Kevin O’Leary: US Regulators Unlikely to Approve Bitcoin ETF; Excited About NFTs, DeFi
“Shark Tank” star, entrepreneur, and O’Shares chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss why he’s “more excited about NFTs than anything else.”
Deadmau5 on COVID’s Potential Impact on Musicians, NFTs
Some struggling musicians are turning to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to seek alternative sources of revenue since the COVID pandemic hit early last year. Legendary electronic music producer deadmau5 discusses how he has been impacted by the pandemic and why he continues to engage with crypto and embrace NFTs. “It’s like replacing money,” he said.
Deadmau5 on Crypto: It’s About the Tech
Deadmau5, iconic electronic musician and co-founder of gaming venture PIXELYNX, discusses what attracted him to the world of crypto, digging into the technical aspects of blockchain. Plus, his take on the booming non-fungible token (NFT) market following the launch of his second NFT collection ‘deadmau5: Series 2 Card Collection.’
Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Launches NFT Platform at SALT 2021
Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital is launching NFT platform Flatter at his SALT conference in New York Tuesday. The first bundle to be sold on Flatter will be 140 bottles of “rare whiskey” decorated with a portrait of "The Mooch" himself. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest hedge fund investing firm tapping into NFT technology as the digital collectibles market continues to thrive.
Recur Raises $50M in Round Led by Steve Cohen-Backed Digital
The fundraising values the company at $333 million.
Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Launches NFT Platform at SALT 2021
The New York hedge-fund investing firm is the latest to tap into NFT technology.
E-CNY Problems to Be Solved, China Sees Warning Over NFT Hype
People’s Bank of China outlines e-CNY problems to be solved. China opinion piece voices warning over NFT hype. Solana competitors on the rise. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Anthony Scaramucci Maintains $100K BTC Prediction
Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and the SALT Conference, joins "First Mover" live from the conference to discuss crypto's role in the event and what he hopes to achieve. He also shares insights into launching a new Algorand fund and "Flatter," a platform for NFT art, collectibles, and experiences. Plus, his take on institutional activity in crypto, his bullish outlook for bitcoin, and El Salvador's Bitcoin Law.
Christie's Exec. on Booming NFT Market, NFTs Up 5900% YTD
British auction house Christie's continues to bet on crypto and NFTs, following a record $69 million Beeple NFT sale in March. Noah Davis, head of digital art and online sales at Christie's, discusses insights into the booming NFT market, which is up 5900% year-to-date, the significance of a historic institution like Christie’s embracing digital art, and if this new tide is bringing younger buyers to the auction house.
Degenerate Ape NFT Sells for More Than $1M on Solana
The sale is a record for the layer-1 rival to Ethereum.
