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Decentralized governance-focused crypto project the Aragon Association considered selling itself in June to an undisclosed bidder for an unknown price, according to a screenshot of a conversation between an employee of the investment firm Arca and other activists. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest report and implications for the future of decentralized governance.

Aug 11, 2023

Could smart tokens offer a gateway for companies to create new digital ownership opportunities? Smart Token Labs Chief Strategy Officer Mathew Sweezey breaks down the opportunities of smart tokens, explaining why they could be the "key" to "create these next-era digital primitives" and also enable a "radical new digital experience." Plus, reactions to PayPal's dollar-backed stablecoin launch.

Aug 11, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried is set to appear at a hearing on Friday for a judge to decide whether the disgraced founder of FTX is going to jail before his trial in October over sharing former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De shares his prediction. Plus, the latest on crypto exchange Bittrex's $24 million fine.

Aug 11, 2023

Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael discusses his outlook on the crypto landscape in Hong Kong and why he thinks it is an "attractive market." Michael further elaborates on the regulatory environment for digital assets, noting "it's not just about bringing regulation to crypto. It's also enabling the ecosystem to actually function."

Aug 11, 2023

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.3% from June to July, the highest monthly increase since January. Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades discusses the data and other macro factors potentially moving the crypto markets.

Aug 11, 2023

Crypto trading firm Bakkt reported second-quarter earnings results yesterday, posting a quarterly loss of $0.19 per share on revenue of nearly $348 million. Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael shares insights into Bakkt's business operations and expansion opportunities. Plus, Michael's take on global crypto regulation and the impact of the Ripple v. SEC case.

Aug 11, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks to appeal a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. Dune analytics tracks inflows to Coinbase’s newly launched 'Base' blockchain. And, Matrixport analysts predict that the SEC will likely greenlight several spot bitcoin ETFs in quick succession, leading to another rally for bitcoin's (BTC) price.

Aug 10, 2023

Calaxy co-founder and NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie joins "The Hash" to discuss how attitudes have shifted towards digital assets over the last six years. Plus, Dinwiddie discusses why more players are now knowledgeable about the crypto sector.

Aug 10, 2023

According to the crypto analysis firm L2Beat, around $150 million of deposits are locked into apps and protocols on Coinbase's new Base network. This comes as Nansen notes the top 22 depositors to Base as of July 31 have allocations in a telegram trading bot token, several meme tokens and an on-chain casino token. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Aug 10, 2023

Calaxy is aiming to disrupt the way fans interact with athletes, content creators and celebrities. Calaxy co-founders Solo Ceesay and Spencer Dinwiddie join "The Hash" to discuss the launch of the app after 3 years of building and how the platform aims to improve monetization for artists and creators. Plus, insights on Dinwiddie's journey of tokenizing his NBA contract and his outlook on the intersection between Web3 and sports.

Aug 10, 2023