Author: CoinDesk

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 22, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" hosts weigh in on the top stories shaping the crypto world day, including a closer look at why the Tornado Cash token (TORN) is higher, after a proposal submitted by a wallet address linked to a recent attack on the decentralized autonomous organization’s (DAO) governance state looks to reverse the malicious changes. Meanwhile, move-to-earn game STEPN is integrating Apple Pay. Plus, Bitcoin Pizza Day has taken a negative turn, as rug pulls dampen the anniversary of what's thought to be the first commercial bitcoin transaction.

See also:

Tornado Cash’s TORN Token Up 10% as Attacker Submits Proposal to Undo Attack

Attacker Takes Over Tornado Cash DAO With Vote Fraud, Token Slumps 40%

Web3 Move-to-Earn App STEPN Integrates Apple Pay for In-Game Purchases

Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day: the Time a Bitcoin User Bought 2 Pizzas for 10,000 BTC

Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour as Meme Coin Shysters Profit Over $200K in Rug Pulls

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On this week’s episode of Gen C, Coinbase's Kate Rouch talks about how the brand is looking to not only attract new users but also improve the industry at large through technology and education.

Kate was at the forefront of growing the Meta brand, formerly Facebook, and product marketing for eleven years prior to making the jump to Coinbase. She joins the podcast to discuss how working at an innovative and disruptive company like Meta helps to inform her work at Coinbase. She also gives us the insider scoop on how the infamous Super Bowl ad with the bouncing QR code came to be and what the results were. Avery and Sam also discuss AI Girlfriends, Pudgy Penguin toys and Nike’s first .Swoosh drop.

Links mentioned from the podcast:

CREATOR OF RENTABLE "AI GIRLFRIEND" SAYS IT'S GONE ROGUE 

Pudgy Penguins Tweet 

Nike Is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh 

Coinbase Forced Into Outage Following Super Bowl Ad After More Traffic 'Than Ever Encountered' 

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President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) are meeting late Monday after the debt ceiling deal suffered setbacks over the weekend as crypto markets turn down slightly while traditional markets remain somewhat stable. 

Today's Stories: 

Biden, McCarthy To Meet Monday After Debt-Ceiling Deal Suffers Weekend Setbacks

U.S. Debt Deal Could Weigh On Bitcoin Price, Some Say

Gemini Says Genesis Parent DCG Missed $630 Million Payment

Jack Dorsey-backed TBD Launches New Web5 Toolkit to Decentralize the Internet

Market Watch Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Edges Lower, Tron Rallies

First Mover Asia: Will Bitcoin Soon Begin a Retest of 30K?

Bitcoin's Trading Range Narrows to Tightest in Months

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Featured Story:  

Is an opinion piece by John Rizzo a senior vice president for public affairs at Clyde Group, titled: Elizabeth Warren’s Bill Won’t Stop Money Laundering, but It Could Ban Crypto

On today's show, we discuss the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, which is being pushed by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), and aims to close loopholes that criminals may exploit to launder money through crypto assets. However, it appears that this legislation may actually further a strategy to ban crypto. 

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You can see resemblances between Do Kwon's Bitcoin purchases during Terra/Luna's peaks. 

Featured Story:  

An Opinion piece by Coindesk Deputy Managing Editor of Features & Opinion, Daniel Kuhn, titled Should We Worry About Tether’s Bitcoin-Buying Plan?

On today's show, we focus on the fact that Tether holds the largest stablecoin, USDT, which could be viewed as an attempt to de-risk its U.S. dollar exposure.

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This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 20, 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:

• Paul Tudor Jones on State of Bitcoin in the U.S.
• OpenAI CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill
• U.S. Crypto Firms Moving Offshore 'Welcome' in France
• Ledger Defends Recovery System

Links to the headlines:  

Bitcoin Has a 'Real Problem' in U.S.: Paul Tudor Jones

OpenAI CEO Testifies Before Congress on AI Oversight

Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome,’ French Regulator Says 

Ledger Continues to Defend Recovery System, Says It's Always 'Technically' Possible to Extract Users' Keys

Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 18, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

The hosts of "The Hash" discuss some of the biggest crypto headlines shaping the sector today, including Coinbase (COIN) saying it loves Canada, where the rules have been set out, compared with the U.S.’s lack of clarity. Separately, experts weigh in on an update from Ledger's new key-recovery feature. And, MicroStrategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor tells Decrypt the company is intrigued with how Ordinals could lead to software innovation. 

See also:

Coinbase Praises Canada’s Crypto Approach as U.S. Regulatory Pressure Intensifies

Ledger’s Hard Lesson: Being Right Isn't Good Enough

Is Ledger’s New Bitcoin Key Recovery Feature Safe? Experts Have Doubts

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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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Bitcoin drifts around 27k awaiting Jerome Powell's expected speech later today and what are markets saying about crypto’s path to a sustainable recovery;  CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories: 

BlockFi Creditors Say Crypto Lender Was a Victim of Bad Management

DLT-Powered Financial Markets Could Save $100B Per Year, TradFi Study Says

Lightning Labs Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System

Market Watch Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Bitcoin in Stasis Below $27K Ahead of Powell Speech

Crypto Market Recovery Unlikely Until Stablecoin Universe Stops Shrinking: JPMorgan

BlockFi Creditors Say Crypto Lender Was a Victim of Bad Management

DLT-Powered Financial Markets Could Save $100B Per Year, TradFi Study Says

Lightning Labs Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System

Coinbase Officially Opens Subscription Service; Expands Reach Outside U.S.

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This episode is sponsored by EY.

Join Michael Casey and Sheila Warren on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” as they delve into the multifaceted world of digital money and explore the intricate dynamics that shape its scene with Head of Policy and Government Relations Riccardo Ricchi of The Payments Association located in the UK. 

Together they unravel the differences between stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and CBDCs, shedding light on the diverse forms of digital currencies that exist. Data privacy and surveillance concerns take center stage as they discuss the implications of a digitized monetary system on personal information and surveillance practices. Their conversation will take you on a journey through the evolution of Bitcoin and stablecoins, recognizing their significance as the next generation of money.

Finally, the role of regulation is examined in embracing programmable digital assets and the challenges and opportunities it presents in this ever-evolving financial landscape. 

Join us as we explore these thought-provoking topics and navigate the exciting future of digital money.

SUMMARY: 

Introduction to, central bank digital currencies, stablecoins and crypto. (0:00)

Innovation is unstoppable, it's happening. (2:44)

Differences between stablecoins, CBDCs and crypto. (8:06)

Programmable money and digital money. (13:48)

The conflation of programmable money. (16:21)

The idea of choice in India. (22:55)

The impact of CBDCs on banks. (27:29)

Banking disintermediation. (29:36)

The Policy Crisis. (33:08)

LINKS: 

thepaymentsassociation.org

Article from CD: 

Crypto Industry Asks UK to Think Globally as Government Closes Consultation on Proposed Rule

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 18, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

The hosts of "The Hash" weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Ripple starting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform which allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. Separately, crypto wallet maker Ledger seemingly digs itself into a deeper hole while answering questions about the firm's new wallet recovery service on Twitter. Plus, a Santiment report reveals that pepecoin (PEPE) could face challenges amid a generally bleak trading environment.

See also:

Ripple Starts Platform for Central Banks to Issue Their CBDCs

Expect Ripple Deal to Set Off Crypto Custodian M&A, Says Advisory Firm

Ledger Continues to Defend Recovery System, Says It's Always 'Technically' Possible to Extract Users' Keys

Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service

Investors Track Pepecoin Whales to Cash In on Meme Coin Mania as Wider Market Stagnates

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