Parkpine Capital Managing Director Says ETH Price Could Go to $7500 Next Year
Ahmed Shabana, Managing Director at Parkpine Capital, discusses his analysis, adoption, and price forecast for ether, explaining whether he sees ETH as a store of value or deflationary asset. "95% of our strategy is in Ethereum," Shabana said, suggesting the bullish outlook for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Plus, other investments he's continuing to watch.
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko on SOL Dominance in Altcoin Markets
As the Solana blockchain continues to make waves in the crypto markets, Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko discusses the drivers behind Solana’s emerging dominance in the blockchain space, digging into the potential weaknesses of Ethereum. Plus, insights into Solana’s use cases including NFTs and the outlook for its native token SOL.
NBA Star Steph Curry Joins Tom Brady as FTX Ambassador
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading empire FTX adds another professional athlete to its cap table, with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry signing on as an “FTX global ambassador.” As part of the deal, Curry will receive an equity stake in FTX.
MetaMask Surpasses 10 Million MAUs, Becomes World’s Leading Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet
Lex Sokolin, Global Fintech co-head of leading Ethereum software company ConsenSys, discusses what’s behind the huge growth of user activity in MetaMask, which now has more than 10 million monthly active users (MAUs) and positions itself as the leading non-custodial wallet by users globally. Plus, his take on the outlook for NFTs, Ethereum, and Solana.
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.
Ethereum’s Most Popular Software Client Issues Hotfix to High Severity Bug
Ethereum’s most popular software client, Geth, has issued a hotfix to a high-severity security issue in its code, encouraging users to upgrade immediately to the latest version. CoinDesk's Christine Kim breaks down the release and the implications for the Ethereum blockchain. Plus, insights into the developments and impact of the highly anticipated London hard fork upgrade nearly three weeks after its launch.
'The Defiant' Founder Camilla Russo on the Future of DeFi, Ethereum
Camila Russo, CEO of decentralized finance-focused media platform The Defiant and "The Infinite Machine" author, discusses why she believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler saying DeFi projects could be subject to regulation could only push DeFi "to be truly decentralized." Plus, her take on ether's net effect on DeFi, the Ethereum network's competitive advantage over emerging smart contract platforms and the evolution of the Ethereum community's culture.
Dogecoin Foundation Returns With Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin as Adviser
The Dogecoin Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to support the development of DOGE, has been re-established with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin as its “blockchain and crypto adviser.” The foundation is now hoping to secure a three-year budget to hire a small staff to work on dogecoin full-time.
TikTok Picks Blockchain-Based Streaming Service Audius to Power New ‘Sounds’ Library
Audius, a music streaming platform based on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, is partnering with TikTok on the video-sharing app’s new “Sounds” library. "The Hash" squad discusses how the partnership, the first of its kind for TikTok, could help artists on Audius increase their exposure to users and discover crypto more broadly. Will the worlds of decentralized services and Big Tech continue to collide?