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NEAR Protocol Co-Founder on Token Explosion and Raising $350M
NEAR Protocol Co-founder Illia Polosukhin discusses the layer one protocol’s rapid growth as its native token doubled in value over the past four weeks. Plus, a conversation about their plans for regional expansion after raising $350 million in their second round of funding this year.

Fireblocks Exec on Bringing DeFi to Traditional Markets
Fireblocks Head of Corporate Strategy Adam Levine discusses the company's partnership with fintech FSI to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) accessibility to over 6,400 capital markets entities. Also, a conversation about the evolving role of banks as DeFi adoption continues to grow.

BSN Developer’s NFT Warning; LINE Launches NFTs
BSN developer says “investment targets” NFTs won’t survive in China. Bybit explains their move to Dubai and plans for global growth. Messaging app LINE launches NFT marketplace in Japan. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.” We’ll be back on Tuesday after Easter break.

BTC Withdrawals Signal Possible Bull Run Ahead
The current rate at which bitcoin is being withdrawn from exchanges resembles that of May and September 2020 and September 2021, possibly indicating a bull case for BTC. Plus, a conversation about on-chain activity and sell-side risk as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Why Bitcoin’s 4-Year Halving Cycle Could Be Dead
Bitcoin’s current price action could indicate that its 4-year cycle based on the halving of coins produced might be a thing of the past, as the market has not entered its expected bear phase. “The Hash” hosts discuss the maturation of BTC’s market performance, noting increased institutional investment as a possible reason for the lack of volatility.

BTC Jumps Above $41K, Correlation with Nasdaq Increasing
CoinDesk Markets Reporter Damanick Dantes discusses bitcoin’s increasing correlation with tech stocks and the Nasdaq 100. Plus, insights into the potential market impact of the Luna Foundation Guard’s BTC purchases, and the current sentiment among traders in the options and futures markets.

BitPay Co-Founder on Launching Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment Services
BitPay co-founder Tony Gallippi discusses the crypto payment company’s newly added support for transactions on the Lightning Network, offering increased speed and efficiency. Plus, the growth of crypto payments in emerging markets, tax implications and bitcoin's varying use cases.

Fireblocks Partners with FIS to Bring DeFi to Capital Markets
Crypto custody firm Fireblocks announced a partnership with Fortune 500 technology provider FIS to provide banks and institutional investors access to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and crypto trading venues. “The Hash” discusses FIS providing traditional finance with a gateway to DeFi and growing investor interest in wallet technology.

Why an Argentinian Town Is Investing in Crypto Mining
The Argentinian town of Sorradino is preparing to buy a mining rig with Mayor Juan Pio Drovetta explaining that this is a community-supported initiative, and profits will be allocated to upgrade rail infrastructure. “The Hash” group discusses the global economic impact of inflation and how communities are finding alternative ways to raise needed funds.

Ethereum Merge Won’t Happen in June
Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko recently confirmed via Twitter that the protocol's highly anticipated merge to proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will not happen in June and could be pushed back until the fall. “The Hash” group discusses the complexity of Ethereum’s transition away from proof-of-work, with co-host Will Foxley describing it as “swapping airplane engines while you’re in flight.”
