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As the crypto industry anticipates the launch of the third bitcoin futures ETF from VanEck (XBTF), "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee, Emily Parker and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss their crypto markets assessment and outlook.

Oct 26, 2021

Daily average percentage gains for bitcoin peaked last Tuesday, the day ProShares launched its bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. ProShares hauled in over half of $1 billion of assets in its first day, with over $1 billion in trading, becoming one of the most successful ETF launches ever.

Oct 26, 2021

A key conference for the fintech world, “Money 20/20,” is happening in Las Vegas. Pat White, co-founder and CEO of crypto tax accounting and compliance manager BitWave, discusses the state of crypto affairs and acceptance in Las Vegas. Plus, insights into launching the industry’s digital asset maturity model and crypto tax planning.

Oct 26, 2021

Jesse Proudman, co-founder and CEO of SEC-registered crypto robo advisor Makara, discusses his short-term and end-of-year outlook for bitcoin as it surged to an all-time high of $66,974 last week. Plus, whether he’s advising his clients to invest in bitcoin futures ETFs and views on Tesla’s stocks making big moves.

Oct 26, 2021

NEAR, the high-speed and self-styled “climate neutral” chain, has launched a mammoth $800 million grants fund with major tranches earmarked for specific purposes, with DeFi being a major focus of the program. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest development in what may be the first step towards a full DeFi ecosystem.

Oct 25, 2021

The official unveiling of the eNaira, Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), happened Monday. It is designed to complement the country's physical currency, not replace it, according to an official announcement. This comes as Nigeria banned crypto transactions within its banking sector in February. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest digital payments momentum from Nigeria signaling further control of the money supply, and the wider outlook for CBDCs at large.

Oct 25, 2021

Mastercard and digital asset platform Bakkt are teaming up to allow merchants and banks to build cryptocurrency into their offerings. The two companies plan to also shake up the way consumers can collect loyalty rewards. "The Hash" hosts discuss the development as a possible big step forward in bringing stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies to a wider market.

Oct 25, 2021

Do Kwon, CEO of DeFi platform Terraform Labs, is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after confirming he was served with an SEC subpoena at Messari’s Mainnet conference last month. “The Hash” team discusses the outlook for crypto projects following the latest ramped up enforcement efforts by U.S. regulators.

Oct 25, 2021

Former Yearn.Finance developer Matt West has declared his candidacy for Oregon’s newly formed 6th U.S. House district as a Democrat. West discusses what it means to be the first DeFi developer to run for Congress on a pro-crypto platform and what he hopes to achieve through his campaign.

Oct 25, 2021

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto investment firm Dragonfly Capital, discusses the impact of the U.S. ETF landscape on the state of DeFi in Asia. Plus, insights into crypto trading in mainland China and areas of investment opportunities.

Oct 25, 2021