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Seychelles-based crypto exchange Bitget has started a $100 million fund targeting Web3 startups as Asian countries build a framework for developing Web3. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes and the future of crypto in Asia.

Apr 10, 2023

Decentralized finance protocol SushiSwap has recovered $186,000 worth of ether (ETH) that a hacker drained from one of its users’ wallets following a $3.3 million exploit this weekend, according to a Sunday tweet from blockchain security firm Blocksec. "The Hash" panel discusses the crypto industry's latest exploit victim and what this means for the Sushi community.

Apr 10, 2023

The New York Times' latest article, "The Real World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin," examines the environmental impact of bitcoin mining operations on electrical energy consumption and pollution. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest report fueling the ongoing bitcoin energy debate.

Apr 10, 2023

Zero-knowledge (ZK) layer 2 blockchain CryptoGPT has cashed in on the recent surge in interest around artificial intelligence (AI) to raise $10 million in funding. The Series A round, which was led by market maker DWF Labs – which has emerged as one of the most active investors during the crypto bear market – gave the AI-focused blockchain a $250 million valuation, according to a statement. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the intersection of crypto and AI.

Apr 10, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department is out with a new report warning that decentralized finance (DeFi) services that aren’t compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules pose “the most significant current illicit finance risk” in that corner of the crypto sector. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord breaks down the Treasury Department's first analysis of hazards in the DeFi space. Plus, his outlook on the crypto regulatory framework in the U.S.

Apr 10, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department released a 40-page report stating that DeFi needs to comply with anti-money laundering rules. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord unpacks this report titled "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance." He added, "DeFi is disintermediated...and that's the paradox we have here."

Apr 10, 2023

Ether (ETH) sits around $1,800 as market participants eye Ethereum’s April 12 "Shapella" upgrade, which aims to permit staked ETH withdrawals. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his expectations, saying, "this is going to be a nonevent in terms of price."

Apr 10, 2023

While the SEC suggests ether (ETH) might be a security, the CFTC says it's a commodity. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff discusses his outlook for ETH and how investors could be affected. "For people who recognize that it's a global asset, a global ecosystem, it shouldn't matter what it's bucketed as," Mosoff said.

Apr 10, 2023

A new report from the failed crypto exchange FTX’s current leadership says that former FTX US President Brett Harrison resigned last September partly because of a “protracted disagreement” with CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and members of his inner circle. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest.

Apr 10, 2023

Two major Ethereum network upgrades dubbed together as "Shapella" are slated to take place simultaneously on April 12. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff breaks down what to expect, the implications for staking, and the potential impact on the broader crypto markets, explaining why the move could prove bullish for ether (ETH) long-term. Plus, how Ether Capital is navigating crypto winter. 

Apr 10, 2023