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What's Next for Crypto Markets Following China's Crypto Crackdown
CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses where the crypto markets could be headed next week as China tightens its crypto mining crackdowns and bans trading. Plus, CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his markets outlook since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled tapering could happen at the Fed's next meeting in November.
Andre Cronje Launches New NFT Marketplace 'Artion'
After weeks of teasing the release on Twitter, Yearn Finance's Andre Cronje has launched Artion, an NFT marketplace on the Fantom blockchain designed to serve as the groundwork for a vampire attack that could be an open-source competitor to NFT giant OpenSea. "The Hash" squad discusses what it potentially reveals about the larger move to decentralize the NFT marketplace ecosystem.
Time’s NFT Launch Sends Gas Fees Spiraling
Time magazine launched a new NFT collection dubbed "TIMEPieces" Thursday, offering "unlimited access" to its website through 2023. All 4,676 tokens, each priced at 0.1 ETH tied to digital artworks, were sold in minutes. But the sale also clogged the Ethereum blockchain, with buyers spending almost four times as much on transaction fees as they did on the NFTs themselves. "The Hash" hosts react, discussing the implications for a historic American institution getting involved in the NFT space.
Why China’s Crypto Crackdown Is ‘Not the End of Bitcoin At All’
The People’s Bank of China announced Friday virtual currency-related business activities are illegal, warning they seriously endanger the safety of its citizens’ assets. Bitcoin slipped below $42,000 after the news and is down about 3% over the past 24 hours.
Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication
“The Hash” team discusses CEO Jack Dorsey’s continued infatuation with crypto as part of a larger push to monetize content creators and bring blockchain awareness to the mainstream. Twitter users on Apple’s iOS can now connect third-party tipping services to their profile, including the ability to link both Bitcoin and Lightning Network addresses.
How the Crypto Crackdowns in China and US Are Different
China's central bank outlawed all crypto trading activities effective Friday as U.S. federal regulations are also increasingly coming into focus. What are the similarities and differences between the U.S. and China's crypto crackdowns? "[U.S. regulators] are trying to implement an actual regulatory regime ... that's a far sight from declaring transactions illegal entirely, and it does not look like the U.S. is heading down that path," CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De said. Plus, Kentucky ordered crypto lender Celsius to stop offering accounts in the U.S. state.
Philadelphia 76ers President on Crypto Ad Patch Deal With Crypto.com
The Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Wednesday that Crypto.com's logo would be emblazoned on all team uniforms starting this season. The Sixers join the Portland Trail Blazers, which inked a deal with crypto e-commerce site StormX earlier this year. 76ers President Chris Heck shares insights into the partnership, including its connection to NBA Top Shot's NFT deal, its players' involvement in the process, and the potential impact of crypto on sports.
D-Day for Korean Crypto Exchanges, E-CNY Project Speeds Up
D-day for Korean crypto exchanges. An expert says e-CNY can be used for overseas payments. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin, Ether Down as China's Central Bank Declares All Cryptocurrency Transactions Illegal; Can China Really Ban Crypto?
Bitcoin is trending lower after China's central bank declared all cryptocurrency-related business illegal, but how concerned should we be about China's crypto crackdown? Rayne Steinberg, CEO of crypto investment firm Arca, says it's primarily retail investors selling, and major institutions are not buying into this. "This really shows a diminishing power of China over the market and also a maturation of crypto and bitcoin," Steinberg said. Plus, insights into Arca's new partnership with Securitize to launch tokenized financial products.
Is Today’s Rise in Bitcoin a Dead Cat Bounce?
Bitcoin (BTC) is recovering above its $40,000-$42,000 support zone after oversold signals appeared on the charts, but is this temporary? Martha Reyes-Hulme, Head of Research at crypto exchange and digital assets primer broker Bequant, discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, examining bitcoin’s correlation to the S&P 500 index and USD.