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Fugitive Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes Reportedly Considering Surrender
Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nik De with the latest in the BitMEX saga. A recently surfaced court transcript indicates Arthur Hayes is considering surrendering to U.S. officials in Hawaii. Also, New York grants BitGo a trust charter. Is this the first step toward a national charter?

Wyoming Senator Says National Debt Is Debasing the Value of the US Dollar. Is Bitcoin the Solution?
Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is one of the biggest crypto supporters in the U.S. Senate. She discusses the federal government’s opportunity to harness bitcoin’s power as a store of value, how bitcoin can shed its association with crime and her mission to educate Congress about digital assets.

Kings of Leon to Release New Album as NFT
Kings of Leon is the first rock band to release an album as a non-fungible token (NFT). “The Hash” panel discusses the outlook for the music NFT marketplace as artists begin to dabble into the space.

A Custodial Lightning Wallet Bans Mixed Coins: Sign of What’s to Come?
“The Hash” panel dissects how custodial lightning wallets work, what it means to have control over your money, and the possibility that some custodial wallets are engaging in censorship.

Insurance Giant Aon is Testing the DeFi Waters
Aon, one of the world's largest insurance companies is dipping its toe into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this potentially means for institutional DeFi.

Ethereum Now Available on Amazon Managed Blockchain
Amazon Web Services (AWS) users can now easily run Ethereum nodes and connect to the public Ethereum network via its ‘Managed Blockchain’ service. “The Hash” panel breaks down the pros and cons.

Virginia Governor Signs Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law
Virginia is the second state in the U.S. to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. “The Hash” panel discusses the roles of states, the federal government and big tech companies with regard to protecting consumer data.

What Is Bitcoin Really?
Is bitcoin an inflation hedge or a monetary system? Is it both or neither? Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein and journalist Brett Scott debate what bitcoin is.

Can Bitcoin Help People Who Aren’t Already Rich?
Human Rights Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein and "The Heretic's Guide to Global Finance" author Brett Scott debate whether or not bitcoin enables financial inclusion.

Gensler Strikes Balance Between Promoting Innovation and Investor Protection
CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De with the main takeaways from Gary Gensler’s Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, suggesting Gensler could bring regulatory clarity to the crypto space if and when he is confirmed as the new SEC chief.
