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The ESG Debate of Bitcoin Mining
Justin Podhola, CEO of Elite Mining, provides insights into the great bitcoin energy debate and its impact on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing. Plus, how Elite Mining is pursuing sustainable mining solutions.
Hashmasks Is Behind New NFTs by Notorious Art Forger Wolfgang Beltracchi
Hashmasks, the digital art collective that hosts a collection of thousands of high-end NFTs, is the producer of the recently announced NFT project by Wolfgang Beltracchi, an infamous German art forger who's been banned by museums, galleries and auction houses from showing and selling his work. "The Hash" squad discusses the pros and cons of decentralization and blockchain technology in the art world.
FTX.US Launches Collectibles Arm in Boost to Solana-Based NFTs
FTX.US, the U.S. wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire, is launching an NFT marketplace, FTX NFTs, which will allow users to trade, mint, auction and authenticate Solana-based NFTs. Plans to support Ethereum NFTs are in the works.
China Wants to Ban Private Capital Involvement in Media, Publishing, Online Platforms
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has reportedly laid out plans to ban any private-sector involvement in media, publishing and online platforms. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move signaling the CCP's tightening control over its economy and what it could mean for the state of crypto affairs in the country.
Crypto Lender Celsius Network Raises $400M in Bid to Reassure Regulators
Celsius Network, a crypto lender that has drawn the ire of financial regulators in several U.S. states, has raised $400 million in equity funding valuing the company at $3 billion. CEO Alex Mashinsky said the investment will help reassure regulators of the credibility of Celsius Network’s business.
US Nuclear Engineer, Wife Charged With Sale of Naval Secrets for Crypto
Justin Ehrenhofer, monero community member, discusses the specifics of an alleged espionage case: A nuclear engineer employed by the U.S. Department of the Navy and his wife were accused of attempting to sell restricted data in exchange for the privacy-centric crypto monero.
How Far Can This Bitcoin Rally Go?
Bitcoin is eyeing $60,000, but can the rally be sustained? Mannik Dhillon, VictoryShares and Solutions president at Victory Capital, discusses what he sees as “fundamental catalysts that are developing” to support continued upward momentum. Plus, his take on whether a futures ETF could be bullish for crypto.
Elliptic CEO on Raising $60M to Fund R&D, Expansion
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round to fund research and development (R&D) and international growth.
What Does Celsius Network Want to Do With the Newly Raised $400M Amid Regulatory Scrutiny?
Cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network has raised $400 million in equity funding in a move to reassure lawmakers of the credibility of its business. Last month, the network received a cease-and-desist order from Kentucky’s securities regulator over interest earned on certain crypto accounts, following similar orders against its competitor BlockFi.
Squid Game NFTs Traded on OpenSea; Bitcoin on a Roll
Squid game NFTs are now traded on OpenSea. Also, bitcoin is on a roll and McDonald's China celebrates its anniversary with an NFT collection. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."