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Tezos Co-founder Kathleen Breitman breaks down the blockchain’s unique governance system where token holders can propose amendments to the software, promoting “digital equality.” Plus, Breitman explains how the Tezos democratic update infrastructure compares to that of centralized programs like Google Chrome.

Jan 21, 2022

Bitcoin continues to hold support above $40,000 as momentum improves on intraday charts. Upside appears to be limited toward the $43,000-$45,000 resistance zone. $48,000 could present another hurdle for buyers, given the series of lower price highs since November. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jan 21, 2022

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second-most populous city, reportedly announced last week he plans to allocate 1% of the city’s treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, Head of Global Expansion at Brazilian crypto asset manager Hashdex, shares insights into what this could mean for bitcoin adoption in Brazil.

Jan 21, 2022

The EOS community is looking to right itself by renewing tech ties with the network's OG developer Dan Larimer, who has engineered a "Mandel" hard fork from EOS' now-estranged mother company, Block.one. Block.one conducted EOS's $4 billion token sale in 2017. Larimer quit Block.one last January. ​"The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for Mandel's release and Larimer's return. Could this spark an EOS renaissance?

Jan 20, 2022

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is lunging into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of UFC Strike, its own NFT marketplace, in partnership with Dapper Labs. "The Hash" group discusses the latest development signaling Dapper Labs' growing sporting presence on its Flow blockchain.

Jan 20, 2022

The CEO of Singapore-based centralized crypto exchange Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, confirmed Wednesday 400 accounts were hacked earlier this week. "The Hash" team discusses the potential repercussions for Crypto.com amid a marketing blitz and what this could mean for the future of decentralized exchanges.

Jan 20, 2022

The Home Office of the U.K. government is set to launch a publicity campaign attacking end-to-end encryption, citing child abuse fears. The main objective is to sway public opinion against Facebook’s decision to encrypt its Messenger app. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the battle over end-to-end encryption.

Jan 20, 2022

Russia's central bank said in a report released Thursday the country must make crypto trading, mining, and usage illegal. CoinDesk reporter Anna Baydakova breaks down the implications of the report and its potential repercussions on the global crypto industry. "For the bank of Russia ... crypto is a big complication in their job, and they just want to get rid of it," Baydakova said.

Jan 20, 2022

According to a Bloomberg report, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, wants to apply greater pressure on crypto exchanges to bring them inside the market regulator's purview. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for the future of crypto. Plus, what to expect from Thursday's House Subcommittee hearing on the energy impact of blockchains.

Jan 20, 2022

Bitcoin has traded in a sideways range over the past week. ETF Trends CIO & Director of Research Dave Nadig discusses his take on bitcoin’s buying opportunities and trajectory in the future. “There’s very little question that institutional demand is still there,” Nadig said.

Jan 20, 2022