Author: CoinDesk

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's crypto news, including Coinbase saying its blockchain is the first to be launched by a publicly traded company. Aptos Labs, a layer 1 blockchain from Meta Platforms' former employees, is expanding its tools and services using Microsoft's AI technology. Grimes says she made more money with NFTs than in her entire music career. And, the U.S. Federal Reserve is starting a new program for overseeing banks’ crypto activity.

See also:

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company

‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto

Microsoft, Aptos Labs Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools

Grimes Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Entire Music Career: Wired

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The financial services industry has a way of spawning innovation and growing from its crises.

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Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Dmitry Gooshchin, titled: “Crypto's Path Forward Could Follow the Financial World's Departure From LIBOR.”

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's biggest crypto news, including how scammers are attempting to capitalize on PayPal’s recently launched dollar-pegged stablecoin. Morgan Stanley said in a recent research report that artificial intelligence will be one of the most important investment themes over the next decade. And, Binance receives two licenses to operate in El Salvador.

See also:

Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains

AI Will Be One of the Most Important Investment Themes Over the Next Decade: Morgan Stanley

Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador

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Plus, top headlines in crypto hacks and exchange news.

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Today's Stories:

Solana-Based Cypher Protocol Experiences Exploit, Freezes Smart Contract

Huobi Receives $200M USDT, $9M Ether From Whale

Bitstamp Raising Funds for Asia, Europe Expansion: Bloomberg

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Americas: Market Doesn't React Much to PayPal Stablecoin

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Avery and Sam chat with Josh Hackbarth of Warner Bros. Discovery about how major franchises are superserving their existing fan base and exploring new and engaging opportunities in Web3.

Our guest this week is Josh Hackbarth, SVP, Franchise - DC, Animation and NFT Commercial Development for Warner Bros. Discovery. Hackbarth sits down with Avery and Sam to discuss developing Web3 initiatives for iconic franchises like Batman and Looney Tunes and how to further engage fans by creating open dialogue through Discord.

Links mentioned from the podcast: 

• Ralph Lauren Goes Bigger on Fortnite with island and phygital boots
• With rebrand, Claire’s leans into AI and web3
• This Art Exhibit Is Bringing New Life to Allen Ginsberg’s Poetry Using AI

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 7, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including PayPal entering the crypto market with its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. Huobi is denying reports that several executives were arrested in China. Local news organizations report that Kenyan police raided the Nairobi warehouse of Worldcoin over the weekend. And, a closer look at MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings since Michael Saylor exited his CEO position a year ago.

See also:

PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum

I Have 1M Questions About the PayPal Stablecoin. Here Are 5

Huobi's Stablecoin Reserves Down 30% Amid Reports of Executive Arrests

Worldcoin Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Reports

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Billions Have Rebounded Since He Exited CEO Job a Year Ago

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Traders are choosing to short bitcoin volatility as crypto markets sleepily await news on the spot bitcoin ETF applications.

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Today's Stories:

PayPal to Issue Dollar Pegged Crypto Stablecoin: Bloomberg

Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Local Reports

Curve Recoups 73% of Hacked Funds, Bolstering CRV Sentiment

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Crypto Options Traders Are Still Shorting Bitcoin Volatility

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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The USDT issuer Tether says it holds a lot of U.S. Treasuries and made a lot of money last quarter.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from “Markets Daily” host George Kaloudis, titled: “Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash.”

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From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI.

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Could loyalty programs and token airdrops embiggen Solana DeFi? Danny Nelson heads to Utah to find out.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk's Danny Nelson, titled: “Solana Tokens or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Points.”

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From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.

“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:

• SEC Tells Coinbase to Stop All Crypto Trading Except Bitcoin
• Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases
• CZ Considers Closing Binance.US 
• Coinbase to Launch ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain

Links to the headlines:  

SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in All Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT 

Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases After Justin Sun and Others Step In With Help

Binance Nearly Shuttered U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: The Information

Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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