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Bitcoin Pares Gains as Federal Reserve Slows Rate Hikes
The U.S. Federal Reserve is raising interest rates by a half percent, as expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the terminal rate, the peak rate for the current hiking cycle, is expected sometime next year. Bitcoin dropped below $18,000 on the news. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Hearing on FTX Collapse
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown held a hearing Wednesday on the implosion of crypto exchange FTX as its continued fallout sparks debate on the need for crypto regulatory clarity. Cato Institute's Jennifer J. Schulp, who sat on the witness panel, discusses the key takeaways and outlook for crypto legislation.
Bitcoin Falls Below $18K After Fed Raises Rates by Half a Percentage Point
Bitcoin fell below $18,000 as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point. Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at crypto insights provider Amberdata, discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook.
Indian Crypto Traffic Trending Down as Tax Regime Tightens, Data Shows
Indians have lost interest in trading on local crypto exchanges since the government began imposing taxes on profits and transactions, data from AppTweak and SimilarWeb shows. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in India's state of crypto.
Warren, Marshall Introduce Digital Assets Anti-Money Laundering Bill Amid FTX Fallout
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) are introducing a bill to crack down on money laundering and financing of terrorists and rogue nations via cryptocurrency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the proposal in what could be a potential blow to the digital asset industry.
US Lawmakers Scrutinize Crypto Industry in Senate Hearing on FTX Collapse
The Senate Banking Committee is holding a second day of hearings Wednesday on the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire FTX and its industry impact. "The Hash" panel discusses some of the key points from the hearing, and the possible regulatory outcomes.
Binance CEO Warns Staff of Turbulent Times Ahead
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has warned his staff to expect turbulent times ahead as the giant crypto exchange sees a wave of crypto outflows amid concerns about its financial health, according to an internal memo. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout of crypto winter and what this means for Binance.
Examining the Social Movement of Crypto
Matt Stoller, director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project, wrote an opinion piece on CoinDesk titled "Cryptocurrencies: A Necessary Scam?" He compares crypto to the anti-monopoly movement. Stoller joins "First Mover" to discuss his thesis.
Rep. Ritchie Torres on FTX Fallout, SBF Arrest
New FTX CEO John J. Ray III testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Tuesday as his predecessor Sam Bankman-Fried faces fraud and conspiracy charges. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), who attended the hearing, discusses the key takeaways and possible regulatory outcomes.
Demonizing Crypto Industry After FTX Collapse 'Fundamentally Unfair:' US Congressman
U.S. Congressman Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) discusses his take on the legislation needed in the aftermath of FTX's collapse and how much of it is due to fraud. "Demonizing a whole industry based on the fraudulence of one actor is fundamentally unfair," Torres said. "Sam Bankman-Fried is not representative of crypto finance any more than Bernie Madoff is representative of conventional finance."