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Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Thailand sets out crypto regulation plans. Kazakhstan blocks power for crypto miners. Crypto market could be hit if Russia invades Ukraine. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
New York Senate Confirms New Top Financial Regulator
The New York Department of Financial Services confirmed Adrienne Harris, a former federal official and professor, to run the Wall Street regulator Tuesday. Harris has been serving as the acting Superintendent of NYDFS since her nomination in August 2021. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for crypto, fintech, and financial services regulation at large.
Fiat Remains Preferred Currency for Criminals Although Defi Protocols Are Becoming Popular Tools
As part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week, Avivah Litan, Vice President and Analyst at Gartner Research, discusses why cybercriminals can run, but can't hide in transparent cryptocurrency networks. Litan shares insights into criminal activity using fiat vs. crypto and the broader state of digital privacy. Plus, why have DeFi protocols become popular tools for money laundering. What's the one thing that criminals get wrong about crypto?
Animoca Brands Co-founder on Company Valuation Tripling to $5.5B, NFT Investment and Web 3 Debate
Yat Siu, co-founder of Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming unicorn Animoca Brands, shares insights into the firm’s latest $358.8 million raise valuing the firm at a more than $5 billion valuation, triple where it was in October.
BIS Hong Kong and Singapore Plans, South Korean Police Work With Interpol
BIS unveils plans for Hong Kong and Singapore in 2022. Korean police work with Interpol on bitcoin phishing case. OpenSea NFT marketplace hacked for 332 ETH. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
NFTs Holding Value Amid Crypto Market Plunge?
Metaversal CEO Yossi Hasson shares insights into what the crypto market crash means for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and why sales volumes are going up, despite new data suggesting the value of gaming and NFTs have fallen 40% year-to-date. Plus, CoinFund CIO Alex Felix shares insights into backing Metaversal's $50 million Series A funding round and the broader state of digital collectibles.
Privacy Coin Monero in Focus
As part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week, Grid News Tech Reporter Benjamin Power shares insights into his latest report on privacy coin monero, which has come under fire for emerging as the alleged "crypto of choice" for cybercriminals. Plus, breaking down Monero's use cases and where it stands in the U.S. regulatory environment.
NY State Gov. Kathy Hochul’s DFS Nominee Moves Closer to Confirmation
The New York Senate’s finance and insurance committees convened Tuesday to hold confirmation hearings for Adrienne Harris, the acting Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS). CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details and significance to crypto regulation.
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt on Crypto Market Crash: 'Greed Puts in Top, Fear Puts in Bottom'
Veteran futures forex trader Peter Brandt, who correctly predicted bitcoin's steep price correction in 2018, discusses his optimistic take on the latest crypto market crash. "So what that we have a 50% correction? ... Greed puts in tops, fear puts in bottom," Brandt said. "This decline in bitcoin is really nothing to panic about." Plus, short-term price forecasts for BTC, the correlation between BTC and stocks, BTC as a store of value, the outlook for gold, and more.
Korea Crypto Survey, China Hunts CBDC Talent
South Korea to include virtual assets in household finance survey. China’s central bank on hunt for CBDC talent. Bitcoin takes a beating amid market uncertainty. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”