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Tim Massad, former CFTC chairman and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, weighs in on the state of crypto regulation in the U.S., Massad said "our hand is going to be forced sooner or later on doing something on stablecoins" due to the actions of other jurisdictions. Plus, Massad reacts to stablecoins being a possible path forward for a united legislative effort.

Hul 12, 2023

Coinbase’s (COIN) shares rose to a near one-year high after the exchange announced a surveillance-sharing agreement with five spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants. "First Mover" hosts share their reaction as Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sells $12 million worth of Coinbase’s stock. Separately, insights on the U.S. Consumer Price Index falling to 3% on a year-over-year basis in June.

Hul 12, 2023

Web3 games are gaining traction but have only captured a small fraction of the players compared to top Web2 games, according to CoinGecko data. Meanwhile, Alexis Ohanian recently tweeted the play-to-earn business model will "become standard for video games" in 5 years. Alliance DAO Core Contributor, and PHD in game studies, Will Robinson, discusses his take on the future of Web3 gaming.

Hul 12, 2023

The U.S. inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped to 3.0% on a year-over-year basis in June from 4.0% in May. Bitcoin (BTC) rose modestly to $30,900 in the immediate aftermath of the report before retreating slightly. Unchained CEO and co-founder Joe Kelly discusses the market reaction. Plus, insights into the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF race and Unchained's private client service launch.

Hul 12, 2023

The Tie Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn takes a deep dive into the bitcoin options market and how it is positioned right now, with a focus on the Gamma Exposure Index calculated by data analytics firm Laevitas. Plus, insights on the open interest in bitcoin options and the market's reaction to its quarter-end expirations.

Hul 12, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including a closer look at why Coinbase's stock is jumping in the last 24-hours. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are reportedly investigating a former FTX executive over possible campaign law violations. Algofi, the largest decentralized finance protocol on layer-1 blockchain Algorand, said it will shut down. And, a Web3 TV show helmed by the co-creator of “Rick and Morty” gets a premiere date.

Hul 11, 2023

The European Commission on Tuesday set out its plans for the metaverse, confirming leaked plans previously reported by CoinDesk that would see new standards and governance for virtual worlds. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest metaverse developments in Europe.

Hul 11, 2023

Bitcoin Ordinals NFT activity has picked up, crossing 350,000 daily inscriptions on Monday according to data tracked by analytics firm Glassnode. The daily tally has surged by over 250% since Ordinals launchpad Luminex unveiled the Bitcoin Request for Comment (BRC)-69 token standard on July 3. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

Hul 11, 2023

Cross-chain router protocol Multichain has been exploited for nearly $130 million after an attacker siphoned capital out of numerous token bridges. A new report from Chainalysis suggests that the withdrawals could potentially point to a hack or rug pull by insiders. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.

Hul 11, 2023

Crypto data firm Arkham Intelligence stirred controversy by announcing a new service aimed at unmasking the owners of digital wallets, angering privacy-focused crypto advocates. Then came allegations it used an easy-to-decipher method for hiding customers’ email addresses. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest comments from privacy-focused crypto advocates and how Arkham's CEO is responding on Twitter.

Hul 11, 2023