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Ex-Terra Colleagues: Do Kwon Was Behind Failed Stablecoin Experiment Basis Cash
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been revealed as one of the pseudonymous co-founders behind the failed algorithmic stablecoin Basis Cash. This comes as TerraUSD (UST) and Terra’s LUNA continue their downward spiral. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the fate of UST and the Terra Luna ecosystem. Is history repeating itself?
Coinbase Shares Plunge as Weak Earnings Prompt Near-Term Caution
Shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) tumbled nearly 25% Wednesday after the crypto exchange reported disappointing first-quarter earnings. Still, CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted his company is in no danger of bankruptcy, and that its latest SEC filing is simply a requirement. “The Hash” hosts discuss the outlook for Coinbase amid a sour mood in the markets.
Mara Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa
Pan-African centralized crypto exchange Mara said Wednesday it raised $23 million in a funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research and more. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest in Africa’s burgeoning crypto scene.
UST Woes Draw Spotlight in Janet Yellen's Senate Hearing on Financial Risks
During testimony before the Senate Banking and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the depegging of UST reveals the risks to financial stability and the need for a regulatory framework on stablecoins. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses Yellen's comments and the outlook for stablecoin regulation.
Deribit Exec on Crypto Market Volatility, Bitcoin Bottom, Panama Bill
Luuk Strijers, chief commercial officer of crypto options and futures exchange Deribit, discusses navigating crypto market volatility, Coinbase’s first-quarter earnings report, and possible bottoms for BTC and altcoins. Plus, insights into Panama moving forward with a crypto regulation bill.
Bitwise Exec on UST Turmoil
As algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) resumes its downward spiral, Bitwise Asset Management Director of Research David Lawant discusses his analysis and outlook of the Terra Luna ecosystem. “The system is inherently unstable,” Lawant said. “This type of situation was extremely likely to happen at some point in time.” Plus, the need for regulation.
Inflation Rose to 8.3% in April, Easing Slightly but Higher Than Expected
The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 8.3% in April, remaining near 40-year highs, but down slightly from 8.5% in March. Core inflation rose 0.6% from March, double the rate from the prior month. ADM Investor Services International's Marc Ostwald discusses what the latest numbers reveal about the outlook for crypto and the wider economy. Plus, China's role in the global markets.
Yellen’s Stablecoin Warning; China’s E-CNY Plans Looking Shaky
Janet Yellen cites Terra’s UST fiasco while warning over stablecoins. Crypto.com COO warns of tough times ahead for markets. Asian Games postponement, Covid-19 lockdowns affect China’s digital yuan rollout. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bitcoin Net Transfer Volume on Exchanges Rising to Highest Level in Over 4 Years
The amount of bitcoin flushed onto crypto exchanges is rising to its highest level in over four years. This comes as the Luna Foundation Guard drained its $1.5 billion bitcoin reserve and bought $850 million more in BTC to defend UST’s peg to the U.S. dollar, a move that could have created sell pressure.
Is it Time to Buy the Dip?
Syscoin Foundation President & Lead Developer Jagdeep Sidhu shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin climbs higher after dropping below $30,000. Plus, his take on the systemic risks of the Terra Luna ecosystem as UST depegs and the Luna Foundation Guard closes a $1.5 billion OTC swap of UST for BTC in a deal with Citadel.