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  • XRP Becomes World's 4th Largest Crypto by Market Cap After Ripple’s Partial Court Victory

    The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, July 14, 2023.


    "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including XRP overtaking BNB token to become the world's fourth-largest digital asset by market cap following Ripple's partial courtroom win. The panel digs into what the ruling could mean for the future of crypto regulation. Separately, bail for Celsius founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky has been set at $40 million by a judge after his arrest. And, new details on what luxury fashion brand Gucci is doing in the world of NFTs.

    See also:

    XRP Overtakes BNB to Become 4th Largest Cryptocurrency; Funding Rates Surge

    XRP Trading Volumes Hit $2.5B on South Korean Exchange UpBit

    Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's Bail Set at $40M, Travel Restricted

    Auction House of Gucci: Christie’s Teams Up With Luxury Brand on NFT Collection


    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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    22 min
  • Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as Insolvent Crypto Lender Is Sued by SEC, CFTC, FTC

    The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, July 13, 2023.


    "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including Alex Mashinsky, the co-founder and former CEO of insolvent crypto lender Celsius, getting arrested following an investigation into the company's collapse. This comes amid a slew of separate lawsuits against Mashinsky and Celsius by the SEC, CFTC, FTC. Separately, Coinbase lawyers argue the Supreme Court's recent judgment on student debt cancellation aids its defense against the SEC. And, an update on Circle trimming its workforce and ending certain "non-core" activities.


    See also:

    Sale of XRP on Exchanges Not Investment Contracts, Court Rules in SEC Case Against Ripple

    Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 28% After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts

    Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

    Coinbase Lawyers Argue Biden Student Loans Ruling Aids Defense Against SEC

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Asks Twitter Followers if Their BofA Accounts Were Closed Because of Crypto Transactions

    Coinbase Cut to Underweight Ahead of Earnings by Barclays


    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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    22 min
  • Some Users Report Issues With Accessing FTX Claims Portal Online; Debate Over Bitcoin's Environmental Impact

    The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

    "The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics, including some users reporting issues accessing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's newly-launched customer claims portal online. Plus, a deep dive into the latest debate on bitcoin and climate pollution as Greenpeace publishes a new report. And, why Cryptoys is integrating a kid-friendly AI chatbot into NFTs. 

    See also:

    Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ 

    BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC

    Digital Toy Company Cryptoys Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs

    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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    17 min
  • Arkham's CEO Responds to Concerns of Privacy Advocates; Vanguard Increases Bitcoin Mining Exposure

    The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

    "The Hash" hosts discuss today's hot topics in crypto, including an update on Arkham Intelligence after the crypto data firm announced a new service aimed at unmasking the owners of digital wallets, angering privacy-focused crypto advocates. A new Chainalysis report states Multichain's "recent problems have some suspicious of a rug pull." The European Commission published its plans for the metaverse. And, Vanguard increases its exposure to some bitcoin mining stocks. 


    See also:

    Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul

    Crypto Startup Arkham Has Apparently Been Doxxing Users for Months

    EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards, Governance and Funding

    EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights 


    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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    26 min
  • SEC Claps Back at Coinbase; Report Sheds Light on RFK Jr.'s Bitcoin Investment

    The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 10, 2023.


    "The Hash" hosts explore today's hot topics, including the SEC arguing in a new filing last week that Coinbase acknowledged federal securities laws could apply to its listings years ago. Financial records obtained by CNBC show presidential candidate RFK Jr. bought bitcoin despite saying otherwise. Arkham Intelligence has started a marketplace that will let people buy and sell on-chain crypto data. And, Sarah Silverman and two authors are suing Meta and OpenAI over copyright infringement.


    See also:

    Coinbase Knew It May Have Been Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator Claims

    What Is ActivityPub? Understanding the Social-Media Protocol Meta’s Threads Plans to Use

    Legal Expert Addresses Twitter's Lawsuit Threat Against Meta Over Threads

    Threads is Libra and Meta All Over Again

    Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul


    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 07-03-23

    A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 8, 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:

    • Twitter's New Daily Reading Limits
    • Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF
    • New Report Unpacks Tom Brady’s Fallout With FTX
    • Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group


    Links to the headlines:  

    Twitter Now Has Daily Reading Limits on Number of Tweets Users Can Read

    Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF With Coinbase as Surveillance Partner

    Tom Brady's NFT Startup Autograph Shifts Strategy Amid Struggles: NYT

    Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group and Founder Barry Silbert Alleging 'Fraud'



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    26 min
  • Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group; Twitter Threatens Lawsuit Against Meta Over Threads App

    The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, July 7, 2023.


    "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including Gemini suing Digital Currency Group, alleging the industry conglomerate and its founder Barry Silbert committed "fraud" through DCG subsidiary Genesis. CoinDesk is owned by DCG. Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell is being investigated on claims that he hacked and cyberstalked a non-profit that he founded. And, Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its 'Threads' app.


    See also:

    Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group and Founder Barry Silbert Alleging 'Fraud'

    Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Tweets $1.5B 'Final Offer' in Debt Talks Over Crypto Firm Genesis

    Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Under Federal Investigation on Claims of Hacking, Cyberstalking Non-Profit


    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
  • New Report Unpacks Tom Brady’s Fallout With FTX; Meta Launches Twitter Rival 'Threads'

    The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, July 6, 2023.


    "The Hash" hosts discuss today's hot topics in crypto, including a New York Times report that details how NFL legend Tom Brady's sponsorship deal with FTX turned sour after the exchange filed for bankruptcy. Facebook parent Meta launches the 'Threads' app, taking aim at Twitter. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says bitcoin could "revolutionize finance." And, a closer look into crypto infrastructure firm Chainlink's proof-of-reserves service.


    See also:

    Tom Brady's NFT Startup Autograph Shifts Strategy Amid Struggles: NYT

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Could ‘Revolutionize Finance’

    Chainlink ‘Proof of Reserve’ Proves Little Beyond Data Going In, Coming Out


    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
  • Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF; Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Floor Price Hits 20-Month Low

    The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 5, 2023.


    "The Hash" unpacks today's top stories in crypto, including Valkyrie Digital Assets refiling its application for a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, a closer look at why the floor price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection sunk below 30 ETH (about $58,700) on Sunday. And, an update on the founders of the bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.


    See also:

    Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF With Coinbase as Surveillance Partner

    Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Floor Price Sinks to 20-Month Low

    Three Arrows Founders to Donate Future Earnings to Creditors in Spirit of 'Karma'


    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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    19 min
  • Twitter's New Daily Reading Limits; Atrium CEO on Future of Web3 Entertainment

    The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 3, 2023.

    "The Hash" discusses today's top stories, including Elon Musk announcing Twitter setting up new "temporary limits" on the number of tweets users can read per day. Plus, Atrium Founder and CEO Supriyo Roy joins the show to discuss releasing an animated film funded by a DAO that brings NFTs to life. And, an update on Azuki a week after the Elementals NFT mint.


    See also:

    Twitter Now Has Daily Reading Limits on Number of Tweets Users Can Read

    First Animated Film Funded by a DAO Brings Nouns NFT Collection to Life

    Azuki Teases Anime Series, New Artwork After Missing the Mark on Elementals Mint

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    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

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…