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Steve Aoki Secures Funding to Pilot His NFT TV Show ‘Dominion X’
Crypto-forward DJ Steve Aoki is creating a “proper pilot” episode of his experimental non-fungible token (NFT) TV show “Dominion X,” following the project’s near-instant sellout earlier this month. “The Hash” group discusses the latest artist experimenting with crypto to foster fan engagement as the NFT entertainment scene picks up momentum.
IRS Will Reportedly Ignore How Infrastructure Bill Defines ‘Broker’
The U.S. Treasury Department is reportedly preparing to offer an olive branch to crypto developers, miners, and hardware firms spooked by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill’s tax reporting requirements. “The Hash” hosts discuss whether the Treasury Department could combat the concerns of the bill that no other government agency has been able to achieve.
Walmart Seeking to Hire Digital, Cryptocurrency Lead
Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer by total sales, is allegedly looking to hire a digital currency and cryptocurrency product lead. “The Hash” squad discusses the big-box retailer potentially dabbling into crypto and why this is a continuing story to watch, particularly for people that live on cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Alluring User-Owned Networks
"The Hash" team discusses the burgeoning world of user-owned networks: World Mobile is rolling out a mesh network to bring internet connectivity to Tanzania, former Apple CEO Gil Amelio joins the Cirus blockchain-powered data ownership project as an adviser, and A16z leads a Helium token-powered decentralized telecommunications project. With the rise of decentralized token-incentivized models that provide real-world services, is crypto at the tipping point for these networks to actually work?
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Getting Philosophical
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, a vocal crypto advocate, shared Austrian economist Murray Rothbard’s book “Anatomy of the State” in a tweet that was received positively by bitcoiners but confused some libertarians. “The Hash” panel discusses Dorsey introducing voluntarist ideas to the masses and the implications for the politics of Twitter and the overall crypto community.
Pro-Crypto Advocate Rep. Darren Soto on Infrastructure Bill: ‘Ignorance Is Our Greatest Foe and Not Necessarily Partisanship’
Does crypto have a strong enough lobbying presence in D.C.? This week, the Senate passed the historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill without any crypto amendment, raising concerns about its controversial definition of “broker.”
Poly Network Hacker Returns Most of Stolen Funds, Refuses $500K Reward
The attacker behind the Poly Network hack who drained the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform of over $600 million in crypto has returned most of the stolen funds. Poly offered a $500,000 "Bug Bounty" reward to the hacker for returning the funds, but the hacker declined. "The Hash" panel discusses the ongoing drama around the largest hack in decentralized finance (DeFi) history and whether it appears to be coming to an end.
Binance Discontinues South Korean Won Trading Pairs, Payment Options
Although South Korea is not among the long list of countries whose financial watchdogs have issued warnings against Binance, the crypto exchange said it would discontinue trading pairs and payment options using the South Korean won effective immediately, along with P2P merchant applications and Korean language support. "The Hash" hosts discuss the possible future of Binance following its latest attempt to take the initiative in its regulatory positioning.
Samsung Plans to Participate in South Korea’s CBDC Pilot
Samsung Electronics will reportedly take part in the Bank of Korea (BOK)'s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot with a focus on remittances. The electronics giant plans to test the functionality of the pilot with its Galaxy smartphone and look at whether transactions can be completed without internet availability. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications for tech innovation in the crypto space in South Korea, which was once hailed as the next global blockchain hub.
Beijing Signals Yearslong Tech Crackdown as Investors Reevaluate China Bets
Once the world's largest bitcoin mining hub, China has been cracking down on crypto mining in recent months. On Wednesday, its central government issued a five-year plan that calls for even stricter regulation across tech industries. Still, this continued push to rein in tech goes far beyond crypto and has led global investors to reconsider their exposure to China. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential repercussions for business operations in China and the future of the crypto industry.