch, end of year forecast for bitcoin’s price, and advice for investing in bitcoin futures ETFs amid volatility.