Daily Crypto News

Matt Diemer
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Feb 9, 2024 β€’ 13min

Feb 9: Ethereum Dencun final test successful / RMB CBDC - made by HK / Thailand drastically reduces cryptocurrency taxes / An Awkward Friendship : Klaytn X Finschia

News Links πŸ‘‡Ethereum Dencun final test successfulhttps://milkroad.com/news/ethereum-dencun-upgrade-completes-final-test/Bakkt is having hard timehttps://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/07/crypto-firm-bakkt-warns-it-might-not-be-able-to-remain-in-business/RMB CBDC - made by HKhttps://decrypt.co/216221/hong-kong-chinese-yuan-stablecoinThailand drastically reduces cryptocurrency taxeshttps://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/thailand-cuts-crypto-trade-tax/An Awkward Friendship : Klaytn X Finschiahttps://paragraph.xyz/@shubit/an-awkward-friendship-klaytn-x-finschia β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 8, 2024 β€’ 40min

Feb 8: State of DeFi - Talk with DaoChemist

Follow the guest πŸ‘‡https://twitter.com/DaoChemist β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 7, 2024 β€’ 10min

Feb 7: Solana Blackout, β€˜Bitcoin President’ Bukele re-elected, February unlocked token volume, LST+LRT strategy

News Links πŸ‘‡Solana Blackout https://milkroad.com/news/solana-restarts-after-5-hours-of-outage-sol-reacts/β€˜Bitcoin President’ Bukele re-electedhttps://decrypt.co/215712/bitcoin-champion-nayib-bukele-clinches-reelection-in-el-salvador February unlocked token volume https://www.theblock.co/post/275915/february-will-see-800-million-of-unlocks-from-avalanche-optimism-aptos-and-more LST+LRT strategy https://route2fi.substack.com/p/lets-talk-about-restaking-and-all β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 6, 2024 β€’ 7min

Feb 6: LRT Double up with Renzo, USDC on Celo, Do Kwon’s CFO goes home

News Links πŸ‘‡LRT Double up with Renzohttps://x.com/RenzoProtocol/status/1753040512150274209?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1IbC9RsmrU  USDC on Celohttps://www.circle.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-native-usdc-is-launching-on-celo  https://21shares.com/research/onchain-insights-1  Do Kwon’s CFO goes homehttps://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/han-chang-joon-has-been-extradited-to-south-korea/ β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 5, 2024 β€’ 10min

Feb 5: Metaverse & GameFi pump? Genesis $1.4b GBTC sell pressure, ETH options ATH, a16z SocialFi DAO

News Links πŸ‘‡Metaverse & GameFi pump?https://www.chainbits.com/press-releases/bitget-lists-matr1x-fire-token-fire-in-innovation-and-gamefi-zone/ https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/02/apples-vision-pro-set-to-get-first-metaverse-app-from-victoria-vr/amp/ https://twitter.com/VeVeNFTComics/status/1753515796196893068?t=wNS5Rq6VSlipYuADkWCsQg&s=19 Genesis $1.4b GBTC sell pressurehttps://www.theblock.co/post/275907/genesis-asks-bankruptcy-court-to-approve-1-4-billion-sale-of-gbtc-sharesETH options ATHhttps://www.theblock.co/post/275300/ether-options-trading-volume-hits-all-time-high-as-price-sits-around-2300 a16z SocialFi DAOhttps://blockworks.co/news/a16z-backed-social-daoβ€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 2, 2024 β€’ 12min

Feb 2: Crypto Challenges and Regulatory Advances: Hacks, Losses, and Policy Shifts in Asia

The cryptocurrency landscape in Asia has been marked by a mix of cybersecurity incidents, regulatory evolutions, and heightened scrutiny. South Korea's crypto karaoke platform experienced a significant breach, resulting in a loss of over $11.5 million, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities within the crypto space. The platform's emergency response, including the immediate notice and steps taken to address the hack, underscores the critical need for robust security measures in digital asset platforms.China continues to grapple with Bitcoin-related crimes, with significant losses reported, reflecting the broader challenges of ensuring the security of crypto assets against a backdrop of sophisticated cyber threats. These incidents contribute to the growing concern over the protection of digital assets and the need for enhanced cybersecurity protocols.On a more positive note, Thailand's SEC is setting a precedent with the introduction of crypto-friendly regulations in 2024, aiming to foster a conducive environment for digital asset innovation and investment. This regulatory shift represents a significant move towards integrating cryptocurrencies into the mainstream financial system while ensuring investor protection.Hong Kong authorities have conducted raids on six Worldcoin operators, issuing a public warning about the project. This action indicates a proactive approach to regulating emerging crypto projects and safeguarding public interests against potential risks associated with digital asset operations.The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Hong Kong has also released a statement, likely addressing concerns related to privacy and data protection within the digital asset sector, further emphasizing the importance of regulatory oversight in ensuring the integrity and safety of cryptocurrency operations.________News Links πŸ‘‡https://www.theblock.co/post/274766/south-koreas-crypto-karaoke-platform-hacked-for-over-11-5-millionhttps://singlovers.medium.com/emergency-notice-following-the-hacking-incident-of-ssx-tokens-b66cd714dcd1https://beincrypto.com/china-bitcoin-crime-lost-crypto/https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/01/30/thailands-sec-breaks-new-ground-in-2024-with-crypto-friendly-rules/https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/hong-kong-raids-six-worldcoin-operators-with-public-warning/ https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/news_events/media_statements/press_20240131.htmlβ€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 1, 2024 β€’ 20min

Feb 1: Anatoly Yakovenko Creator of Solana: Flashback!

