The Hash

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 1, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The crypto case after First Republic is seized by regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase in the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan explains his rationale for his $1M bitcoin bet and updates his timeline. Tron's Justin Sun apologizes after Binance's Changpeng Zhao fires a warning after Sun's recent token transfer. Plus, get ready for a new show where “Shark Tank” meets crypto.

See also:

Bitcoin Set New Record of Daily Transactions the Same Day the U.S. Government Quietly Engineered a Bank Buyout

Balaji Srinivasan Explains $1M Bitcoin Bet Rationale, Says Could Take Longer Than 90 Days

Consensus 2023: Balaji's Bold Bets

Justin Sun to Reverse $56M Binance Transfer After CEO Zhao Warns Against Potential SUI Token Grab

'Shark Tank' but Make It Crypto: CoinMarketCap Launching Competition TV Show

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, April 28, 2023. 

"The Hash" hosts are live at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, discussing the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Jack Dorsey's fintech-payments company Block recently bought a large number of bitcoin mining chips from Intel. Special guests include Bermuda Premier David Burt, Toonstar CEO John Attanasio, and "Space Junk" Creator Dominic Russo.

See also:

Jack Dorsey's Block Snaps Up Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Winds Down Production

Bermuda Premier David Burt: 'Nobody Is Coming to Bermuda to Flee Regulation'

Web3 Entertainment Studio Toonstar to Release NFT-Backed TV Series ‘Space Junk’

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

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 27, 2023. 

"The Hash" is live from Consensus in Austin, Texas, discussing the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including former executives from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) starting an institutional-focused cryptocurrency custody firm, according to a CoinDesk source. Plus, a bipartisan bill introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would call for the federal government to study crypto use cases for illegal activity and provide recommendations on how to mitigate these uses.

See also:

Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

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

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 

"The Hash" is live from Consensus in Austin, Texas, discussing the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including The Bahamas seeking to tighten its crypto laws in the wake of the collapse of FTX. The failed crypto exchange's headquarters was in the Caribbean nation. Special guests include PROOF CEO Kevin Rose and Warner Music Group Chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra.

See also:

Bahamas Seeks to Tighten Its Crypto Laws Following FTX Collapse

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

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

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Jailed Terra founder Do Kwon says the SEC's securities lawsuit against him is unfounded. Zimbabwe plans to roll out a gold-backed digital currency. A legal victory for Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs against copycats.

See also:

Terra's Do Kwon Wants SEC Charges Dismissed, Court Filings Show

Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report

Judge Rules in Favor of Yuga Labs Over Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Copycats

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

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

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, April 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:

• SEC Sues Bittrex
• SEC Chair Gensler Grilled Over Crypto Policy
• Intel Kills Its Bitcoin Mining Chip
• Coinbase Obtains License to Operate in Bermuda

Links to the headlines:  

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Violated Federal Laws, SEC Charges in Lawsuit

SEC Warned Bittrex of Legal Action Before Firm Announced U.S. Exit: WSJ

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing

Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chip Series

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong

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See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

"The Hash" team breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the halting increase in bitcoin's (BTC) dominance rate, which hints at the potential outperformance of alternative tokens (altcoins) ahead. Separately, OpenSea and Blur are experiencing notable losses in daily users and NFT sales, according to multiple dashboards compiled by researchers on the analytics platform Dune.

See also:

Bitcoin's Dominance Rate Runs Into Familiar Resistance, Hints at 'Altcoin Season' Ahead

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 20, 2023. 

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

In a recent blog post, Coinbase announced it secured a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. (Fortune was the first to report on the news.) This comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently suggested the crypto exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become more clear. Plus, a closer look at coffee giant Starbucks and its second NFT drop.

See also:

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

Starbucks Odyssey Brews Smoother Second Serving of NFTs With 'First Store' Collection

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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

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 Wednesday, April 19, 2023. 

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Intel suddenly discontinues production of a bitcoin mining chip. Are crypto deals and investments coming back or is that just our imagination? A lawyer for a class-action lawsuit against celebrity FTX endorsers says Taylor Swift avoided a $100 million sponsorship deal for asking one simple question.

See also:

Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chip Series

Valuations and M&A Show Things Aren’t So Bad for Crypto

Taylor Swift Shirked $100M FTX Sponsorship Deal, Lawyer Says

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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

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

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, April 17, 2023. 

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: SEC Chair Gary Gensler is defending his crypto policies before lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Will it be too late to convince crypto firms to stay in the U.S. instead of moving offshore? Gala Games' v2 airdrop date is announced.

See also:

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing

Rainbow Helps Users Slide Into the Crypto Economy

Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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

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