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Hong Kong-Based Crypto Unicorn Amber Group Reportedly Eyeing US Listing
Crypto financial services firm Amber Group is weighing a direct listing with the U.S as the “likely destination.” The company attained unicorn status in June following a $100 million funding round that gave it a valuation of $1 billion.

Grape Network, the Startup That Broke Solana, Raises $1.8M
Community toolkit developer Grape Network closed a $1.8 million round led by Multicoin Capital Thursday. The venture funding comes on the heels of last week's $600,000 public sale that was so overheated with bot-buyers that it knocked host blockchain, Solana, offline for nearly a full day. "The Hash" squad discusses their take on the network and what it reveals about the state of crypto venture capital.

Robinhood COO on Why It's Crucial to Launch Its Crypto Wallet Next Year
Brokerage app Robinhood expects to make its long-awaited crypto wallet available to all customers by early 2022, doubling down on its crypto trading capabilities. The app's users can now join a waiting list to get early access to the wallet. Robinhood Chief Operating Officer Christine Brown discusses insights into the feature and its significance to Robinhood's competitive advantage in the crypto industry.

Biden Reportedly to Nominate Crypto Critic as Top Bank Regulator
The Biden administration reportedly intends to nominate Cornell University Professor Saule Omarova, a crypto critic, to be the next Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for crypto regulation should Omarova be nominated and confirmed.

Venture Capital Names Jump in on NFTs, Crypto Investors Brush Off Evergrande
Well-known venture capital names validate NFT space. Crypto investors brush off Evergrande’s concerns. Korean lawmaker reveals crypto exchange data ahead of the September 24 deadline. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Dfinity Foundation’s Internet Computer Blockchain Brings Smart-Contract Capabilities to Bitcoin Network
Blockchain company Dfinity’s Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is integrating with bitcoin to enable smart contracts on BTC. Following a community vote to upgrade the network, it will allow developers to let their creativity run wild in developing all manner of Web 3.0 services, already seen on Ethereum from DeFi to NFTs.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Explains City-Based Cryptocurrency MiamiCoin
MiamiCoin (MIA), listed exclusively on crypto exchange OkCoin, is the first CityCoin. It's a way to support the crypto-friendly city of Miami by holding its coin and potentially helping raise funds. CityCoins are built on Stacks, an open-source network of decentralized apps and smart contracts for the Bitcoin blockchain. Pro-innovation Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses the details, how it claims to offer up to 430% APY, and what it means for the Magic City.

Headwind From China, Will Evergrande’s Debt Crisis Further Impact Crypto?
If Evergrande goes through with defaulting, and if there is a contagion in the Chinese commercial paper market, what effect could this have on crypto? MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider shares her markets insights.

Bitcoin Eyes $3B September Options Expiry After Dropping to $40K
Major crypto options exchanges, including industry leader Deribit, will settle over $3 billion worth of bitcoin options contracts Friday. Analysts don't expect the monthly expiration to have a notable impact on bitcoin, which is under pressure this week due to macro risks and regulatory concerns. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals Rate Hikes Possible Next Year
Reacting to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest statement on rate hikes and tapering timelines, CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses the possible impact on the crypto markets, digging into the correlation between bitcoin and risk-on investments. Plus, his take on China's Evergrande debt crisis and highlights from the Mainnet 2021 conference in New York.
