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Who Is Buying the Dip?
According to Michael Nasser, co-founder of Canada-based crypto trading desk, Satstreet, miners have emerged as unexpected buyers during the recent dip. Nasser joins “First Mover” to discuss what his firm has seen in the crypto markets in recent weeks and share his predictions for bitcoin’s price soon.
Diem Scales Back, Sets Eyes on a US-Backed Stablecoin
Diem, the cryptocurrency formerly known as Libra, started off with ambitions to create a global crypto tied to a basket of currencies from around the world, but Diem has since transitioned to a new model to develop a U.S. dollar-based stablecoin. Its headquarters is moving from Switzerland to the U.S. Christian Catalini, Diem's co-founder joins "First Mover" to provide an update on the project.
Real Estate NFTs are Here
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington is selling his apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine, as an NFT. "The Hash" panel discusses what tokenized deeds mean for the future of the NFT market.
DHS to Issue First Cybersecurity Regulations in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Hack
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. "The Hash" panel discusses how the Colonial pipeline ransomware hacking incident demonstrates the need for collaboration between government and industry on security.
Chia Founder Bram Cohen Talks 'Green Farming' and Future IPO
Bram Cohen joins "The Hash" and explains why Chia, a new cryptocurrency that is "farmed" based on proof of space and time, has a significant influence on the goal toward "green mining." Plus, his future plans for taking Chia public after its latest funding round with big-name backers.
Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot Now Boasts 1 Million Users
Scoring over $700 million in total sales so far, Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot NFT project has struck a cultural nerve and produced something people actually want. “The Hash” panel discusses the reasons behind its success and what other NFT projects can learn from it.
Michael Saylor Demystifies 'Secret Meeting' with Musk and Miners
Crypto Twitter is up in arms about Michael Saylor and Elon Musk's recent meeting with bitcoin miners. During his Consensus 2021 keynote interview Tuesday, the MicroStrategy CEO pushed back against accusations of a secretive cabal and explained the new Bitcoin Mining Council's sustainability goals.
How Green Can Bitcoin Go?
Jesse Morris of the Energy Web Foundation and Mike Colyer of Foundry discuss the economics behind “green mining” and how financial incentives can persuade more mining companies to use renewable energy as they look for the cheapest source of energy.
Bitcoin Mining's Energy Consumption Debate
How much energy is bitcoin mining really using, and how does it compare to consumption by other industries? Crypto thought-leader Meltem Demirors and Anton Dek of Cambridge discuss crypto's carbon footprint and the proposed solutions to combat it.
Procter and Gamble on the Importance of Sustainable Supply Chains
Global supply chains are straining under the burden of COVID-19-related shipping delays, and many are realizing innovation is sorely needed. Tanya Stephens of Procter & Gamble joins “Money Reimagined” to discuss several initiatives using blockchain technology to make their supply chains more sustainable, as well as improve global sustainability as a whole.