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Bitcoin continues to remain in sell-off mode descending below the key psychological $40,000 resistance level, and spiraling further still. The key to sustainable bitcoin price recovery is renewed institutional participation, which remains elusive.

Jan 21, 2022

BTC, ETH, and all other major cryptocurrencies tanked Friday with drops of 10% or more. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the potential factors behind this week's crypto markets flash crash. Plus, reviewing this week's top stories making waves in the digital asset space: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount hitting a record low, bitcoin mining difficulty setting new all-time high, crypto's energy impact, and more.

Jan 21, 2022

CoinDesk's Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun look ahead to next week in the world of bitcoin as the crypto market consolidates and global central banks propose banning the use and mining of cryptocurrencies.

Jan 21, 2022

The developing narrative of ether and altcoins decoupling from bitcoin in an adverse macro environment went up in smoke Friday, as a sell-off in stocks and BTC caused extensive damage to the broader digital asset market. Is centralized liquidity dictating the market value of cryptocurrencies promising decentralization? Are we in a bear market?

Jan 21, 2022

Andrew Rogozov, former exec at Russian internet giant VK, is joining the TON Foundation, which supports the fledgling Toncoin blockchain. Toncoin is the offspring of the blockchain project designed by messaging service Telegram. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the TON ecosystem and Telegram, and why this is a developing story to watch.

Jan 21, 2022

After months of anticipation, Twitter has released an official verification mechanism for non-fungible token (NFT) profile pictures. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest rollout bringing NFT and crypto tech awareness to the masses.

Jan 21, 2022

In an interview with Bloomberg, PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi called the metaverse “isolating” and VR headsets “annoying.” Kutaragi equated the metaverse to nothing more than an anonymous message board. “The Hash” hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Kutaragi’s criticisms amid the metaverse increasingly moving to lead the gaming revolution.

Jan 21, 2022

Russia’s central bank calls for crypto ban. Foxconn chair says 2022 is the first year of the metaverse for the company. South Korea aims to become top five metaverse leader by 2026. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Jan 21, 2022

Reacting to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler wanting greater regulatory scrutiny for crypto exchanges, former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins discusses whether exchanges indeed present an inherent danger to consumers. Plus, thoughts on U.S. crypto regulation under Gensler vs. former Chair Jay Clayton.

Jan 21, 2022

Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) shares insights into his new bill aimed at prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to individuals. This comes after the Fed has just released a white paper on the digital dollar.

Jan 21, 2022