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Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Insider Trading
Ishan Wahi, a former product manager at crypto exchange Coinbase, was sentenced to two years in prison weeks after pleading guilty to insider trading charges, according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel reacts to the breaking news developments.
Phoenix Labs CEO on DeFi Giant MakerDAO's Spark Protocol Launch
MakerDAO launches Spark Protocol today, a front-end access lending protocol specifically designed for Maker's DAI stablecoin. Sam MacPherson, co-founder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, which contributes to Spark Protocol, joins "First Mover" to discuss the rollout and how Spark aims to address the potential risks of decentralized finance (DeFi). Plus, why Spark is not being offered in the U.S.
Sam Bankman-Fried Files Pretrial Motions to Dismiss Most Criminal Charges Against Him
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried filed pretrial motions to dismiss a majority of the charges he faces late Monday. CoinDesk's Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the road ahead for Bankman-Fried's legal battle.
Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
Ripple is announcing plans to expand into Dubai. Navin Gupta, Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, discusses how crypto regulation in the UAE impacted its decision. Plus, he compares the U.S. regulatory environment to the UAE, saying, "it's night and day."
Worldcoin Core Team Member Addresses Retina Scanning Process
Worldcoin's initial rollout included a retina-scanning metal "orb" that the project used to authenticate new users, and privacy advocates heavily criticized it. Tiago Sada, Head of Product at Tools for Humanity and Worldcoin Core member, addresses these concerns as the project launches its first consumer product, World App.
Why MakerDAO's New Spark Protocol Does Not Serve U.S. Customers
MakerDAO launches Spark Protocol today, a front-end access lending protocol specifically designed for the DAI stablecoin. But, Phoenix Labs co-founder and CEO Sam MacPherson tells "First Mover," the product does not serve U.S. customers. "The risk was deemed too high [in the U.S.]," he said.
Ether Staking Deposits Top Withdrawals For First Time Since Shanghai Upgrade
Ether (ETH) holders are rushing to stake their tokens, with network validators pushing deposit activity to the highest level since the Shapella upgrade earlier this year. More than 200,000 ether have been deposited to the network since the start of the week, according to data from Nansen. eToro US Investment Analyst Callie Cox weighs in.
Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai
Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.
Bitcoin Continues to Drop as Bittrex Files for Bankruptcy
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $27,700 as crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy in the state of Delaware. The latest market updates and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Looks to Integrate First Major Consumer Product With World App
At a time when AI filters its way into swaths of the industry, open-source protocols like Worldcoin are among those experimenting with the innovative technology. The San Francisco-based company has launched its first consumer product, World App, which is described as one part minimalist crypto wallet and one part passport for the AI era. Tiago Sada, head of product at Tools for Humanity, discusses on "First Mover" why the project-based app is poised for mass adoption despite privacy concerns.