Revisiting an old chat with the creator of Solana. ________News Links πŸ‘‡β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLCDaily Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Crypto News! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 31, 2024 β€’ 13min

Jan 31: High-Profile Appointments, ETF Predictions, Token Launches, and Adoption Challenges

The cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve with significant developments across various fronts. George Osborne, the former UK Finance Minister, has made a notable move by joining Coinbase, one of the leading crypto exchanges. This appointment underscores the growing intersection of traditional finance and the burgeoning crypto industry.Market analysts are looking at Ethereum with optimism, predicting a potential doubling in price should a spot ETF be approved by May 2024. This anticipation highlights the significant impact regulatory decisions have on cryptocurrency valuations.In the gaming and blockchain sector, Arbitrum's gaming network is in the limelight after the launch of its XAI token. This development points towards the increasing integration of gaming experiences with decentralized finance and token economies.The cryptocurrency community is also focusing on the Jupiter airdrop, involving the Solana JUP token. This event is garnering attention for its potential implications for token holders and the broader Solana ecosystem.El Salvador's ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy faces scrutiny as a sharp decline in crypto payments raises questions about the effectiveness and sustainability of its national cryptocurrency strategy.Lastly, a historical analysis of Bitcoin's market trends has led some analysts to maintain a bullish outlook on BTC, suggesting that past patterns might provide insights into its future trajectory.________News Links πŸ‘‡https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/31/george-osborne-ex-uk-finance-minister-joins-coinbase-crypto-exchange.htmlhttps://decrypt.co/214824/ethereum-double-in-price-spot-etf-approval-may-2024https://decrypt.co/214858/whats-next-arbitrums-gaming-network-after-xai-token-launchhttps://decrypt.co/214841/jupiter-airdrop-what-you-need-know-about-solana-jup-token-launchhttps://decrypt.co/214834/sharp-decline-in-crypto-payments-puts-el-salvadors-bitcoin-adoption-in-questionhttps://decrypt.co/214925/bitcoin-history-rhyming-why-analysts-bullish-btcβ€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 30, 2024 β€’ 24min

Jan 30: BTC's Stagnant Growth, Crypto Liquidations, Altcoin Futures, Ethereum ETF, Ethics of AI-Images

1. Why hasn't BTC soared in value as expected?2. The impact of liquidations on GBTC, FTX, and GOX.3. The future potential for altcoins to significantly increase in value.4. The possibility of an Ethereum ETF - do you think it will materialize?5. The issue of AI-generated nude images of celebrities like Taylor Swift - is regulation needed, and how can this be addressed?________News Links πŸ‘‡β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 29, 2024 β€’ 7min

Jan 29: Whale Movements, ETF Aspirations, Exchange Resilience, NFT Market Dynamics, and Privacy Coin Intrigues

January 2024 has been a noteworthy month in the cryptocurrency sector, marked by significant activities and strategic movements. Bitcoin whales have reportedly increased their coin holdings by $3 billion, indicating a strong confidence among large-scale investors in the digital currency's future. In the realm of investment products, Harvest Fund has filed an application for a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong, signaling a continued interest in expanding cryptocurrency investment vehicles in Asia.FTX, in a strategic financial move, has raised its cash reserves to $4.4 billion after liquidating a portion of its crypto stash, showcasing the exchange's resilience and adaptability in the volatile market landscape. Meanwhile, OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace, is open to acquisition talks, reflecting potential shifts in the NFT industry and the digital art market.In an intriguing blend of real-life events and entertainment, a movie is in the works about the notorious Bitfinex Bitcoin heist, involving the enigmatic figure Razzlekhan. This project highlights the growing interest in cryptocurrency-related narratives in mainstream media.Privacy coins, especially Monero, are under the spotlight as law enforcement agencies reportedly make progress in cracking their privacy features. However, the complexity of these technologies and the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between privacy advocates and authorities make it a complicated and evolving situation.________News Links πŸ‘‡https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/01/29/bitcoin-whales-boosted-coin-stash-by-3b-in-january-data-show/https://www.theblock.co/post/274776/harvest-fund-files-spot-bitcoin-etf-application-in-hong-kong-reporthttps://unchainedcrypto.com/ftx-cash-reserves-rise-to-4-4-billion-after-exchange-unloads-crypto-stash/https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/opensea-ceo-open-to-suitors-acquiring-nft-marketplace/https://decrypt.co/214436/razzlekhan-amazon-bitfinex-bitcoin-heist-moviehttps://decrypt.co/214367/did-law-enforcement-crack-privacy-coin-monero-its-complicatedβ€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Β©Copyright 2023 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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