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Russian Media Company Begs for Crypto Donations as Kremlin Cracks Down on the Press
Meduza, a Russian news outlet, is asking for crypto donations after losing advertising revenue after the Russian Justice Ministry designated the publication as a foreign agent. "The Hash" panel discusses how Meduza's situation presents an excellent use-case for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase Buys Skew; NYSE Owner ICE Sells COIN Stake for $1.2B
ICE, the New York Stock Exchange parent company, has cashed out of its Coinbase stake for a whopping $1.2 billion. “The Hash” panel discusses the various reasons behind the move. Plus, a discussion of Coinbase’s purchase of Skew, a crypto data analytics firm.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Is Now a $100B Sector
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is booming. According to a report from CoinGecko, the industry has reached a $100 billion capitalization and over one million users. “The Hash” breaks down DeFi’s enormous growth over the past year and explains how DeFi’s most popular product, crypto-backed fiat loans, works.
Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and hackers often use cryptocurrencies to escape the eyes of the law. A new report published by the Ransomware Task Force suggests that by increasing know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws, ransomware attacks can be reduced, but is this really the case? “The Hash” panel debates.
How Will Traditional Banks Fare in the New Digital Economy?
As the economy transitions away from a traditional banking structure to a digital, decentralized structure, what will happen to the banks? Former Wall Street exec Bill Powers shares his thoughts and discusses his transition to Arca, his price predictions for bitcoin, and whether predictions of coming inflation will impact the crypto markets.
Ex-Florida Tax Collector Reportedly Offered Bitcoin in Exchange for Trump Pardon
According to unverified reports from the Daily Beast, a Florida tax collector known as the first to accept bitcoin for payments offered Roger Stone bitcoin via text message in exchange for a presidential pardon from Trump. Nikhilesh De has the latest.
Techno DJ UMEK Is Auctioning an NFT of a Live Gig
NFTs aren’t just a way to sell digital art. UMEK, a techno DJ and blockchain enthusiast, hopes they will revolutionize the way artists and musicians are booked for performances. UMEK is currently auctioning an NFT that will provide its buyer a live performance from the man himself.
Can Bug Bounties Help DeFi Projects Avoid Security Breaches?
Several DeFi projects, including C.R.E.A.M. Finance, have battled security breaches and exploits, raising questions about whether DeFi is mature enough to go mainstream. C.R.E.A.M.'s co-founder Leo Cheng joins "First Mover" to discuss how his sector seeks to improve security, including the launch of a $1.5 million bug bounty program.
Bitcoin's Price May Be Lower But Other Data Looks Bullish
Maxim Nurov of Digital Finance joins "All About Bitcoin" to share the bullish signs he sees in the bitcoin market, including the six-month low in miner transfers of bitcoin to exchanges.
Miner Transfers of Bitcoin to Exchanges Hit a Six-Month Low
In what analysts describe as possible bullish sentiment for the bitcoin markets, miner transfers of bitcoin to exchanges are at a six-month low. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the data in the Chart of the Day.