The decentralized ledger, which powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, is being "oversold," says Jimmy Song, Bitcoin developer and entrepreneur. The technology is often touted as a silver bullet that will upgrade several industries, but that "hype and promise" has yet to be proven. On the flip side, Song is bullish on Bitcoin, which he says has stood the test of time.
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/jimmy-song-shares-his-bullish-case-for-bitcoin).
Danny Taing, founder and CEO of Bokksu, joined Cheddar News to discuss his path on how he became an entrepreneur to launch a company that delivers artisanal Japanese snacks. "When I moved back from Japan to New York, I had this bit of reverse culture shock ... a lot of people had somewhat of a one-dimensional view of Japan ... they saw this country where people ate sushi every day ... none of that is true," he said.
Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, joined Cheddar News to discuss Thursday's trading session amid renewed fears over the regional banking crisis as well as concerns over the debt ceiling debate.
The United Food and Commercial Workers union, one of the country's largest, opposed the planned merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertson's, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing concerns about lack of information and the potential viability of stores upon closing.
Johnson & Johnson's consumer-health unit Kenvue made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and jumped about 20% on Thursday. Thibaut Mongon, CEO of Kenvue, joined Cheddar News to discuss business growth goals and what lies ahead for its well-known pipeline of products, including Band-Aid, Neutrogena, Tylenol, among others.
Cheddar News' reporter Angela Miles reports from the Cboe floor with Scott Bauer, CEO of the Prosper Trading Academy, to break down Apple, Moderna, and Datadog earnings for options traders.
