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Bitcoin, Ether Slip as Risk Sentiment Wanes Amid Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
The crypto market wilted as geopolitical tensions zapped investor risk appetite and excitement around Ethereum’s merge began to deflate. As Ether overtook the options market for the first time, Quantfury Head of Markets Daniel Muvdi predicts that ether has the potential to eventually “flip bitcoin in market cap.”
Ethereum Surges Ahead of Merge Event
Delphi Digital Markets Associate Jason Pagoulatos discusses the potential factors driving ETH's price higher as it surges roughly 12% in the last 24 hours ahead of its merge with the Beacon Chain to transition from proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake consensus model. Plus, the impact of China's slowing GDP growth on global finance and other macro headwinds to watch.
SBF’s Voyager Debt Emerges; Celsius Reshuffles Board
Alameda Research owes $377 million as Voyager Digital’s second largest borrower. Genesis confirms exposure to Three Arrows Capital. Celsius Network reshuffles board as it fights to stay afloat. South Korea’s Uprise said to have lost US$20 million in client funds on LUNA short. South Korea to cooperate with U.S. on Terra investigation. China’s "Instagram" gets into virtual fashion with users strutting their stuff in NFT clothes. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
CoinFLEX Freezes Withdrawals; Investors Deserting Singapore
CoinFLEX latest crypto exchange to freeze withdrawals, while Voyager cuts limit amid 3AC exposure. Chinese police say crypto being used to launder drug money. Retail investors desert exchanges in Singapore amid bear market and government warnings. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
SBF Agrees Second Bailout; Pride in the Metaverse
Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies return to red with soaring U.K. inflation. Sam Bankman-Fried steps in to bail out BlockFi.Indian tax authorities to discuss 28% GST on crypto trading next week. Chinese regulators vow to prevent further crypto risks. Pride events head into the metaverse, offering a new safe space for the LGBT community. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
3AC Foreclosure Concerns Grow; Fed Boost Short Lived
BlockFi is reportedly among those that liquidated Three Arrows Capital positions. Fed boost to crypto market proves short lived. Huobi to exit Thailand permanently on July 1. Hong Kong Monetary Authority joins with Bank of Israel to investigate CBDC cybersecurity. China media watchdog: NFTs are digital publications and need to be censored. Should NFT collectors be buying insurance? Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Tether Denies Asian Commercial Paper Backing Claims, Exposure to Three Arrows Capital
Tether, the firm behind the crypto market’s largest stablecoin USDT, is denying claims that its commercial paper portfolio is 85% backed by Chinese or Asian commercial paper. “The Hash” discusses the latest developments, along with a vague tweet from the founder of Three Arrows Capital.
Binance’s CZ on Crypto in China
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder and CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, discusses the state of crypto in China after its crackdown on digital assets, and why the ban won’t be lifted any time soon. Plus, advice for navigating crypto winter.
Bitcoin Falls Below $30K as Bullish Momentum Wanes
Bitcoin tumbles back below $30,000 amid liquidity pressure. TradeStation Group VP of Market Intelligence David Russel discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on S&P 500, Chinese stocks, their impact on the global crypto markets and the rising recession risks.