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  • Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-26-23

    A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 1, 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:

    • 2020 Twitter Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years on Crypto Theft
    • Fidelity Reportedly Gears Up to Submit Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing
    • Microstrategy Now Holds Over $4.6B Worth of Bitcoin
    • FTX Reportedly Begins Talks to Reboot International Crypto Exchange


    Links to the headlines:  

    2020 Twitter Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years on Crypto Theft, SIM Swapping Scheme

    Bitcoin Briefly Pushes Above $31K After Fidelity Spot ETF Report

    MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Purchases Tend to Be Short-Term Negative for Prices, Research Shows

    Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Now Holds Over $4.6B Worth of Bitcoin

    FTX Bankruptcy Team Says the Exchange Owed Customers $8.7B

    FTX Customers Have Until End-September to Submit Bankruptcy Claims


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

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    25 min
  • SEC Reportedly Calls Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings Inadequate; Unpacking the Scrutiny Surrounding Prometheum

    The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 30, 2023.

    "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including bitcoin plunging after the SEC reportedly said recent filings to launch a spot bitcoin ETF are inadequate. Meanwhile, Melania Trump is out with a new NFT collection ahead of Independence Day. Celsius was granted permission to start liquidating its altcoins. And, a conversation regarding Prometheum and the future of crypto compliance in the U.S.

    See also:

    Bitcoin Tumbles on Report of SEC Saying Spot BTC ETF Filings Inadequate

    SEC vs Coinbase Case Set for July 13 After Exchange’s ‘Creative' Opening Response

    The Crypto Industry’s New Favorite Punching Bag – Prometheum – Asks for a Chance

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    25 min
  • FTX Reportedly Begins Talks to Reboot International Crypto Exchange; Retailers Latch on to NFT Hype

    The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 29, 2023.


    "The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories in crypto, including FTX reportedly discussing plans to restart its flagship international crypto exchange. Separately, Coinbase claims the SEC has no jurisdiction over the digital assets listed on its platform. And, Total Marketing Web3 Partner Matt Varnell joins the show to discuss how an NFT project made its way onto the Lowe's website.


    See also:

    FTX Bankruptcy Team Says the Exchange Owed Customers $8.7B

    FTX Customers Have Until End-September to Submit Bankruptcy Claims

    Ex-FTX Compliance Officer Sued for Allegedly Paying Off Would-Be Whistleblowers

    SEC Has No Jurisdiction Over Cryptos on Coinbase, Exchange Says in Lawsuit Response

    Home Improvement Giant Lowe's Is Selling an Mfers Meme NFT Garden Flag


    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
  • Microstrategy Now Holds Over $4.6B Worth of Bitcoin; Ledger's Institutional Moves

    The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 28, 2023.


    "The Hash" hosts explore today's biggest topics in crypto, including Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy buying over 12K bitcoin for $347 million in the last two months. Meanwhile, crypto custody firm Ledger is targeting institutions with an open, enterprise-grade trading platform. Plus, the European Commission published its legislative plans to underpin a digital euro. And, a closer look at why the floor prices of Chiru Labs' popular Azuki NFT collection fell recently.


    See also:

    MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Purchases Tend to Be Short-Term Negative for Prices, Research Shows

    Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Now Holds Over $4.6B Worth of Bitcoin

    Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Introduces Institutional-Grade Trading Network

    EU Publishes Digital Euro Bill Featuring Privacy Controls, Offline Guarantee

    Azuki NFT Prices Slide 44% After Creator Releases 'Basically Identical' Elementals


    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
  • Fidelity Reportedly Gears Up to Submit Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing; Damus Anticipates Removal From Apple App Store

    The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 27, 2023.


    "The Hash" hosts unpack today's top stories, including The Block reporting that Fidelity is expected to submit a spot bitcoin ETF filing. Meanwhile, the founder of Damus expects Apple to remove the decentralized social media platform from its App Store. Plus, the EU secured a political deal on new crypto bank-capital legislation. And, Robinhood will end support for three tokens named as securities in the SEC's recent lawsuits.


    See also:

    Bitcoin Briefly Pushes Above $31K After Fidelity Spot ETF Report

    Jack Dorsey Questions Apple's Tim Cook Over Bitcoin Support as Damus Deplatforming Looms

    Damus Founder Now Expects Deplatforming From Apple App Store

    EU Seals Deal on Crypto Bank-Capital Rules

    ADA, SOL Underperform as Robinhood Gets Set to Delist Them Amid SEC Crackdown


    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
  • Terra Classic Revival Plans Rev Up; 2020 Twitter Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years on Crypto Theft

    The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, June 26, 2023.


