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Is 'White Hat' Hacking Good For DeFi Protocols?
Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in on whether hacks are beneficial to DeFi protocols, following the arrest of Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg. "If they don't manage to find the weaknesses, North Korea will," he said.
Bitcoin Holds Above $17K Despite DCG Uncertainty
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $17,000 as investors are watching the uncertainty unfold with DCG and Genesis Trading. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan provides his markets analysis, saying, "this is a very thinly traded market so it doesn't take a lot to move the price up."
DCG Reportedly Probed For Genesis Transfers
Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group (DCG) is reportedly being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Bloomberg. The entities are examining financial transfers between DCG and its Genesis unit. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes shares his analysis.
Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Says Barry Silbert Is 'Unfit to Run DCG'
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss issued an open letter on Tuesday calling for the removal of Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert a week after calling out the executive over a business disagreement. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in on the latest developments. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.
Coinbase to Cut Around 20% of Workforce as Crypto Winter Lingers
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring that it expects to be complete by the end of the second quarter. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest string of layoffs amid crypto winter.
Stopping Scalpers
Could NFT smart tickets have solved Taylor Swift ticket chaos? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Former FTX Exec Nishad Singh Met with Prosecutors: Report
Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, is said to be engaging with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried's legal proceedings and what to expect from FTX's upcoming bankruptcy hearing.
Crypto Regulation Outlook Under McCarthy as Speaker
Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses her outlook on crypto regulation as Congressman Kevin McCarthy secured his position as House speaker. Plus, insights on the crypto industry's campaign donations and whether tangible differences will be made after the FTX fallout. Plus she breaks down the Blockchain Association's analysis of financial literacy in the education system.
DCG Concerns Linger Amid Crypto Winter
Digital Currency Group (DCG) faces an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC on the transfer of funds between DCG and its Genesis unit, according to a report from Bloomberg. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in. Plus, he discusses his opinion piece titled, "The Impact of Avraham Eisenberg’s Case on the Future of Crypto," focusing on whether "white hat" hacking could benefit DeFi protocols.
How Machankura Allows Bitcoin Transactions Without an Internet Connection
Bitcoiners in African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana, can now send and receive bitcoin (BTC) without a smartphone or Internet connection. Machankura catalyst Kgothatso Ngako discusses how the digital wallet startup is making it happen by tapping into the Bitcoin Lightning network. Plus, insights on bitcoin adoption in Africa.