Also this week, Diplo is planning to share streaming royalties from his newest single with fans through NFTs — and why crypto transactions are about to get more expensive in India.
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On this week's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, we find out why Bitcoin surged 10% in seven days — hitting $45,000 for the first time in a month.
Plus, why politicians fear tough new tax rules in India could kill the crypto industry.
Molly Jane Zuckerman joins us to talk about El Salvador delaying the launch of its long-awaited volcano bonds… and why this could affect Nayib Bukele's plans to build Bitcoin City. We also discuss how a hacker managed to steal $1.7 million from an experienced crypto investor's hot wallet, and which top musician is using NFTs to share streaming royalties with his fans.
And as sports stars and major clubs continue to embrace cryptocurrencies and NFTs, we've got a roundup of this week's biggest announcements.
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