    "The Hash" explores today's biggest stories in crypto including six engineers proposing a Terra Classic ecosystem revival plan for the blockchain. Meanwhile, a British man received a 5-year sentence from a federal judge on an elaborate Twitter hack and a separate crypto-related SIM-swapping scheme, Inner City Press reported. Plus, Bernstein says the U.S. has room for a compliant crypto ETF to grow market share as a bitcoin on-ramp. And, Singapore's central bank is proposing ways to design open, interoperable networks for tokenized digital assets.


    See also:

    Terra Classic Revival Plans Continue as 6 Engineers Aim to Revive LUNC Ecosystem

    2020 Twitter Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years on Crypto Theft, SIM Swapping Scheme

    U.S. Has Room for a Compliant Crypto ETF to Grow Market Share as a Bitcoin On-Ramp: Bernstein

    Singapore's MAS Proposes Design Framework for Interoperable Digital Asset Networks

    Central Banks Propose CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials


    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 06-19-23

    This episode is sponsored by PayPal.


    A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 24, 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:

    •  Do Kwon Sentenced to Four Months in Montenegro Jail
    •  Court Examiner Says FTX's Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M
    • BitGo Terminates Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust


    Links to the headlines:  

    Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case

    FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M, Court Examiner Says 

    Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust


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


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    17 min
  • Alameda Seeks Return of $700M; Brian Armstrong's 'Super App' Vision for Coinbase

    This episode is sponsored by PayPal.


    The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 23, 2023.


    "The Hash" tackles today's hottest topics in crypto, including Alameda Research seeking the return of $700 million founder Sam Bankman-Fried appears to have paid for access to celebrities and politicians. Plus, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong envisions the exchange's platform to becoming a global "super app" like the popular WeChat. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states banning crypto may not be the best way of mitigating the associated risks. And, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says most jurisdictions are not complying with global crypto laundering norms.


    See also:

    Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to ‘Super Networkers’ for Celebrity, Political Access

    Brian Armstrong Envisions Coinbase Eventually Becoming a 'Super App'

    Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF

    Three Quarters of Jurisdictions Not Complying With Global Crypto Laundering Norms, FATF Says


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


    From our Sponsor:


    PayPal provides a secure and convenient platform for converting dollars into crypto. Start exploring new web3 applications with peace of mind knowing that PayPal has your back. Buy, Sell, Hodl, Transfer, Send, and Checkout with Crypto. All with PayPal. Get started today at PayPal.com/crypto.

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

    25 min
  • BitGo Terminates Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust; German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent

    This episode is sponsored by PayPal.


    The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 22, 2023.

    "The Hash" tackles today's biggest stories in crypto, including cryptocurrency custodian BitGo ending its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. Plus, a closer look at why German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. Meanwhile, some lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. believe the digital pound should be interoperable with crypto to be suitable for the future.”


    See also:

    Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust

    German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent

    Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable With Crypto, UK Lobbyists Say


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


    From our Sponsor:

    PayPal provides a secure and convenient platform for converting dollars into crypto. Start exploring new web3 applications with peace of mind knowing that PayPal has your back. Buy, Sell, Hodl, Transfer, Send, and Checkout with Crypto. All with PayPal. Get started today at PayPal.com/crypto.

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

    24 min
  • Court Examiner Says FTX's Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M; Could Stablecoins, DeFi be in SEC's Crosshairs Next?

    This episode is sponsored by PayPal.


    The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

    "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including FTX’s bankruptcy fees already topping $200 million, according to a court-appointed examiner. Separately, Berenberg's recent research suggests stablecoins and DeFi are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crypto crackdown. And, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing common conditions for retail payments with digital money on a distributed ledger.


    See also:

    FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M, Court Examiner Says 

    Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg

    Central Banks Propose CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials


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


    From our Sponsor:

    PayPal provides a secure and convenient platform for converting dollars into crypto. Start exploring new web3 applications with peace of mind knowing that PayPal has your back. Buy, Sell, Hodl, Transfer, Send, and Checkout with Crypto. All with PayPal. Get started today at PayPal.com/crypto.

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

    21 min

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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…