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  • Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop Up; Binance Receives License to Offer Crypto Services in El Salvador

    The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 8, 2023.


    "The Hash" tackles today's biggest crypto news, including how scammers are attempting to capitalize on PayPal’s recently launched dollar-pegged stablecoin. Morgan Stanley said in a recent research report that artificial intelligence will be one of the most important investment themes over the next decade. And, Binance receives two licenses to operate in El Salvador.


    See also:

    Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains

    AI Will Be One of the Most Important Investment Themes Over the Next Decade: Morgan Stanley

    Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador


    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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    24 min
  • PayPal's Big Crypto Market Splash; How Is MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Turning Out?

    The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 7, 2023.

    "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including PayPal entering the crypto market with its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. Huobi is denying reports that several executives were arrested in China. Local news organizations report that Kenyan police raided the Nairobi warehouse of Worldcoin over the weekend. And, a closer look at MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings since Michael Saylor exited his CEO position a year ago.

    See also:

    PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum

    I Have 1M Questions About the PayPal Stablecoin. Here Are 5

    Huobi's Stablecoin Reserves Down 30% Amid Reports of Executive Arrests

    Worldcoin Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Reports

    Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Billions Have Rebounded Since He Exited CEO Job a Year Ago


    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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    25 min
  • Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 07-31-23

    A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, August 5, 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 Tells Coinbase to Stop All Crypto Trading Except Bitcoin
    • Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases
    • CZ Considers Closing Binance.US 
    • Coinbase to Launch ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain


    Links to the headlines:  

    SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in All Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT 

    Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases After Justin Sun and Others Step In With Help

    Binance Nearly Shuttered U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: The Information

    Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week


    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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    25 min
  • Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Crypto Outlook; Looter Behind Curve Exploit Starts Returning Assets

    The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 4, 2023.

    "The Hash" tackles today's hottest topics in crypto, including an update on the exploiter responsible for the Curve Finance exploit returning some of the stolen crypto. The U.S. Department of Justice said FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried should be "detained pending trial." And, Miami Mayor and Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez joins the show with an update on his campaign and crypto donations.


    See also:

    Looter Behind $61M Curve Hack Starts Returning Assets, Raising Hope for Recovery

    Curve Offers Hackers 10% Bounty in Exchange for Return of Crypto

    Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail as Justice Department Pushes for Incarceration

    Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin


    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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    20 min
  • Coinbase Gears Up For Public Launch of 'Base' Layer 2 Blockchain; Patreon Payout Concerns

    The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 3, 2023.


    "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including Coinbase announcing that Base, its layer-2 blockchain built with Optimism's OP Stack, will open to the public on Aug. 9. Five tokens linked to Alameda were pumped by Twitter bots after FTX listed them, according to a research report. Patreon is investigating an issue with payouts. And, an update on the multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex.


    See also:

    Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week

    Alameda-Linked Coins Pumped by Twitter Bots After FTX Listing, Report Shows

    Patreon, Platform for Creators, Disables Payouts After ‘Issue’ With Payoneer System

    New York Resident Ilya Lichtenstein Admits to Being Bitfinex Hacker in Court Appearance: CNBC


    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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    24 min
  • Binance Reportedly Almost Closed U.S. Arm; GameStop Says Goodbye to Crypto Wallets

    The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

    "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including The Information reporting Binance CEO CZ nearly closed the exchange's U.S. operations to protect the wider company. The Kenyan government has suspended Worldcoin activity, citing security and privacy concerns. Security firms are floating proposals to prevent future loans against $158 million worth of curve (CRV) tokens on Aave. And, GameStop will remove its support for crypto wallets due to regulatory uncertainty.

    See also:

    Binance Nearly Shuttered U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: The Information

    Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor

    CFTC Overreached in Suing Binance, Crypto Exchange Says

    Worldcoin Suspended by Kenya on Financial Security and Privacy Concerns

    Aave Should Block Curve Token Borrowing, Risk Management Firm Proposes

    GameStop to Remove Crypto Wallets Citing 'Regulatory Uncertainty'


    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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    24 min
  • Tron Founder Justin Sun Steps in to Help Curve; Crypto Payment Adoption Rivalry Heats Up With 'X' Rebrand

    The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

    "The Hash" tackles today's biggest topics shaping crypto today, including Tron founder Justin Sun stepping in to help Curve Finance after an exploit over the weekend. Crypto sleuths are looking into whether Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda Research and BALD's deployer wallet have any possible connections. The SEC sued Richard Heart and his projects Hex, PulseChain and PulseX for potential fraud. And, Suku CTO Lucas Henning discusses the future of crypto payment adoption.

    See also:

    Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases After Justin Sun and Others Step In With Help

    Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam Called BALD?

    U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations


    This episode has been edited by senior producer 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.

    25 min
  • Curve Finance Falls Victim to Latest DeFi Exploit; Coinbase CEO Addresses SEC's Recent Moves

    The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 31, 2023.

    "The Hash" panel tackles today's hottest topics in crypto, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's recent interview with the Financial Times and battle with the SEC. Curve, a stablecoin-focused decentralized exchange (DEX), was the victim of an exploit late Sunday. The SEC sued Richard Schueler, aka Richard Heart, and his projects Hex, PulseChain and PulseX. And, former Coinbase head of policy Hermine Wong shares her thoughts on FTX's ongoing bankruptcy developments.

    See also:

    SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in All Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT

    Curve Finance Drained of $50M While CRV Token Sinks 12% in Latest DeFi Exploit

    U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations

    Coinbase Forms Crypto Think Tank, Names Hermine Wong as Director

    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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    24 min
  • Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 07-24-23

    A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 29, 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:

    • Crypto Exchanges Are Listing Worldcoin's WLD Token
    • Dogecoin Spikes Amid Twitter Rebrand Excitement
    • Binance to Re-Enter Japan in August
    • Prosecutors Urge Sam Bankman-Fried to be Jailed Until Trial


    Links to the headlines:  

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

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

    Binance to Reenter Japan in August 2 Years After Regulator's Warning

    Sam Bankman-Fried Won't Face Campaign Finance Charge, U.S. DOJ Says


    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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    28 min
  • George Santos' Reported Twist on the Nigerian Prince Scheme; Bored Ape Holders Go to the 'Otherside'

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


    "The Hash" panel discusses the hottest crypto stories of the day, including the New York Times reporting disgraced Congressman George Santos and two others who appeared to try a crypto-centric version of the classic Nigerian Prince email scam. DeFi protocol Parrot Finance is moving forward with an activist investor-led plan to phase out its PRT token. Yuga Labs builds out its gamified metaverse world. And, Safary co-founder Justin Vogel discusses a new Web3 report.

    See also:

    Disgraced U.S. Congressman George Santos Involved Crypto in Nigerian Prince-Like Scheme: NYT 

    Parrot Finance to Begin PRT Token Buyback on Monday, Capping Fiery Vote

    Yuga Labs Hopes to Rile Up Its Bored Apes With Latest Otherside Demo


    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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    23 min

About The Hash

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Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Will Foxley, and Wendy O select the day's big stories to analyze, hash out, and connect the dots of why these stories matter to the crypto world and beyond. This…