The Hash

In a recent blog post, Coinbase announced it secured a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). Fortune was the first to report on the news. This comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently suggested that the crypto exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become clearer. Plus, a closer look at coffee giant Starbucks and their second NFT drop.

20 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Intel suddenly discontinues production of a bitcoin mining chip. Are crypto deals and investments coming back or is that just our imagination? A lawyer for a class-action lawsuit against celebrity FTX endorsers says Taylor Swift avoided a $100 million sponsorship deal for asking one simple question.

19 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: SEC Chair Gary Gensler is defending his crypto policies before lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Will it be too late to convince crypto firms to stay in the U.S. instead of moving offshore? Gala Games' v2 airdrop date is announced.

18 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: SEC charges Bittrex and its former CEO for violating federal laws. Congressman Warren Davidson (R., Ohio) says he'll be introducing a bill to fire SEC boss Gary Gensler. Shaquille O'Neal finally gets outmaneuvered and gets served in FTX class action lawsuit. Plus, why Gridless Mining is among CoinDesk's Projects to Watch in 2023.

17 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: What a look at balance sheets of the world's top central banks could mean for the outlook for risk assets like bitcoin. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering reopening a proposal that would fold in oversight of decentralized finance (DeFi) exchanges. A new Pew Research study shows that a majority of Americans are not confident in crypto. Plus, why Solana is selling a new smartphone.

14 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade completed smoothly, opening up a new era of staking withdrawals. Advocates launch a campaign to fight against a proposed anti-bitcoin mining bill in Texas. A large bitcoin investor moved a large chunk of holdings to an exchange. Plus, eToro's new partnership with Twitter to offer crypto trading directly from the social media platform.

13 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Billionaire Warren Buffett calls bitcoin a "gambling token." Meanwhile, JP Morgan says the recent banking crisis has been vindicating for crypto. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have a laundry list of questions for some of Silicon Valley Bank's biggest depositors including crypto firms. An SEC advisory group wants Chair Gary Gensler to provide formal guidance to the crypto industry.

12 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Bitcoin price crosses over $30K and crypto-related stocks are also seeing big spikes. The SEC is hiring more attorneys for its crypto enforcement unit. The IMF joins the call for more international crypto regulation. Plus, the Winklevoss Twins reportedly personally loaned their Gemini platform $100 million.

11 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The environmental and economic consequences of bitcoin mining are back in the headlines and the crypto community responds. CryptoGPT is capitalizing on the big investor interest in artificial intelligence. A hacker drained millions of dollars from the DeFi exchange SushiSwap over the weekend. Plus, Bitget launches a $100M Web3 fund.

10 apr 2023

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The U.S. Treasury Department dropped its first report assessing the risks of decentralized finance (DeFi). Some crypto traders are warning about the market outlook for Shiba Inu dog-themed meme coins. India is planning to rapidly scale its central bank digital currency testing of the digital rupee. Plus, is there a secret Bitcoin maxi working at Apple?

6 apr 2023