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FalconX, an institutionally minded cryptocurrency trading desk, reached unicorn status with a $210 million Series C funding round that valued the firm at $3.75 billion.

Aug 13, 2021

Poly Network says stolen assets are mostly returned. Samsung reportedly joins South Korea CBDC pilot. Indian-founded Rario launches cricket NFT platform. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 13, 2021

Greg King, founder and CEO of crypto asset manager Osprey Funds, discusses his reading of bitcoin's price action and his bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency. ​"The breakout past $40,000 signals some positive upside here going into year-end," King said. "As far as an end target... we could get into six figures." Plus, when will the U.S. approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)?

Aug 13, 2021

The U.S. Senate passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill without a crypto amendment to the House, which could face further skepticism from lawmakers. Aaron Tilton, SmartFi CEO and former Utah State Representative, discusses his take on where the bill stands, sharing insights into the U.S. political landscape.

Aug 13, 2021

Brett Sifling, director of Get Invested at wealth and investment management firm Gerber Kawasaki, discusses his bullish short-term and long-term outlook for bitcoin as the total market value for cryptocurrencies inches towards the $2 trillion mark again. Plus, his interpretations on central mainstream banks and fintech firms dabbling into the digital asset space.

Aug 12, 2021

Kimberly Grauer, Director of Research at blockchain data platform Chainalysis, discusses whether bitcoin is overbought as it pulls back from the latest rally, explaining why the price run could reflect the industry reacting positively to the crypto regulatory conversations emerging from Congress. Plus, her take on the impact of China's crypto crackdowns versus U.S. regulatory scrutiny and DeFi risks.

Aug 12, 2021

A new report from KPMG reveals investment in blockchain and crypto in the first half of 2021 exceeded the total for each of the previous three years. This is a sign of the evolving nature of investors, with more institutional money flowing as awareness and knowledge of the space proliferates. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Aug 12, 2021

Samsung Electronics will reportedly take part in the Bank of Korea (BOK)'s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot with a focus on remittances. ​The electronics giant plans to test the functionality of the pilot with its Galaxy smartphone and look at whether transactions can be completed without internet availability. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications for tech innovation in the crypto space in South Korea, which was once hailed as the next global blockchain hub.

Aug 12, 2021

Once the world's largest bitcoin mining hub, China has been cracking down on crypto mining in recent months. On Wednesday, its central government issued a five-year plan that calls for even stricter regulation across tech industries. Still, this continued push to rein in tech goes far beyond crypto and has led global investors to reconsider their exposure to China. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential repercussions for business operations in China and the future of the crypto industry.

Aug 12, 2021

Relocating to Puerto Rico to avoid taxes is simpatico to crypto’s goals. Both are attempts to outrun the state and build an alternative system. “The Hash” panel discusses their take on the wave of wealthy crypto adopters moving to “tax haven” Puerto Rico as they look to take advantage of the island’s generous incentives.

Aug 12, 2021