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Mars Unveils Bored-Ape-Themed M&M’s Candy
In a licensing deal with Universal Music Group, candy brand Mars is releasing limited-edition M&M’s featuring non-fungible token (NFT) images of Bored Ape Yacht Club. “The Hash” team discusses the latest in NFT land merging with the real world.
Zuckerberg’s Horizon Worlds Teaser Lacks Creativity: Sandbox Co-Founder
Sandbox Co-Founder Sebastien Borget reacts to Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of a new Horizon Worlds release in France and Spain, where the Meta CEO was mocked online for posting a screenshot of his digital avatar standing in front of the Eiffel Tower. Borget adds, “it seems he doesn’t make anyone dream about possibilities” for the metaverse.
Crypto Outlook Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) saw small gains ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech Friday at the annual Jackson Hole conference. Tuttle Capital Management CEO & CIO Matthew Tuttle explains how “Powell could change everything” in anticipation of the symposium.
Crypto Exchange Gemini Offers Staking Support as Customer Demand Is 'Loud and Clear'
Crypto exchange Gemini is offering staking support for investors. Vice President of Product Layla Amjadi says customer demand is "pretty loud and clear," in anticipation of Ethereum's Merge.
The Sandbox Co-Founder: Alpha Season 3 is Industry’s ‘First Demonstration’ of Open Metaverse
Metaverse platform The Sandbox is launching Alpha Season 3, allowing users to access more than 90 playable experiences over a span of 10 weeks. The Sandbox co-founder & COO Sebastien Borget shares his insights into the launch, saying this is the “first demonstration” for the concept of an open metaverse.
How the Crypto Winter Is Impacting Metaverse Tokens
The Sandbox co-founder & COO Sebastien Borget discusses his outlook on the metaverse platform’s native SAND token amid the recent market downturn. “Among all the metaverse tokens, it is one that shows the highest resistance,” Borget said.
Crypto Marketplace WonderFi Files for Nasdaq Listing; ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Plans to Go Public Via SPAC
Kevin O’Leary-backed crypto marketplace WonderFi applied to list on Nasdaq. Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest operator of crypto ATMs, also is gearing up to go public through a $885 million SPAC deal with GSR II Meteora. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the latest crypto stock developments.
Afghan Authorities Reportedly Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in 1 Week
The Afghanistan police force shut down 16 crypto exchanges in the country's western Herat province over the past week, according to independent local media outlet Ariana News. "The Hash" hosts discuss why it might be a "bullish" move for the industry and where it fits in the global crypto crackdown.
Voyager Can Now Pay ‘Retention’ Rewards to Employees, US Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that crypto lender Voyager Digital, which is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, can pay more than 30 employees a collective $1.6 million as a "retention" award. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto regulation and an outlook into the troubled lender's future.
Powell’s Upcoming Jackson Hole Speech ‘Could Change Everything’: Tuttle Capital CEO
Tuttle Capital Management CEO & CIO Matthew Tuttle discusses his analysis and outlook on the “risk-off” attitude in the crypto markets and how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the annual Jackson Hole symposium “could change everything.”