The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, CoinDesk has obtained a 250-page trove of Mnuchin’s crypto-related correspondence during his four years at U.S. Treasury under the Trump administration. “The Hash” panel breaks down the revelations and implications for Biden-era crypto policy.
Trump Banking Regulator Determined Banks Should Be Allowed to Trade Crypto: Report
But the OCC staff’s ruling was never made public.
Freedom of Speech? Trump Sues Social Media Giants Over Censorship
In the latest escalation of former President Donald Trump's years-long battle with Big Tech over free speech and censorship, Trump has sued the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. "The Hash" team debates the complicated world of politics and social media, pointing to implications for uncensorable domains on Web 3.0. and consistency in the application of rules by private companies.
Trump: Bitcoin Is A ‘Scam’
Former President Donald Trump said Monday bitcoin seems like a “scam” and that it threatens the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency during an interview with Fox Business’ Stuart Varney. “The Hash” panel discusses Trump’s claim.
Decision on Donald Trump’s Facebook Ban: Why it Matters
The Facebook Oversight Board will soon release its decision on whether Trump’s Facebook account, which has been banned since January, will be reinstated. “The Hash” panel digs into the underlying issues of centralization and censorship and the main takeaways we can expect from Facebook’s high-profile decision.
Ex-Florida Tax Collector Reportedly Offered Bitcoin in Exchange for Trump Pardon
According to unverified reports from the Daily Beast, a Florida tax collector known as the first to accept bitcoin for payments offered Roger Stone bitcoin via text message in exchange for a presidential pardon from Trump. Nikhilesh De has the latest.
Trump Impeachment Trial Opens Tuesday: Is Social Media Quieter Than Usual?
The U.S. Senate commenced its second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump Tuesday. Naomi Brockwell and “The Hash” panel discuss why social media may seem quieter than usual on the historic occasion.
Twitter, Trump and the 'Private Company' Fallacy
Defending deplatforming as the right of private companies assumes that truly private companies are possible. They may not be.
'Was This Correct?' Twitter's Dorsey Asks About Banning Trump, and Then Says 'Yes'
He also praised Bitcoin as a "technology that is not controlled or influenced by any single individual or entity."
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin's Rich List, Coinbase's Latest Acquisition
Also: Grayscale reports an a rise in participation from pensions while Ripple's Garlinghouse reveals he attempted to settle charges with the SEC ahead of its XRP suit.
