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Bitcoin Above $28K Following April CPI Report
Added 983 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) is climbing back above the $28,000 level as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in April. Fairlead Strategies founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton weighs in on the markets' reaction to the inflation data and her short-term outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether.
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Fintech Firm Announces Launch of Global Blockchain Network With Deloitte, Goldman Sachs
Added 983 Views / 0 LikesFinancial technology company Digital Asset will start a privacy-enabled interoperable blockchain network designed to provide a decentralized infrastructure for institutional clients. Participants of the Canton Network include BNP Paribas (BNP), Deloitte, Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Microsoft (MSFT), among many others. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of enterprise blockchain tech and institutional finan
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U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman responds in Crypto Hearing
Added 974 Views / 0 Likes"Crypto bros ... accuse the U.S. government of making money out of thin air," U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman says. "Maybe we do, but we're the U.S. government." #hearing #bitcoin #inflation #money #sot #video #hearing #crypto #inflation #money #sot #video #cryptobros #regulations #finance #digitalassets #shorts
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Bitcoin Trades at Nearly $650 Premium on Binance.US
Added 960 Views / 0 LikesThe gap between bitcoin's price in U.S. dollars on Binance U.S and the price on digital assets exchanges like Binance and Coinbase has widened sharply this month, causing unease among crypto commentators and Twitter users. TradingView data shows that on 09:26 UTC Tuesday, the BTC/USD pair listed on Binance.US traded at a nearly $650 premium to its Coinbase-listed counterpart and Binance's bitcoin-tether pair (BTC/USDT). CoinDesk Senior Research Analys
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Consensus 2023: Highlights
Added 620 Views / 0 LikesCoinDesk's Consensus conference in Austin, Texas, brings together all sides of crypto, Web3, blockchain and the metaverse. Here are some highlights from the world’s largest, longest-running and most influential gathering of the many differing elements that make up the crypto community.
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Private-Equity Giant Apollo is Part of Bid to Buy Bankrupt Crypto Firm Celsius
Added 597 Views / 0 LikesApollo Global Management, the distressed-investing specialist that oversees more than half a trillion dollars of assets, is participating in a bid to acquire stricken cryptocurrency lender Celsius, according to a person familiar with the matter. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes and what this means for the fate of Celsius.
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Streetwear Designer Bobby Hundreds on NFT Adoption and His Biggest Sneaker Flex
Added 330 Views / 0 LikesBobby Hundreds, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of global streetwear brand The Hundreds and Adam Bomb Squad, chats with CoinDesk's Doreen Wang about why he feels the hype of NFTs happened too quickly. Plus, he shares his biggest streetwear flex and teases his new book "NFTs Are a Scam."
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State of Crypto VC Funding
Added 271 Views / 0 LikesJalak Jobanputra, founder of Future Perfect Ventures, along with DARMA Capital Managing Partner Andrew Keys, join "All About Bitcoin" live from Consensus 2023 to discuss the state of venture capital funding in the digital assets space. Plus, insights on the infrastructure developments in the crypto and blockchain industries.
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Rep. French Hill Addresses Significance of 'Functional Framework' for Crypto in the U.S.
Added 258 Views / 0 LikesRep. French Hill (R-Ark.), chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology & Inclusion, recognizes crypto regulation as a bipartisan pursuit and addresses the significance of creating a "functional framework" for digital assets in the U.S. after the FTX implosion.
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Prime Minister of The Bahamas on New Measurements of Consumer and Investor Protections
Added 257 Views / 0 LikesThe Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis, joins Consensus 2023 to discuss the Bahamian government's response to FTX, "the Bahamas acted first and decisively."
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Collect DESK to Enhance Your Consensus 2023 Experience
Added 249 Views / 0 LikesDESK, CoinDesk's social token, enhances the Consensus experience by incentivizing attendee engagement. #Consensus2023 attendees can collect DESK by exploring all that the conference has to offer – visiting exhibition booths, attending panels, interacting with activations and more. Trade it for merchandise, food and drinks and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Join CoinDesk community manager Asa Sanon-Jules in Austin: https://consensus.coindesk.com/regis
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Joint U.S. House Hearing on Crypto’s Future Kicks Off
Added 247 Views / 0 LikesThe unusual joint meeting of the two most crypto-relevant committees in the U.S. House of Representatives was called to work out the best legislative approach to digital assets. Still, one of the top Democrats questioned whether Congress should be writing a bill at all. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from the hearing and the potential impact on future U.S. crypto regulation.
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Marathon Digital Holdings CEO on White House's Crypto Mining Tax Proposal
Added 238 Views / 0 LikesThe Biden Administration is pushing to impose a punitive tax on crypto mining operations for the "harms they impose on society," according to an online post from the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel shares his reaction and why he thinks the White House "just wants to get rid of crypto" in the U.S.
