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Russia’s Ministry of Finance opposed to crypto ban. Korea steps up efforts to protect metaverse users. NFT and crypto markets diverging. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Jan 27, 2022

China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, is expected to make its international debut next week at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Michael Sung, professor of Fintech & Innovation at Fudan University, shares insights into China's CBDC rollout and its potential ripple effect across the world, particularly in the U.S. Plus, could bitcoin mining return to China?

Jan 27, 2022

Michael Patryn, the previously anonymous co-founder of now-defunct exchange QuadrigaCX, has been revealed as the alleged founder of DeFi protocol Wonderland. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the developments in the latest possible blow to the crypto industry.

Jan 27, 2022

Influencers and entrepreneurs Sabrina Sadeghian (4AM Skin) and Nicole Shiraz (Nalia Swim) explain to “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay how they utilized the internet to grow their brands, discussing what marketing looks like in the age of social media.

Jan 27, 2022

Are there any risks to leveraging your personal image to build a brand? How have non-fungible tokens (NFTs) changed the influencer brand space? Calaxy COO Solo Ceesay and 4AM Skin founder Sabrina Sadeghian break it down on the "New Money" after show.

Jan 27, 2022

Bitcoin, ether, and other major cryptocurrencies showed signs of recovery Wednesday after hitting 6-month lows. Chen Li, CEO of private equity and venture capital (VC) firm Youbi Capital, shares his assessment of the digital asset space, sharing insights into trading activity and key trends emerging in the Asian crypto markets. Plus, why mining is not likely to return in China.

Jan 26, 2022

Predictions for bitcoin to reach $100,000 have been deferred indefinitely as the cryptocurrency has declined about 45% from its all-time high. Yet, new data from Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest suggests its bullish BTC could rise to $1 million over the next decade. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jan 26, 2022

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday it plans to begin raising interest rate hikes as early as March to combat rising inflation. Gerber Kawasaki Co-founder & CEO Ross Gerber discusses the potential repercussions of the Fed decision on the crypto markets and wider economy.

Jan 26, 2022

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) to conduct a study on the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and social media. This comes amid Turks flocking to crypto to escape the plunging lira as inflation hits a 19-year high. "The Hash" squad reacts, discussing the significance of Turkey potentially considering a metaverse strategy.

Jan 26, 2022

"Grimacecoin," a token created after a McDonald’s joke tweet, surged as much as 285,641% for a few hours Wednesday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted, “I will eat a happy meal on TV if McDonald’s accepts Dogecoin," to which McDonald's replied, “Only if Tesla accepts grimacecoin,” referencing its purple mascot fashioned after a taste bud. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest instance of Musk's influence on the meme economy.

Jan 26, 2022