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Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to four months in jail by a Montenegro court after being found guilty of document forgery. The South Korean national was arrested in the Balkan nation back in March for the alleged possession of falsified documents. The Hash" panel discusses the latest legal developments for Kwon, as both South Korean and U.S. authorities have requested his extradition to face criminal charges related to the collapse of the multi-billion dollar crypto enterprise Terra in May 2022.

Jun 20, 2023

Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.

Jun 20, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $27,000 as China slashed its key lending benchmarks for the first time in 10 months, which failed to lift the mood in traditional markets. Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Jun 20, 2023

CoinDesk recently obtained documents under a Freedom of Information Law request, which offer a rare but limited look into Tether’s banking relationships. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down what the documents reveal about the stablecoin issuer's banking relationships and past reliance on commercial paper.

Jun 20, 2023

Blockchain developer platform Alchemy introduced AlchemyAI, which aims at leveraging AI to help web3 developers speed up the development of their products and gain quicker access to on-chain data. AlchemyAI will launch two new products – an in-app chatbot and a ChatGPT plugin. Alchemy Developer Experience Lead Elan Halpern joins "First Mover" to discuss the release and the role of AI in blockchain developments.

Jun 20, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below the $27,000 level, following the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes last week. Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist Marc Chandler discusses the Fed’s monetary policy and his outlook on cryptocurrencies amid inflation concerns.

Jun 20, 2023

Blockchain Association has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking records relevant to crypto broker Prometheum. This comes after Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan spoke before the House Financial Services Committee broadly in support of the SEC’s positions on crypto regulation. Blockchain Association Director of Government Relations Ron Hammond discusses why the group wants to look further into Prometheum.

Jun 20, 2023

Ron Hammond, Blockchain Association's director of government relations, joins "First Mover" to discuss why the trade group had filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the SEC seeking records relevant to Prometheum, a crypto broker. Hammond said that "there's a lot of suspect questions" and "suspicious timing" connected to the company's recent regulatory approval.

Jun 20, 2023

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who this week announced his 2024 presidential campaign, explains why United States he believes it is necessary to have a President who understands the technologies around crypto, AI, and more. Plus, whether his fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have the "technological IQ" it takes to "be a president that can create and promote prosperity."

Jun 16, 2023

Miami Mayor and 2024 Presidential candidate Francis Suarez addresses why "it's necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currencies in the United States. Plus, why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is "taking a very safe position" with his efforts to ban CBDCs in the state.

Jun 16, 2023