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Could Carl Icahn Be the Next Crypto Whale?
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed that he’s studying bitcoin and crypto and may eventually put about $1 billion into the game. What led this notoriously anti-bitcoin investor to become crypto-curious? “The Hash” panel discusses.
Consensus Day 3, Recapped: The Battle Over Electronic Money
Ang kinabukasan ng mga CBDC, stablecoin, at untethered na mga cryptocurrencies ay lahat ay nakahanda sa isang araw na puno ng aksyon sa punong kaganapan ng CoinDesk.
Bitcoin Is Trading Sideways. What Comes Next?
Bitcoin’s price has been stuck below $40K for the past week. What bitcoin signals should crypto investors watch out for that suggests a bounce, or a further drop, is on the horizon? Galen Moore, CoinDesk’s director of data and indexes, weighs in on what data he is keeping his eye on.
Influencer Miss Teen Crypto on Crypto Adoption Among Gen Z
Crypto influencer Miss Teen Crypto uses her online platforms to spread awareness about crypto adoption to Gen Z. The influencer shares what inspired her to teach her peers about bitcoin and what they’re finding interesting about blockchain technologies.
The Crypto Security Business is Booming
Fireblocks, a crypto custody firm that provides security and custody services for large institutional investors and crypto exchanges, says it has seen a 2,023% uptick in business since last year and has surpassed $600 billion in digital assets transferred.
Consumer Trust in Digital Currencies is Growing: Report
A new report commissioned by Crypto.com suggested COVID-19 and the increased awareness of CBDCs is driving global trust in digital currencies. Eric Anziani, COO of Crypto.com, discusses the report’s findings and how the crypto industry can continue to drive education and mainstream adoption of blockchain technologies.
Filecoin in Focus: What Its Leaders Want You to Know About the Storage-Focused Project
The altcoin market is hot, but it can be intimidating for crypto newbies to understand the various cryptocurrencies on the market. Filecoin is one of the most popular altcoins. Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation joins “First Mover” to explain why the project has gained much attention and how it’s progressing.
Securitize Launching Two New Crypto Yield Funds
Security token platform Securitize is launching two crypto yield funds Wednesday that will allow institutional investors to gain access to bitcoin and USDC. Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, explains how the funds will work. Plus, his thoughts on how yield funds could be offered to retail investors.
Brian Brooks: US-based CBDC Is ‘Never’ Going to Happen
Central banks around the world are launching CBDCs, but Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and CEO of Binance.US, says it’s unlikely the U.S. will actually make its own CBDC. “It’s clearly the Chinese way. I don’t think we’re going to see that in this country,” Brooks said.
SpaceChain Launching a Bitcoin Node into Space
Blockchain infrastructure provider SpaceChain is launching a bitcoin node and an ethereum node into space this summer when SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rockets. Zee Zhang, CEO of SpaceChain, joined “First Mover” to explain why and the security benefits of doing so.