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Stablecoin drama continues to ripple across the crypto markets. The tether (USDT) stablecoin, the world's largest stablecoin by market cap, dipped as low as 96 cents Thursday before bouncing back. Terra's UST stablecoin also tumbled to levels as low as 28 cents. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

12 mei 2022

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management is doubling down on Coinbase Global (COIN), buying up another half a million shares of the crypto exchange Wednesday. This comes as COIN plunged after reporting disappointing first-quarter earnings and outlook. "The Hash" squad discusses Wood's recent track record and the complex relationship between tech stocks and the crypto economy.

12 mei 2022

According to a document seen by CoinDesk, the European Commission is considering a ban on the widespread use of stablecoins in place of fiat currency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the details of the document and what it means for the future of EU markets and beyond. Plus, a joint body tasked with coordinating global crypto regulation is needed, according to International Organization of Securities Commissions Chair Ashley Alder. Could this become a reality?

12 mei 2022

The tether (USDT) stablecoin dropped to as low as 94 cents Thursday before recovering to just above 99 cents, briefly losing its parity with the U.S. dollar. Separately, bitcoin dropped to levels not previously seen since December 2020. "The Hash" panel discusses weakening sentiment around stablecoins and why this matters as the crypto markets continue to be under pressure.

12 mei 2022

As algorithmic stablecoin UST and luna (LUNA) continue to fall precipitously, Terra has proposed to burn UST and increase the available pool of luna as a solution to the crisis. "The Hash" team discusses the plan and whether or not it could save Terra from total collapse.

12 mei 2022

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council with Janet Yellen. Separately, the House Agriculture Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the FTX disintermediation proposal. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect. Plus, reactions to EU reportedly looking to ban large-scale stablecoins.

12 mei 2022

Terra sacrifices LUNA to save UST peg. Crypto market tumbles in response to inflation data and Terra fiasco. Australia’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs go live. South Korea hopes to institutionalize crypto by 2024. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

12 mei 2022

U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to tariffs wipes $300 billion from the crypto market and over $8 trillion from global stocks, since they were announced last week. After bitcoin fell below $75,000 Monday, CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores how low bitcoin can go under current market conditions on "Chart of the Day."

12 mei 2022

Chainalysis Co-founder & CEO Michael Gronager discusses the on-chain trends his firm is tracking for insights into UST unravelling. What does the data tell us about the role of institutional investors in UST’s collapse and the wider crypto markets? Plus, BTC dominance, Chainalysis raising $170 million doubling its valuation to $8.6 billion and more.

12 mei 2022

Kevin Zhou, founder of crypto-quant hedge fund Galois Capital and a noted skeptic of Do Kwon and the Terra community, dissects what he got right about UST stablecoin months before its collapse: What were the red flags? What’s keeping it alive? Could it restore its $1 peg?

12 mei 2022