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Sotheby’s Auctions Neal Stephenson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript
Sotheby’s is auctioning off the original manuscript for “Snow Crash,” Neal Stephenson’s landmark 1992 science fiction book that coined the terms “metaverse” and “avatar." Author Neal Stephenson joins Sotheby's Head of Sale Cassandra Hatton on "First Mover" to discuss the details of the auction and Sotheby's move into the digital art space. Plus, Stephenson shares his insights on developments in the metaverse and his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI).

Bitcoin’s Worsening Liquidity Draws Concerns From Traders: Data
Data from blockchain analytics firm Kaiko shows that liquidity is worsening for bitcoin, with order-book depth hitting lower levels than were seen following the collapse of FTX. In the meantime, Kaiko notes that Coinbase volumes have seen a rise in interest in altcoins at the expense of bitcoin and ether. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge ‘Shocked’ by SEC Objection to Binance.US Deal
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Michael Wiles appeared heavily skeptical about an attempt by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop a purchase by Binance.US of assets of defunct crypto lender Voyager Digital at a Thursday court hearing. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the developments and what it means for creditors who have been waiting months to retrieve their funds.

Bitcoin Holds Above $23K Amid Silvergate Exodus
Bitcoin is trading at around $23,400, as the largest token by market capitalization remains relatively unfazed by a number of crypto firms, including Coinbase and Paxos, ending their relationship with crypto-focused bank Silvergate. VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel joins "All About Bitcoin" with his reaction to the latest developments and why it resembles "friction between crypto on-ramps and off-ramps."

Slew of Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, Paxos and Galaxy, Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank
A growing group of crypto firms is ending its relationship with crypto-focused bank Silvergate, after the bank delayed its 10K filing and said there were concerns about its ability to continue as a "going concern." "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Silvergate and how its next moves could impact the crypto industry at large.

CoinDesk and Art Blocks Launch 'Microcosms' to Boost In-Person Events With NFTs
Ahead of Consensus 2023, the largest event in crypto, CoinDesk has created a three-year NFT ticket offering called "Microcosms" that widens rewards for holders and refashions the typical live event ticket model. Microcosms is powered by the Art Blocks Engine that drives the popular generative art platform. Art Blocks Chief Marketing Officer Hannah Siegel-Gardner, along with Head of CoinDesk Studios and Web3 Sam Ewen, join "The Hash" panel to discuss how it all works.

Questions Loom Over Binance's Stablecoin Collateral
According to Forbes, crypto exchange Binance moved $1.8 billion of collateral meant to back its customers' stablecoins to hedge funds last year. "The Hash" panel discusses why the reporting is raising significant questions about the management and custody of customer assets and stablecoin collateral by Binance.

Senators Reportedly Claim Binance Is a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity'
Three U.S. senators have written to Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, asking for details about its money-laundering controls and accusing Binance of being a "hotbed of illegal financial activity," according to the Wall Street Journal. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Binance amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Ordinals NFTs Could Make Stacks’ STX a Multibillion-Dollar Token: Matrixport
Ordinals' non-fungible tokens (NFT) have the potential to push Stacks Network's STX into a billion-dollar token, Matrixport said in a recent research report. The firm's Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen joins "First Mover" to discuss and weigh in on the hype around Ordinals protocol.

Matrixport Researcher on STX Token's Rapid Growth Amid Ordinals Interest
Stacks' STX token is the top performer in the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) month-to-date and the third-best performer year-to-date. According to a recent Matrixport report, the popularity of Ordinals' NFTs could be the catalyst to push Stacks into a billion-dollar token. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen breaks down the potential of Stacks.
