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Bitcoin Briefly Breaks $50K; Is There a Bull Run Ahead?
Bitcoin is trading around $50,000 for the first time since early September as short-term momentum improves. GlobalBlock Head of Trading Grant Whitlock discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin’s price action, explaining the potential factors driving BTC higher and predicting levels to watch as indicators of the next bull run.

UC Berkeley Ranks Third in CoinDesk’s Top Universities for Blockchain in 2021
UC Berkeley is offering its first-ever massive open online course (MOOC) on DeFi. The school has ranked third in CoinDesk's 2021 list of top universities for blockchain. Dawn Song, one of the course leaders and CEO of Oasis Labs, shares insights into the course offering and the importance of DeFi education.

BitClout Founder on $50M Fund 'Octane' for Decentralized Social Ecosystem
The foundation of DeSo, the blockchain short for "decentralized social" started by the founder of social media site BitClout Nader Al-Naji, formerly known as "Diamondhands," has unveiled a $50 million fund called "Octane" to support the development of a decentralized social media ecosystem. Al-Naji discusses insights into the launch and its goals, also addressing BitClout's controversies.

The Great Migration of Crypto Mining Amid China’s Most Severe Crypto Ban
Reacting to the North American mining industry making big investments, Kevin Zhang, Vice President of Business Development at crypto mining advisor Foundry, discusses how China’s crackdowns on crypto mining and trading could contribute. He explains the potential impact of the country’s great bitcoin mining migration and where its miners are heading.

CoinDesk Releases Q3 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report Highlighting Scalability
CoinDesk Research has published its latest quarterly report for Q3 2021, outlining the trends driving the digital asset markets, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi and more.

BitGo CEO on Bitcoin: ‘Large Peak, Large Retreat Ahead’
As bitcoin bounces back above $49,000, Mike Belshe, CEO of institutional crypto custody and security firm BitGo, discusses his short-term outlook and long-term price prediction for BTC. “We will probably … see a large peak and then a large retreat,” Belshe said. “It’s a volatile space. Be prepared for it.”

Crypto Funds Draw $90M in New Money as Confidence Returns
Digital asset investment products attracted $90 million in new money in the seven days last Friday, the seventh straight week of inflows. Bitcoin-focused funds reportedly took in $69 million and has attracted new capital for three straight weeks after a period of outflows in recent months.

Gary Vaynerchuk Doodle Outsells Warhol, Pollock, Neel and More at Christie’s Auction
Media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk sold a doodle of an elephant at Christie's for $412,500. "Empathetic Elephant," which outsold works by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Alice Neel, and more, was part of the basis for Vaynerchuk's VeeFriends NFT collection, a set of tokens tied to animal-themed collectibles on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications of the sale and what it reveals about the evolving worlds of traditional art and digital collectibles.

Could Bitcoin Offset Portfolio Losses?
Some financial advisers are pitching cryptocurrencies in investment portfolios to generate a taxable loss that can be used to offset other investment capital gains from stocks and bonds, taking advantage of a tax-loss harvesting loophole. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest development in the wealth-management industry illuminating the potential benefits of crypto’s volatility.

Shaq to Release NFT Collection
Four-time NBA champion and serial entrepreneur Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is releasing his own NFT collection titled "Shaquille O'Neal: The Eras of Dominance Collection," which will run on the Ethernity chain, an Ethereum layer 2, and will be available for purchase on Oct. 15. O'Neal purchased his first two NFTs last week. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest sports star dabbling into NFTs in an ongoing trend making waves in the crypto industry.
