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Cubans Using Crypto to Help Compatriots Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo
As their economy collapses, some Cubans protesting their government are turning to bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, Tron, and bitcoin cash to get donations to people who need them.
Bank of America Reportedly Approves Bitcoin Futures Trading for Some Clients
Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the U.S., has approved the trading of bitcoin futures for some clients, according to CoinDesk's sources. "The Hash" hosts discuss Bank of America delving into the world of bitcoin futures despite a summer lull in the crypto markets. "It's interesting that we're not seeing institutional momentum necessarily slow down," host Zack Seward said.
The Demise of ‘OpenBazaar’ and Web 3.0's Future
The downfall of decentralized e-commerce OG OpenBazaar came as a disappointment to many who believed in the power of crypto to create Web 3.0. "The Hash" hosts react to OpenBazaar co-founder Brian Hoffman speaking to CoinDesk about the uncensorable marketplace's accomplishments and missteps. "I just don't think the world was ready for it," host Naomi Brockwell said. "[OpenBazaar was] just too early."
Binance Ditches Stock Tokens Amid Intensifying Global Crackdown
Crypto exchange Binance said stock tokens are unavailable for purchase on its website effective immediately, citing the need to focus on other products. This comes amid news Hong Kong is the latest jurisdiction to warn the exchange about its operations.
Square to Create New Bitcoin Platform for Decentralized Financial Services
Payments services firm Square will open a new business focused on creating an “open developer platform” to make it easier to provide non-custodial, decentralized financial services, CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday in a series of tweets. The division’s “primary focus” would be bitcoin.
BIS, IMF, World Bank: Central Banks Must Consider Cross-Border Implications of CBDCs
In a paper published Friday, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said central banks worldwide should be focused more on cross-border settlement issues than domestic issues and on making central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in different jurisdictions interoperable. “The Hash” hosts discuss surveillance concerns for CBDCs and the feasibility of the statements.
Blockchain-Based Fantasy Soccer Platform Sorare to Raise $532M in Funding
According to an unconfirmed Business Insider report Wednesday, Paris-based digital soccer collectibles platform Sorare is expected to announce that it will receive $532 million in funding. This would allegedly represent the most significant capital raise in the history of France’s technology sector.
SEC Commissioners ‘Disappointed’ in SEC Ruling on Crypto Firm Coinschedule
The SEC said Wednesday it had settled charges against Coinschedule.com operator Blotics for violating the anti-touting provisions of federal securities law. Still, commissioners Elad Roisman and Hester Peirce claim the regulator missed the chance to define which touted assets were securities.
Report: White House to Create Ransomware Task Force
The White House is creating a new task force to investigate and tackle ransomware, including cryptocurrency payments, Politico reported Wednesday, but is it just a big PR stunt? "[The White House] is just diverting attention from the fact that they're trying to regain control of the money supply," host Naomi Brockwell said. "They can do it by smearing bitcoin, as they always have done, with the criminal brush."
What’s Going on With Banking App Chime?
According to ProPublica, banking app Chime has allegedly been closing a disproportionate number of customers’ accounts, sometimes not returning their money in the process, due to an “extraordinary surge” in fraudulent deposits. “The Hash” panel explores the Chime controversy as it raises the potential flaws of our current financial system and limits of technology.