StepN Hit by DDOS Attack; S Korea’s Metaverse Studies
Web 3 lifestyle app StepN suffers DDOS attack. Australia’s Gold Coast mayor reckons local taxes could soon be paid in Bitcoin. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin Set to Record 10-Week Losing Streak
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to record 10 consecutive weeks of losses for the first time in its history. Quantfury CEO Ali Pourdad dicusses the potential factors driving prices lower and where we’re headed next. Plus, reactions to the latest U.S. jobs report, Elon Musk seeking 10% job cuts at Tesla.
Tough Time for Miners: NY Passes Moratorium; Riot Blockchain Sells More Bitcoin
Miners are facing new headwinds amid the market downturn. Riot Blockchain (RIOT) is unloading more than half of the bitcoin it mined in May. Separately, the New York State Senate passed a bitcoin mining moratorium, barring new proof-of work (PoW) mining operations powered by carbon-based energy sources for two years.
Kanye West Files NFT Trademark Applications, Showing Change of Heart
Kanye West filed NFT trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 27, despite his criticism on digital art collectibles earlier this year. "The Hash" panel discusses the artist's change of attitude and what it means for celebrities to enter the NFT world.
Chipotle Now Takes Crypto Payments
Chipotle announces that they will be taking cryptocurrency as payments, in partnership with digital payments platform Flexa. "The Hash" panel discusses what vendors' acceptance of crypto payment means and its impact on the market and regulations.
Gemini Cuts 10% of Staff, Blames Crypto Winter
Crypto exchange Gemini said that it will lay off about 10% of its employees due to “turbulent market conditions that are likely to persist for some time.” Paul Eisma, XBTO Group head of trading, discusses his outlook on the crypto markets as bitcoin (BTC) struggles to hold above $30,000.