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CoinDesk Managing Editor of Tech Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discuss what's to come in the world of bitcoin as crypto investors brace for the Federal Reserve's expected 75-basis-point rate hike and the July 28 announcement of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q2. Plus, what to expect from CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Jul 22, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for its best weekly performance since March after climbing above $23,000, its highest level since mid June. The “All About Bitcoin” Week in Review panel discusses the week’s biggest events that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets.

Jul 22, 2022

Trades involving the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Terra’s luna (LUNA) and terraUSD (UST) tokens eventually led to the blowup of insolvent crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, the 3AC founders said. “The Hash” panel discuss the latest in the Three Arrows saga.

Jul 22, 2022

The USD stablecoin (USDC) issuer Circle reaffirmed its plans to go public later this year. Circle has adopted a more transparent and regulated approach in terms of USDC than its competition. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Circle and stablecoins at large.

Jul 22, 2022

An analysis of Nexo's attestations reveals just how much its deposits have declined in recent months. The crypto lender may have suffered from withdrawals similar to those that led to troubles at its rivals. "The Hash" team discusses where Nexo fits into the wider crypto lending landscape and its yield crisis.

Jul 22, 2022

Animoca Brands, Dapper Labs, Decentraland, and other Web3 platforms are forming the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3 (OMA3) to overcome the crypto industry's interoperability challenges. "The Hash" team discusses the timing in the evolution of the metaverse and the potential outcomes.

Jul 22, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi and two others on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. Meanwhile, the SEC formally referred to nine digital tokens in this case as “securities.“ CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the charges and allegations, and discusses the regulatory implications in the SEC's ongoing practice of defining its crypto oversight through enforcement actions.

Jul 22, 2022

Following a former Coinbase employee being arrested over allegations of insider trading, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally declared nine digital tokens as "securities," continuing its practice of defining its crypto oversight through enforcement actions. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Partner Ian P. McGinley shares his insights into the legal and regulatory repercussions, and outlook for crypto regulation in the United States.

Jul 22, 2022

Philippines central bank governor says no plan to ban cryptocurrency. Coinbase insider trading case raises questions about regulations. Zipmex extends customer withdrawal freeze until Friday, Thailand’s SEC asks for clarity. Rehabilitation centers offer services to crypto trading addicts. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jul 22, 2022

As bitcoin surpasses $23,000, CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook. Gunzberg points out that the culture and entertainment sector seems to be moving independently from the rest of the market despite the crypto downturn, while the DeFi sector has been impacted by macro headwinds the most.

Jul 22, 2022