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What are the differences between a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and proof-of-work (PoW)? Prysmatic Labs co-founder and Ethereum Protocol Developer Preston Van Loon discusses the benefits of proof-of-stake ahead of Ethereum's upcoming merge.

6 sep 2022

Nigeria showed more interest in crypto than any other country since the markets began to decline in April, according to a study by price tracker CoinGecko. WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses her outlook on the state of crypto in Nigeria.

2 sep 2022

Some Nigerians are turning to bitcoin (BTC) to hedge against the naira's drop in value amid a collapsing economy. Paxful Deputy General Counsel Jude Ogene and Africa Blockchain Institute Head of Research Oluwaseun Adepoju discuss the role of crypto as a potential tool for financial freedom. Plus, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses the impact of Web3 and DeFi in Nigeria.

2 sep 2022

Black Bitcoin Billionaires Co-founder Lamar Wilson, along with Black Bitcoin Billionaires Demo Day Winners Kim Booker and Eddie Davis, join “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson to share a preview of the upcoming Blackout Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina kicking off Labor Day weekend.

2 sep 2022

Cameo, a platform where fans pay celebrities and influencers for short, custom videos, is now home to its first Bored Ape non-fungible token (NFT). For as little as $25, users can buy three-minute videos of Bored Ape #9132 offering advice and other insights. "The Hash" team discusses the latest use case for NFTs and what it reveals about the future of digital collectibles.

2 sep 2022

The inflation-adjusted 10-year U.S. bond yield has jumped to 0.67% – the highest level since July 11 according to TradingView data. Separately, the perpetual futures market volume is heating up ahead of the highly anticipated Ethereum Merge. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

2 sep 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $20,000 as investors face a tough start to the month following a 14% decline in August. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin discuss the week's top stories moving bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets.

2 sep 2022

Since 2017, September has generally been the worst month for bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his BTC outlook as the cryptocurrency hovers below $20,000. Plus, CoinDesk's Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin on defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox setting a credit repayment date in "due course."

2 sep 2022

Crypto lender Celsius Network said a freshly-found $70 million pile of cash would likely help the firm continue operating through the end of 2022. Plus, Thailand is enforcing tougher rules governing crypto advertising, according to an official notice from the country's securities regulator.

2 sep 2022

Coinbase (COIN) users in the Eastern European country of Georgia were able to exploit a price bug that allowed them to cash out their holdings for 100 times the exchange rate, pocketing thousands of dollars in profit. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest story revealing the potential vulnerabilities of centralized exchanges.

2 sep 2022