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African-focused Crypto Exchange Quidax Discusses Plans for Global Expansion
Quidax, one of the top crypto exchanges in Nigeria, recently raised $3 million from the sale of its QDX token and now aims to expand globally. Quidax CEO Buchi Okoro joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the state of crypto in Nigeria, the adoption of blockchain technology in Africa, and the regulatory challenges that Quidax has faced in Africa.
Meet the Teacher Teaching Students About Crypto in the Bronx
An early adopter of crypto, Carlos Acevedo has been on a mission to teach his students about crypto since 2014. Acevedo and one of his students, Kenisha Thomas, join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the importance of spreading crypto education in underserved communities.
Will Bitcoin Bounce Back to $50K Soon?
The price of bitcoin has been volatile, but Galen Moore, CoinDesk's director of data and indexes, is seeing reasons to be hopeful for a price correction. Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss what he sees in the data trends and what we can expect to see for bitcoin's price in the near and medium terms.
Diem Scales Back, Sets Eyes on a US-Backed Stablecoin
Diem, the cryptocurrency formerly known as Libra, started off with ambitions to create a global crypto tied to a basket of currencies from around the world, but Diem has since transitioned to a new model to develop a U.S. dollar-based stablecoin. Its headquarters is moving from Switzerland to the U.S. Christian Catalini, Diem's co-founder joins "First Mover" to provide an update on the project.
Real Estate NFTs are Here
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington is selling his apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine, as an NFT. "The Hash" panel discusses what tokenized deeds mean for the future of the NFT market.
DHS to Issue First Cybersecurity Regulations in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Hack
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. "The Hash" panel discusses how the Colonial pipeline ransomware hacking incident demonstrates the need for collaboration between government and industry on security.
Analyzing SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's Crypto Comments at Consensus 2021
Commissioner Hester Peirce, or "Crypto Mom," as referred by many in the crypto community, suggested crypto may force the SEC to modernize its custody rules all across faster than they otherwise would like. "The Hash" panel debates whether Peirce's comments are reflective of incoming regulation or just happy talk. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. "The Hash" panel discusses how the Colonial pipeline ransomware hacking incident demonstrates the need for collaboration between government and industry on security.
Chia Founder Bram Cohen Talks 'Green Farming' and Future IPO
Bram Cohen joins "The Hash" and explains why Chia, a new cryptocurrency that is "farmed" based on proof of space and time, has a significant influence on the goal toward "green mining." Plus, his future plans for taking Chia public after its latest funding round with big-name backers.
Michael Saylor Demystifies 'Secret Meeting' with Musk and Miners
Crypto Twitter is up in arms about Michael Saylor and Elon Musk's recent meeting with bitcoin miners. During his Consensus 2021 keynote interview Tuesday, the MicroStrategy CEO pushed back against accusations of a secretive cabal and explained the new Bitcoin Mining Council's sustainability goals.
Bitcoin Mining's Energy Consumption Debate
How much energy is bitcoin mining really using, and how does it compare to consumption by other industries? Crypto thought-leader Meltem Demirors and Anton Dek of Cambridge discuss crypto's carbon footprint and the proposed solutions to combat it.