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India’s Crypto Exchanges ‘Inspected’ by Tax Agencies
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses an article by CoinDesk’s India-based Amitoj Singh, explaining why Indian tax agencies are pursuing five crypto exchanges for over Rs 84 crore ($11 million) in additional taxes. Plus, De draws comparisons between Indian and American tax policy.
Is 2022 the Year of Ethereum?
Global Innovation Leader at Ernst & Young Paul Brody discusses his CoinDesk article titled “2022 Is the Year of Ethereum,” offering insights into why Ethereum will become the dominant blockchain ecosystem. Brody explains how layer 2 solutions like Polygon resolve the issue of Ethereum’s gas fees and gives his perspective on competing projects like Solana and Cosmos.
How Soon Can Investors Get Out of Crypto’s ‘Sea of Red?’
IDX Digital Assets Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan speaks on the current state of the crypto market as cryptocurrency prices seem to be more dependent on inflation rates and Fed policy.
Can Blockchain and NFTs Help Fight Climate Change?
Martin Wainstein, executive director of the Open Earth Foundation, discusses their #CARBONDROP NFT art auction that raised $6.6 million for environmental causes. Wainstein also discusses how blockchain can help create accountability for the Paris Climate Agreement and how layer 2 solutions like Polygon address the sustainability concerns regarding proof of work protocols.
CoinDesk Releases Annual Report Highlighting Key Trends in Crypto
CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis joins the “First Mover” panel to discuss the 2021 CoinDesk Annual Report. Topics include the decline of bitcoin dominance, Ethereum gas fees triggering the rise of scaling-focused altcoins like Polygon and Solana, and how El Salvador’s legalization of bitcoin impacted the crypto market. Plus, a look into the future of bitcoin mining as Kazakhstan, the country that became second only to the US in bitcoin mining hashrate, is suffering the worst protests in 30 years and internet blackouts.
US Congress Organizing Hearing on Crypto Mining
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares his insights on an upcoming Congressional hearing that will examine the environmental impact of crypto mining, especially on the bitcoin network. The Oversight and Investigations subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is currently drawing up a list of witnesses while the date still has yet to be set.
Australian Open Serves Up Its Own NFTs in the Metaverse
Ridley Plummer, Australian Open Metaverse and NFT project manager, along with Decentraland Head of Partnerships Adam de Cata, speak on the Australian Open’s ambition to open Melbourne Park up to the world through an experience in the Decentraland Metaverse alongside an NFT series.
Will This DAO Succeed in Revamping Blockbuster for Web 3.0?
Following ConstitutionDAO, BlockbusterDAO also aims to buy a piece of history — the Blockbuster brand. The organization’s founder speaks on their ambition to turn the fallen video rental chain into a decentralized film streaming service that will empower consumers and benefit artists for equitable compensation.
Harvard Business School Professor on Sperax USDs Stablecoin Launch
Harvard Business School Professor of Business Administration and National Bureau of Economic Research Fellow Marco Di Maggio speaks on the newly launched Sperax USDs stablecoin, which has caught the attention of investors, including international DJ Steve Aoki. Di Maggio discusses the framework of this algorithmic stablecoin in comparison to others and regulatory concerns.