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The European Parliament approved a mass surveillance law that would allow digital companies to scan all users' personal messages on their platforms. "The Hash" hosts dig into the details of the bill as a potential endangerment to the right to privacy and the importance of encrypting data and communication. "In terms of crypto, I'm just thankful that there is strong encryption," host Will Foxley said.

7. Juli 2021

Recent cyberattacks have prompted calls for regulation, and President Joe Biden is facing increased pressure to present a national strategy to counteract the effects of ransomware. Will there be collateral damage for bitcoin? "The Hash" panel discusses the negative repercussions around cryptocurrency ransomware presents for the industry.

7. Juli 2021

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has likened the recent regulatory pressures against his exchange company to that of the initial development of the car. “Compliance is a journey, especially in new sectors like crypto,” CZ said in an open letter published Wednesday, noting the uncertainty of the crypto industry.

7. Juli 2021

Visa’s crypto-related cards saw $1 billion of spending activity in the first six months of 2021. The billion-dollar mark consists of various types of transactions: some are tied to fiat accounts but result in crypto awards, and some are crypto transactions.

7. Juli 2021

Just days after Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi completed its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), Chinese regulators ordered its app be removed from the app stores, citing data security concerns. "The Hash" team examines Didi's downfall, what it means for web 3.0, and the global implications of China's tightening oversight of data security and overseas listings.

7. Juli 2021

Tech giant Meitu foresees a US$17.3 million loss in its Bitcoin investment. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission tells banks they’re responsible for ensuring and verifying crypto exchange contracts. With the launch of K-pop star Se7en’s latest NFTs, we look at why musicians are going big on this tech. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

7. Juli 2021

Three former executives of crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will face trial in the U.S. next spring. The company's current CEO, Alex Hoeptner, discusses his new business strategy and the future of BitMEX. It's important to have "active discussions with regulators," Hoeptner said.

7. Juli 2021

OANDA’s Edward Moya discusses the significance of the Fed's June meeting on bitcoin. "If we continue to see the 10-year treasury yield remain well below 1.50%, that's going to force institutional investors back into the crypto market," he said. "Bitcoin has stabilized. The longer-term [outlook] is still very bullish for bitcoin."

7. Juli 2021

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De unpacks the latest story in the ongoing Binance saga. In an open letter on Wednesday, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao described how the crypto exchange has evolved over the past four years, the current regulatory environment and its approach for the future.

7. Juli 2021

"Dogecoin Millionaire" Gary Lachance has beta launched an augmented reality (AR) mobile game called "Million Doge Disco," a "decentralized dance party" that enables players to earn non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and dogecoin (DOGE). As part of the launch, Lachance plans to give away $1 million DOGE.

7. Juli 2021