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Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon Continues to Expand Scaling Technologies
Polygon’s MATIC token surged after 21Shares announced the launch of a crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) linked to MATIC's performance on Euronext exchanges. Polygon's Dean Thomas shares insights into the latest movements at the Polygon blockchain, which Thomas describes as "an index fund with Ethereum scaling solutions." Plus, what the Bitwise Polygon (MATIC) fund means for the Polygon ecosystem.
Banks Stablecoin Project, Watch for Fed Taper in 2022
Binance Asia Services takes an 18% stake in HG Exchange. Korea’s Shinhan Bank and South Africa’s Standard Bank show off stablecoin project. Fed tapering a potential crypto market catalyst in 2022. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
MoonPay CEO on Raising $555M, $3.4B Valuation
MoonPay, a payment infrastructure provider for crypto companies, has raised $555 million in an all-equity Series A round led by Coatue and Tiger Global that values the firm at $3.4 billion. MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright shares insights into the firm’s payment infrastructure, the latest funding round, and expansion plan.
Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift
Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Crypto CEOS Testifying at Landmark Hearing
Amidst regulatory uncertainty, FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitfury’s Brian Brooks, and Circle’s Jeremy Allaire are among the six executives speaking at today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the potential outcomes. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee will reconvene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoins.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption
Jack Mallers, Strike CEO and a top 10 winner of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2021, shares insights into his mission to bank the unbanked that has led him to spread bitcoin adoption across El Salvador.
Nexo Co-founder on Growing Institutional Demand for Crypto Assets
Nexo will work with Fidelity Digital Assets to provide products and infrastructure for institutional investors. The cryptocurrency lender has also made a strategic investment in Texture Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer catering to institutions. Nexo co-founder Kalin Metodiev shares insights into the deals and the wider crypto markets.
OCC Highlights Digital Assets in Risk Report for Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published its Semiannual Risk Perspective report for fall 2021, outlining what the agency sees as the key and emerging risks for banks. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for crypto regulation.
Sotheby's Deep Dive Into NFT Art in the Metaverse
The traditional art market is continuing to capitalize on the booming NFT space. Sotheby's Deputy Director Michael Bouhanna shares insights into the historic art auction house's continued bets in the digital art market following the launch of its first NFT project, Chromie Squiggles. Plus, his take on the impact of crypto volatility on the collectibles art scene and reactions to the ConstitutionDAO sale.
Is Crypto Dead in China?
Bitcoin and the crypto markets continued their slow recovery from this weekend’s pullback. Huobi Brokerage Director Victor Wei discusses the state of crypto in China and the potential impact of the country’s lending situation on price movements. Plus, insights into Huobi’s business operations in China and globally.