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European Football NFT Platform Sorare Raises $680M Series B
European fantasy soccer and digital collectible platform Sorare announced a $680 million Series B raise Tuesday, the largest ever in the non-fungible token (NFT) space, valuing the company at $4.3 billion. “The Hash” crew discusses the evolving NFT market as it continues to collide with global sports and the lucrative European soccer space.
Nader Al-Naji aka 'Diamondhands' Reveals Long-Term Plan for Bitclout Blockchain
Nader Al-Naji, aka “Diamondhands,” announced the DeSo blockchain, short for “decentralized social,” which has raised $200 million from major venture capital firms including a16z. The pseudonymous founder of the controversial social media site BitClout has confirmed his identity and revealed some of the thinking behind the platform’s chaotic rollout. "The Hash" squad discusses what's next for BitClout, exploring whether DeSo could be the backbone for the future of decentralized social media.
US Sanctions Enforcer Blacklists a Crypto Exchange for First Time
The U.S. Treasury Department added Russia-based crypto exchange Suex.io to its list of specially designated nationals (SDNs) for its alleged role in facilitating cryptocurrency transactions for ransomware attackers. Labeled a “specially designated national,” Suex.io is in a category with suspected terrorists.
Is Bitcoin Still a Safe Haven Asset?
Bitcoin continues to take cues from equity markets amid macro uncertainty, seeming to contradict the popular narrative of BTC being a safe haven like gold. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Polkadot’s Gavin Wood: DeFi Regulation Is ‘a Good Thing’
Gavin Wood, CEO of smart contract blockchain Polkadot, which issues its native token DOT, discusses why regulation is good for DeFi, adding it would force projects and platforms to be truly decentralized, and it would weed out projects with more centralized elements.
Messari CEO: 'Crypto Regulatory Fears Unrelated to Market Sell-Off'
As U.S. regulators pay closer attention to the crypto industry and bitcoin enters pullback mode, Messari CEO Ryan Selkis discusses why he doesn't think the "looming regulatory threat" or "more aggressive language from the SEC" is what caused this week's massive market sell-off. Plus, his take on regulating DeFi and insights into his tweet suggesting someone was served a subpoena at the Mainnet conference in New York.
What’s Up With the Infrastructure Bill?
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses today’s top regulation and policy events to monitor, including the latest on the infrastructure bill. Could the U.S. House of Representatives agree to vote on it next week as planned?
Evergrande Debt Woes Hit Crypto, Mooncakes in the Metaverse
Crypto market hit by Evergrande’s debt woes. Bitcoin mining difficulty continues to rise. Modern Mid-Autumn sees mooncakes in the metaverse. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Solana-Based Metaverse Gaming Platform Star Atlas Closes $2M in Public Token Sale
Blockchain-based metaverse gaming platform Star Atlas has closed $2 million in a public token sale, adding to the $41 million in sales it has already raised in NFTs. These NFTs and native Atlas tokens will be issued in Star Atlas’ play-to-earn gaming platform.
Global Equity Markets Hit by Chinese Developer Evergrande’s Default Fear
A sea of red across the global equities markets is impacting crypto prices as bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, slipped below $45,000 Monday. Robert Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, discusses why he sees the correction as purely short-term, adding "a lot of the volatility we're experiencing right now is expected." Plus, his take on bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, stablecoins, and the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.