The Hash

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: SEC chief Gary Gensler says the U.S. doesn’t need any more digital currency as his agency sues Binance and Coinbase for operating unregistered securities exchanges. Altcoins listed in the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase are tanking. Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset 'Vision Pro.' Life insurance company Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin (Bermuda) said it raised $19 million to develop an artificial-intelligence (AI) aided bitcoin (BTC)-denominated policy as it eyes an economy developing around the largest cryptocurrency.

See also:

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

Coinbase Traders Withdraw $600M in a Day Amid SEC Lawsuits

Coinbase Shares Slump After SEC Files Suit Against Company

Altcoins Dip Following Second SEC Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange

Apple's New Headset Could Change the Way We Design the Metaverse

Bitcoin-Denominated Life Insurance Provider Sets Up Shop With $19M Funding

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, June 5, 2023.

"The Hash" unpacks today's top stories moving the crypto markets: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on allegations of violating federal securities laws Monday. Meanwhile, Richard Teng has been appointed to oversee Binance’s regional markets outside the U.S. Plus, centralized storage and wallet service Atomic Wallet was drained of nearly $35 million worth of various tokens. And, Volcano Energy announced $1 billion in commitments to build a 241 megawatt (MW) bitcoin mine in the Metapán region of El Salvador.

See also:

SEC Sues Crypto Exchange Binance, CEO Changpeng Zhao Over Multiple Securities Violation Allegations

El Salvador's Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments for 241 MW Bitcoin Mine

Binance Hands Rising Star Teng Key Role to Replace CEO Zhao at Largest Crypto Exchange

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 4, 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:

• Prosecutors Address Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried
• Binance 'Reevaluating' Roles After  Reported Job Cuts
• OPNX Issues New Governance Token

Links to the headlines:  

U.S. Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Don’t Warrant Dismissal, Prosecutors Say

Binance Says 'Reevaluating' Roles After Report of Layoffs

Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX Issues New Governance Token, FLEX Rises 16%

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 2, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: the community governing MakerDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) behind stablecoin DAI, has paved the way to purchase up to an additional $1.28 billion in U.S. government bonds. The Twitter account of Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, briefly promoted a token linked to OpenAI after being hacked. Separately, bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing selling pressure at the $28,000 price level, and miners may be responsible, according to a Matrixport report. Plus, the impact and lessons learned from the ICO era.

See also:

MakerDAO Votes to Ditch $500M in Paxos Dollar Stablecoin From Reserve Assets

Why Did Bitcoin’s Price Rise? BTC Hovers Over $27K as Investors Shrug Off Hot Jobs Data

CoinDesk Turns 10: The ICO Era – What Went Right?

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 1, 2023.

"The Hash" panel breaks down today's top stories shaping the crypto markets, including bankruptcy claims exchange OPNX issuing a new governance token dubbed "Open Exchange token" (OX), which is designed to reduce trading fees on the platform. Separately, a new study from the European Parliament says cryptocurrencies should be treated as securities by default. And, blockchain Sui signs a multi-year deal with Red Bull Racing.

See also:

Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX Issues New Governance Token, FLEX Rises 16%

Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says

Sui Blockchain Signs Multiyear Deal With Red Bull Racing

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

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"The Hash" hosts take a deep dive into today's top stories moving the crypto markets, including Binance saying it needs to "focus on talent density across its organization," as it responded Wednesday morning to a report of job cuts. Separately, a new blockchain token standard is allowing traders to convert their Ethereum-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to NFTs on the Bitcoin network. And, "The Hash" unpacks the results of a wager made at Consensus 2018 that hinged on how far Ethereum adoption would get by now.

See also:

Binance Says 'Reevaluating' Roles After Report of Layoffs

Bitcoin Trades at a 20% Discount on Binance Australia Following Banking Issues in the Country 

BRC-721E Token Standard Converts Ethereum NFTs to Bitcoin NFTs

Find Satoshi Labs Rolls Out AI Tool That Turns Selfies Into NFTs

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

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"The Hash" team breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including an update on criminal charges that lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to dismiss. Separately, a new Bloomberg report takes a closer look at the future of crypto exchange Gemini under the leadership of billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. And, the difficulty of mining bitcoin is poised to set a new all-time high this week as miners continue to deploy new mining machines to cash in on recent spike in revenue.

See also:

U.S. Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Don’t Warrant Dismissal, Prosecutors Say

Gemini and Bankrupt Lender Genesis Ask U.S. Court to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Targeting Earn Program

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty’s Record Setting Streak Shows No Signs of Stopping

The Bitcoin Mining Debate Is Ignoring the People Most Affected

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Invests in Sustainable Bitcoin Mining in Uruguay

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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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This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 27, 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:

• Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour
• Ledger Delays Key-Recovery Service After Uproar
• Cathie Wood Says U.S. Is 'Losing' the Bitcoin Movement
• Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Raises $115M

Links to the headlines:  

Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour as Meme Coin Shysters Profit Over $200K in Rug Pulls

Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger Delays Key-Recovery Service After Uproar

U.S. Is 'Losing' the Bitcoin Movement: Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood Thinks the U.S. Crypto Exodus Is Here. Is It?

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Raises $115M, Led By Blockchain Capital

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Releases First Major Consumer Product

Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 26, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" hosts weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today. The number of ether (ETH) on exchanges has hit a low not seen since July 2016 as staking saps up available ether. Separately, the potential sign that good-economic-news-equals-bad-news for digital asset prices narrative is beginning to shift. Plus, the lawyer representing some FTX investors, Adam Moskowitz, joins "The Hash" to discuss basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal being served in a class action lawsuit regarding FTX and its celebrity endorsements.

See also:

Ether Balance on Exchanges Nears All-Time Low

The Relationship Between Economic News and Crypto Prices May Be Improving

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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 25, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" hosts discuss the biggest crypto stories of the day, including Tools for Humanity, the team behind Worldcoin, raising $115 million in a Series C funding round. Separately, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal reportedly received a summons and complaint in the FTX class action lawsuit during Tuesday night's game between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, Binance marketplace is launching a non-fungible token (NFT) loan feature where digital asset holders can secure ETH loans by using their NFTs as collateral. And, crypto consortium Fahrenheit has won a bid to acquire insolvent lender Celsius Network.

See also:

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Raises $115M, Led By Blockchain Capital

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Releases First Major Consumer Product

Binance Launching NFT Loan Feature

Fahrenheit Wins Bid to Acquire Assets of Insolvent Crypto Lender Celsius

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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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