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CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis says, “we’re in a bear market,” pointing to a chart depicting bitcoin’s bear and bull cycles over the past six years. He also compares the Q2 performance of the “CoinDesk 20” top assets, noting the divergence between ethereum’s gains and bitcoin’s losses. “That almost never happens,” he said.

Jul 8, 2021

Crypto is booming in Brazil as its largest exchange Mercado Bitcoin raises $200 million from the SoftBank Latin America Fund. Mercado Bitcoin’s Fabricio Tota discusses the state of crypto in the country. “Crypto adoption here in Brazil and South America is really happening,” Tota said.

Jul 8, 2021

Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall discusses the great migration of bitcoin miners amid China's crypto ban and why some may be headed to Texas. Plus, how his firm is lowering carbon emissions in response to rising concerns over bitcoin's energy consumption.

Jul 8, 2021

The European Parliament approved a mass surveillance law that would allow digital companies to scan all users' personal messages on their platforms. "The Hash" hosts dig into the details of the bill as a potential endangerment to the right to privacy and the importance of encrypting data and communication. "In terms of crypto, I'm just thankful that there is strong encryption," host Will Foxley said.

Jul 7, 2021

Recent cyberattacks have prompted calls for regulation, and President Joe Biden is facing increased pressure to present a national strategy to counteract the effects of ransomware. Will there be collateral damage for bitcoin? "The Hash" panel discusses the negative repercussions around cryptocurrency ransomware presents for the industry.

Jul 7, 2021

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has likened the recent regulatory pressures against his exchange company to that of the initial development of the car. “Compliance is a journey, especially in new sectors like crypto,” CZ said in an open letter published Wednesday, noting the uncertainty of the crypto industry.

Jul 7, 2021

Visa’s crypto-related cards saw $1 billion of spending activity in the first six months of 2021. The billion-dollar mark consists of various types of transactions: some are tied to fiat accounts but result in crypto awards, and some are crypto transactions.

Jul 7, 2021

Just days after Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi completed its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), Chinese regulators ordered its app be removed from the app stores, citing data security concerns. "The Hash" team examines Didi's downfall, what it means for web 3.0, and the global implications of China's tightening oversight of data security and overseas listings.

Jul 7, 2021

Tech giant Meitu foresees a US$17.3 million loss in its Bitcoin investment. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission tells banks they’re responsible for ensuring and verifying crypto exchange contracts. With the launch of K-pop star Se7en’s latest NFTs, we look at why musicians are going big on this tech. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jul 7, 2021

Three former executives of crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will face trial in the U.S. next spring. The company's current CEO, Alex Hoeptner, discusses his new business strategy and the future of BitMEX. It's important to have "active discussions with regulators," Hoeptner said.

Jul 7, 2021