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USD Tether Market Cap Movement Correlates with Bitcoin Price Trend
The tether stablecoin (USDT) money printer has gone quiet over the past few weeks, which coincides with bitcoin's lackluster performance of late. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Are GBTC Unlockings Bullish or Bearish for Bitcoin?
As investors anticipate one of the largest Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) unlocking periods due this weekend, CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss whether the unlock will be bearish or bullish for bitcoin's price. "In all things being equal, it's probably positive for bitcoin," Keoun said. Plus, Square is potentially launching a new bitcoin platform for decentralized financial services.
What’s Next for Bitcoin as It Heads for Lowest Weekly Close Since June
Bitcoin is headed for its lowest weekly close since June 14 and remains in a lull into the weekend.
Bank of America Reportedly Approves Bitcoin Futures Trading for Some Clients
Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the U.S., has approved the trading of bitcoin futures for some clients, according to CoinDesk's sources. "The Hash" hosts discuss Bank of America delving into the world of bitcoin futures despite a summer lull in the crypto markets. "It's interesting that we're not seeing institutional momentum necessarily slow down," host Zack Seward said.
The Demise of ‘OpenBazaar’ and Web 3.0's Future
The downfall of decentralized e-commerce OG OpenBazaar came as a disappointment to many who believed in the power of crypto to create Web 3.0. "The Hash" hosts react to OpenBazaar co-founder Brian Hoffman speaking to CoinDesk about the uncensorable marketplace's accomplishments and missteps. "I just don't think the world was ready for it," host Naomi Brockwell said. "[OpenBazaar was] just too early."
Binance Ditches Stock Tokens Amid Intensifying Global Crackdown
Crypto exchange Binance said stock tokens are unavailable for purchase on its website effective immediately, citing the need to focus on other products. This comes amid news Hong Kong is the latest jurisdiction to warn the exchange about its operations.
Square to Create New Bitcoin Platform for Decentralized Financial Services
Payments services firm Square will open a new business focused on creating an “open developer platform” to make it easier to provide non-custodial, decentralized financial services, CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday in a series of tweets. The division’s “primary focus” would be bitcoin.
US State Department Offers to Pay for Cybercrime Tips With Crypto
CoinDesk's Nihilesh De reacts to the U.S. State Department offering to pay up to $10 million in crypto for tips on cybercrime, including ransomware. "[This] is actually a first for the federal government," De said, noting the State Department has never provided crypto as a reward. Plus, Binance halting the trading of their stock tokens.
Bitcoin Interest Declines, Rolling Stone Gets Into NFTs
China clampdown hits crypto media aggregator. Bitcoin interest declines. Rolling Stone magazine gets into NFTs. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
eToro Exec: Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin Has 'Barely Begun'
Bitcoin is headed for its worst weekly close in over a month. eToro Global Macro Strategist Ben Laidler highlights the indicators he's watching for bullish momentum around bitcoin. "The big driver I'm looking at is the institutional adoption story, which I think has barely begun," Laidler said, suggesting the positive long-term outlook. "We haven't even scratched the surface."