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China's Warning to Miners Sends a Chill Across the Crypto Markets
Beijing's warning to miners is being blamed for bitcoin's tumble back down to $32K. The Asian crypto markets are spooked. The crypto exchange and mining operation Huobi says it will suspend new accounts in China and scale back its mining operations. Angie Lau of Forkast News joins "First Mover" to update the state of crypto in Asia.
CoinDesk’s Consensus 2021 Launches Today
Starting today, Consensus 2021 gathers the brightest minds in the blockchain and the digital asset space on one virtual platform.
China's Crypto Warning and Impact on Crypto Prices
China's warning about crypto investing is being blamed by many as the reason for this week's bitcoin slide, but Darius Sit, the co-founder of Singapore-based QCP Capital, says the warning is nothing new. Sit joins "First Mover" to discuss the Asian crypto markets and the latest market moves. Plus, he explains his cautious outlook on crypto in the second half of the year.
How Will a U.S. Treasury Department Proposal Affect Crypto Markets?
In a report released Thursday, the Treasury Department said it plans to require businesses to disclose crypto transactions over $10K to the IRS. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down the proposal and explains its potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, an update on the US Digital Dollar project.
Are Global Regulations on Exchanges Tightening?
Some in the crypto industry are calling for more regulation to help crypto companies and investors transact in a safer and more compliant way. Stephen Stonberg, the interim CEO of Bittrex, joins “First Mover” to discuss the impact of regulations on Bittrex and the products it offers, including tokenized stocks.
Crypto Market Rebound; Sotheby’s Next NFT Auction Targets Millennial Spenders
The total global cryptocurrency market cap bounces back and is flirting around $1.8 trillion. Experts tell Forkast.News that bitcoin is acting as a “safe haven” for the market, and ether’s long-term potential may be more attractive for some.
76er Danny Green Auctioning Off an NFT of His 2020 Championship Ring
NBA player Danny Green is getting into the NFT game. Green has partnered with NFT startup New Renaissance to create and auction an augmented reality hologram NFT of his 2020 championship ring. Green joins “First Mover” to discuss the project and his motivations for creating the NFT. “It’s not about the money,” Green said.
Did Sustainability Concerns Trigger Thursday's Sell-Off?
Some have cited the ongoing bitcoin sustainability debate as one potential reason for Thursday's market crash. Mining company Hut 8's CEO Jaime Leverton joins "First Mover" to weigh in on the debate, her thoughts on the influx of mining operations in North America, and the future of "clean" bitcoin.
Voyager CEO: “Demand Was Off the Charts” Amid Wednesday’s Market Plunge
The massive increase in trading volume Wednesday overwhelmed several exchanges, including Voyager, which shut down for an hour. Stephen Ehrlich, Voyager’s CEO, says the exchange saw six times as much cash deposit coming in than leaving the platform. Plus, Erlich shares his thoughts on Elon Musk’s market influence.
Crypto Chaos Continues; Mass BTC Liquidations in Exchanges Across Asia
The Asian crypto markets continued to struggle as investors turned towards stablecoins to minimize losses. Mass BTC long positions were liquidated across exchanges in Asia, but Singapore-based Bybit tells us that the numbers don’t tell the full story. Meanwhile, decentralized finance lending protocol Maple Finance brings DeFi to institutions.