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Ilya Lichtenstein, husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, admitted that he was the hacker behind the multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016, according to a report from CNBC. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down their respective plea details and what's next for the infamous couple.

Aug 7, 2023

Financial records originally obtained by CNBC reveal that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has purchased bitcoin, after saying he was not an investor in the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization at Miami's Bitcoin Conference back in May. "The Hash" panel discusses the report, along with the significance of crypto as a talking point for some candidates in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Jul 10, 2023

Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said that bitcoin (BTC) has become less attractive, citing the unfriendly regulatory picture in the U.S. and what he expects will be lower inflation going forward. "Bitcoin has a real problem because in the United States, you have the entire regulatory apparatus against it," Jones said on CNBC's Squawk Box. "The Hash" panel discusses the industry implications of Paul Tudor Jones' remarks.

May 15, 2023

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett described bitcoin (BTC) as a "gambling token" in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Buffett's latest jab at the crypto industry.

Apr 12, 2023

Some employees and support volunteers at crypto exchange Binance are helping customers in China and worldwide subvert Binance's controls to hide their country of residence or origin, according to a CNBC report. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential weaknesses in Binance's know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering efforts and the revelations about the state of crypto in China despite a ban on all crypto transactions.

Mar 24, 2023

Risk aversion is in full swing, thanks to a crisis at Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB), a pivotal lender to tech startups. This comes as CNBC reports that SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, is in discussions to sell itself. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans shares her analysis.

Mar 10, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday. The crypto exchange executive argues that "by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can not only update its financial system, but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse." "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Armstrong's comments and the future of crypto guidelines in the country.

Mar 1, 2023

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler joined CNBC's "Squawk Box," warning other platforms to "take note" of crypto exchange Kraken's move to halt its staking service in the country and cough up a $30 million fine. This comes as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday that the SEC did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding U.S. crypto regulation.

Feb 10, 2023

Sports apparel and memorabilia firm Fanatics is selling its 60% stake in sports-focused NFT company Candy Digital to a group led by Galaxy Digital, according to CNBC. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest blow to the digital collectibles industry amid a continued market downturn.

Jan 5, 2023

Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged to an all-time high, putting additional pressure on miners amid weakening prices and higher energy costs. Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC he still has a “minor allocation” to bitcoin (BTC). Iranian Bitcoin advocate Ziya Sadr was arrested by Iranian security forces last month, according to multiple sources.

Oct 10, 2022