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CoinDesk: Matt James, ‘Bachelor’ Star and Crypto Bull, Weighs In on the Metaverse, NFTs and 2022 Predictions
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:36
Following his appearance on the premiere of "New Money" with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay, Matt James of "The Bachelor" fame answers viewer questions on CoinDesk's "After Show." Could the metaverse version depicted in a show like "Black Mirror" become a reality? Plus, bitcoin explained to a child and James' predictions for 2022.
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misesmedia: The State of Austrian Economics
- Friday, 14 January 2022 20:56
To kick off the New Year, Jeff recently had the opportunity to address a Discord channel dedicated to Austrian Economics. His talk focused on the state of economics generally, whether the profession is serving society, how economists failed us throughout the Covid hysteria, and especially the health and relevance of the Austrian school. This is a great survey of the role economics (and economists) should play in society.
Also includes questions from the audience, emceed by channel host JW Rich.
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CoinDesk: Palau Plans Stablecoin, LooksRare Takes on OpenSea
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:22
China’s Blockchain-based Services Network rolling out NFT infrastructure. Pacific Island nation of Palau plans to issue stablecoin. LooksRare makes explosive debut as OpenSea competitor. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
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CoinDesk: 'Blockchain City' CityDAO Falls Victim to $95K Hack via Discord
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:24
CityDAO, the experiment into decentralized land ownership, has fallen victim to a $95,000 hack by fraudsters on gaming instant messaging site Discord. "The Hash" team reacts, discussing the implications for security precautions.
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CoinDesk: Is El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Really the Bitcoin Hero We Need?
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:25
New reporting has found strong evidence Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele sought to undermine freedom of speech in the Central American nation, contradicting Bitcoin's core values. Over the past two years, at least 22 cell phones of El Faro's journalists were infected with the military-grade spyware Pegasus, which has previously been used to monitor critics and dissidents worldwide. Is Bukele an acceptable figurehead for spreading bitcoin adoption?
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CoinDesk: When Is a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin?
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:26
Portfolio risk tech firm Thor Financial exited its bitcoin position last November when the cryptocurrency was changing hands around $62,000. BTC has since pulled back below $43,000. Thor Financial CIO Brad Roth shares insights into his firm's investment strategy and advice, discussing when might be a good re-entry point. Plus, tips to lower volatility.
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CoinDesk: Judge Rules SEC Must Surrender Hinman Email on Ether to Ripple
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:27
A federal judge ruled Thursday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must surrender an email with a draft of former director William Hinman’s speech on whether ether is a security to Ripple. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in an ongoing lawsuit the regulatory agency filed against the crypto startup.
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CoinDesk: Dogecoin Surges as Payments Go Live on Tesla Store
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:27
Dogecoin (DOGE) payments went live on the Tesla store during Asian hours Friday, with prices seeing an 11% increase shortly afterward. This comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric-car maker would accept dogecoin as payment for its merchandise in December. Earlier this year, Tesla started accepting bitcoin. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move potentially signaling the return of the memecoin.
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CoinDesk: US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Prohibit Fed From Issuing CBDCs Directly to the Public
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:30
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) has introduced a bill aimed at preventing the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to U.S. consumers. "The Hash" hosts break down the proposal and what it could mean for crypto regulation in the potential issuance of a digital dollar.
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CoinDesk: MoneyGram Takes 4% Stake in Coinme, Building on Existing Partnership
- Friday, 14 January 2022 21:31
Cash transfer company MoneyGram International (MGI) has made a strategic minority investment in crypto-cash exchange firm Coinme, giving it a 4% ownership stake. Last May, MoneyGram allowed bitcoin buying and selling for cash at 12,000 U.S. retail locations through a partnership with Coinme. MoneyGram CEO Alexander Holmes and Coinme CEO Neil Bergquist share insights into the deal and what this means for their business operations, international expansion, and global crypto adoption.
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