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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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Phoenix Labs CEO on DeFi Giant MakerDAO's Spark Protocol Launch
Added 1,070 Views / 0 LikesMakerDAO launches Spark Protocol today, a front-end access lending protocol specifically designed for Maker's DAI stablecoin. Sam MacPherson, co-founder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, which contributes to Spark Protocol, joins "First Mover" to discuss the rollout and how Spark aims to address the potential risks of decentralized finance (DeFi). Plus, why Spark is not being offered in the U.S.
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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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Ordinals Upend Bitcoin Mining, Pushing Transaction Fees Above Mining Reward for First Time in Years
Added 1,132 Views / 0 LikesFor the first time since 2017, some bitcoin (BTC) miners are getting paid more to process transactions on the blockchain than they’re rewarded for creating new BTC, a potentially welcome development following the battering the industry has faced lately. CoinDesk's chief insights columnist David Z. Morris joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.
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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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Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Insider Trading
Added 1,211 Views / 0 LikesIshan Wahi, a former product manager at crypto exchange Coinbase, was sentenced to two years in prison weeks after pleading guilty to insider trading charges, according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel reacts to the breaking news developments.
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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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Africa Moves to Lightning Network, Stablecoins Amid Soaring Bitcoin Transaction Fees
Added 1,130 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) users in Africa are increasingly moving to the Lightning Network and stablecoins as transaction fees have soared to their highest level in nearly two years. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential repercussions of BTC's fee spike and the path ahead to widespread crypto adoption.
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Bitcoin Slips Below $28K Ahead of April CPI Data
Added 1,838 Views / 0 LikesStrategists at Goldman Sachs and Barclays predict that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive than expected in slashing interest rates this year. eToro US Investment Analyst Callie Cox joins "First Mover" with her crypto market analysis ahead of upcoming April CPI data.
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Lightspark CEO on Lightning Outlook, Bitcoin Network Congestion
Added 1,280 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin users in Africa are turning to stablecoins and the Lightning Network as transaction fees have skyrocketed to the highest levels in about two years. Lightspark CEO and co-founder David Marcus joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss, as Binance said it's adjusting fees and plans to integrate the Lightning Network. Marcus also explains why he thinks Bitcoin is the future of digital payments.
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Sam Altman's Crypto Project Looks to Integrate First Major Consumer Product With World App
Added 1,847 Views / 0 LikesAt a time when AI filters its way into swaths of the industry, open-source protocols like Worldcoin are among those experimenting with the innovative technology. The San Francisco-based company has launched its first consumer product, World App, which is described as one part minimalist crypto wallet and one part passport for the AI era. Tiago Sada, head of product at Tools for Humanity, discusses on "First Mover" why the project-based app is poised f
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Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai
Added 1,325 Views / 0 LikesRipple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Unveils First Major Consumer Product
Added 1,275 Views / 0 LikesWorldcoin, the crypto project from Sam Altman, the co-founder of ChatGPT developer Open AI, has launched a native crypto wallet built on the Ethereum sidechain Polygon called "WorldApp." "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto and AI, potentially bringing blockchain awareness to the mainstream.
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Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs
Added 1,353 Views / 0 LikesFees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community.
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First Book on FTX and SBF's Implosion Published
Added 2,044 Views / 0 LikesVeteran crypto journalist and former CoinDesker Brady Dale has published a new book on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall and the longevity of decentralized finance (DeFi). Dale joins "The Hash" to share insights into his book and the lessons learned from FTX's collapse.
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Consensus 2023 Highlights
Added 1,270 Views / 0 Likes#cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto It’s a wrap! Consensus 2023 was an incredible experience full of connecting with new people, hearing top-notch thought leadership, exploring the latest advancements in Web3 and blockchain and having a little fun on the side. We look forward to inviting you back for next year. Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 CoinDesk is the leading digit
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Coinbase CEO Says SEC Is on ‘Lone Crusade'
Added 2,036 Views / 0 LikesCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the SEC is on a "lone crusade" and retreating from a suggestion he made in April that the crypto exchange may have to move offshore. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Armstrong's remarks and the outlook for Coinbase.
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Bitcoin Touches Lowest Level in Two Weeks
Added 1,160 Views / 0 LikesXBTO Group head of trading Paul Eisma joins "All About Bitcoin" to explain what's causing the recent drop in bitcoin's (BTC) price as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization touched its lowest level in two weeks, according to CoinDesk data. Plus, Eisma discusses how looming U.S. inflation data this week could impact the broader crypto markets.
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Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals as Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Jump
Added 1,248 Views / 0 LikesBinance resumed bitcoin withdrawals after a second pause, as the Bitcoin network suffers from congestion. This comes as fee rates on the bitcoin blockchain surged to a 2-year high after Taproot enabled inscriptions and BRC-20 to take up coveted block space. Sam Reynolds, CoinDesk Senior Markets Reporter for Asia, breaks down this developing story.
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Bitcoin 'Hashprice' Skyrockets in Last 24 Hours: Luxor
Added 1,798 Views / 0 LikesAccording to Luxor, a bitcoin mining company, the hashprice has skyrocketed. In the last 24 hours, the hashprice, Luxor's measurement of profitability for bitcoin miners, rose from $90 to $125. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis analyzes how high transaction rate fees contribute to this growth in “The Chart of The Day.”
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Digital Bank Revolut Is Launching Crypto Investments in Brazil
Added 2,088 Views / 0 LikesDigital bank Revolut, which already offers crypto investments across Europe, is now open for business in Brazil. Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota discusses the company's expansion into Latin America and shares his outlook on the adoption of digital assets in Brazil.
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DOJ Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg
Added 2,182 Views / 0 LikesBloomberg reports that the U.S. Department of Justice's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed Russian customers to access the exchange in violation of U.S. sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Spokespeople for Binance and the Justice Department did not immediately return CoinDesk's requests for comment. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developm
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VCs Invested $2.4B Into Crypto Startups in Q1 2023: Galaxy Digital
Added 1,196 Views / 0 LikesA recent Galaxy Digital report reveals that venture capitalists invested roughly $2.4 billion into crypto-focused startups and protocols in the first quarter of this year. The report notes that this is the lowest level in over two years. Kavita Gupta, Delta Blockchain Fund founder and GP, joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of VC investments and how global crypto regulations are impacting the industry overall.
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