Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss expectations for crypto in 2025.
Will Google’s Willow Quantum Computing Chip Destroy Crypto?
Bitcoin fell after Google unveiled its quantum supercomputer Willow that can perform extremely complex computational tasks in no time. Will this be the end for blockchain security? CoinDesk’s Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
What’s behind the crypto surge?
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous takes a closer look at the post-election surge in the cryptocurrency markets.
How Americans Are Losing Their Life Savings To Crypto Fraud
“Pig butchering” scams got its name from the idea that scammers “fatten up” victims by building trust, and the strategy has amassed billions in stolen funds—particularly in the form of cryptocurrencies. Losses from investment scams soared 38% to a new record high in 2023, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. Of the $4.57 billion in funds reported stolen, $3.96 billion involved fraudulent crypto investments. So, why are these scams so successful and what is law enforcement doing about it?
Blockchain technology is ‘the future of the internet’, says key crypto investor Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon, Andreessen Horowitz general partner, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the ramifications of SEC’s spot bitcoin ETFs decision, the NFT market, the state of crypto at large, future of crypto regulation, and more.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on how the crypto industry will rebuild
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of US crypto company Ripple, talks about the future of the business, how blockchain technology is developing, and whether the industry is moving on from its recent traumas with CNBC Senior Tech Correspondent Arjun Kharpal.
Will crypto and blockchain be the downfall of the state? | Decoded
For centuries, banks and governments have acted as mediators between citizens and their money, granting institutions immense power over our financial transactions. But times are changing. Enter the Blockchain, a new way of recording and securing transactions that promise to bypass the traditional custodians of our wealth. But how does Blockchain work exactly, and is it going to cause a revolution? For better or worse, we’re living through a huge moment in history as the world shifts towards digitization and decentralization, centuries after the Industrial Revolution brought about immense progress. In this episode, adapted from the Arabic-language series Dahaleez, Amr Waked explores the power and potential dangers of the Blockchain.
Blockchain Association CEO on Grayscale court win: A huge win for the broader crypto community
Kristin Smith, Blockchain Association CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss Grayscale’s court win after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with the crypto firm in a lawsuit against the SEC which had denied the company’s application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to an ETF, the impact for the broader crypto community, and more.
Coinbase gets approval to offer crypto futures trading in U.S.
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has received approval from the National Futures Association to offer crypto futures trading to eligible US customers. This is a major regulatory win for Coinbase and could help to legitimize US trading of the cryptocurrency market.
PayPal explains the vision for its dollar-pegged stablecoin: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today’s show, Jose Fernandez da Ponte of PayPal discusses the rollout of the firm’s dollar-pegged stablecoin.