The Hash

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon being sentenced to four months in jail by a Montenegro court after being found guilty of document forgery. Separately, Alibaba announced Joseph Tsai, one of its founders, will step into the role of chairman at the company this September. Plus, EDX Markets, which has funding from financial heavyweights like Charles Schwab, announces the launch of its digital asset market. And, Binance has set up Lightning nodes on the Bitcoin network.

See also:

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

Alibaba's Crypto-Friendly Joseph Tsai Set to Become Chairman

Binance Sets Up Bitcoin Lightning Nodes to Ease Deposits and Withdrawals

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 17, 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:

• A16z Chooses London for First Office Outside U.S.
• Hinman Documents Released Amid Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit
• U.S. Treasury Explores Privacy Concerns of Digital Dollar
• BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application

Links to the headlines:  

A16z Chooses London as Destination for First Office Outside U.S.

Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials

U.S. Treasury Examining How Using Digital Dollars Could Be Kept Private

BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

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The most valuable crypto stories Friday, June 16, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts unpack today's top stories: Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering". The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. Separately, crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators alleged on Thursday. Plus, new documents obtained by CoinDesk under a Freedom of Information Law request, offer a rare but limited window into the reserves behind USDT. And, the latest on former President Donald Trump's NFT project.

See also:

Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering

Binance to Quit Netherlands After Failing to Acquire License

Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say

Tether’s Banking Relationships, Commercial Paper Exposure Detailed in Newly Released Legal Documents

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The most valuable crypto stories Thursday, June 15, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts take a deep dive into today's hot topics in crypto: BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF, according to a CoinDesk source. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority put pressure on 3 major banks to take on crypto exchanges as clients, the Financial Times said. Apple (AAPL) has rejected the latest version of non-custodial Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet Zeus, according to a tweet by Zeus founder Evan Kaloudis. Plus, Telos Foundation Head of Business Development AJ Dinger joins the show to discuss its new partnership with Gamestop.

See also:

BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

Hong Kong Put Pressure on 3 Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report

Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus a Day After Threatening to Delist Damus

GameStop Teams Up with The Telos Foundation to Grow Web3 Gaming Strategy

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The most valuable crypto stories Wednesday, June 43, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto: the U.S. Treasury Department is studying how the use of the digital dollar could be kept private. MicroStrategy (MSTR) founder Michael Saylor said the crypto industry is destined to be bitcoin (BTC)-focused in the wake of recent enforcement actions by U.S. regulators. An arbitrage bot flash loaned $200 million worth of the dai stablecoin (DAI) from MakerDAO on Wednesday, making a $3.24 profit after transaction fees. Digital payments firm Strike is expanding its Lightning Network-based cross-border payments service to Mexico.

See also:

U.S. Treasury Examining How Using Digital Dollars Could Be Kept Private

Crypto Industry Destined to Be Bitcoin Focused After SEC Actions: MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylo

Someone Flash Loaned $200M From MakerDAO to Make $3 Profit

Strike Expands Lightning-Powered Cross-Border Payments to Mexico

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The most valuable crypto stories Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics in crypto: Recently revealed emails tied to William Hinman, the former director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, were published Tuesday by Ripple in its ongoing defense against an SEC lawsuit. eToro will delist four cryptocurrencies in the U.S. next month. Puppynet has crossed more than 20 million transactions from 16 million wallets. Plus, Transient Labs, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Chris Ostoich joins to discuss Snoop Dogg's new 'Passport Series' NFT drop.

See also:

XRP Prices Jump as Hinman Speech Released in Ripple Labs Filing

Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials

Investing Platform eToro to Delist 4 Cryptocurrencies for U.S. Users Next Month

Shiba Inu Testnet Blockchain 'Puppynet' Crosses 20M Transactions

Snoop Dogg Drops New NFTs That Evolve With His Tour

Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar Launch Web3 Tequila Loyalty Program

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The most valuable crypto stories Monday, June 12, 2023.

The hosts of "The Hash" weigh in on some of the biggest crypto stories of the day. Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) chose London for its first office outside the U.S., saying the U.K. government is willing to create policies that encourage startups to pursue decentralization. Separately, a recent report from JPMorgan says without a more solid legal framework, cryptocurrency activity will probably continue moving outside the United States. Meantime, Robinhood (HOOD) is reporting a steep decline in crypto trading volume in May. Plus, Disco wants people to think harder about their online reputation and personal data.

See also:

A16z Chooses London as Destination for First Office Outside U.S.

SEC Crypto Crackdown Adds Urgency for U.S. Lawmakers to Produce Regulatory Framework This Year: JPMorgan

Robinhood’s May Crypto Trading Volume Falls 68% to $2.1B

A $1,200 Baseball Hat? Why Disco's Swag Is 'Prohibitively Expensive'

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 10, 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 Binance CEO Zhao Over Alleged Securities Violation While Teng Is Appointed to New Role
•  SEC Gensler Says U.S. Doesn’t ‘Need More Digital Currency’
•  DOJ Reportedly Told to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers

Links to the headlines:  

U.S. Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg

U.S. Doesn't 'Need More Digital Currency' Because It Has the Dollar, Says SEC's Gensler

SEC Sues Coinbase on Unregistered Securities Exchange Allegations

U.S. Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg

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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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 8, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's hot topics in crypto: Binance may have lied to lawmakers about its business practices and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) must investigate, Bloomberg reported, citing a letter from two Senate democrats. Aave's decentralized social-media platform, Lens Protocol, has raised $15 million to expand the "social layer" of Web3. Plus, stablecoin regulation is a sticking point between the G7 and G20. And, what to know about the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

See also:

U.S. Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg

Aave Lending Protocol Moves Closer to Launching GHO Stablecoin on Ethereum Mainnet

Stablecoin Regulation Is a Sticking Point Between the G-7 and G-20

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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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.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

"The Hash" panel explores today's top stories moving the crypto markets: a U.S. judge ordered the SEC to respond to Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within a week. Separately, in stablecoin land, Circle Singapore received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore, while lending protocol Aave’s gho (GHO) stablecoin took a step closer to an Ethereum mainnet launch. Plus, Louis Vuitton is releasing physical-backed NFTs, and pepecoin (PEPE) investors may only have a limited window for potential gains.

See also:

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Not Shutting Down Staking Service 

The SEC Is Fighting the Last War

SEC Sues Crypto Exchange Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Alleging Multiple Securities Violations

Stablecoin Issuer Circle Receives Digital Token License in Singapore

Louis Vuitton To Release $42,000 Physical-Backed NFTs

3 Reasons Why Beauty on the Blockchain Makes Sense

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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