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Grayscale to Convert Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to ETF When Permissible
Grayscale says it is "100% committed" to converting its flagship grayscale bitcoin trust (GBTC) into an exchange traded fund. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein weighs in.
Key Takeaways from CoinDesk Q1 Crypto Report
CoinDesk Managing Director of Research Noelle Acheson discusses the main bitcoin findings from CoinDesk’s quarterly review of crypto developments in the first quarter of 2021.
Chart of the Day: BTC Volume Growth Slowing Down
In today’s “Chart of the Day,” “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down data from Skew and the CoinDesk quarterly crypto report that shows institutional growth into bitcoin starting to slow down.
Russia Floats Blockchain Based System as SWIFT Alternative
The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry is reportedly considering blockchain technology as an alternative to SWIFT, the global payments network. The country's leaders have recently voiced concerns that they might be cut off from SWIFT, prompting them to search for different options. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the role of blockchain in geopolitical struggles.
FinCEN Picks Former Chainalysis Exec to Replace Blanco as Acting Executive Director
Former CTO Michael Mosier of Chainalysis, a blockchain surveillance company, will serve as the Executive Acting Director of FinCEN in the wake of Kenneth Blanco's resignation. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the "revolving door" between private industry and government and what it could mean for the future of blockchain privacy.
What's Behind XRP's Current Rally?
The price of XRP just hit a two-month high and has now recouped the losses it incurred in the wake of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs last year. What's behind XRP's recent rally and why does the cryptocurrency have such a loyal fan base? "The Hash" panel debates.
Massive Facebook Data Breach Leaks Personal Info of 500M Users
The phone numbers, email addresses and other personal data belonging to 533 million Facebook users have been found online following a massive data breach. "The Hash" panel discusses what happened and the risks people take with keeping their info on giant centralized social media networks.
MicroStrategy Adds Another $15M of Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
MicroStrategy bought $15M more in bitcoin and now holds approximately 91,500 bitcoins in its treasury. How does MicroStrategy’s latest buy play into the wider trend of institutional bitcoin investments? “The Hash” panel debates.
Is It Alt Season? A Look At What's Impacting Crypto Markets
Coinbase is set to go public April 14th, and all-time highs for Ether have led to a boom in alt coins. Texture Capital founder and CEO Richard Johnson joins "First Mover" to discuss what's moving the crypto markets.
DeFi Is Booming: How One Accelerator Identifies Promising Startups
Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are booming right now, leading many to draw comparisons between the current market and the ICO boom in 2017. Jacob Franek of the DeFi Alliance joins “First Mover” to discuss their analysis of the DeFi market and how they evaluate startups.