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China Starts Testing Digital Yuan for Salary Payments
China’s Xiong’an New Area, a district located approximately 60 miles southwest of Beijing and a testing ground for new economic ideas, will start allowing digital yuan for wage payments. “The Hash” team unpacks China’s ongoing pilot programs around the digital yuan and their possible impact on the global central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) markets.
House Financial Services Committee to Hold Hearing on Central Bank Digital Currency
Several crypto-related hearings are scheduled in the U.S. Congress this month. The first is being held Tuesday by the House of Financial Services Committee regarding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The White House is also reportedly unveiling a national strategy for countering domestic terrorism.
BlockFi Teams Up With Matt James in Exclusive Partnership Focused on Cryptocurrency Education
Matt James, the star of “The Bachelor,” joins “First Mover” to discuss his partnership with BlockFi, focusing on cryptocurrency education. “The same way that I’m holding onto [my] relationship, I’m holding on to my bitcoin,” he said.
Victory Capital Announces Plan to Enter Cryptocurrency Market
Investment management firm Victory Capital plans to enter the cryptocurrency market. Mannik Dhillon of Victory Capital sheds light on the development, along with his crypto markets update and outlook.
The Case for Digital Dollar
Joining “First Mover” is Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor of Finance Darrell Duffie, who testified at the recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs.
Yunnan Mining Ban Clarified; Korean Exchanges Start ‘Coin Thinning’
Authorities clarify details on Yunnan mining regulation. Bitcoin mining difficulty hits the lowest level this year. Korean exchanges warn investors of caution over some cryptocurrencies. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Gets Its 90% Mandate
Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, which opens up possibilities for privacy, multi-signature wallets, security, and scaling, has finally achieved its activation lock-in with a 90% mandate. But who will actually adopt this and integrate the improvements it offers? "The Hash" team weighs in.
Bitcoin Tops $40K as Musk Says Tesla May Accept Crypto in Future
Bitcoin's price after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric car company would resume accepting bitcoin for payments once it can be mined with at least 50% green energy. "The Hash" panel reacts.
What Does Thai, Italian Regulators Cracking Down on Crypto Mean?
The Thai SEC is banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Meanwhile, in Italy, regulators are reportedly concerned about the unsupervised spread of cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel explores the international regulatory framework around crypto investments.
Kim Kardashian Is Promoting ‘Ethereum Max’ on Social Media
Kim Kardashian posted an ad for “Ethereum Max” on her Instagram story to an audience of 228 million followers, and some say this is the biggest crypto promotion of all time. But what exactly is “Ethereum Max,” and is it a scam? “The Hash” panel looks into the world of crypto and celebrity endorsements.