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The bitcoin stock-to-flow model, one of the most widely used charts for predicting massive future bitcoin price gains, currently suggests bitcoin’s price should be around $77,900. It’s the model’s largest divergence since January 2019. “The Hash” team breaks down the data, exploring the outlook for bitcoin.

Jul 6, 2021

The circulating supply of stablecoin USD coin (USDC) on Justin Sun's Tron blockchain has surpassed 108 million in less than a month. Some say this indicates that crypto traders are increasingly turning to blockchains that provide cheaper transaction fees with faster speed than what's found on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts explore the continuing growth of stablecoins and whether USDC is set to defeat tether (USDT) as the dominant stablecoin.

Jul 6, 2021

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales rose to $2.47 billion in the first half of 2021, according to data by DappRadar. This is a dramatic increase from the first half of 2020, when NFT sales totaled $13.7 million. Sports and collectible NFTs were revealed to be the most popular, although NBA TopShot sales are falling. "The Hash" panel takes a deep dive into the data, discussing whether NFT sales have peaked. "What goes up, must come down," host Zack Seward said.

Jul 6, 2021

Bumpy ride ahead? Chinese regulators are now ordering the country's largest ride-hailing app Didi to be removed from app stores, citing data security concerns. This comes just days after it made the second largest U.S. initial public offering for a Chinese firm. "The Hash" hosts dig into the clampdown on Didi as part of a larger conversation about the Chinese government's power play over privacy, data security and national security on crypto and big tech.

Jul 6, 2021

The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced it’s adding a “Chief Digital Currency Advisor” to its ranks. Michele Korver, who joined the U.S. Department of Justice as its first “Digital Currency Counsel” in late 2017, will consult with FinCEN Acting Director Michael Mosier on cryptocurrency’s role in financial crime.

Jul 6, 2021

India's largest crypto exchange WazirX, which Binance acquired in 2019, has partnered with crypto-tracking software firm TRM Labs to enhance anti-fraud and anti-money laundering features. WazirX Founder and CEO Nischal Shetty denies claims that its deal with TRM Labs is connected to Binance's string of warnings from global financial regulators. "In India, there are no regulations around crypto. What we are doing is... to self regulate ourselves, and transaction monitoring is an important aspect," Shetty said.

Jul 6, 2021

IBC Group to end Bitcoin and Ethereum mining in China. The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts to accept crypto. Blockchain leads to rise of crypto natives. We’ll have more on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jul 6, 2021

Russian-based ransomware hacking group REvil is demanding $70 million in bitcoin from at least 200 U.S. companies, and President Biden says he's ordering a full investigation on the attack. Esteban Castaño, CEO of crypto-tracking software firm TRM Labs, discusses crypto's role in these ransomware attacks and how TRM Labs can help prevent crypto fraud and financial crimes.

Jul 6, 2021

U.K. bank Barclays said Monday it is blocking customers from using their debit and credit cards to make payments to crypto exchange Binance, following the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s announcement that Binance cannot conduct regulated activities in the country.

Jul 6, 2021

Crypto miners in China are migrating elsewhere in response to the country’s continued crackdowns. ​CrossTower Research Analyst Martin Gaspar discusses the impact of bitcoin’s hashrate on its price and why this matters. “Bitcoin’s price and hashrate have been very correlated over time… so they tend to move with each other,” Gaspar said.

Jul 6, 2021