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According to Bloomberg, a new report from Inca Digital finds that crypto exchanges Huobi and Kucoin are permitting customers of sanctioned Russian banks to transact on their platforms. "The Hash" panel discusses the reported implications for the decentralized economy across the globe.

Feb 27, 2023

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment. This comes as crypto in Hong Kong is getting a soft backing from Beijing, according to Bloomberg. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest developments around the state of crypto in Hong Kong and its prospects as a global crypto hub.

Feb 23, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Separately, Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering for collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is planning to plead guilty to fraud charges for his role in the alleged scheme, according to Bloomberg.

Feb 17, 2023

Binance Holdings, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is considering severing its ties with U.S. business partners as various government agencies and regulators continue to investigate the company, according to a Bloomberg report, citing a persona familiar with the issue. “The Hash” panel discusses the outlook for Binance amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Feb 17, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to propose rule changes that would make it harder for hedge funds, private equity firms and pension funds to work with crypto firms, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.

Feb 14, 2023

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing Silvergate Capital (SI) to provide more details about what it knew about FTX’s alleged misuse of customer funds, according to a Bloomberg report. Plus, Bitzlato's co-founder reportedly said in an interview that the crypto exchange plans to resume operating and allow partial withdrawals of user funds.

Jan 31, 2023

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, mistakenly kept collateral for some of the crypto assets it issues in the same wallet as funds belonging to its customers, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing an unidentified Binance spokesperson. "The Hash" panel discusses the details of the report and what it means for Binance as crypto exchanges face increased scrutiny after FTX's collapse.

Jan 24, 2023

Heather Morgan, the rapper who is also known as "Razzlekhan," has landed a job at a NYC tech company, according to Bloomberg. Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein are facing trial for allegedly trying to launder roughly $4.5 billion in stolen crypto from Bitfinex. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding the self-proclaimed "Crocodile of Wall Street."

Jan 19, 2023

Earlier Wednesday, bitcoin (BTC) reached its highest point before the FTX collapse. Brad Keoun, CoinDesk Managing Editor of Tech and Protocols, discusses the latest price movement for the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, as Bloomberg reports Genesis is in confidential negotiations with various creditor groups, with the company warning it could seek bankruptcy protection if it fails to raise capital. Keoun also weighs in on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust discount narrowing. DCG is the parent company of Grayscale, CoinDesk, and Genesis.

Jan 18, 2023

As first reported by Bloomberg, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci is investing his personal funds in a firm set up by Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX.US. Scaramucci confirmed his investment on Twitter over the weekend. "The Hash" hosts discuss the industry implications and Harrison's latest public remarks about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Jan 16, 2023