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Canada launched ETFs linked to bitcoin futures and the spot price of bitcoin earlier this year. What can it inform the U.S. about its foray into bitcoin-linked ETFs? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in Canada, the implications for the demand for bitcoin long-term, and the potential impact on price movement.

Oct 20, 2021

Galaxy Digital has published a report on metrics showing the data behind the meteoric rise of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Oct 20, 2021

Blockchain data firm Chainalysis has released its 2021 Geography of Crypto Report that includes data on North America, Europe, East Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, focusing on geographic trends in crypto adoption, usage, and regulation. Why did Vietnam rank #1 in the global crypto adoption index?

Oct 20, 2021

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has hit a new all-time high above $66,000, marking a full recovery from a months-long slump and extending the year’s gains to nearly 130%. “The Hash” panel discusses the events that could have brought BTC to this historic moment and their personal bitcoin journey.

Oct 20, 2021

A group of U.S. lawmakers have ordered Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to “immediately discontinue the company’s pilot of Novi” and end its work on the Diem stablecoin project, saying the social media giant cannot be trusted to launch a digital currency. "The Hash" team discusses Facebook's latest regulatory hurdle.

Oct 20, 2021

Crypto exchange Coinbase and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are teaming up on a multiyear partnership. The deal extends to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.

Oct 20, 2021

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is launching a TikTok and YouTube campaign warning young investors of cryptocurrencies, saying it has found a huge understanding gap when it comes to investing in high-risk areas such as crypto and foreign exchange trading. "The Hash" hosts discuss the pros and cons of this campaign.

Oct 20, 2021

A CoinDesk investigation found a black market is flourishing for fake “verified” accounts on major exchanges, including Coinbase Pro and Binance U.S. CoinDesk Reporter Anna Baydakova learned that for $200, users were able to trade crypto with a fake ID. Anna discusses the findings of her investigation.

Oct 20, 2021

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) as it is acquiring crypto spot and derivatives marketplace ErisX, which will need approval from the CFTC and around 40 different state regulators to finalize. Plus, his take on U.S. lawmakers pushing back on Facebook’s Novi wallet launch.

Oct 20, 2021

Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group, discusses her views on why crypto is too big for partisan politics and why attempts to label crypto "red" or blue" are missing the point.

Oct 20, 2021