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Crypto Market Rebound; Sotheby’s Next NFT Auction Targets Millennial Spenders
The total global cryptocurrency market cap bounces back and is flirting around $1.8 trillion. Experts tell Forkast.News that bitcoin is acting as a “safe haven” for the market, and ether’s long-term potential may be more attractive for some.
76er Danny Green Auctioning Off an NFT of His 2020 Championship Ring
NBA player Danny Green is getting into the NFT game. Green has partnered with NFT startup New Renaissance to create and auction an augmented reality hologram NFT of his 2020 championship ring. Green joins “First Mover” to discuss the project and his motivations for creating the NFT. “It’s not about the money,” Green said.
Crypto Startup 'Eco' Bringing DeFi to the Masses with A-List Celebrity Investors
Crypto banking app "Eco" closed a $26 million funding round in March, with A-list stars like Tiffany Haddish, Diddy, and Kevin Durant being among its investors. "The Hash" panel discusses how Eco works and the benefit of keeping its crypto products on the backend. Plus, how big-name investors like those involved in Eco's funding round influence the crypto space.
Dapper Labs Leads $1.14M Seed Round Investment in ‘Tibles’ NFT Platform
Tibles, an online collectible platform that will focus on pop culture and “geek” culture, is attracting big-name investors, including Dapper Labs. “The Hash” panel discusses Tibles’ structure and how it fits into the ever-changing and expanding world of NFTs.
Top Senator Wants OCC to Rethink Bank Charters for Crypto Firms
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is "concerned" about the banking charters granted to crypto firms Paxos, Anchorage, and Protego and has requested that the new acting OCC chief Michael Hsu reevaluate the issue and decisions by Hsu's predecessor, Brian Brooks. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential impact for crypto regulation.
Flash Loan Attack Causes DeFi Token Bunny to Crash By 95%
It's a bad day for Bunny whales. A hacker used PancakeSwap to manipulate the DeFi Bunny market, causing it to crash by 95%. "The Hash" panel discusses what attacks like this mean for both new and old investors.
Is Crypto Miami for Real?
Miami is gaining more attention from the crypto community, and the city's mayor is selling it as a "cryptocurrency capital." How does the beach town set itself apart from other crypto hotspots such as Zug, Switzerland? "The Hash" panel discusses the so-called "meme strength" around Crypto Miami.
Did Sustainability Concerns Trigger Thursday's Sell-Off?
Some have cited the ongoing bitcoin sustainability debate as one potential reason for Thursday's market crash. Mining company Hut 8's CEO Jaime Leverton joins "First Mover" to weigh in on the debate, her thoughts on the influx of mining operations in North America, and the future of "clean" bitcoin.
Voyager CEO: “Demand Was Off the Charts” Amid Wednesday’s Market Plunge
The massive increase in trading volume Wednesday overwhelmed several exchanges, including Voyager, which shut down for an hour. Stephen Ehrlich, Voyager’s CEO, says the exchange saw six times as much cash deposit coming in than leaving the platform. Plus, Erlich shares his thoughts on Elon Musk’s market influence.
Crypto Chaos Continues; Mass BTC Liquidations in Exchanges Across Asia
The Asian crypto markets continued to struggle as investors turned towards stablecoins to minimize losses. Mass BTC long positions were liquidated across exchanges in Asia, but Singapore-based Bybit tells us that the numbers don’t tell the full story. Meanwhile, decentralized finance lending protocol Maple Finance brings DeFi to institutions.