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Acorns Chief Investment Officer Seth Wunder discusses the normalization of cryptocurrency as their investment platform launches a new feature allowing customers to add bitcoin to their portfolios. Plus, a conversation about how Luna’s alleged plans to offer a BTC-reserved stablecoin could impact the crypto markets. 

24 mar 2022

As rumors circulate of the Luna Foundation Guard’s plan for a new BTC-backed UST stablecoin, Christine Lee presents on-chain data showing that $125 million worth of tether was moved out of a Gnosis safe address, along with another similar transaction to a Binance account. Lee discusses how Terraform Labs Co-founder Do Kwon’s plan to eventually purchase $10 billion in BTC could impact the crypto markets.

24 mar 2022

As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin discusses the increasing prevalence of a cyberattack called "cryptojacking," which non-consensually uses the victim’s GPU to mine cryptocurrency, primarily Monero. Plus, a conversation on donating computer power to mine crypto for charitable causes. 

24 mar 2022

In a recent letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disclosed that the asset manager is exploring digital currency services for clients as the war in Ukraine pushes some countries to reassess fiat currency dependencies. “The Hash” hosts discuss the increasing institutionalization of bitcoin.

24 mar 2022

Sotheby’s is expanding its metaverse ventures through a partnership with Liverpool FC for the team’s debut NFT collection. “The Hash” team discusses where this announcement fits in Sotheby's long history of selling sports collectibles and how the low price points of these digital assets can help the high-end marketplace democratize its offerings. 

24 mar 2022

“New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay talk to professional athletes Imani McGee-Stafford, Foye Oluokun, and Renee Montgomery about their ventures outside of the world of sports. From Oluokun’s clothing collection Team Ugly Gang to Montgomery’s Think Tank Productions and McGee-Stafford’s pursuit of a law degree, the panel emphasizes that athletes should use their platforms to open up other financial opportunities. 

24 mar 2022

Alexander Zhang, mayor of the crypto social club Friends with Benefits DAO, discusses its goals of establishing a space where culture and crypto can intersect, and venture capital firm a16z’s $10 million funding which values the DAO at $100 million.

24 mar 2022

Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay for a conversation about the merging of crypto and sports are professional athletes: Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun, Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery and former WNBA player Imani McGee-Stafford. The group discusses how different leagues like the NFL and NBA are embracing digital assets and NFT projects like NBA Top Shot.

24 mar 2022

Mastercard VP of New Product & Innovation Harold Bossé explains how the company plans to embrace crypto and blockchain technology for cross-border payments. Bossé discusses collaborations with crypto firms Ava Labs and ConsenSys, and how to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi. 

24 mar 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how OFAC and FinCEN budget concerns impact regulators' ability to have cohesive oversight of the space. Plus, a conversation about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressing the need for international coordination of cryptocurrency policy. 

24 mar 2022