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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

"The Hash" team discusses the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including dogecoin (DOGE) rising for the second straight day as speculation lingers that the meme-coin could play a bigger role on the newly-rebranded X platform. The UK's data watchdog, the Information Commissions Office (ICO), will examine Worldcoin, a project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. And, a closer look at why Bitcoin miners have flocked to Texas.

See also:

Elon Musk’s Twitter Overhaul Could Be Huge for DOGE and Crypto Generally

Dogecoin Bumps 10% on X Payments Speculation, DOGE Futures Traders Lose $10M

Worldcoin Token Slumps Amid Crypto Community Unease

UK Information Commission to Make Inquiries About Worldcoin 

 How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining 

Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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The bearish price action comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate hike on Wednesday afternoon.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

Binance Says It Intends to File Motion to Dismiss CFTC Complaint

Judge in FTX Case Mulls Gag Order on Contact with Media

Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)

Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?

The Single Most Important Truth About Bitcoin Mining, Energy and the Environment

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $29K Continues to Trade Near One-Month Low

Fed Preview: Crypto Observers See Powell Keeping Door Open for Rate Hikes Beyond July

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 24, 2023.

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including how Worldcoin's WLD token is performing after going live earlier on Monday. Plus, what Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s crypto project. Tokens branded ‘X’ popped up on decentralized exchanges after Twitter's rebrand. And, bitcoin (BTC) is slipping to the $29,000 level after a Wall Street Journal article details regulatory concerns about Binance.

See also:

Worldcoin's Newly Launched WLD Token Spikes Over 20% on Major Crypto Exchanges

Ethereum’s Buterin Expresses Concerns Over Sam Altman’s Worldcoin

Elon Musk Rebrands Twitter to X, Spurring Scores of Wannabe Tokens

Bitcoin Drops to $29K as WSJ Ratchets Up Binance Issues, China Warns of Tortuous Recovery

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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On this episode, we talk about Google Play’s policy update allowing NFTs in their apps, Hollywood’s latest proposal amidst the strikes revealing studios want to own the likeness of background actors in perpetuity and Snoop Dogg’s Web3 music platform, Sound. Most importantly, the Hosts discuss the expansion in direction for the pod to expand the topics and guests we introduce to our audience. Gen C is the new generation of the internet. The C stands for Crypto, but it also stands for Creators, the Connected Consumer and Collectibles (both digital and physical with OnChain provenance). It stands for Culture and Characters (the ones we play in games and the companion ones that AI is building alongside us. It stands for Community and Digital Citizenship and the new set of transparent and trustless tools being built to govern them. Welcome to the new Gen C!

Links mentioned from the podcast:

Google Play Changes Policy on Tokenized Digital Assets, Allowing NFTs in Apps and Games

Actors say Hollywood studios want their AI replicas — for free, forever

Snoop Dogg and a16z Back Web3 Music Platform Sound’s $20M Funding Round

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Sam Ewen  Avery Akkineni  CoinDesk  Vayner3

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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Although market volatility remains low in summer months, Bitcoin dips to $29,000 amidst cautious Investor sentiment, as Market Analysts await positive signs.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions

Worldcoin Releases Tokenomics, Report Geofenced for Some Countries

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Bitcoin Drops to $29K as WSJ Ratchets Up Binance Issues, China Warns of Tortuous Recovery

From our sponsors:

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the crypto asset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an excerpt from her new book "Beyond Data," lawyer Elizabeth M. Renieris argues emerging extended-reality technologies erode individual and societal privacy rights.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Elizabeth M. Renieris, titled: “Is the Metaverse a 'Global Panopticon'?”

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From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 22, 2023. 

Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.

“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:

Links to the headlines:  

SEC's Gensler 'Disappointed' by Part of Ripple's XRP Judgement, Still Assessing Opinion

Nasdaq Halts Plan for Crypto Custody Service Due to U.S. Regulatory Conditions

FTX Users Potentially Targeted in Possible Phishing Attack as Bankruptcy Claims Deadline Nears

SBF Accused of Leaking Caroline Ellison's Private Diary by U.S. DOJ

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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Identifying the owners of crypto wallets may level the playing field for retail traders. But if taken too far it could be weaponized against the weak.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk's Marc Hochstein, titled: “Transparency for the Crypto Whales, Privacy for the Plebs.”

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From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, July 21, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including the U.S. DOJ accusing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. A new FTX lawsuit seeks the return of over $1 billion in cash and shares from SBF and other executives. Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein take plea deal in Bitfinex laundering case. Plus, why hamster racing appears to be the new crypto craze. And, McDonald's opens McNuggets Land in the metaverse.

See also:

SBF Accused of Leaking Caroline Ellison's Private Diary by U.S. DOJ

FTX Leadership Seeks Return of Over $1B in Cash, Stocks From Former Executives

'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions

Move Over Shiba Inu: Crypto Community Flirts With Hamster Race Betting

McDonald’s Opens McNuggets Land in the Metaverse, but McWhy?

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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The Crypto Market slumps with Bitcoin and Ether plummeting below key levels amid regulatory bill introduction.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

U.S. House Republicans Introduce Crypto Oversight Bill With Changes From June Draft

McDonald’s Opens McNuggets Land in the Metaverse, but McWhy?

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

SOL, XRP Lead Slide in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Slips Below $30K

From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the crypto asset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.