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Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has hired a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official as her lawyer in the federal probe into crypto exchange FTX’s collapse, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.

Dec 12, 2022

Bloomberg reports that Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading firm Amber Group is terminating a $25 million sponsorship deal with football club Chelsea F.C. as the firm is laying off around 300 people. "The Hash" panel discusses the what this means for exchanges and firms navigating the chill of crypto winter.

Dec 9, 2022

Bloomberg reports that a judge involved in the Celsius bankruptcy case ordered the company to return $50 million worth of crypto to users of custody accounts. Plus, shares of the world’s largest bitcoin fund, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), hit a record-high discount rate of nearly 50% relative to the price of bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 8, 2022

According to Bloomberg, hedge fund Fir Tree is suing crypto investment firm Grayscale to investigate potential mismanagement of its flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This comes as GBTC is selling at close to a record 43% discount to the price of the underlying bitcoin in the trust. Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini discusses what this means for the overall crypto markets. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 7, 2022

Genesis Global Trading's creditors have hired restructuring lawyers to help find a way prevent the crypto brokerage from having to file for bankruptcy, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the situation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Genesis.

Nov 30, 2022

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has been meeting with investors in Abu Dhabi, seeking cash for the exchange's crypto recovery fund, according to a Bloomberg report. However, Zhao tweeted a reply that the report was "false" shortly after. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest with the FTX contagion concern and Binance's initiative to contribute to the broader crypto industry.

Nov 22, 2022

According to a Bloomberg report, Genesis Global Trading is in talks with potential investors for at least $1 billion in fresh capital. CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the state of the crypto industry as it continues to suffer ripple effects from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by the Digital Currency Group.

Nov 22, 2022

In the aftermath of crypto exchange FTX's fall from grace, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the industry needs "very careful regulation," Bloomberg reported Saturday. "The Hash" hosts discuss Yellen's reported remarks and the implications for crypto regulation.

Nov 14, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a new 23-month low as crypto traders processed the news that Binance might not buy rival FTX after all. Bloomberg reports U.S. securities and commodities regulators are probing whether FTX.com correctly managed client funds, despite statements by the ailing crypto exchange’s CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, that all customer holdings were covered.

Nov 9, 2022

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian looks set to win an investor lawsuit against her and other celebrities over their endorsement of cryptocurrency EthereumMax (EMAX) after a judge tentatively dismissed the case on Monday, according to a Bloomberg report. "The Hash" hosts discuss the ongoing story and lessons learned.

Nov 9, 2022