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Bitcoin and altcoins charts from CoinDesk Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore.

Apr 6, 2021

“The Hash” panel discusses the launch of a new privacy coin called Iron Fish, which has received financial backing from some big influential crypto figures. What are privacy coins and do we really need more?

Apr 6, 2021

The Sacramento Kings is the first sporting franchise to offer bitcoin as a payment option to players and staff. Is this a catalytic moment for crypto and sports, or is this just another marketing stunt? “The Hash” panel weighs in.

Apr 6, 2021

Sotheby’s first NFT auction will take place on April 12, featuring digital artist Pak. It's just the latest news in the busy and hot NFT space. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing chorus of opinions in the mainstream media about the health and future of NFT mania.

Apr 6, 2021

Fidelity Investments, Square and Coinbase are among some firms joining forces to launch a new bitcoin trade group called “The Crypto Council For Innovation.” “The Hash” panel discusses the potential impact of the newly-formed council on crypto regulation.

Apr 6, 2021

Coinbase and Bakkt are the crypto players behind billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones' big bitcoin bets, according to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "The Hash" panel delves into what this means for the cryptocurrency landscape as large macro investors like Paul Tudor Jones dive deeper into the space.

Apr 6, 2021

Coinbase, Fidelity, and Square have formed a lobbying group called the Crypto Council for Innovation, according to The Wall Street Journal. The group will work to lobby politicians and influence crypto regulations in Washington. Nik De breaks down what the formation of the council means for the crypto ecosystem and what sets this group apart from other crypto lobbying groups.

Apr 6, 2021

Panama-based Deribit has launched a new bitcoin volatility index called DVOL, aimed at helping traders assess the market's mood. Deribit CEO John Jansen discusses the company's plans for DVOL and more broadly, Deribit.

Apr 6, 2021

The rise in bitcoin's price has made some traders shy away from bitcoin futures contracts, currently valued at around $300K. To capture traders looking for a "smaller slice" of bitcoin futures, CME Group will launch "micro" bitcoin futures in May. CME Group's Tim McCourt joins "First Mover" to explain how micro futures work.

Apr 6, 2021

As bitcoin’s valuation soars, some in the crypto world believe the U.S. dollar is on the decline, but Marc Chandler, of Bannockburn Global Forex, disagrees. Chandler explains his position in the crypto vs. fiat debate, why he sees crypto as “private fiat,” and how CBDCs will change the crypto ecosystem.

Apr 6, 2021