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Bitcoin Outlook as Trading Range Narrows to Tightest in Months
FLUID CEO Ahmed Ismail shares his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC)'s trading range has narrowed to its tightest in months, according to Glassnode data. Plus, Ismail discusses the role of AI and its potential impact on finance and crypto.
Litecoin Foundation Managing Director on Network Activity Amid Ordinals Frenzy
Litecoin, the 12th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, saw some big gains last week, and it could be because people are using Litecoin for Ordinals. Litecoin Foundation Managing Director Alan Austin joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, what to expect from Litecoin's scheduled halving event expected in August.
Polygon Co-Founder on Web3 Fellowship Program
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal recently launched a Web3 Fellowship program and is pledging his own money toward the $500,000 cohort of 10 builders selected each year. Nailwal joins "First Mover" to discuss the program and what he hopes to achieve amid the current crypto bear market. Plus, insights into what the future holds for the Polygon ecosystem.
Fed Chair Powell Hints At Pause in Interest Rate Hike
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Thomas Laubach Research Conference on Friday, noting that although the stubbornness of high inflation continues to reverberate through the economy, policy rates "may not need to rise as much."
Onchain Metric Suggests Litecoin Is Undervalued: Glassnode
An onchain metric suggests that litecoin (LTC), the 12th largest cryptocurrency by market value, is trading at discounted prices. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Unpacking Ledger’s Controversial New Bitcoin Key Recovery Feature
Paris-based hardware wallet-maker Ledger announced a new key-recovery feature this week, allowing users to recover their private keys. But opponents say that the product isn’t compatible with the concept of a hardware wallet, which promises to ring-fence private keys from prying eyes. "The Hash" panel discusses the criticism around the launch of "Ledger Recover" and the implications of privacy in crypto.
Michael Saylor Looking at Bitcoin Ordinals for App Development: Decrypt
MicroStrategy co-founder and crypto proponent Michael Saylor said his software company is interested in Bitcoin Ordinals and examining the potential of the protocol for application development, according to Decrypt. "The Hash" panel discusses Saylor's latest Bitcoin bet.
Hector Network Fight Focuses on Efficacy of DAO Governance
Community members of decentralized finance (DeFi) project Hector Network met on Discord early Thursday to discuss its possibly more centralized future. On hand was project leadership, a lawyer, and tens of HEC token holders – many of whom were skeptical of a plan they feared would dilute their influence over how Hector runs. CoinDesk attended the call. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways and the legal considerations of internet-native organizations.
Coinbase Praises Canada’s Crypto Approach Amid U.S. Regulatory Pressure
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase (COIN) says it loves Canada, where the rules have been set out and companies are able to engage with the regulators, compared with the United States' lack of clarity and regulation by enforcement for the industry. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Coinbase and the wider implications for crypto exchanges amid intensifying regulatory pressure in the U.S.
Legal Expert Dissects Florida Gov. DeSantis' Campaign Against CBDCs
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last week to prohibit the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the state. Carla Reyes, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, who has done work in both digital assets law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that Florida is focused on, explains why she thinks "nothing has been prohibited" by the new law.