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Friend.tech Takes Base by Storm; Layer 1 Blockchain Terra Says its Website Was Compromised
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as layer 1 blockchain Terra warns users to avoid using its website after being targeted by a phishing attack. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin deposited roughly $1 million worth of ether (ETH) to Coinbase. And, a closer look at the hype swirling around new social tokenization protocol Friend.tech.
Why Did Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Send $1M Worth of Ether to Coinbase?
Data from Ethereum blockchain scanning website etherscan shows that Vitalik Buterin deposited 600 ether (ETH), which is worth roughly $1 million, to crypto exchange Coinbase. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind the Ethereum co-founder's recent transaction.
Coinbase-Backed Group Loses Lawsuit Arguing Tornado Cash Sanctions Overstepped U.S. Treasury's Authority
A group of crypto investors and developers lost a lawsuit funded by Coinbase that sought to argue the U.S. Treasury Department overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash, a mixing service designed to make crypto transactions anonymous. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest developments for Tornado Cash.
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Partners With PayPal; Coinbase Gets Approval for Crypto Futures in U.S.
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Coinbase says it can list crypto futures in the U.S. Hardware wallet maker Ledger partners with payments giant PayPal to allow users to buy crypto with fiat currency through their PayPal accounts. And, BitGo is bucking the chill of crypto winter, with a $100 million raise.
Coinbase Shares Erase Earlier Gains After Exchange Secures Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S.
Shares of Coinbase are paring earlier gains, after starting the day roughly 4% higher. This comes after the crypto exchange's announcement that it can now list crypto futures in the U.S., nearly two years after applying for approval. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Coinbase Wins Right to List Crypto Futures in U.S.
Coinbase Financial Markets secured approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), which means the crypto exchange can finally list crypto futures in the U.S. nearly two years after applying. "The Hash" panel discusses the approval and the utility of Coinbase's recently-launched products as the exchange continues to face regulatory pressure in the U.S.
Coinbase Expands Crypto Services Into Canada
Coinbase is expanding its crypto services to Canada. This comes after the exchange praised the country's approach to crypto, compared with the U.S.’s lack of clarity and regulation by enforcement for the industry. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto in the land of the maple leaf.
Sen. Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Call on Court to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Against Coinbase
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), some crypto lobbying organizations, and a group of professors are calling on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase. The Chamber of Digital Commerce Vice President of Policy Cody Carbone joins "First Mover" to discuss the amicus briefs filed and insights on the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.
Legal Expert on Sam Bankman-Fried Being Ordered to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail
Hermine Wong, former Coinbase head of policy and current principal at herminewong.xyz, weighs in on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sent to jail ahead of his trial in October. "I don't think that we're going to pretend here that Sam Bankman-Fried is acting in a manner that the general public, or anyone, would consider to be rational," Wong added.
Coinbase's New Blockchain Sees Muted Inflows on Launch Day; Is a Spot Bitcoin ETF Coming?
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks to appeal a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. Dune analytics tracks inflows to Coinbase’s newly launched 'Base' blockchain. And, Matrixport analysts predict that the SEC will likely greenlight several spot bitcoin ETFs in quick succession, leading to another rally for bitcoin's (BTC) price.