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Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
Responding to recent high-profile ransomware attacks on major food and oil companies, U.S. lawmakers are amping up their criticism of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dave Jevans of CipherTrace, which tracks crypto crime and anti-money laundering trends, discusses the potential solutions to cyberattacks and whether having a digital dollar is one of them.
Bitcoin Hot in Singapore; China Widens Crypto Mining Bans
Bitcoin as legal tender a hot topic in Singapore. China bans crypto mining in Changji city and Qinghai province, and over 1,000 arrested in China on crypto-related money laundering charges. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Elizabeth Warren, US Lawmakers Put Bitcoin on Trial in Senate CBDC Hearing
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De on the main takeaways from Wednesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing where Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers grilled four witnesses about bitcoin and their views on whether to develop a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or “digital dollar.”
Americans Earned Over $4B in Bitcoin in 2020, More Than Triple the Investors in Other Countries
A new study that shows which countries have realized the most bitcoin gains reveals American investors earned over $4 billion in bitcoin in 2020, more than triple that in any other country. CoinDesk’s Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore digs into the data.
Bitcoin Hashrate Declining Amid China Crackdown
The bitcoin hashrate tumbles amid more crypto mining operations in China shutting down. The country’s Qinghai province is the latest to announce a new crypto ban, following Xinjiang and inner Mongolia. Darin Feinstein of Blockcap, one of North America’s largest miners, weighs in.
Bitcoin Hashrate Plunging Amid China Crackdown
The bitcoin hashrate, which stands for the global computing power used to process transactions on the Bitcoin proof-of-work blockchain, is plunging to its lowest level since last November as several provinces in China are shutting down crypto miners. Christine Lee breaks down the data in today’s Chart of the Day.
Solana Labs Raises $314M in Token Sale Led by A16z, Polychain
Solana Labs has raised $314 million from top crypto venture firms, including Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital. One of the most significant token sales in recent memory, it supercharges plans to build an expansive decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on the Solana blockchain. Is Solana becoming a leading contender as the “ethereum killer?”
SEC’s Peirce Says Overzealous Regulation of Cryptocurrency in the US Could Hinder Innovation
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce warns regulators not to go overboard with crypto regulation, saying it could stifle innovation. “The Hash” team reacts.
Hundreds Arrested in FBI Global Sting Operation Via Encrypted App ‘Anom’
A major law enforcement operation has captured hundreds of crime rings and recovered millions in crypto. The operation involved the surveillance of 27 million messages via an encrypted messaging platform, “Anom.” “The Hash” panel discusses how law enforcement used the encrypted app and what it means for data privacy and security.
IRS Wants $32M in Funding to Enforce Crypto Taxation, Hire Contractors
The Internal Revenue Service has requested $32 million in funding to enforce crypto taxation and wants to hire specialized blockchain analytics contractors. This comes on the heels of a ProPublica report which revealed many of the wealthiest people in the world only paid little in income tax. "The Hash" panel digs into the world of tax and crypto.
