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Moonbirds Chief Operating Officer Ryan Carson announced his departure from the project to start an NFT venture fund, facing insider trading accusations as he currently holds $1.2 million in Moonbirds collectibles. “The Hash” group discusses the broader story of the PFP craze, referencing other projects like Mooncats and the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

Apr 26, 2022

U.S.-based financial services firm Fidelity Investments will allow investors to put bitcoin (BTC) into their 401(k) retirement savings accounts later this year, bringing crypto exposure to traditional investors. “The Hash” group discusses the impact this could have on crypto-native firms like NYDIG and Coinbase, bitcoin’s use case as an inflation hedge and best practices for investing in crypto. 

Apr 26, 2022

Gemini Global Head of Business Development Dave Abner discusses the state of the crypto markets, as well as its role in helping launch a crypto spot ETF in Australia. Abner also discusses regulatory hesitancy towards spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., explaining why he believes one could be approved “this summer.”

Apr 26, 2022

PwC Global Crypto Leader and "Crypto Capsule" Host Henri Arslanian discusses the possible implications of Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter. Arslanian addresses the role of crypto and NFTs in Twitter, Musk's ambitions to decentralize the social media platform and censorship concerns.

Apr 26, 2022

Strips Finance Founder & CEO Ming Wu discusses the DeFi platform's plans to switch from an AMM model to an order-book model, focusing on adding new liquidity features for customers. Plus, a conversation about Stips’ interest in building on a zero-knowledge protocol and the maturation of the crypto market. 

Apr 26, 2022

Korean direct trading music platform registers NFT patent to prevent illegal copying. Dogecoin leaps after Elon Musk strikes $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Launch of three crypto ETFs in Australia delayed. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Apr 26, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses tech billionaire Elon Musk’s recent bid to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion. De explains Musk’s plans to turn the company private, payout to shareholders and why there could be employee turnover at the company in the coming months. 

Apr 26, 2022

Dexterity Capital Managing Partner Michael Safai shares his bitcoin price outlook as it slips below $40,000 alongside the global equities markets. Plus, why Safai is optimistic about certain altcoins like Monero and Luna, and comments on Elon Musk reaching a deal with Twitter to purchase the platform for $44 billion. 

Apr 25, 2022

THNDR Games CEO & Co-founder Desiree Dickerson discusses building play-to-earn games like SATSSS and Thunder Bay on the Bitcoin blockchain using the layer 2 Lightning Network. Dickerson explains the emphasis on mobile gaming for mass adoption and why the company has seen sizable popularity in Central and South American markets. 

Apr 25, 2022

Orion Advisor Solutions has announced plans to buy Redtail Technology, a CRM system highly used by finance advisors. “The Hash” group discusses Redtail CEO Brian McLaughlin’s outspoken interest in crypto and the significance of this acquisition for cryptocurrency’s integration into traditional finance.

Apr 25, 2022