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Stablecoins to Eventually Replace the FX Market: Stablecorp CEO
"The dirty secret about cross border payments in digital assets world is [that] there isn't really an FX market," says Stablecorp CEO Alex McDougall. He previews his presentation ahead of I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City.

WisdomTree Exec on Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection: No Silver Bullet to Address
Following yet another spot bitcoin ETF application rejection by the SEC, WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck explains its more about "engaging productively with regulators." He discusses the firm's continued efforts to bring a spot bitcoin ETF to the market.

Fintech Cooling Ahead?
A report warns over consolidation, but sees some bright spots for blockchain and Web3 sector. Will there be light at the end of the tunnel for Bitcoin? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Legal Firm Roche Freedman Removed From Class Action Against Tether, Bitfinex: Report
Law firm Roche Freedman was removed from representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, which accused them of market manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and why a judge referred to what Roche Freedman did as "stupid."

Stablecorp CEO on Reducing Cross-Border Payment Friction
Stablecorp CEO Alex McDougall shares a preview of I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City, where he will be speaking about his vision to reduce cross-border payment friction, and the state of trade finance.

Bitcoin Back Above $19K, Recovering After Hot Inflation Report
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounds to $19,700, paring losses after Thursday’s short squeeze triggered by the hot inflation data. Injective Labs CEO and co-founder Eric Chen joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto outlook and whether the rally could last. Plus, insights on October being the worst month for crypto hacks.

WisdomTree Exec 'Not Surprised' by SEC's Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected WisdomTree's application for a spot bitcoin ETF this week. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck discusses why he's "not surprised" by the SEC's decision and the outlook for ETFs. Plus, his take on Grayscale calling its spot bitcoin ETF rejection "arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory."

Could Switzerland Become a Global Crypto Leader?
21.co CEO and co-founder Hany Rashwan joins “Community Crypto” along with Home of Blockchain.swiss President Alexander Brunner to share insights into Switzerland’s pro-crypto regulatory landscape and how the country is embracing digital innovation.

Texas Blockchain Council Exec: ‘Embarrassing’ to See Senators Concerned Over Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Use in Texas
A group of seven Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are looking into the energy usage and carbon emissions of the bitcoin mining industry in Texas as well as the impact on the grid and local consumers. Texas Blockchain Council's Director of Bitcoin Analytics Steve Kinard weighs in.

Bitcoin Back Above $19K After Plunge Triggered by Rising Inflation
Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back above $19K, regaining some momentum after the hotter-than-expected CPI report triggered a plunge in the token’s price. Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses the possibility of a Fed pivot and his crypto outlook amid recession concerns.
