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Bitpanda CEO on the Future of Currency
Austria-based Bitpanda, a leading platform for trading cryptocurrencies in Europe, has introduced 24/7 fractional stock trading. This comes on the heels of Bitpanda attaining unicorn status with its recent raise of $170M at a $1.2B valuation.
Janet Yellen Calls U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Inadequate
During a Wall Street Journal event Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged for the first time that the crypto regulatory framework in the U.S. is inadequate and needs to be updated. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses her view.
Bitcoin Taproot Speedy Trial: What Happens Next?
The Speedy Trial activation of Taproot, an update to the Bitcoin network which aims to make it more scalable and private, will not get the support needed from miners. CoinDesk Director of Research Noelle Acheson discusses what happens next.
Breaking Down Dow Jones’ Bitcoin Index
For today’s Chart of the Day, “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the data from the bitcoin index newly launched by S&P Dow Jones.
Reasons for Ether’s Rally as Bitcoin Retreats
Quantum Economics Founder and CEO Mati Greenspan discusses the possible forces driving ETH’s record rally and reacts to talk of the potential, eventual "flippening." Plus, his near-term and long-term bitcoin analysis.
Crypto Attracting Big Loads of Venture Capital
Multicoin Capital has raised its second venture fund for $100 million to double down on investments in crypto startups, which comes on the heels of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) reportedly collecting checks for a $1 billion cryptocurrency venture fund. “The Hash” panel explores what this could mean for crypto startups and the overall impact crypto-backed VCs can have on the financial sector.
Decision on Donald Trump’s Facebook Ban: Why it Matters
The Facebook Oversight Board will soon release its decision on whether Trump’s Facebook account, which has been banned since January, will be reinstated. “The Hash” panel digs into the underlying issues of centralization and censorship and the main takeaways we can expect from Facebook’s high-profile decision.
S&P Goes Live With Bitcoin, Ethereum Crypto Indexes
Index provider S&P Dow Jones has launched its first three cryptocurrency indexes, competing against existing indexes from Bloomberg and Galaxy. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for bitcoin and ether and whether or not an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the horizon.
Mastercard Survey: 40% Say They Plan to Use Crypto in the Next Year
Mastercard surveyed over 15,000 people across 18 countries, and 40% said they plan on using cryptocurrencies in the next year. The numbers are even higher with millennials. “The Hash” panel breaks down the data and tentative encouragement it shows for crypto adoption.
Dogecoin Hits New Highs, Up 11,000% Year-to-Date
“The Hash” panel debates the potential driving forces behind dogecoin reaching a new record high above 50 cents. Plus, implications for investing in and holding DOGE.