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Policy

Chia Network Lays Off Third of Its Staff as Loss of Banker Delayed Going Public

Chia fired 26 of its 70 employees as it continues its pitch to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on going public and is weighing first-ever sales of some of its tokens.

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Web3

Credit Suisse and Swiss Football Association to Release Women's Football NFT Collection

All the proceeds from the collection, featuring portraits of the Swiss Women’s National Team, will be donated to support women’s football in Switzerland.

Swiss Women's National Team (Credit Suisse)

Videos

Swiss Regulator: Switzerland Faced a Bank Run if Credit Suisse Was Allowed to Go Bankrupt

Swiss regulator FINMA said Wednesday that allowing embattled lender Credit Suisse to file for bankruptcy could have resulted in deposit runs at other banks in Switzerland. FINMA and the Swiss National Bank brokered UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.3 billion) in a deal announced on March 19. "The Hash" panel discusses the larger implications for the Swiss banking system.

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Opinion

Credit Suisse’s Buyout Shows Banks Still Have a Banking Problem

Bitcoin and crypto aren't unraveling the banks.

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Videos

Custodia Bank’s Caitlin Long on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation Amid Banking Turmoil

New York Community Bank has agreed to buy a major chunk of failed Signature Bank, according to the FDIC. Custodia Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long discusses what to make of the lingering U.S. banking jitters and the potential impact on crypto regulation in the country. Plus, her reaction to UBS purchasing rival Credit Suisse.

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Opinion

This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money

The recent collapse of three high-profile banks - Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank - has caused worrying outflows at hundreds of regional banks. Now, with the U.S. Federal Reserve creating a new backstop facility reportedly worth $2 trillion, the echoes of crises in 2008 and 2013 are loud.

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Opinion

Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis

The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of bitcoin, says CoinDesk's George Kaloudis.

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Markets

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $24.5K as European Banking Crisis Eases

BTC has remained in a range between $24,200 and $25,200 over the past 24 hours. Investors are hoping the Federal Reserve relaxes its recent monetary hawkishness.

Bitcoin was rising above $25,000 (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Videos

How Credit Suisse Developments are Impacting the Crypto Market

Credit Suisse has agreed to a $53 billion loan from the Swiss National Bank, after shares of Switzerland's second-largest lender hit a fresh record low on Wednesday. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss how recent banking jitters are impacting the cryptocurrency market.

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'Sharks in the Water' Linger Amid Recent Banking Sector Jitters: Former FDIC Regulator

Credit Suisse has agreed to a $53 billion loan from the Swiss central ban, after shares of Switzerland's second-largest lender hit a fresh record low on Wednesday. "What you're seeing are sharks in the water and a lot of short-selling of bank stocks," said Jason Brett, Key Bridge Advisors Managing Director and former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC. "It might put SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the center stage very soon."

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