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Week in Review: State Street Dips a Toe into Crypto and What’s the Crypto Climate Accord?
“All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel discusses the week’s biggest bitcoin news. Coinbase’s Q1 earnings wows Wall Street, State Street has become the latest major institutional player to get involved in crypto and Ripple and ConsenSys joined the Crypto Climate Accord. Plus, how Taproot’s activation debate was settled with a blockchain “coin toss.”
Why Ukrainian Officials Are Backtracking Crypto Wealth Claims
Recent claims from Ukrainian public officials regarding their crypto holdings have now triggered a probe by an anti-corruption watchdog group. Is the Ukrainian government full of bitcoin whales, or are the public officials in question just full of hot air? "The Hash" panel breaks down the story.
Real Estate Magnate Rick Caruso is Accepting Rent in Bitcoin
Mall magnate and real estate investor Rick Caruso will begin accepting bitcoin payments for commercial and residential rent. Caruso is also partnering with Gemini to explore crypto rewards programs. “The Hash” panel discusses the intersection of crypto and real estate.
Crypto Traders on Robinhood Spikes to 9.5M in Q1, Up Over 450%
The number of crypto traders on Robinhood has skyrocketed to 9.5M in Q1, up from 1.7M in the previous quarter. “The Hash” panel discusses what this indicates about mainstream retail crypto interest and what innovations users can expect to see as crypto trading apps compete for users.
New Frontier in Crypto Compliance Focuses on Decentralized Exchanges
A new tool developed by crypto analytics firm CipherTrace promises to scan decentralized exchanges in search of wallets on government watchlists. Is the DeFi space undergoing a shift towards regulatory and sanctions compliance? “The Hash” panel debates.
Meitu Buys More Crypto; Hong Kong, Singapore Tease NFT Platforms
Chinese app-maker Meitu accumulates $100 million worth of crypto with its latest buy. Are they leading a trend of Asian firms spending their treasury beyond fiat options? And high fashion with blockchain big-vision: Hong Kong and Singapore announce their respective NFT trading platforms launching later this year.
Rare CryptoPunk NFTs Are Being Auctioned at Christie's
Historic auction house Christie's is selling nine rare CryptoPunk NFTs in May. "The Hash" panel discusses what's special about this collection and Christie's deepening involvement in the crypto space and NFT FOMO.
Asian Markets Lead Trends in Crypto, DeFi
The DeFi ecosystem is gaining popularity, particularly in Asian markets. Tim Frost, CEO of DeFi banking app YIELD, joins “First Mover” to discuss his company’s expansion into Asia and explain how investment from Asia helps make high returns the norm in the DeFi space.
New DeFi Tool to Help Governments Spot Crypto Wallet Addresses on Their Watchlists
Crypto analytics firm CipherTrace has created a new tool that will scan decentralized exchanges to help spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists. Will this move bring sanctions compliance to the DeFi space, and can the surveillance tool be evaded by creating new wallet addresses? Nik De breaks it down.
How to Navigate Crypto Earnings This Tax Season
Tax season is frustrating for everyone, but crypto investors have even more difficulty navigating complicated taxes. Eric Pierre, CEO of Pierre Accounting, joins “First Mover” to answer some common and new questions about crypto taxes, including what counts as a deduction, how to report crypto income and what to do about NFTs.