Author: CoinDesk

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 15, 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 Claps Back at Coinbase
• Arkham's CEO Responds to Concerns of Privacy Advocates
• Some Users Report Issues With Accessing FTX Claims Portal Online

Links to the headlines:  

Coinbase Knew It May Have Been Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator Claims

Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul

Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ 

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A Consensus 2023 panel with Michael Casey, Caitlin Long, Neha Narula and Erik Voorhees.

The crash of 2022 laid bare how far the cryptocurrency industry strayed from its early ideals, becoming as opaque as the system it challenged, and this year’s banking panics have underscored its reliance on that system. On the eve of CoinDesk’s tenth anniversary, it's an appropriate moment to take stock of how the industry lost its way, and whether and how it can still deliver on its original promises of greater transparency and resilience. After all, bank runs and runaway inflation merely highlight the need to rethink the legacy paradigm.

Michael Casey, CoinDesk’s chief content officer, moderates alongside panelists:

• Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank
• Neha Narula, director of Digital Currency Initiative
• Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, July 14, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including XRP overtaking BNB token to become the world's fourth-largest digital asset by market cap following Ripple's partial courtroom win. The panel digs into what the ruling could mean for the future of crypto regulation. Separately, bail for Celsius founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky has been set at $40 million by a judge after his arrest. And, new details on what luxury fashion brand Gucci is doing in the world of NFTs.

See also:

XRP Overtakes BNB to Become 4th Largest Cryptocurrency; Funding Rates Surge

XRP Trading Volumes Hit $2.5B on South Korean Exchange UpBit

Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's Bail Set at $40M, Travel Restricted

Auction House of Gucci: Christie’s Teams Up With Luxury Brand on NFT Collection

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The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC.

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Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger.”

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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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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, July 13, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including Alex Mashinsky, the co-founder and former CEO of insolvent crypto lender Celsius, getting arrested following an investigation into the company's collapse. This comes amid a slew of separate lawsuits against Mashinsky and Celsius by the SEC, CFTC, FTC. Separately, Coinbase lawyers argue the Supreme Court's recent judgment on student debt cancellation aids its defense against the SEC. And, an update on Circle trimming its workforce and ending certain "non-core" activities.

See also:

Sale of XRP on Exchanges Not Investment Contracts, Court Rules in SEC Case Against Ripple

Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 28% After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts

Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

Coinbase Lawyers Argue Biden Student Loans Ruling Aids Defense Against SEC

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Asks Twitter Followers if Their BofA Accounts Were Closed Because of Crypto Transactions

Coinbase Cut to Underweight Ahead of Earnings by Barclays

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Jeff Wilser joins to explain how artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but the advantage may not last long. Plus, news on Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT and Arkham Intelligence.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news.

• [4:12] Inside the Desk: Everyone’s searching for AI integrations across all industries. What happens when AI meets crypto day-trading? Jeff Wilser explains how AI might be the new ‘edge’ – for now.
• [18:00] Danny’s Dungeon: On-chain data provider Arkham Intelligence launched a bounty marketplace, featuring a native token. Danny argues the marketplace itself is enough of a business model and there’s no need for a token.
• [24:22] Cam’s Corner: Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT might be worth just $59,000. Why? Cam investigates what factors go into NFT appraisals.

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According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Alex Mashinsky, the esteemed co-founder and former CEO of the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius, was apprehended in New York on Thursday. This arrest stems from a meticulous investigation into the intricate circumstances surrounding the company's unfortunate collapse.

Link to the Full Story: 

Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

Mashinsky, alongside his co-defendants, faces a comprehensive set of allegations encompassing seven charges, including securities fraud, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to manipulate the price of Celsius' token CEL, as outlined in a meticulously prepared indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The weight of these accusations is further emphasized by the simultaneous filing of multiple independent lawsuits against Mashinsky and Celsius by prominent regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Credits:  Wondercraft Voice AI and CoinDesk crypto regulation and policy reporter Sandali Handagama.

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Today’s show features a roundup of crime stories, from a Silk Road bitcoin wallet movement to former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s arrest.

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Today's Stories:

Silk Road–Linked Bitcoin Worth $300M Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data

Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report

Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug Off Post-CPI Choppy Price Action

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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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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics, including some users reporting issues accessing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's newly-launched customer claims portal online. Plus, a deep dive into the latest debate on bitcoin and climate pollution as Greenpeace publishes a new report. And, why Cryptoys is integrating a kid-friendly AI chatbot into NFTs. 

See also:

Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ 

BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC

Digital Toy Company Cryptoys Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs

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Elon Musk just announced the rollout of his new Artificial Intelligence (AI) company "xAI" to take on ChatGPT with the goal "to understand the true nature of the universe” according to the xAI website.

Link to story: Elon Musk's New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens

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