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Silvergate Bank to Discontinue Binance USD Deposits, Withdrawals
Crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank has discontinued Binance deposits and withdrawals. “The Hash” weighs in on the state of the crypto banking sector and what may be going on with Binance.
Jack Dorsey Suggests Twitter Likely to Integrate Lightning Network
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday it is "only a matter of time" before the Bitcoin Lightning Network integrates with Twitter to accommodate BTC transactions. "The Hash" panel responds to the news.
Japan’s bitFlyer Gives US Clients Access to Bitcoin and Japanese Yen Pair Trading
Japan-based crypto exchange bitFlyer introduces cross-border trading in the U.S. by allowing users to trade bitcoin in Japanese yen pairs. Joel Edgerton, CEO of bitFlyer USA, joins “First Mover” to discuss the development. Plus, Edgerton’s bitcoin markets analysis and outlook.
IBM Is Open Sourcing a Large Slice of Additional Hyperledger Fabric Code
IBM is looking to get back into the blockchain business in a big way. IBM Blockchain General Manager Kareem Yusuf shares the technology company's plans to help enterprises move into the blockchain space.
Investors Warned Again by SEC Against Bitcoin Futures Funds; Texas Greenlights Banks to Custody Crypto Assets
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has yet again warned investors against bitcoin futures funds. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De says this is "only the beginning of a long line of notices the SEC has pushed out about price volatility in bitcoin futures." Plus, the Texas state banking regulator announced Thursday that state-chartered banks could provide crypto custody services.
South Korea Government Assists Crypto Exchanges; Australian Firm Accepts Crypto for Rent
Seoul will organize visits to crypto exchanges for regulatory oversight. Singapore’s Stake Technologies completes a U.S. $10 million fundraiser to meet parachain goals. Australian office space company Business Hub to allow crypto as rent payment option next year. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Domino Effect of El Salvador’s Currency Law
Edan Yago, the co-founder of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Sovryn with business interests in Latin America, explores the domino effect of El Salvador's bitcoin adoption on other countries. Plus, reaction to U.S. lawmakers' concerns of bitcoin's volatility.
What Does It Mean When Bank Regulators, IMF, US Lawmakers Caution Against Bitcoin?
The Basel Committee is asking banks to increase capital requirements for bitcoin exposure, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning against bitcoin risks. U.S. lawmakers are also critical of bitcoin, with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren urging the government to confront crypto threats “head-on.”
BTC Rises Above $38K After Global Regulator Gives Greenlight to Banks to Hold Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets
Bitcoin hits highs above $38K early Thursday after The Basel Committee, which sets international banking standards, gives banks the green light to hold bitcoin and other digital assets. CoinDesk's Christine Lee breaks down the data.
Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Concern
Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall addresses bitcoin's growing energy problem in light of recent developments around El Salvador exploring volcano-powered bitcoin mining and China's continued crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations. Plus, his comments on Argo's recent stock performance and outlook.