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'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo on His New Book, the SEC's Warning to Coinbase, Blockfi, CBDCs and More
Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's frustration over the SEC's threat to sue if his company launches a planned lending product, Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and "Crypto Dad," discusses the problems with long-standing regulations and shares his thoughts on a different approach. Giancarlo also discloses why he remains an adviser to BlockFi even though he has left its board, and he gives his vision of the future featuring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other cryptocurrencies. Plus, highlights from his new book, "#Crypto Dad: The Fight for the Future of Money" launching Oct. 26.
‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo to Quit BlockFi’s Board After 4 Months
The departure comes as BlockFi faces mounting legal pressure over its flagship interest-bearing crypto accounts.
'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo Quits BlockFi’s Board After 4 Months
Former chief U.S. commodities regulator Christopher Giancarlo has resigned from crypto lender BlockFi’s board of directors after only four months. The departure comes as BlockFi faces mounting legal pressure over its flagship interest-bearing crypto accounts. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential reasons for Giancarlo's resignation and what it could mean for the future of BlockFi.
Top NBA Draft Pick Cade Cunningham Signs Sponsorship Deal With BlockFi
Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with crypto lending firm BlockFi that will see the up-and-coming Pistons point guard receive his signing bonus in bitcoin. "The Hash" squad discusses the industry implications for the ongoing trend of top-drafted athletes forging early-career within the digital assets industry.
Top NBA Pick Paid in Bitcoin for BlockFi Sponsorship Deal
Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham's multi-year deal with the crypto lender includes a bitcoin signing bonus.
Upgrade CEO on Credit Card’s Latest Trend: Crypto Rewards
Renaud Laplanche, CEO of neobank Upgrade, breaks down the nuts and bolts of the latest credit card trend: crypto rewards. Upgrade is launching a new version of its Upgrade card that pays cardholders 1.5% in bitcoin for purchases.
Kentucky Orders BlockFi to Stop Signing Up New Interest Accounts
Kentucky is the fifth state to allege BlockFi Interest Accounts are securities.
BlockFi Gets More Time From NJ Regulators Before New Interest Accounts Are Banned
An order by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities had already been delayed once.
Vermont Joins Ranks of States Probing Crypto Lender BlockFi
Alabama, Texas and New Jersey are investigating whether the firm's marquee offering violates local securities laws.
