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U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Update; Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin
U.S. Bitcoin Corp is expected to settle with the city of Niagara Falls in New York in a deal that will allow the mining firm to resume its bitcoin mining operations. Plus, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy (MSTR) purchased an additional 1,045 bitcoin (BTC) for a total of $23.9 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Trump NFT Sales Surge Following Ex-President's Arraignment in New York
Donald Trump’s non-fungible token (NFT) collection saw a surge in sales after the 45th U.S. president was arraigned in New York on 34 felony charges. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of digital collectibles.
Consortium of Ethereum Builders Band Together To Launch MEV Blocker
A consortium of Ethereum builders join forces to launch MEV Blocker, a utility that promises to help people transact on Ethereum without succumbing to maximal extractable value (MEV) bots. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Ethereum’s MEV ecosystem in the latest move giving power back to the regular user.
Swiss Regulator: Switzerland Faced a Bank Run if Credit Suisse Was Allowed to Go Bankrupt
Swiss regulator FINMA said Wednesday that allowing embattled lender Credit Suisse to file for bankruptcy could have resulted in deposit runs at other banks in Switzerland. FINMA and the Swiss National Bank brokered UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.3 billion) in a deal announced on March 19. "The Hash" panel discusses the larger implications for the Swiss banking system.
Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Could Bring $2.4B Selling Pressure to Ether: Observers
Ethereum’s upcoming Shapella hard fork or Shanghai upgrade will let users withdraw their "staked ether." The impending unlocking of ETH deposited in the network to boost security in return for rewards will see some holders rush to exchanges to liquidate their tokens, which some observers say could be worth a couple of billion dollars. Meanwhile, CoinDesk’s Ethereum validator enters its final weeks, sitting on more than $30k of gains. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential market impact.
Nomura-Backed Komainu Aims to Capitalize on the Need for Mature Crypto Infrastructure
Cryptocurrency custody joint venture of Nomura, Ledger and CoinShares look to offer institutional clients a regulated collateral management project. Komainu CEO Nicolas Bertrand discusses how it aims to capitalize on the need for mature crypto infrastructure and to prevent another FTX-like collapse.
Ether Hits Nine-Month High Ahead of Upcoming 'Shapella' Upgrade
Ether (ETH) jumped to a nine-month high on Wednesday as the Ethereum network's upcoming "Shapella" upgrade is prompting investors and traders to funnel capital to ether and to other staking-focused tokens. Victoria Bills, Banrion Capital Management Chief Investment Strategist, discusses her outlook for ether, saying, "we'll probably be seeing a lot more of that asset being traded."
CBDCs Will Be a 'Trojan Horse': Citi's Future of Finance Global Head
In a recent report, Citi analysts suggest that the next influx of crypto adoption will be primarily driven by the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Ronit Ghose, Future of Finance Global Head at Citi, discusses the report saying, "we think CBDCs will be a trojan horse, it will be coming from the side or backdoor."
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $28.5K as Private Sector Hiring Decelerated in March
Banrion Capital Management Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's recent price action, citing consumer insecurity that stems from the recent banking failures. Plus, the latest on ether's rally ahead of the Shapella hard fork and the overall performance of DeFi.
State of Crypto in India
CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Amitoj Singh weighs in on the state of crypto in India while U.S. regulators crack down on the industry.