The Hash

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 19, 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:

• Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney Reacts to Sam Bankman-Fried Being Sent to Jail
• Europe Far More Advanced than the U.S.?
• What FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Is 'Freaking Out About'
• Much-Hyped Shibarium Network's Turbulent Start

Links to the headlines: 

 Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial

Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Lists in Amsterdam

SHIB Plunges 9% on Apparent Shibarium Bridge Issues

Shiba Inu’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Shibarium Goes Live Amid Push for DeFi Growth

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 18, 2023.

"The Hash" team discusses the top crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin (BTC) falling over 10% this week. Bloomberg reports securities regulators are poised to approve ether (ETH) futures ETFs for trading in the U.S. A group lost a lawsuit funded by Coinbase that sought to argue the U.S. Treasury Department overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash. And, Mastercard has created a forum where crypto industry players can discuss and collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

See also:

Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether

Ether Futures ETFs Are Poised for U.S. Approval, Bloomberg Reports

Coinbase-Backed Group Loses Lawsuit Arguing Tornado Cash Sanctions Overstepped U.S. Treasury's Authority

Mastercard Deepens Tie to CBDCs as Nations Mull Issuing Digital Currencies

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 17, 2023.

"The Hash" team discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including SHIB tokens slipping, as users report bridging issues after the much-hyped Shibarium network went live. Stablecoin issuer Tether said that it will discontinue support for Omni, a Bitcoin layer used for USDT transfers since 2014. And, a16z crypto chief technology officer Eddy Lazzarin discusses why new projects from the VC firm are focused on ZK proofs, a type of cryptography that can help scale blockchains.

See also:

SHIB Plunges 9% on Apparent Shibarium Bridge Issues

Shiba Inu’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Shibarium Goes Live Amid Push for DeFi Growth

Tether Stops Support for Bitcoin Layer Omni Citing Lack of Demand

VC Firm a16z Wades Into Crypto Tech Research with ZK Projects ‘Jolt’ and ‘Lasso’

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

"The Hash" discusses the hottest topics in crypto, including Ledger partnering with PayPal to allow users to buy crypto in its Ledger Live app through their PayPal accounts. A court filing reveals prosecutors plan on submitting personal notes from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his trial, which includes a list titled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About." And, Coinbase can now list crypto futures in the U.S.

See also:

Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger to Let Users Buy Bitcoin, Ether Through PayPal Account

Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial

Coinbase Finally Wins Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

"The Hash" team covers the biggest crypto news today, including Bloomberg reporting that a judge granted Celsius permission to begin polling account holders on its plan to restart as a new user-owned company. Coinbase is officially launching in Canada. A London-based asset management firm has listed Europe's first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). And, a pro-Bitcoin candidate wins the primary presidential election in Argentina.

See also:

Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Lists in Amsterdam

The Secular Investment Case for Bitcoin and Crypto Adoption Remains Intact: Coinbase

The 3 Things Coinbase Says Will Determine the Future of Crypto

Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 14, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts discuss the hottest topics in crypto today, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sent to jail before his October trial. Mintz and Gold partner Ira Lee Sorkin shares his reaction. On Sunday, the mysterious developer behind bald (BALD) transferred some $12 million in ether back to the Ethereum network. And, a closer look at how much crypto former U.S. President Donald Trump is holding.

See also:

Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial

BALD Developer Sends $12M Back to Ethereum After Spectacular Mess Up

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Going to Jail Puts His Trial at 'Huge Disadvantage': Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney

Donald Trump Holds Up to $500K in Crypto

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 12, 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:

• PayPal's Big Crypto Market Splash
• Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop Up
• Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain
• SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple

Links to the headlines: 

PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum

Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company

SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 11, 2023.

"The Hash" covers today's hottest topics in crypto, including the SEC extending its review of the Ark 21Shares bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity. Post Malone speaks to podcaster Joe Rogan about a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. And, Bank of America doesn't expect PayPal’s new stablecoin to drive crypto adoption anytime soon.

See also:

PayPal’s Stablecoin Not Likely to Be Used Widely Anytime Soon: Bank of America

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed Out by SEC

Post Malone, Podcaster Joe Rogan Slam Prospects of a U.S. Digital Dollar: That’s 'Game Over'

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 10, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including lawyers for FTX firing back at creditors that criticized the bankrupt crypto exchange's proposed reorganization plan. The SEC will file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. And, Calaxy co-founder Solo Ceesay and fellow co-founder and NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie join the show to discuss the future of social media entertainment. 

See also:

FTX Fires Back at Creditors 'Willing to Gamble Estate Assets on Higher Returns'

SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple

SEC Likely to Approve Several Spot ETFs, Sparking Next Bitcoin Rally: Matrixport

Solo Ceesay on Calaxy App, Metaverse Outlook

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's crypto news, including Coinbase saying its blockchain is the first to be launched by a publicly traded company. Aptos Labs, a layer 1 blockchain from Meta Platforms' former employees, is expanding its tools and services using Microsoft's AI technology. Grimes says she made more money with NFTs than in her entire music career. And, the U.S. Federal Reserve is starting a new program for overseeing banks’ crypto activity.

See also:

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company

‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto

Microsoft, Aptos Labs Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools

Grimes Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Entire Music Career: Wired

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