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New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against KuCoin on Thursday, alleging the Seychelles-based crypto exchange is violating securities laws by offering tokens, including ether (ETH), that meet the definition of a security without proper registration. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the action and the outlook for U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, key takeaways from yesterday's House hearing on the digital asset ecosystem.

Mar 10, 2023

Former Paxos Head of Portfolio Management and Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor Jesse Austin Campell joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the circumstances that caused the collapse of Silvergate Bank and what the liquidation process means for its customers. Plus, insights on how Signature Bank may be impacted by the fallout of its biggest competitor.

Mar 9, 2023

A chart from Amberdata on bitcoin's 30-day skew shows that investors are worried about a deeper slide in BTC price and are buying put options to hedge their long spot or futures positions or are simply looking to profit from potential bearish price action. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

Mar 9, 2023

Bitcoin dropped about 6% in the past 24 hours to sink below $21,000 for the first time in seven weeks as investors continued to fret about the fallout from crypto-friendly bank Silvergate Bank’s implosion. Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford shares his reaction.

Mar 9, 2023

Web3 music platform Audius said it’s implementing a non-fungible token (NFT) gating feature intended to allow artists to release exclusive content to NFT holders. This comes as streaming service Spotify is testing token-gated playlists. "The Hash" panel discusses Audius' continued blockchain push and the implications for the music industry.

Mar 9, 2023

Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives, which would theoretically be deeply liquid and attractive to traders and provide stability if accepted and used by investors and crypto exchanges. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the future of the stablecoin market.

Mar 9, 2023

The Gitcoin Presents non-fungible token (NFT) collection is soaring in value after its open edition mint concluded Wednesday, taking the top spot across leading marketplaces. The collection is rapidly rising in interest and value because of the association of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin with the project, though his direct involvement in the NFT drop has not been established. "The Hash" panel discuss the drop and the implications for the Ethereum community.

Mar 9, 2023

The crypto industry is in the middle of a banking crisis with the collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank, and Crypto.com hasn’t been spared. The Singapore-headquartered exchange can now only provide euro-denominated banking services to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), having previously lost the ability to accept USD deposits because of issues with its banking partners. "The Hash" panel discusses why this is a historic moment in crypto.

Mar 9, 2023

Crypto Critics' Corner co-host Bennett Tomlin, who is a notable critic of stablecoin Tether, said he is continuously "surprised" by the resiliency of Tether, particularly following its relationship with Alameda Research.

Mar 9, 2023

Opimas LLC CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi discusses the crypto market impact of the Silvergate Bank turmoil saying, "the markets reacted with a big yawn." He adds that the macroeconomic backdrop, with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell saying interest rate hikes are not finished, "is definitely having a bigger effect on crypto markets more generally."

Mar 9, 2023