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Asian crypto exchange OKEx is listing various memecoins, including the dogecoin alternative Shib coin (SHIB). Lennix Lai, OKEx's Director of Financial Markets, joins "First Mover" to discuss the rise of memecoins in Asia and the impact of Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin's massive memecoin donation on the markets. Plus, an update on OKEx's relationship with former CEO Star Xu.

13 мая 2021 г.

Bitcoin prices dropped today after Elon Musk tweeted a statement indicating that Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin payments for its electric cars. Many in the crypto ecosystem blame Musk, but is the tweet really to blame for bitcoin's drop? And if it is, is it cause for concern that the behavior of individuals can so drastically impact the crypto markets? Kyle Samani of Multicoin Capital weighs in.

13 мая 2021 г.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched an ETF that aims to give investors exposure to 30 of the top crypto and crypto-adjacent companies, including Coinbase and Microstrategy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss the company's new ETF "BITQ." Plus, Hougan shares his opinion on Coinbase, Bitwise's largest single holding in their new ETF.

13 мая 2021 г.

Crypto exchange BitMEX has been in legal trouble for years, culminating in former CEO Arthur Hayes going on the run, but the law has finally caught up with BitMEX. A trial is slated to begin in March of next year. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know about the situation. Plus, an update on Diem and Tether.

13 мая 2021 г.

Toronto-based bitcoin miner Bitfarms has received approval for common stock listing on the Nasdaq, something Bitfarms President Geoffrey Morphy says is a longtime dream that will help the company grow in the international market. Morphy weighs in on Bitfarms' expansion plans and the technological improvements Bitfarms has to make mining more eco-friendly.

12 мая 2021 г.

Data from Coin Metrics show bitcoin rising as the U.S. dollar weakens. Will the trend continue in light of Wednesday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing inflation climbing at a faster pace than economists expected? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee reviews the data in Chart of the Day.

12 мая 2021 г.

Decentraland co-founder Ari Meilich is launching a new game company named “Big Time Studios," which has raised $10.3 million from prominent investors like Sam Bankman-Fried, Ashton Kutcher, Digital Currency Group, and Circle. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential evolution of video games and its intersection with the non-fungible token (NFT) market.

12 мая 2021 г.

“The Hash” panel unpacks a new cryptocurrency project in China named LoserSwap and its associated digital token Loser Coin (LOWB).

12 мая 2021 г.

According to a published staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says bitcoin is a “highly speculative” asset. “The Hash” team examines the regulator's skepticism towards supporting a bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) and the more significant role of the SEC in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

12 мая 2021 г.

The April U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.2% from a year ago, the fastest pace since 2008. “The Hash” panel digs into the CPI report and discusses why it is significant for cryptocurrency investors.

12 мая 2021 г.