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Bill Maher Slams Bitcoin: Financially Out of Touch or Just Dark Comedy?
Comedian Bill Maher called bitcoin “an environment-destroying Ponzi scheme” on his talk show “Real Time” last week. Maher’s comments illustrate a lack of understanding about cryptocurrency, but is he just being a contrarian to make the headlines? “The Hash” panel debates.
Personal, Customizable Avatars and the Future of NFTs
Genies, an avatar startup application, raised $65 million in an investment round led by crypto powerhouses, including Dapper Labs and Coinbase Ventures. "The Hash" panel discusses the next phase of NFT mania and how the ideas and technology behind NFTs can be used in an increasingly digital virtual world.
Epic Games v. Apple Trial: What's Really at Stake
Apple and Epic Games will face off in federal court starting today over the Fortnite game maker's allegations that Apple's app store is a monopoly. "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of this trial and the precedence it could set in the markets. Plus, is Apple's app store as safe for consumers as we think it is?
What's Driving Ether's Ascent to New Record Highs?
Ether's momentum is showing no sign of stopping. The cryptocurrency broke past the $3K barrier for the first time, reaching a new all-time high of $3.2K. "The Hash" panel weighs in on what's driving ether's booming price and what it indicates about where the crypto industry is headed.
Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger Calls Bitcoin 'Disgusting'
Charlie Munger has not been shy about his dislike of crypto. Still, at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting, the 97-year old attacked bitcoin, calling it "disgusting" and "contrary to the interests of human civilization." "The Hash" panel breaks down Munger's comments and what they say about the relevance of investment giants in the DeFi age. Plus, a comparison of the performance of bitcoin vs. Berkshire Hathaway.
Ether Breaks New Records; South Korea Split on Crypto Tax
Ether is making history with new all-time highs in prices as gas fees plunge following the latest network upgrade. Analysts say the market sentiment has improved after the European Investment Bank’s bond issuance on the Ethereum and backing from various CBDC initiatives.
What’s Going On With The SEC’s Review of Bitcoin ETF Applications?
Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.
‘AWS for Blockchains’ Alchemy Raises $80M In Latest Funding Round
Alchemy, a platform powering decentralized finance (DeFi) projects including top NFT marketplaces, has closed an $80 million funding round. Alchemy’s value is now over $500 million. CEO Nikil Viswanathan joins “First Mover” to discuss Alchemy’s services, its plans for the future, and whether it plans to go public.
Ether Breaks Through $3K Barrier, Reaching New All-Time High
Ether reached another milestone, passing $3K for the first time. Despite challenges with gas fees and naysayers like Kevin O'Leary calling it "second" to bitcoin, the crypto markets are bullish on ETH. Martin Gasper of CrossTower weighs in on what's behind Ether's boom and what investors can expect in the near term. Plus, is the "Flippening" approaching?
The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture to Launch Digital Dollar Pilots
The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture announced they’re launching five pilot programs to test the US central bank digital currency (CBDC) design and uses.