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Dogecoin Surges as Elon Musk Teases Tesla Merchandise Plan

Dogecoin surged as much as 33% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the electric-car maker would accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its merchandise. This comes as Tesla experimented with bitcoin earlier this year. "The Hash" team discusses Musk's latest tweet moving the crypto markets in an ongoing testament to his influence.

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Should You Get Your Paycheck Through Bitcoin’s Lightning Network?

Bitwage, a payroll processor that uses Bitcoin’s “layer 2” scaling solution, the Lightning Network, processed the world’s first salary payment via Lightning last week. Bitwage co-founder and CEO Jonathan Chester shares insights into how it all works and who’s using the service.

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Fear and Greed Index Signals ‘Extreme Fear’ as Fed Meeting Looms

The Fear and Greed Index, a tool used by some investors to gauge the market, has now signaled “extreme fear” for almost one month straight. Bitcoin was lower as the market prepares for this week’s Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to slow down its money printer.

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Why Bitcoin Is ‘In a Great Moment’ Despite Tumbling Ahead of Fed Meeting

Marcelo Sampaio, CEO & co-founder of crypto asset manager Hashdex, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin despite investor jitters growing over the upcoming Fed decision on combating inflation. Plus, the state of crypto in Latin America and thoughts on stablecoins following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing.

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SEC Commissioners Push Back on Chair Gary Gensler’s Regulatory Agenda

In a Monday joint statement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioners Hester Peirce, aka “Crypto Mom,” and Elad L. Roisman criticized Chairman Gary Gensler’s latest agenda for failing to include clarification on crypto. “The Hash” panel discusses the regulatory implications for Crypto Mom doubling down on her dissent with the SEC’s leadership.

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China Reportedly Deploys Offensive Cyber Attacking Tool Against Ethereum Mining Pool

China’s "Great Cannon," an offensive cyber attacking tool capable of taking down websites the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) deems hostile to the country's interests, is now allegedly targeting Ethereum mining pool Flexpool. "The Hash" group discusses the latest crackdown on mining operations, confirming crypto is firmly in China's regulatory crosshairs.

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Instagram Disabled Artist's @Metaverse Handle Days After Facebook Rebranded to Meta

Days after Facebook announced its corporate name would become Meta, an artist's Instagram account with the username "@metaverse" was blocked and later reinstated. "The Hash" squad unpacks the latest story calling for the need for actual ownership in Web 3 amid ongoing trademark battles in centralized social media.

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Crypto Fall Continues, Is DeFi Really Decentralized?

Animoca Brands and Bored Ape Yacht Club join forces for blockchain game. Crypto market’s downward trend continues. Just how decentralized is DeFI? We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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What to Expect From Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Stablecoins

The U.S. Senate’s Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday focused on the use cases and risks of stablecoins. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the possible outcomes and impact on crypto regulation.

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What Are the Biggest Risks of Stablecoins?

As the crypto industry anticipates the Senate Banking Committee to conduct a hearing on stablecoins, Ryan Clements, assistant professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, shares insights into the risks, regulations, and wider state of stablecoins. Plus, his take on the use cases of algorithmic stablecoins and economic incentives of LUNA.

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