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A new report from Greenpeace argues that some big banks and asset managers should be responsible for helping address "bitcoin's climate impact." "The Hash" panel weighs in on the debate over crypto's energy consumption and overall environmental impact of bitcoin.

Jul 12, 2023

OnChain Studios, the Web3 collective behind non-fungible token (NFT) company Cryptoys is planning to integrate a kid-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot into its character-based digital collectibles. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the AI software and the future of kids interacting with digital toys.

Jul 12, 2023

Cointelegraph reports some users are experiencing issues with accessing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's newly-launched customer claims portal online. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments amid reported talks from FTX's new leadership to potentially revive the exchange.

Jul 12, 2023

Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) just reintroduced an updated version of their landmark crypto legislation. Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the move and the implications for the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Jul 12, 2023

Tim Massad, former CFTC chairman and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, weighs in on the state of crypto regulation in the U.S., Massad said "our hand is going to be forced sooner or later on doing something on stablecoins" due to the actions of other jurisdictions. Plus, Massad reacts to stablecoins being a possible path forward for a united legislative effort.

Jul 12, 2023

Coinbase’s (COIN) shares rose to a near one-year high after the exchange announced a surveillance-sharing agreement with five spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants. "First Mover" hosts share their reaction as Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sells $12 million worth of Coinbase’s stock. Separately, insights on the U.S. Consumer Price Index falling to 3% on a year-over-year basis in June.

Jul 12, 2023

Web3 games are gaining traction but have only captured a small fraction of the players compared to top Web2 games, according to CoinGecko data. Meanwhile, Alexis Ohanian recently tweeted the play-to-earn business model will "become standard for video games" in 5 years. Alliance DAO Core Contributor, and PHD in game studies, Will Robinson, discusses his take on the future of Web3 gaming.

Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped to 3.0% on a year-over-year basis in June from 4.0% in May. Bitcoin (BTC) rose modestly to $30,900 in the immediate aftermath of the report before retreating slightly. Unchained CEO and co-founder Joe Kelly discusses the market reaction. Plus, insights into the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF race and Unchained's private client service launch.

Jul 12, 2023

The Tie Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn takes a deep dive into the bitcoin options market and how it is positioned right now, with a focus on the Gamma Exposure Index calculated by data analytics firm Laevitas. Plus, insights on the open interest in bitcoin options and the market's reaction to its quarter-end expirations.

Jul 12, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including a closer look at why Coinbase's stock is jumping in the last 24-hours. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are reportedly investigating a former FTX executive over possible campaign law violations. Algofi, the largest decentralized finance protocol on layer-1 blockchain Algorand, said it will shut down. And, a Web3 TV show helmed by the co-creator of “Rick and Morty” gets a premiere date.

Jul 11, 2023