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Why Financial Advisors Should Consider Adding Bitcoin to Their Portfolios
Bitcoin is up nearly 9% on the day, and pullbacks appear to be limited given a series of breakouts over the past week.
Crypto Miners Blamed for Kazakh Power Shortages, Bitcoin on the Up
Crypto mining blamed for power shortages in Kazakhstan. Bitcoin crosses US$50,000 mark and leads altcoins up. A lawmaker accuses Korean crypto exchange Upbit of listing faulty tokens to earn fees. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Unstoppable Domains CEO on Bitcoin’s Outlook After September Doldrums
Matthew Gould, CEO of blockchain domain name provider Unstoppable Domains, discusses his reading of the trend of September doldrums in the crypto markets and his “still very bullish” outlook for bitcoin. Plus, his reactions to Facebook’s major outage and the case for Web 3.0.
Bitcoin Breaks $50K for First Time in a Month
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, broke above the crucial psychological threshold of $50,000 Tuesday for the first time since Sept. 7. Travis Kling, founder and CIO of Ikigai Asset Management, discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook, explaining key patterns he’s continuing to watch.
Facebook Outage: Could Crypto Shut Down?
Facebook went down Monday for a little over five hours due to configuration errors, with the damage reportedly costing an estimated $65 million. This comes as the social media giant faces allegations its platforms promote toxic content and harm users. Could the same error make crypto networks go offline? "The Hash" panel discusses the implications for the fragility of the internet at large, highlighting the importance of Web 3.0 and decentralization.
Robinhood Becomes First Platform to Offer 24/7 Crypto Phone Support
Robinhood is introducing 24/7 phone support for users with inquiries about their investments, including crypto, with a targeted response time of within 30 minutes. The service makes it the first crypto platform to offer all-hours phone support, stealing a march on crypto exchange Coinbase. "The Hash" squad discusses Robinhood's latest move and the importance of blockchain customer support.
US Lawmaker Proposes Safe Harbor Bill, Echoing SEC Commissioner Peirce
"The Hash" hosts discuss the specifics, reactions, and possible outcome of Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the ranking member on the House Financial Services Committee, unveiling a safe harbor bill Tuesday called the “Clarity for Digital Tokens Act of 2021.″ The provision would effectively codify SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s Token Safe Harbor proposal, which aims to create a pathway for crypto startups to launch token sales to fund their projects without fear of SEC enforcement.
SEC Subpoenas USDC Stablecoin Backer Circle
Circle, a key supporter of the USDC stablecoin, revealed in a regulatory filing that it received an “investigative subpoena” from the SEC’s Enforcement Division in July, potentially about the assets backing USDC. “The Hash” team discusses the latest escalation by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s signaling federal scrutiny of crypto is on the rise.
Petition Calls for Korea Crypto Tax Pause, TikTok Jumps Into NFTs
Central and southern Asia is a crypto hotspot. Petition calls for Korea crypto tax pause. TikTok jumps into NFT market. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”