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Russian Political Activists Are Encouraging Crypto Donations, Education
Russian political activists aligned with Alexei Navalny are asking supporters to make donations using crypto to avoid financial surveillance. The activists are also encouraging their supporters to learn about crypto and are offering educational materials. "The Hash" panel discusses the situation in Russia and the use case of crypto as a censorship-resistant form of money.

Governments Meet Crypto Industry; Hope for Bitcoin Miners in Sichuan
Governments throughout Asia are meeting with the crypto industry to discuss how to regulate the booming industry. Chinese local media reports the authorities in Sichuan may take a more lenient approach to bitcoin mining despite Beijing’s mining clampdown. Also, BC Group’s OSL announces tie-up with SC Ventures. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

FalconX CEO: US Institutional Investors Showing ‘Very Cautious Optimism’ for Crypto Markets
Raghu Yarlagadda, CEO of FalconX, says his platform is seeing optimistic institutional investors. But they’re investing differently: They’re buying ether, which Yarlagadda attributes to “ESG concerns.” Yarlagadda joins “First Mover” to share his thoughts on the state of the crypto markets and where it could go next.

Acting OCC Chief Is Reviewing 'Everything' Around Digital Asset Guidance Issued Last Year
During a press conference, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said he and his staff are reviewing "everything" related to cryptocurrency guidance issued under the leadership of his predecessor, Brian Brooks. CoinDesk's Nik De joins "First Mover" to break down what we know so far about Hsu's plans for crypto at the OCC.

Celebrity Photographer Platon Unveils Eye-Themed NFT Series
Award-winning photographer Platon joins “First Mover” to discuss his latest collaboration with NFT platform LGND.art.

SpaceChain Shoots Blockchain to Space; Cardano’s Bridge to China
Singapore startup SpaceChain will send its blockchain tech to the International Space Station aboard Falcon 9. Cardano announces its first cross-chain bridge with China’s Nervos Network. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX and Korbit in South Korea launch, their nation's first NFT platforms. We’ll have more on that story – and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world – in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 2.

Multi-Sigs Addresses Have Been Accumulating More Bitcoins Since 2018. What Does This Mean for Your Investment?
Adoption of multi-signature addresses rose significantly after first being introduced, but since 2019 have plateaued. The much-anticipated Taproot activation is expected to boost multi-sig use. CoinDesk's Galen Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the importance of multi-signature technology.

Why Aren’t More Bitcoin Holders Using Secure Multi-Sig Addresses?
According to data from Coin Metrics and BitMEX, the amount of bitcoin stored in multi-signature wallets has increased 60% since 2018 but has remained flat ever since June 2019. “All About Bitcoin’s” host Christine Lee breaks down the data.

WisdomTree on the Expansion of Bitcoin and Ether ETPs in Europe
WisdomTree and three other exchanges are now offering crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) on Euronext, the European stock exchange. The ETPs are available in the French and Dutch markets. Jason Guthrie of WisdomTree joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his company's expansion in the European markets, the state of the European crypto markets and WisdomTree's plans for the future.

China Will Now Allow Couples to Have 3 Children After 2 Child Policy Fails to Stem Declining Birthrates
In a major policy shift, China says married couples may have three children, up from two, to rejuvenate its aging population and boost its economy. “The Hash” team examines China’s child policy issues and its impact on global inflation and the crypto markets.