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World Metaverse Council's Chair Dr. Jane Thomason Takes The Stage At Consensus 2023
Added 233 Views / 0 LikesWorld Metaverse Council Chair Dr. Jane Thomason values the community #Consensus2023 provides for those working together toward the future of blockchain and digital assets. Grab your pass to join her next week in Austin: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/?utm_content=marketing&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=organic&utm_campaign=c23 #Coindesk #consensus #cryptoevent #networking #blockchain #web3 #crypto #austin Subscribe to CoinDesk
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Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Second Pause in 12 Hours
Added 227 Views / 0 LikesCrypto exchange Binance has resumed bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals after a second pause over the weekend, as the Bitcoin network suffers from unprecedented congestion. 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses the potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, Rashwan's outlook for memecoins as Pepecoin (PEPE) holders may be taking profits on their positions.
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EY Unveils Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform
Added 223 Views / 0 LikesEY, the professional services giant, has started an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody said in a statement, "detailed traceability allows for tracking of emissions inventory through tokenization including the ability to link carbon output to specific product output."
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Bitcoin's Market Cap Dominance Near June 2022 Highs: Data
Added 222 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin's market capitalization dominance is surging once again, according to data from The Tie. CoinDesk senior research analyst George Kaloudis and The Tie CEO and co-founder Joshua Frank discuss as the cryptocurrency's price ended April relatively unchanged.
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Live Coverage: House Lawmakers Examine Future of Digital Assets
Added 222 Views / 0 LikesHouse Financial Services Committee chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), along with the House Committee on Agriculture chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) are holding a joint subcommittee hearing that aims to measure the "regulatory gaps in the digital asset markets." Witnesses include Kraken Digital Asset Exchange's chief legal officer Marco Santori, along with former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad. Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
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Bitcoin Price Swings Following Release of U.S. Inflation Data
Added 215 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) is teetering after Wednesday morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that annual inflation slowed to 4.9% in April from 5% in March and less than the forecast 5%. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis presents “The Chart of The Day.”
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Bitcoin Below $29K Ahead of Key Federal Reserve Decision This Week
Added 214 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) has fallen below $29,000 ahead of this week's key interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace discusses his predictions of a potential rate hike and what the collapse of First Republic Bank could mean for the crypto market in the long run.
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Bitcoin Slips for Second Consecutive Day, Touching 10-Day Low
Added 212 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) fell for a second straight day on Thursday, dropping to a 24-hour low of $28,401. Options Insights Founder Imran Lakha shares his crypto markets analysis. Lakha also closely examines ETH's realized spikes following the successful Shanghai upgrade.
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Early Dogecoin Backer on the Rise of the Meme Economy
Added 210 Views / 0 LikesCoinDesk is taking a closer look at some of the biggest stories that have shaped the crypto industry in the last decade. Early Dogecoin Backer Gary Lachance joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of meme coins and why he thinks the future of Doge "will continue to be very bright."
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Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Capital Raises $60M
Added 209 Views / 0 LikesUnchained Capital has completed a $60 million Series B funding round led by Valor Equity Partners, including crypto asset-management giant NYDIG. The financial services firm's CEO, Joseph Kelly, joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss bridging the gap between the bitcoin-native and fiat-native worlds. Plus, the state of bitcoin custody after FTX's fallout.
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Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report
Added 202 Views / 0 LikesThe Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, or RBZ, plans to introduce a gold-backed digital currency as legal tender to help stabilize the local currency, the Zim dollar, according to reporting by the Sunday Mail. “The Hash” panel discusses what this could mean for the future of money in Zimbabwe and the debate over central bank digital currencies.
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Sports Illustrated Unveils NFT Ticketing Platform on Polygon
Added 201 Views / 0 LikesU.S. sports media company Sports Illustrated is launching a non-fungible token (NFT) ticketing platform called "Box Office" built on the Polygon network, an Ethereum scaling tool. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of NFT ticketing and live entertainment powered by blockchain technology.
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Bermuda's Premier Addresses FTX Implosion, State of Crypto Regulation
Added 198 Views / 0 LikesBermuda Premier David Burt joins "The Hash" live from Consensus 2023 to discuss his reaction to the FTX collapse and lessons learned for regulators and investors. Plus, insights on Coinbase obtaining a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts.
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Bitcoin Below $27.5K Following April PPI Data
Added 196 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin is trading below the $27,500 level, as the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in April. Arca Head of Research Katie Talati joins "First Mover" to discuss what's driving bitcoin's recent price action and the impact of meme coins on the broader market.
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Amboss Technologies CEO on Bitcoin Lightning Network Outlook
Added 192 Views / 0 LikesAmboss Technologies co-founder and CEO Jesse Shrader discusses the company's latest $4 million seed funding raise and mission to incorporate a social layer and identify Lightning Network nodes. Plus, Shrader's outlook on the mainstream adoption of the Lightning Network.
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Bitcoin Holds Above $28K Ahead of Looming Fed Decision
Added 192 Views / 0 LikesVictoria Bills, Chief Investment Strategist at Banrion Capital Management, joins "First Mover" to discuss the outlook for bitcoin as crypto traders await another key decision on interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Plus, Bills addresses the liquidity concerns plaguing much of the banking sector following the recent collapse of First Republic Bank.
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Su Zhu Obtains Restraining Order Against Arthur Hayes From a Singapore Court
Added 192 Views / 0 LikesSu Zhu, a co-founder of defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has obtained a restraining order against Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of the BitMEX trading platform, from a Singapore court. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as the order states the ruling can be served to Hayes via his Twitter account.
