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CNN Launching NFT Featuring Moments From Network’s 41-Year History
CNN is launching a non-fungible token (NFT) collection on the Flow blockchain, featuring key moments from the cable news network’s 41-year history. “The Hash” panel digs into CNN getting into the NFT market and what this means for crypto in mainstream media.
Scammers Are Sending Fake Hardware Wallets to Ledger Users
Scammers are sending Ledger users fake hardware wallets in phishing attempts, following a 2020 data breach that exposed nearly 300,000 customer addresses. “The Hash” hosts advise how to stay protected against data breaches and avoid crypto scams.
Chicago Seeking to Be Cryptocurrency Finance Center
Is Chicago America's next cryptocurrency hub? From hosting one of the Midwest's largest crypto mining facilities to a Chicago-based bitcoin ATM operator, Illinois is emerging as the next epicenter for the digital asset space. The Prairie State also plans to issue a bill similar to Wyoming's special-purpose depository institution (SPDI) charters. "The Hash" explores Illinois' crypto ambitions.
Saylor: We Must Counter ‘Misinformation’ About Bitcoin’s Environmental Damage
At Wednesday’s Bitcoin Mining Council meeting, Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor said a key problem in the crypto space isn’t bitcoiners, but the negative headlines about mining. “The Hash” hosts react to Saylor’s concerns about “misinformation” in bitcoin mining, discussing the larger role of the Bitcoin Mining Council.
Sichuan Becomes Latest Chinese Province to Order Bitcoin Miner Shutdown
In China's Sichuan province, the world's largest hydro-powered bitcoin mining area, Ya'an is set to shut down mining operations. "The Hash" panel discusses China's continued crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations and what this latest development means for the bitcoin community.
Juneteenth Hologram NFT Drop Featuring Viral Black Artists
Jadu, a mobile augmented reality platform for holograms, is immortalizing viral TikTok dances and other holographic performances of Black artists as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Jadu CEO Asad J. Malik joins "First Mover" to discuss the importance of the release and how it connects to the legacy of Juneteenth.
Crypto Clampdown Hits Sichuan; DTravel Launches Airbnb Rival
China crypto mining clampdown hits Sichuan as miners seek safe-havens. Shanghai promotes digital yuan with a red envelope lottery. DTravel launches decentralized rival to Airbnb. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Eqonex Group CEO Anticipated Bitcoin to Rise to $175K by End of Year
Richard Byworth, the CEO of Eqonex Group, shares his bullish outlook for bitcoin and crypto markets analysis.
Signature Bank Taps Tether Rival TrueUSD for Payments Platform
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De reacts to New York-based Signature Bank adding stablecoin TrueUSD into its blockchain-based payments platform and discusses how TUSD compares to Tether. Review of this week’s congressional hearings on crypto and looking ahead to FATF’s plenary meeting on Monday.
DeFi Risks in Focus After Iron Finance’s Titan Token Crash
Iron Finance isn’t yet a serious project, says CoinDesk senior reporter Brady Dale. “The fact that this is the first thing Marc Cuban showed up at is what happens with rich people and dumb money,” he said. Dale discusses the case and lessons learned.