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Conflux Token Spikes 60% After Integrating China’s Version of Instagram
Conflux, the native token of the layer 1 Conflux blockchain, soared by 60.25% on Thursday after it announced it had integrated Little Red Book, China's version of Instagram. Conflux received a $5 million research grant from Shanghai's government in 2021. "The Hash" hosts discuss the cultural contexts, lack of clarity and changes in China's policy towards digital assets.
What the U.S. Can Learn from the World's Best Crypto Policies
Author & Journalist Jeff Wilser takes "The Hash" hosts on a tour of various countries across the globe, their approach to regulating crypto, and what the U.S. can learn from legislation around the world. Plus, insights into the bipartisanship of the crypto congress.
Warren Praises SEC Chair Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) praised the country's securities regulator and its chief Gary Gensler's efforts to police the crypto industry, while calling for lawmakers to give the watchdog the necessary resources and authority to keep things going. Warren also took aim at crypto lobbying. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in U.S. crypto regulation.
Rep. French Hill on Congress' FTX Problem
More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress received direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives. What does this mean for how Congress will approach crypto this year? Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas) weighs in on the importance of transparency.
Rep. French Hill on Priorities of Digital Assets Committee
Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), discusses the priorities of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion as its chair and how the crypto industry can expect clarity on which agency, the SEC or the CFTC, will seek explicit oversight. "That's exactly what we're going to sort through," Rep. Hill said.
Grayscale Exec on GBTC Outlook
Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as its discount continues to hover in the 40% range. Plus, reactions to Valkyrie Investments' offering to manage GBTC and whether Grayscale is considering offers. "Grasycale has zero intentions of removing ourselves as sponsor," Salm said. Digital Currency Group is the parent company of Grayscale and CoinDesk.
Blockchain as Enabler
WEF’s Brynly Llyr says real use cases are vital. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Coinbase Fined $3.6M in the Netherlands for Failure to Register
Crypto exchange Coinbase has been fined 3,325,000 euros ($3.6 million) by the Dutch central bank for offering crypto services to customers in the country without registration. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the fine and Dutch authorities' attitudes towards crypto.
US and Asia’s Approach to Crypto
While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.
Bitcoin Above $23K as US GDP Rose 2.9% In Q4
Bitcoin (BTC) is regaining lost ground to trade over $23,000 again as the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter. Delphi Digital Markets Associate Jason Pagoulatos discusses the comeback of bitcoin, ether and other major altcoins. Plus, whether the rally is here to stay.