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CEOs of Bolt and Wyre on the Largest Crypto Deal to Date
Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla and Wyre CEO Ioannis Giannaros discuss Bolt’s decision to purchase crypto firm Wyre for $1.5 billion in the largest non-SPAC deal of the industry. They also share plans to develop user-friendly crypto payment services. Plus, a conversation about their efforts in Latin America and Africa and which cryptocurrencies will be adopted for payments.
Solidus Labs Exec Reacts to Yellen's First Speech on Crypto
Solidus Labs COO Chen Arad discusses cryptocurrency’s role in the future financial system and its integration into traditional regulatory frameworks following Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s speech on digital assets. Plus, Arad explains his involvement with the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition and the group’s ambitions.
Coinbase India Setback; Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ATMs
Coinbase’s India launch hits road bump. South Korea’s Shinhan bank sets precedent for corporate crypto accounts. Expert says Singapore still on track to become a global crypto hub. Hong Kong leads the way for Bitcoin ATMs in Asia, but is their future in doubt? Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Key Takeaways From Janet Yellen’s First Crypto Speech
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares his key takeaways from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s first speech on digital assets. De discusses Yellen’s remarks regarding responsible innovation and central bank digital currencies while noting her generally positive tone when addressing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Sky Mavis COO: $625M Axie Infinity Hack Was ‘Social Engineering’
Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen shares an inside perspective on the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network, explaining the circumstances that lead to the attack and the subsequent wave of financial support from Binance and venture capitalists to refund the victims. Plus, a conversation on the security of blockchain bridges, lessons learned for the overall crypto ecosystem and the launch of Axie Infinity: Origin.
How Will Quantitative Tightening Impact Crypto?
Martin Leinweber of MV Index Solutions discusses the current state of the crypto markets as the Federal Reserve prepares for quantitative tightening. Plus, a conversation about altcoins and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s upcoming speech on digital assets.
Miami Mayor on ‘Changing the Face’ of the City With Crypto
Amid the Bitcoin 2022 conference, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses his efforts to embrace crypto for the city, touching on paying employees with bitcoin and encouraging businesses to accept it for payment. Plus a conversation about MiamiCoin and if Suarez considers himself a “Bitcoin Maxi.”
TradeStation CEO on Commissioning Miami’s New Crypto Bull
TradeStation President and CEO John Bartleman discusses commissioning the new Miami bull sculpture revealed at the Bitcoin 2022 conference to rally the city’s community around crypto. Plus, a conversation about Miami’s growth as a Web 3 hub and how TradeStation is broadening its services to retail investors.
OpenSea’s Solana Beta Begins; Binance Bails Out Sky Mavis
Chinese state-media opinion piece calls for tighter regulation of NFTs. Solana NFTs enter OpenSea marketplace; NFT sales down by 25%. Vietnam’s Sky Mavis raises $150 million to offset Ronin hack, Axie NFT sales surge more than 350%. Bitcoin takes a stumble following Fed minutes.
Senator Toomey Introduces New Stablecoin Bill, SEC Approves BTC Spot ETF
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a new bill introduced by Senator Pat Toomey regarding a joint effort on stablecoin regulation. Plus, a conversation about the SEC approving a new Bitcoin Spot ETF and the Treasury Secretary’s upcoming speech on cryptocurrency.