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Terra Proposes Token Burn and Increase in Pool Size to Stop UST Dilution

As algorithmic stablecoin UST and luna (LUNA) continue to fall precipitously, Terra has proposed to burn UST and increase the available pool of luna as a solution to the crisis. "The Hash" team discusses the plan and whether or not it could save Terra from total collapse.

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Crypto in Focus on Capitol Hill

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council with Janet Yellen. Separately, the House Agriculture Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the FTX disintermediation proposal. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect. Plus, reactions to EU reportedly looking to ban large-scale stablecoins.

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Ukraine Government Launches Website for Donating and Buying NFTs

The Ukrainian government has launched a website for buying and donating NFTs, continuing to leverage crypto to raise funds amid the war with Russia. “The Hash” group discusses the role digital assets have played in the Ukraine crisis, noting the use of stablecoins by those affected.

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FTX.US President on What to Expect From Crypto Bahamas

Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the stateside wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire FTX, joins “All About Bitcoin” live from Crypto Bahamas to share a preview of his upcoming keynote speech. Plus, his take on crypto’s role in Russian sanctions, algorithmic stablecoins and more.

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BTC Reacts to Possible Half-Point Rate Rise in May

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin’s reaction to recent statements by Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible interest rate hike by 50 basis points. Plus, crypto’s environmental impact as Earth Day raises ESG concerns, Justin Sun’s USDD stablecoin project and the best times of day to trade crypto. 

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LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes the Third Largest Stablecoin

TerraForm Lab’s UST has become the third-largest stablecoin, meanwhile there’s a 17% spike in the LUNA governance token’s price. “The Hash” group discusses the race to capture the stablecoin market, comments made by Tether’s Paolo Ardoino and the differences between asset-backed and algorithmic stablecoins.

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