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Ether, Altcoins Tank, With Bitcoin as Decoupling Narrative Goes Up in Smoke
The developing narrative of ether and altcoins decoupling from bitcoin in an adverse macro environment went up in smoke Friday, as a sell-off in stocks and BTC caused extensive damage to the broader digital asset market. Is centralized liquidity dictating the market value of cryptocurrencies promising decentralization? Are we in a bear market?
Andrew Rogozov, Former Exec at VK, the ‘Facebook of Russia,’ Joins Telegram’s Spin-Off Blockchain Project
Andrew Rogozov, former exec at Russian internet giant VK, is joining the TON Foundation, which supports the fledgling Toncoin blockchain. Toncoin is the offspring of the blockchain project designed by messaging service Telegram. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the TON ecosystem and Telegram, and why this is a developing story to watch.
Twitter Launches NFT Profile Picture Verification
After months of anticipation, Twitter has released an official verification mechanism for non-fungible token (NFT) profile pictures. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest rollout bringing NFT and crypto tech awareness to the masses.
The Father of PlayStation Doesn’t Like Metaverse or VR Headsets
In an interview with Bloomberg, PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi called the metaverse “isolating” and VR headsets “annoying.” Kutaragi equated the metaverse to nothing more than an anonymous message board. “The Hash” hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Kutaragi’s criticisms amid the metaverse increasingly moving to lead the gaming revolution.
EOS Creator Dan Larimer Is Back
The EOS community is looking to right itself by renewing tech ties with the network's OG developer Dan Larimer, who has engineered a "Mandel" hard fork from EOS' now-estranged mother company, Block.one. Block.one conducted EOS's $4 billion token sale in 2017. Larimer quit Block.one last January. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for Mandel's release and Larimer's return. Could this spark an EOS renaissance?
UFC Expands Into NFTs With UFC Strike Launch in Partnership With Dapper Labs
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is lunging into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of UFC Strike, its own NFT marketplace, in partnership with Dapper Labs. "The Hash" group discusses the latest development signaling Dapper Labs' growing sporting presence on its Flow blockchain.
Crypto.com CEO Acknowledges 400 Customer Accounts Were Hacked
The CEO of Singapore-based centralized crypto exchange Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, confirmed Wednesday 400 accounts were hacked earlier this week. "The Hash" team discusses the potential repercussions for Crypto.com amid a marketing blitz and what this could mean for the future of decentralized exchanges.
UK Government Reportedly Plans PR Campaign Against Encrypted Communications
The Home Office of the U.K. government is set to launch a publicity campaign attacking end-to-end encryption, citing child abuse fears. The main objective is to sway public opinion against Facebook’s decision to encrypt its Messenger app. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the battle over end-to-end encryption.
Is Crypto a Ponzi Scheme?
In December, Robert McCauley, an economist at Boston University, wrote an op-ed stating, “Bitcoin is worse than a Madoff-style Ponzi scheme.” “The Hash” group breaks down the implications of a corresponding CoinDesk opinion piece that questions whether crypto truly is a scam and a Ponzi scheme.
Crypto Miner Argo Diversifies Into Non-Mining Blockchain Business
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain is starting a non-mining business unit called “Argo Labs” to diversify its business and take advantage of other opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem. “The Hash” hosts discuss Argo’s “strategic diversification” and how this might be a continuing trend to take place in the mining industry.