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Bitcoin Price Outlook With Arca’s Jeff Dorman
Bitcoin markets analysis and predictions from Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman.
Is the SEC's Bitconnect Ponzi Scheme Lawsuit the Last From the ICO Boom Era?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against five individuals for their alleged involvement in the Bitconnect crypto platform that collapsed in 2018. According to the SEC’s complaint, Bitconnect unlawfully used a network of promoters to offer and sell over $2 billion in unregistered securities. Is this the last of Bitconnect and the shadiness that stemmed from 2017’s ICO boom? “The Hash” panel weighs in.
Marathon Digital Reverses Course on Censoring Bitcoin Transactions
North American-based bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital has rescinded its previous attempts to censor transactions on the Bitcoin network. It will validate all transactions on the blockchain as well as signal in favor of the new Taproot upgrade. “The Hash” panel digs into the news and what it means for the bitcoin community.
OCC Chief Says US Officials Should Set ‘Regulatory Perimeter’ for Cryptocurrencies
Michael Hsu, the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, reportedly said he would like U.S. officials to work in lockstep to set a “regulatory perimeter” for cryptocurrencies. “The Hash” panel explores the potential outlook for crypto regulation.
Human Rights Foundation Gives Out $210K in Bitcoin Development Grants
The Human Rights Foundation, which is no stranger to the bitcoin space, will allot $210K in Bitcoin Development Grants to fund Lightning Network development, Utreexo work, and even Arabic translations of Bitcoin content. “The Hash” panel discusses the HRF stepping up its grant work and the more enormous implications for crypto across the globe, particularly in the Middle East.
Coinbase Links Its Visa Debit Card With Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase’s Visa debit card now works with Apple Pay and Google Pay. “The Hash” team unpacks the new development as a potential driver for mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies in the world of commerce.
Thailand Warns Over DeFi; India Green Lights Cryptos
Thailand attempts to regulate decentralized finance. India’s central bank gives the green light for banks to support crypto transactions. Singapore’s DBS bank launches its first security token offering. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Rep. Tom Emmer on Reintroduced Bill to Protect Investors With Forked Crypto Assets
Minnesota Republican Congressman Tom Emmer joins "First Mover" to discuss his bill that would protect crypto investors from reporting gains or losses on forked assets until the IRS provides more clarity on crypto taxes.
SEC Sues 5 Over Bitconnect Ponzi Case
The SEC has filed a complaint against five Bitconnect promoters over $2 billion in unregistered assets. Lisa Braganca, attorney and former SEC branch chief, joins "First Mover" and explains the 2018 downfall of Bitconnect and whether the defendants' actions constitute a Ponzi scheme.
Is the Wave of Institutional Investors Over?
The crypto bull market has been attributed to the wave of institutional investors like Tesla and MicroStrategy getting into the crypto space. Still, after the recent crash, some are wondering if that wave is over. According to Ryan McCall, CEO of Zerocap, it was all just "hype." McCall weighs in on what's behind the pullback and shares his thoughts on the future of the altcoin market.