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US Government Warns Further Crypto Attacks From North Korea Following Axie Infinity Hack
Halborn Co-founder Steven Walbroehl discusses North Korea’s involvement in the over $600 million hack of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network and the role of blockchain analytics in uncovering the perpetrators. Walbroehl explains the probability of the funds being recovered, the use of social engineering, and the Lazarus group’s history of perpetrating online attacks. Plus, a conversation about the recent $182 million exploit of the Beanstalk stablecoin protocol.
Robinhood Agrees to Acquire UK Crypto Platform Ziglu
Online brokerage platform Robinhood has agreed to acquire London-based crypto platform Ziglu, which is one of few firms to have a crucial U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration. “The Hash” group discusses Robinhood’s increasing presence as a crypto player and its ambitions to ease onboarding into the Web 3 economy.
Bitcoin Halfway to the Next Halving, Fees Near All-Time Lows
A CoinMetrics chart shows the current state of Bitcoin’s supply mechanics, revealing it is nearing the halfway point to the fourth halving event, expected to take place around May 4, 2024. Plus, a conversation on bitcoin fees nearing all-time lows and the hash rate as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
BTC Stabilizes Above $40K Amid Fed's Hawkish Turn
MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider shares her bitcoin price analysis as the price stabilizes at about $40,000, highlighting her long-term bullish standpoint. Plus, a conversation on the shrinking of bitcoin trading volume, the market impact of whales like the Luna Foundation Guard and Tesla, and the decoupling of bitcoin from traditional assets.
Purpose Investments Exec on Launching Canada’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF
Purpose Investments COO Vlad Tasevski discusses working with Canadian regulators to launch the country’s first Bitcoin Spot ETF. Plus, insights into his firm’s partnership with Cosmos to bring the ETF to Australian markets, and regulatory concerns in the U.S. regarding spot market manipulation.
VanEck Exec on BTC Price, LUNA Surge, and Prospects of a Spot Bitcoin ETF
VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel discusses the current state of the crypto markets as BTC faces resistance at $45,000. Sigel explains what it would take for bitcoin to surpass $50,000 and the growing correlation between crypto prices and tech stocks.
Moonbirds NFTs Fly Into Top Spot on OpenSea
NFT project Moonbirds sold over $200 million during the first four days of its offering and is on pace for a record-setting trading volume.
LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes the Third Largest Stablecoin
TerraForm Lab’s UST has become the third-largest stablecoin, meanwhile there’s a 17% spike in the LUNA governance token’s price. “The Hash” group discusses the race to capture the stablecoin market, comments made by Tether’s Paolo Ardoino and the differences between asset-backed and algorithmic stablecoins.
What Are the Risks of Algorithmic Stablecoins?
Finance professionals are becoming increasingly skeptical of algorithmic stablecoins as they surge in popularity. “The Hash” group discusses the systemic risk of these unbacked assets, referencing failed projects like Iron Finance.
SEC Proposal to Redefine ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to expand the definition of “exchanges” and the possible implications for the crypto industry. Plus, a conversation on the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in digital assets oversight.