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CipherTrace CEO on Acquisition by Mastercard
Payments giant Mastercard has bought CipherTrace, a firm that scans blockchains for illicit transactions, to expand its crypto capabilities. CipherTrace CEO Dave Jevans discusses insights into the surprise acquisition following a $27 million raise in June. "We saw a real synergy to bring these two companies together to bring crypto to the mainstream," Jevans said. Plus, his take on crypto's privacy and security concerns.

Where Is Bitcoin Headed?
A new bitcoin four-hour price chart reveals the relative strength index (RSI) is oversold, which typically precedes a price bounce. However, the RSI is neutral on the daily and weekly chart, suggesting a period of consolidation between $42,000 support and $50,000 resistance could persist.

What Triggered This Week's Market Correction?
Messari research analyst Aidan Mott discusses the potential catalyst behind this week's market correction, explaining why his outlook for bitcoin remains positive despite recent "rapid cascading liquidations" across the crypto markets. "We're seeing a healthy rebound into more normal territories," Mott said. Plus, insights into institutional activity.

Mastercard Acquires CipherTrace to Enhance Crypto Capabilities
Mastercard has acquired CipherTrace in a surprise deal announced Thursday, enabling the payments giant to track over 900 cryptocurrencies through the crypto analytics firm and extending its digital assets capabilities. "The Hash" panel discusses the acquisition as a potential threat to trust and security within the crypto economy.

Binance.US Hires Former Ant Group Exec to Succeed Ex-CEO Brian Brooks
Binance.US, the American arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, has hired Brian Shroder as president following last month’s sudden departure of CEO Brian Brooks. Shroder was formerly a strategist and business development executive at Ant Group, an affiliate company of Chinese internet giant Alibaba.

Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z
Crypto advocate Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, has joined venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time adviser in the latest high-profile addition to the firm. "The Hash" hosts discusses the outlook for a16z as it continues to build partnerships, expand its crypto division and potentially drive a crypto revolution.

Bitmain to Send 56,000 Antminers to US State of Georgia Under ISW Deal
Chinese mining rig maker Bitmain will send 56,000 Antminers to the U.S. state of Georgia under a deal with ISW Holdings and Bit5ive. ISW plans its Georgia facility to run at 200 megawatts by October 2022, which will cost $62 million. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest move signaling the great migration of Chinese miners out of China, and what it could reveal about the future of the North American mining landscape.

Korea Crypto Damage Assessed, Initium’s News-Based NFTs Sells Out
South Korea’s crypto regulation damage is assessed. Initium media’s news-based NFT collection sells out. China’s Bitmain seals crypto mining deal with ISW Holdings. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo on His New Book, the SEC's Warning to Coinbase, Blockfi, CBDCs and More
Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's frustration over the SEC's threat to sue if his company launches a planned lending product, Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and "Crypto Dad," discusses the problems with long-standing regulations and shares his thoughts on a different approach. Giancarlo also discloses why he remains an adviser to BlockFi even though he has left its board, and he gives his vision of the future featuring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other cryptocurrencies. Plus, highlights from his new book, "#Crypto Dad: The Fight for the Future of Money" launching Oct. 26.

Mastercard Acquires Blockchain Analytics Firm CipherTrace
Payments giant Mastercard announced the acquisition of crypto intelligence company CipherTrace to enhance its crypto capabilities. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the move, explaining why he thinks “this is clearly a sign of more to come.” Plus, what to make of the SEC’s relationship with Coinbase and former crypto-friendly regulator Brian Quintenz joining VC firm a16z.
