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Nigerians have been turning to the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC) eNaira, amid cash shortages, according to Bloomberg. The number of eNaira wallets has jumped more than 12-fold to 13 million since October, and the value of transactions has climbed 63% this year. The CBDC was introduced in October 2021. "The Hash" panel discusses the eNaira experiment and crypto's use case as an alternative to economic uncertainty.

22 мар. 2023 г.

Sushi DAO and Head Chef Jared Grey were served with a subpoena by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the decentralized autonomous organization revealed Tuesday. The native sushi token dropped on the news. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of DAOs and governance.

22 мар. 2023 г.

Cryptocurrency custody provider Copper said up to 15% of its staff face layoffs as the firm streamlines its business amid tough market conditions affecting the crypto industry. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout from crypto winter despite bitcoin's (BTC) recent rally.

22 мар. 2023 г.

A new report from the Biden administration looks at a number of claims and stated goals from the crypto industry, ranging from cryptocurrencies' role as investment vehicles and payment tools to its potential use in payment infrastructure. The report said that "many [cryptocurrencies] do not have a fundamental value" and noted other issues with the sector. "The Hash" panel discusses the details of the report and the outlook for crypto regulation in the country.

22 мар. 2023 г.

A legislative proposal from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would prohibit using a national central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money within his state. This comes as the Biden administration is studying the possibility of introducing a CBDC. "The Hash" panel weighs in on an issue that is likely to get more prominence as the next U.S. presidential election starts to heat up.

21 мар. 2023 г.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. government is already taking steps to backstop deposits, saying "similar actions could be warranted if smaller institutions suffer deposit runs that pose the risk of contagion." Meanwhile, U.S. officials are studying ways to temporarily expand FDIC coverage to all deposits if needed in a crisis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments amid a brewing banking crisis.

21 мар. 2023 г.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is considering whether to tax non-fungible tokens (NFT) on a par with other collectibles, such as stamps, works of art and fine wine, in a move likely to have an impact on those including the digital assets within their retirement plan, according to a document published Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the future of crypto taxes.

21 мар. 2023 г.

India's central bank is advocating for legislation that will allow users of its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to delete any transactions from the network's ledger in order to maintain anonymity, a highly placed person told CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel discusses the wider implications of preserving privacy on the blockchain, as lawmakers and individuals across the world have been concerned about the potential surveillance aspects of CBDCs.

21 мар. 2023 г.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO and billionaire investor Warren Buffett is in contact with senior officials within President Joe Biden’s administration, according to Bloomberg. This comes as the White House grapples with elevated concerns of a banking crisis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest reporting.

20 мар. 2023 г.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has "failed" in his role as a central bank leader. "The Hash" panel discusses Warren's remarks and the possible implications for global finance.

20 мар. 2023 г.