Kevin O’Leary: ‘Bitcoin Is Not a Coin. It’s Simply Software’
Kevin O’Leary, co-host of “Shark Tank” and O’Shares ETFs Chairman, discusses his approach for evaluating start-ups in crypto and investing in the wider blockchain space. “If you’re willing to invest in Microsoft and Google, why wouldn’t you invest in Ethereum? … It’s all software,” O’Leary said.
Kevin O’Leary Shares Crypto Investment Philosophy and Why Crypto Deals Are Not Seen on ‘Shark Tank’ Yet
Kevin O’Leary, co-host of “Shark Tank” and O’Shares ETFs Chairman, shares his investment strategy in the blockchain space, highlighting his diversification approach. Mr. Wonderful also explained why we do not see crypto pitches on “Shark Tank.”
Metamask, Phantom Wallet Users Reportedly Targeted in Crypto Phishing Scam
Users of crypto wallets MetaMask and Phantom, as well as the crypto swap platform PancakeSwap, have been targeted in a crypto phishing scam involving Google Ads and at least half a million dollars being stolen. “The Hash” team discusses how the scam works and how to keep your funds safe.
Decentralized Search Engine ‘Presearch’ Becomes Default Option on European Android Devices
Google is adding private, decentralized search engine Presearch as a default option on all new and factory-reset Android devices sold across the U.K. and Europe. With nearly 70% of smartphone owners in Europe using Android’s operating system, could Presearch erode Google’s dominance in the search engine market?
Chainlink Integrates Weather Data From the Google Cloud
Chainlink, a leading provider of data feeds to blockchain-based smart contracts, has now fully added decentralized weather data from the Google Cloud. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications for Chainlink's "sophisticated integration of data into decentralized systems" as the latest example of the real-world meeting blockchain technology.
China Continues E-CNY Pilot, Google Allows Crypto Advertising
China’s e-CNY trials continue. Google allows crypto advertising back, and Oscar Mayer rolls out “hot doge” sale. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Google Allows Crypto Ads in US if Firms Meet Regulatory Requirements
Google’s new U.S. crypto ad policy kicks in Wednesday, allowing ads related to bitcoin and other crypto on its platform, but only if the firms behind them have been registered with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or a federal or state-chartered banking regulator. "The Hash" team discusses how Google's latest move fits into the muddy evolution of crypto advertising.
Freedom of Speech? Trump Sues Social Media Giants Over Censorship
In the latest escalation of former President Donald Trump's years-long battle with Big Tech over free speech and censorship, Trump has sued the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. "The Hash" team debates the complicated world of politics and social media, pointing to implications for uncensorable domains on Web 3.0. and consistency in the application of rules by private companies.
The Impact of Google Delaying Chrome's Cookie-Blocking Privacy Plan
Google is delaying its long-promised efforts to block third-party cookies from its Chrome browser to 2023. The tech giant aims to kill cookies in Chrome and replace it with a system called Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC). "The Hash" panel explores data privacy and implications for blockchain tech.
Google Backs Energy Web’s Project to Help Bitcoin Miners Support Green Energy
Energy Web, the company behind the Crypto Climate Accord initiative which aims to have the entire crypto industry run on renewable energy by 2025, is now backed by Google in a new project to help bitcoin miners access local energy markets and support a fully green grid.