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FTX Proposes Changes to US Crypto Regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX is the latest crypto firm to publish a policy proposal ahead of Wednesday’s House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know and why this is a continuing story to watch.
SushiSwap CTO Threatens to Quit, Demands More Autonomy and Compensation
Joseph Delong, chief technology officer of SushiSwap, announced he would leave the popular Ethereum-based decentralized exchange unless the core team is given more autonomy and increased compensation. “The Hash” hosts discuss the outlook for Sushi following the latest escalation in its ongoing infighting.
Is DeFi’s Decentralization Just an Illusion?
In its latest quarterly review, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said decentralized finance (DeFi) has a centralization problem, and policymakers should use it to regulate the sector. "The Hash" team digs into the report and what it illuminates about the potential risks of DeFi. Could open finance undermine financial stability?
Meta Builds Tool to Fight Revenge Porn Using Unique Digital Fingerprints
Meta, the parent organization of Facebook, has teamed up with the U.K.-based nonprofit Revenge Porn Helpline to stop the spread of non-consensual intimate images via a “hash-matching technology.” “The Hash” squad discusses how it works and the possible repercussions for user privacy.
What Was the Catalyst for the Crypto Market Weekend Plunge?
Bitcoin is recovering after dropping nearly $10,000 in roughly an hour Saturday to as low as around $42,000. GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round discusses the potential factors that contributed to the weekend plunge in the crypto markets.
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Rises to 3 1/2-Year High as Crypto Crashed
Bitcoin tanked last week, pulling the broader crypto market lower. Meanwhile, the ether-bitcoin ratio rose 13%, reaching a three-and-a-half-year high and registering its best weekly performance since May. Is the "flippening" approaching? "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors behind the crazy crypto markets' action.
Bitcoin Confined to Familiar Range as Stocks Rise Ahead of Payrolls Data
New data on bitcoin's price movement reveals the cryptocurrency is continuing to trade in a familiar range as traditional markets exhibit improved risk appetite, with investors eyeing the release of the U.S. monthly employment report. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Drops Below $56K as Momentum Slows, Support at $53K
Bitcoin sellers were active Friday, pushing the cryptocurrency toward the bottom of its weeklong price range. Lower support at about $53,000 could stabilize the current pullback. “All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel discusses the week’s events that could have brought BTC to this low point and Square’s pivot after renaming itself as Block.
Jury Decision in Kleiman v. Wright Postponed to Next Week, Bitcoin Price Momentum Watch
The jury postponed their decision on the historic bitcoin trial Kleiman v. Wright to Monday. Meanwhile, watching the bitcoin price momentum, when will bitcoin break out from its rangebound nature? CoinDesk's George Kaloudis and Brad Keoun weigh in and discuss what to expect from the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing with CEOs from six major cryptocurrency companies, including FTX and Circle.
ConstitutionDAO Raising Funds for Free Ross Movement
ConstitutionDAO, the group that raised $47 million last month to buy a copy of the U.S. Constitution but failed, is now pledging funds for the Free Ross Movement. The Free Ross organization is selling an NFT collection of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's works with charitable aims. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest instance of decentralization technology breaking barriers to entry.
