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I/O Fund Founder: 'Square's Name Change to Block Is a Defensive Move'
Digital payments giant Square Inc. has changed its name to Block. I/O Fund Founder & CEO Beth Kindig discusses the significance underlying this name change, saying, "It's a defensive move ... [and] not a move coming from strength." Plus, evaluating the next big tech stocks and the importance of keeping a "large allocation of bitcoin" in one's financial profile. "Bitcoin is an amazing hedge for inflation," Kindig said.
Is Bitcoin Still Viable as a Safe Haven?
Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan discusses his views on whether bitcoin is still considered a safe haven asset as the cryptocurrency continues to retreat. ”Bitcoin is the most effective hedge against long-term inflation and inflationary risks,” Hougan said. Plus, reactions to Fidelity launching a bitcoin spot ETF in Canada.
Crypto CEOs to Testify Before House Financial Services Committee
CEOs from six major cryptocurrency companies will testify at a Dec. 8 hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, announced Wednesday by committee Chair Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect.
Cato Institute Exec on the Future of Money and Crypto
James A. Dorn, vice president for monetary studies at the Cato Institute, applauds the private sector for inventing better alternatives to fiat currencies. In his CoinDesk opinion piece titled “Let the Market Come Up With Better Money Tech,” he writes market-based cryptocurrencies should be allowed to proliferate.
Crypto Resilient to Omicron, Japan Speeds Up on CBDC
China's Qihoo 360 builds a crypto mining tracker. Crypto market proving resilient in the face of Omicron concerns. Japan to pick up the pace with CBDC. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
NFT Ecosystem Enjin Announces $100M Efinity Metaverse Fund
Enjin, the leading ecosystem for NFTs, has raised $100 million for a metaverse fund to create a decentralized, interoperable cross-chain NFT network called Efinity on Polkadot. Enjin CTO Witek Radomski shares insights into the Efinity Metaverse Fund and its integration into the wider metaverse ecosystem.
Shiba Inu and Luna on a Tear, K-Pop Bets on Digital Assets
India crypto bill description described as misleading. Shiba Inu coin and Terra token Luna on a tear. K-pop industry betting on digital assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Venture Capital Investor Tim Draper: ‘Bitcoin Got Me Going’
Tim Draper, prominent venture capital investor and founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, discusses investing in bitcoin, the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, journey to NFTs, stablecoins, and the wider crypto markets. “Bitcoin is clearly the strongest of the cryptocurrencies … it’s going to lead us into a new anthropological age,” Draper said.
Blockchain Association Raises $4M to Grow Its Presence on Capitol Hill
The Blockchain Association, one of the crypto industry’s largest lobbying groups, raised $4 million in new funding. Executive Director Kristin Smith discusses the implications amid policymakers in Washington, D.C., weighing a host of potential regulations for the crypto industry. Plus, why Saule Omarova's nomination as Comptroller of the Currency is likely not going through.
Investment Firm Kelly Files for Ether Futures ETF
Kelly Strategic Management, an investment firm headed by Kevin Kelly, has filed for approval in the U.S. of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to ether futures. The filing comes just three months after ProShares and VanEck pulled similar filings with the U.S. SEC. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest regulatory news-making waves in the crypto industry.