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Panama to Present Crypto-Related Bill in July
Following El Salvador, Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva says he will present a bill in July to make bitcoin legal tender in the nation. "The Hash" explores what it could mean for other Central and South American countries.
Wrapped BTC Now Holds More Than 1% of Bitcoin’s Circulating Supply
Bitcoin is getting increasingly locked on Ethereum in the form of wrapped BTC, which now holds more than 1% of bitcoin’s total circulating supply. This trend shows how savvy crypto traders are pivoting to salvage or maintain returns even as bitcoin’s price tumbled.
Fox TV Puts $100M Behind Its NFT-Driven Blockchain Experiment
Fox Entertainment reveals it’s putting $100 million behind “Krapopolis,” the “first-ever animated series curated entirely on the Blockchain” in collaboration with Dan Harmon, the creator of “Rick and Morty.” “The Hash” hosts discuss what’s in store for the future of Fox’s NFT business and the world of crypto in mainstream media.
Binance-Backed Travala Launches Dtravel, a 'Decentralized Airbnb'
Binance-backed Travala has launched Dtravel, which some say is comparable to a "decentralized Airbnb." The project will be run as a DAO with the Dtravel token (TRVL) to facilitate decision-making. "The Hash" panel digs into the rollout of the product, suggesting the feasibility and pros and cons of such a service.
Ledger Completes A $380 Million Series C Raise
"You don't just want to store [your digital assets] in a closet. You want them to interact with the whole ecosystem," says Ledger's chief experience officer Ian Rogers. "But the place your digital assets are most at risk is at the moment of transaction." Rogers joins "First Mover" to discuss Ledger's latest funding round, cybersecurity and ransomware attacks.
Ledger Completes A $380 Million Series C Raise
“You don’t just want to store [your digital assets] in a closet. You want them to interact with the whole ecosystem,” says Ledger’s chief experience officer Ian Rogers. “But the place your digital assets are most at risk is at the moment of transaction.”
Markets Await the Fed’s News
Crypto markets update and outlook from QCP Capital Co-founder Darius Sit ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. How will the Fed respond to the jump in U.S. inflation, and how will it impact the crypto markets?
Survival Race of South Korean Exchanges; Ethereum Powers Digital Passports in HK
50 of 60 crypto exchanges in South Korea race to apply for Information Security Management System (ISMS), the first step to an official VASP license. ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) and R3 to launch CBDC sandbox. Hong Kong meets Ethereum-powered COVID-19 digital passports. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Congressional Hearings on Crypto Are Ramping Up
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De has vital takeaways from the latest congressional hearings on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Plus, discussions around crypto and ransomware between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s summit in Geneva.
Bitwise CEO on Latest Funding Round, Cybersecurity and Crypto
Crypto asset manager Bitwise raised $70 million in its latest funding round from hedge fund giants, including Stanley Druckenmiller and Daniel Loeb. “I’ve been blown away by how quickly and deeply [investors] understand the space,” Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said. He also weighs in on the broader conversation around cybersecurity and crypto.