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Trust company Anchor Digital was cited recently by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for failing to properly incorporate an anti-money laundering procedure in 2021. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how the firm will comply with the Bank Secrecy Act moving forward.

Apr 22, 2022

Huobi Financial Officer Lily Zhang discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, sharing insights into the state of digital assets in China following the country's crypto ban. Plus, the impact of rising rates on markets and reactions to Tron's Justin Sun announcing the launch of decentralized algorithmic stablecoin USDD.

Apr 22, 2022

Hex Trust CEO and Co-founder Alessio Quaglini discusses current trends in the Asia crypto markets, noting the regional impact of the China ban. Plus, a conversation about what Hex Trust plans to do with the $88 million the firm recently raised for crypto custody focused on the gaming sector.

Apr 22, 2022

Russian crypto miner BitRiver added to U.S. sanctions list. Chinese court says NFT marketplaces obliged to review copyright. Apecoin takes the spotlight as “Doge Day” fails to shine. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Apr 21, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Russian crypto mining firm BitRiver being hit with U.S. sanctions amid the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a conversation about a recent meeting between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Apr 21, 2022

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc Lopresti provides his analysis on bitcoin's next move after a three-day price rally. Lopresti also explains why his firm is bullish on altcoins like Avalanche and Solana. Plus, a conversation about the continued growth of institutional interest in crypto, noting a rumored partnership between FTX and Goldman Sachs.

Apr 21, 2022

Warner Bros. Head of NFT Commercial Development Josh Hackbarth and Daz 3D Chief Strategy Officer Preston Woo discuss the upcoming release of "The Batman" non-fungible tokens (NFTs) collection, aiming to build a connected DC fanbase community. Hackbarth and Woo discuss the evolution of the collectibles space, DC's partnership with Palm NFT Studio, and the importance of accessibility in this project. 

Apr 21, 2022

Professor Ryan Clements of the University of Calgary discusses the dynamics of the Terra LUNA ecosystem as UST becomes the third-largest stablecoin. Clements explains the systemic risk issues of the UST stablecoin and the Anchor protocol’s role in maintaining traction. Plus, a conversation about outside investments and Terra’s bitcoin reserves. 

Apr 20, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses an upcoming meeting between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and crypto exchange FTX US regarding their proposal to directly settle derivatives trades. Plus, insights into FTX’s acquisition of derivatives provider LedgerX.

Apr 20, 2022

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs landing in Australia next week. India’s WazirX founders move to Dubai. Memecoin fans hope to head to the moon on “Dogecoin Day.” Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Apr 20, 2022