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The IRS Seeks the Names of Circle Customers Transacting Over $20K in Crypto
The IRS is seeking to know who is transacting in crypto and who isn't paying taxes on those transactions. The agency is now trying to get the names of Circle customers who made transactions over $20K. Nik De breaks down what's going on in the IRS as it relates to crypto. Plus, reaction to former SEC chairman Jay Clayton's comments that we should expect to see bitcoin regulations.
Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors With Digital Wallet App
Bakkt, a platform for institutional investors to purchase and hold crypto, is bringing retail investors into the fold with the launch of its new digital wallet. Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael breaks down what the wallet offers to both long-time crypto investors and the “crypto curious.”
LA Rams' Safety Taylor Rapp Launches NFT Collection to Fight Anti-Asian Hate
Chinese-American NFL player Taylor Rapp is launching an NFT collection, pledging to donate some of the proceeds for an anti-hate campaign. Rapp discusses his personal experiences with racism as a professional athlete and why it's important to him to be a role model to children who dream of a future in sports.
Bank of International Settlements Says China's Digital Yuan Will Not Have 'First Mover Advantage'
Bank of International Settlements General Manager Agustin Carstens pushed back against claims that China's digital yuan would give the country a "first mover advantage" in the world of CBDCs. Though Carstens didn't directly name China, his speech challenged "overblown" rhetoric that any one CBDC would become the world's reserve currency based on "digital nature alone." Nik De breaks it down.
Security Tokens Are Taking Off in Japan
Security tokens haven't really caught on in the US market, but they have in Japan. Carlos Domingo of Securitize breaks down the reasons for the successes of STOs in Japan, including regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.
Toroso Investments: Bitcoin Will Hit $100K This Year
Bitcoin is having a tough time breaking through the $60K barrier, but Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments thinks the cryptocurrency will hit $100K by the end of the year and $250K over the next few years. Venuto explains why he’s bullish on bitcoin and how Bitcoin ETF’s arrival would impact traditional markets.
Coinbase Snags Ex-SEC Director Brett Redfearn Ahead of IPO
CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Nikhilesh De on former SEC director Brett Redfearn joining Coinbase as Head of Capital Markets ahead of its public listing. Plus, the main takeaways from Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to offer bitcoin and other digital assets to its wealth management clients.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Digital Dollar Rollout Begins Wednesday
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank launched its central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout Wednesday, allowing people in Eastern Caribbean islands to spend and earn money in DCash, a digital version of the Eastern Caribbean dollar. We hear from Brian Popelka of Bitt, a key partner in the project.
Fireblocks: Biggest Challenge for Institutions Getting into Crypto Is Not Knowing Which Questions to Ask
Fireblocks provides the transfer of digital assets for lenders, a key entry point into cryptocurrency for big banks like BNY Mellon. Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov joins “First Mover” to discuss institutions entering the crypto space and some of the challenges they face.
How the Stellar Network Helps Governments Move Their Digital Currency Projects Forward
Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon discusses the digital dollar projects on the Stellar network in Bermuda and Ukraine and why she’s excited about other crypto projects in Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.