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Solana Hits All-Time High, FTX’s NFT Marketplace Spammed
Solana hits an all-time high. FTX’s NFT marketplace spammed. Kim Kardashian called out over crypto speculation. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Sam Bankman-Fried on Crypto's Future
29-year-old multi-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, head of crypto exchange FTX, trading firm Alameda Research, decentralized finance (DeFi) project Serum, and now the new owner of options platform LedgerX, joins a special episode of “First Mover” to discuss his personal mission and vision for the crypto industry at large. Plus, insights into crypto regulation, leveraged tokens, DeFi, altcoins, Web 3.0, business partnerships, altruism, and utilitarianism.
Bitcoin Rises Above $50K After Ether’s Biggest Single-Day Gain in 6 Weeks
Bitcoin crossed the $50,000 mark for the first time since Aug. 23. The advance comes just a day after ether jumped above $3,800 to reach the highest level since mid-May, ending the day with an 11% gain, the biggest single-day rise since July 21. Stephen Stonberg, CEO of crypto exchange Bittrex Global, discusses his take on what's driving the crypto markets higher and what assets he's continuing to watch. Plus, insights into institutional traders.
What to Know About the Play-to-Earn Phenomenon in NFT Gaming
Beryl Li, the co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), told CoinDesk non-fungible token (NFT) games are doing more to deliver financial inclusion than a bank account ever has or will.
SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and implications of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against BitConnect and its founder Satish Kumbhani and a U.S.-based promoter, Glenn Arcaro, alleging fraud worth $2 billion against the crypto lending company. Plus, reactions to CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, aka “Crypto Dad,” quitting BlockFi's board after just four months on the job and Binance.US reportedly going public in three years.
India Crypto Exchanges Allow Bank Deposits, FTT Token on a Roll
Crypto back on track in India as exchanges offer bank deposits. Ethereum hits a three-month high, and FTT token on a roll following FTX’s LedgerX acquisition. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Crypto Market Won’t ‘Last Long Outside’ Regulatory Framework
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday the crypto markets may struggle to survive in the U.S. outside the country’s regulatory framework. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the potential outcomes for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
BSN to Launch South Korea Portal, Canaan Secures Huge Rig Order
China’s Blockchain-based Service Network to launch portal in South Korea. China’s Canaan secures huge mining rig order from Genesis Digital Assets, and a Korean play-to-earn game explodes in popularity despite a ban in its home country.
LedgerX CEO on Acquisition by FTX.US in Bid for U.S. Crypto Derivatives
Zach Dexter, co-founder and CEO of LedgerX, discusses what’s next for his crypto derivatives firm as it readies to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX.US by October.
What Does the Booming NFT Markets Reveal About Blockchain and DeFi?
John Wu of Ava Labs, which launched the proof-of-stake Avalanche blockchain, discusses his assessment of the booming non-fungible token (NFT) markets. “People sense and see, finally, real use cases… and that’s why there’s a run in the alts,” Wu said, pointing to the benefits of utility on the blockchain, including Ethereum and Avalanche.