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Bitcoin's annualized three-month basis, or the difference between futures and spot market prices, on offshore exchanges like Binance, OKX and Deribit, compared to the U.S.-regulated Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), show that the premium on the CME has dropped sharply to 2.2% over the past week. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the "Chart of the Day."

8. März 2023

JPMorgan is ending its banking relationship with Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, according to a person familiar with the situation. Separately, a judge ruled that Celsius Network should continue to have the exclusive right to prepare a plan for exiting bankruptcy until the end of March. 

8. März 2023

The Utah State Legislature passed a new law that provides legal recognition and limited liability to decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Act HB 357, or the Utah Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Act (Utah DAO Act), was a result of combined efforts from the Digital Innovation Taskforce and the Utah Blockchain Legislature. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of DAOs.

8. März 2023

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is starting a "wallet as a service" business that will allow companies to customize blockchain wallets for their own customers. "The Hash" panel discusses Coinbase's latest offering helping companies "bring the next hundred million customers into Web3 through a seamless wallet-onboarding experience."

8. März 2023

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) officials have been consulting with executives of troubled crypto-focused bank Silvergate Capital (SI) on how to keep the company in business, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Silvergate.

8. März 2023

Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee for his semi-annual monetary policy report on Wednesday, Powell made a notable change from Tuesday's Senate testimony in his prepared remarks. "I stress that no decision has been made on this," Powell added today, when talking about the pace of rate hikes. "The Hash" panel discusses Powell's speech and the implications for the crypto markets.

8. März 2023

Layer 1 blockchain network NEAR Protocol has launched a product-first operating system that developers can build into and users can interact on as a single platform. NEAR Foundation CEO Marieke Flament weighs in on the "Blockchain Operating System." The NEAR Foundation is a non-profit that oversees the governance and development of the NEAR Protocol. Plus, Flament predicts what the future of a "multi-chain" Web3 looks like and how gaming has already become one such use case.

8. März 2023

As part of International Women's Day, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses how blockchain and Web3 technology are bringing more opportunities to women, particularly in Nigeria. "Blockchain give voices to the unseen," Chinonye said.

8. März 2023

In testimony before the U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will likely lift interest rates higher and potentially faster than previously anticipated. The Digital Economy Initiative Advisory Council Member Martha Reyes shares her crypto markets analysis.

8. März 2023

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount to net asset value (NAV) has narrowed to below 35%, its lowest point since Nov. 7, according to data from TradingView, following what seemed a favorable court hearing on Tuesday for the company. Grayscale Investment Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm reacts and discusses the possible outcomes of the case. CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

8. März 2023