Web 3

Online brokerage platform Robinhood has agreed to acquire London-based crypto platform Ziglu, which is one of few firms to have a crucial U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration. “The Hash” group discusses Robinhood’s increasing presence as a crypto player and its ambitions to ease onboarding into the Web 3 economy.

Abr 19, 2022

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is adding a new collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its Louis the Game app in the form of in-game rewards. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by legacy brands to explore Web 3 and capture new audiences while noting the accelerated growth of blockchain gaming through play-to-earn models. 

Abr 18, 2022

Ethereum-based stablecoin protocol Beanstalk Farms was exploited for $182 million in a flash-loan attack over the weekend, making this the second nine-figure decentralized finance (DeFi) attack in a month.

Abr 18, 2022

A recent report by Ariel Investments and Charles Schwab details the growing interest in crypto assets from Black American investors. “The Hash” group discusses the accessibility of digital assets in comparison to the traditional financial markets, efforts to educate communities about opportunities in Web 3, and the current state of cryptocurrency regulation.

Abr 11, 2022

Trading volumes on India’s major crypto exchanges plummeted after new legislation, which imposed a 30% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions, came into effect April 1. Plus, Coinbase’s India operation suspended buy orders due to regulatory uncertainty.

Abr 11, 2022

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D), to discuss bitcoin and politics. What role does crypto have in her campaign? How can crypto and Web 3 help California’s local community?

Abr 7, 2022

Hedera Hashgraph, known for its blockchain-like distributed ledger technology (DLT), will put $250 million in native HBAR tokens towards developing enterprise applications in the metaverse. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest investment into Web 3 and why this is a continuing story to watch.

Abr 7, 2022

TradeStation President and CEO John Bartleman discusses commissioning the new Miami bull sculpture revealed at the Bitcoin 2022 conference to rally the city’s community around crypto. Plus, a conversation about Miami’s growth as a Web 3 hub and how TradeStation is broadening its services to retail investors. 

Abr 7, 2022

The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy is seeking public commentary about crypto's energy and environmental impact, noting the potential for digital assets to aid climate change efforts. “The Hash” team discusses how public opinions could help regulators better understand Web 3 technology while commenting on the global trend of proof-of-work scrutiny. 

Mar 28, 2022

Samir Kerbage, Hashdex Chief Technology Officer, discusses how the Brazilian asset manager plans to bring traditional investors to Web 3 with their new DeFi ETF, trading on the B3 stock exchange. Plus, a conversation about Coinbase’s rumored acquisition of 2TM, Brazil’s largest crypto exchange. 

Mar 28, 2022