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Celsius CFO Arrested on Charges Tied to Former Job at Moshe Hogeg’s Firm
Yaron Shalem, the chief financial officer of cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius, was one of the seven people arrested in Tel Aviv this month in connection with Israeli crypto mogul Moshe Hogeg. Hogeg was arrested last week on money laundering and other charges.
Buying the Dip? Microstrategy, El Salvador Acquire More Bitcoin
While bitcoin’s price fell about 8% Friday around $54,237, MicroStrategy said it bought 7,002 bitcoins for about $414 million in cash during its fiscal fourth quarter. Similarly, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said he bought 100 more bitcoins at “a discount” as broader markets tumbled on new COVID-19 variant fear.
‘The Elon Musk Effect’ on Cryptocurrency Markets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s tweets have tended to impact the price movement of cryptocurrencies. Following his comments in January, dogecoin’s value grew by about 216% following his remarks, and at one point in May, the entire crypto sector lost nearly $1 trillion. What is the extent of his influence on the crypto markets?
Steve Aoki and Todd McFarlane on Significance of NFT Movement to Artists
How can NFT communities join together to make an impact? Steve Aoki, legendary producer and DJ with over 2.8 billion streams, and Todd McFarlane, co-creator of the “Venom” character from “The Amazing Spiderman,” discuss their views on the importance of NFT communities and digital collectibles in the world of music, traditional art, and beyond.
‘Dogecoin Millionaire’ on Why He’s Not Selling His DOGE
Glauber Contessoto became a “dogecoin millionaire” in April just 69 days after he invested a little over $250,000 in DOGE in February. Contessoto discusses his journey with the meme-inspired cryptocurrency and why he’s holding all of his holdings for the long-term, even buying more during the dips.
How New York’s BitLicense Could Hinder Crypto Innovation in the State
New York’s landmark cryptocurrency regulation BitLicense debuted in 2015 to mixed reviews. Lolli co-founder and CEO Alex Adelman discusses its continuing impact on his bitcoin rewards company and on the wider landscape of New York’s crypto world.
Bitcoin and Prison Reform
BitcoinVegan CEO and "From Bars to Bitcoin" author Justin Rhedrick discusses how he personally overcame the economic setbacks of incarceration by discovering bitcoin as an opportunity for financial freedom and generational wealth. Galaxy Digital CEO and The Bail Project Board Chair Mike Novogratz also shares insights into the role of bitcoin in the U.S. criminal justice system.
Impact of China’s Crypto Crackdown on Global Mining Industry
Peter Wall, CEO of Argo Blockchain, and Tanya Woods, General Counsel Regulatory Affairs EVP at Hut 8, discuss their views on how China’s crypto bans could have affected mining operations in the U.S. and worldwide. Plus, their thoughts on the common argument that the bitcoin mining industry is damaging to the environment.
Bitcoin's Price Trajectory Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend
CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses what to make of bitcoin's price trajectory as the cryptocurrency is holding support above its 100-day moving average of $53,700. Plus, potential headwinds out of India amid talks of a bill banning cryptocurrencies in the country, and reactions to Salvadoran Ambassador to U.S. saying bitcoin challenges the U.S.' monetary authority.
Bitcoin Tops $58K With Focus on Omicron and Fed’s Powell Speech
Are bitcoin’s immediate prospects tied to the Omicron variant’s potential impact on the Fed’s monetary policy? GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round discusses what to make of bitcoin’s recent price swings. The cryptocurrency is trading near $57,300 at press time, representing a 7.3% gain compared to the low of $53,359 late Sunday.