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Twitter shares jumped after CEO Parag Agrawal announced that Elon Musk will be taking a board seat in the company following his new stake in the social media platform. “The Hash” panel explains how Musk’s appointment could raise issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the current state of crypto Twitter.

5 apr 2022

A new bill titled the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act has been presented in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of regulators. “The Hash” panel discusses the legislation's intention to protect the U.S. economy from El Salvador's bitcoin adoption while also touching on concerns raised by global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

5 apr 2022

Lightning Lab's Elizabeth Stark announced a Taproot-enabled protocol called Taproot Asset Representation Overlay (Taro) that has received $70 million in Series B funding to bring stablecoin capability to the Bitcoin network. “The Hash” panel discusses how this project can revitalize Bitcoin’s early function as a means for payments and the technological capabilities of the Taproot upgrade.

5 apr 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses recent statements made by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler about working alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint oversight of crypto exchanges. Plus, insights on what a defined “digital commodity” would mean for regulators. 

5 apr 2022

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten discusses the Luna Foundation Guard’s recent bitcoin buying spree for its UST reserves, commenting on the Anchor Protocol and Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon’s recent statement about Terra’s impact on the crypto markets. Plus, comments on bitcoin adoption curve and why he thinks BTC’s market cap could reach $21 trillion eventually. 

5 apr 2022

BlockRaiders Guild Co-Founder Andrew Wagner discusses his take on Netflix’s new “Crypto King” documentary, explaining his prior relationship with QuadrigaCX’s founder Gerald Cotten. Plus, a conversation on the current state of crypto regulation in Canada and lessons learned from the QuadrigaCX scandal.

5 apr 2022

HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty. 

5 apr 2022

Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs CEO & founder, and former executive for the Bitcoin Foundation, explains his plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, discussing crypto regulation, free markets and his association with the Republican Party. Plus, a conversation on Chris Larsen’s $5 million campaign to change the Bitcoin code and the environmental impact of proof-of-work. 

4 apr 2022

A bull case could be made for bitcoin despite short-term momentum turning negative, according to Glassnode data weighing “HODL Waves” against BTC's "realized price." Are we at a turning point in this bear market? Plus, a look at BTC's April returns as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

4 apr 2022

As the European Central Bank explores the development of a digital euro, designers might favor a centralized system that would inhibit people's transaction privacy. “The Hash” group discusses how user privacy should be protected in digital cash systems, drawing connections to crypto oversight in Canada amid the trucker protests. 

4 apr 2022