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Peter Thiel Says Bitcoin Could Be a Chinese ‘Financial Weapon’
During an appearance at a virtual roundtable yesterday, billionaire investor and self-described “bitcoin maximalist” Peter Thiel suggested that China could use bitcoin as a “financial weapon” to undermine the value of the U.S. dollar. “The Hash” panel debates whether Thiel’s comments are something the crypto space should take seriously.
NYDIG Raises $100M in Latest Funding Round Led by Insurance Companies
Institutional investment in bitcoin is showing no signs of stopping. NYDIG raised another $100M in funding in the latest round led by insurance giants. Last month, NYDIG raised $200M from Morgan Stanley and George Soros, but what is NYDIG and where is it going? “The Hash” panel discusses.
Ripple, ConsenSys and CoinShares Join Crypto Climate Accord
As the debate over bitcoin’s environmental impact re-emerges, several major players are joining the Crypto Climate Accord, an initiative aimed at ensuring the crypto industry runs on renewable energy by 2025. “The Hash” panel discusses the crypto energy debate and the impact that the Crypto Climate Accord could have on mining.
Is an Imposter Using Grayscale’s Name to File for Fake Crypto Trusts?
Mysterious filings in the state of Delaware indicate that an unknown actor is using Grayscale’s name and information to pump the value of two obscure altcoins, Theta and Nahmii. Both Grayscale and the developers of the altcoins have denied any involvement in the filings. Nik De breaks down the bizarre situation.
Does New York's Blockchain-Based Vaccine Passport Protect Your Privacy?
New York's Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based mobile vaccine passport powered by IBM, has become the subject of contentious debate. Eric Piscini, IBM Watson Health's Global VP of Blockchain, explains how the app works and takes advantage of the blockchain's key features of immutability, security, and privacy protection.
Coinbase Stock Price Higher Estimates Explained
After Coinbase released impressive Q1 earnings yesterday, conservative estimates for the exchange’s stock price hover around $300, but D.A. Davidson has raised their valuation of Coinbase’s stock to $440 per share. Gil Luria, D.A. Davidson’s Head of Research, breaks down his price target for the exchange. Plus, the biggest risks to Coinbase.
Will Ethereum Be Able to Hang Onto $2K?
The price of Ether has been hovering around $2K, but will it last? Chainalysis’s chief economist doesn’t think so. Philip Gradwell joins “First Mover” to analyze Ether and explain why he expects the price to decline.
Korea’s BTC Premium Nosedives; Officials Take Aim at Crypto
Government dismay at crypto frenzy in South Korea brings the country’s bitcoin premium down a few notches, but despite threats and policy chills, it’s only got more South Koreans interested in the dizzying crypto world. More on that story and other news shaping cryptocurrency and blockchain – in this episode of The Daily Forkast on CoinDesk TV, April 8, 2021.
Chart of the Day: Coinbase Q1 Revenue Compared to Other Exchanges
Coinbase released impressive first-quarter earnings ahead of its NASDAQ debut next week. Its expected valuation of $100B would make it worth more than the InterContinental Exchange Group, the NYSE owner. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee and Chart of the Day with more Coinbase Q1 results.
Taproot Activation Debate Settled with a Blockchain ‘Coin Toss’
CoinDesk Tech Reporter Colin Harper explains how Taproot is finally coming online after a year of negotiations and why this matters to the wider bitcoin community. Plus, a discussion of how the global chip shortage is impacting bitcoin miners.