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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie gives an update on some of the stories making headlines in the world of crypto. Bitcoin is currently trading at a discount on crypto exchange Binance.US, according to data from Kaiko. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. And, Mastercard has expanded its Engage program, which links potential card issuers with partners that can provide appropriate technical expertise, to help bring cryptocurrency card programs to market.

Jun 22, 2023

On the second day of the hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses his outlook on U.S. inflation, citing the economic growth and state of job market. If the labor market gradually cools off, "the strong majority of the committee believes that it would be appropriate to raise the federal funds rate again once or twice by the end of year," Powell said.

Jun 22, 2023

Pepecoin (PEPE) has clocked gains over 40% in the last 24 hours and is up roughly 70% on the week. This comes as Gemini posted on Twitter Wednesday that the crypto exchange is "feeling pepish about something coming soon." CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Jun 22, 2023

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust after earlier this month reaching a preliminary agreement to acquire the firm for an undisclosed amount amid speculation it was facing bankruptcy. "The Hash" panel weighs in on Prime Trust's rocky journey in recent months.

Jun 22, 2023

CoinDesk's chief insights columnist David Z. Morris joins "The Hash" panel to discuss why stablecoin tether (USDT) could face serious pressure amid the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s apparent crackdown on the crypto industry, with recent lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance.

Jun 22, 2023

Lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. are generally welcoming of the government's plans for a digital pound, but some of them believe the currency should be interoperable with crypto in order to be suitable for the future. "The Hash" panel weighs in on privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Jun 22, 2023

German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection, called the “Dogs of BND,” to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the role of NFTs and blockchains in the agency's recruiting process.

Jun 22, 2023

Financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab (SCHW), Citadel Securities, and Fidelity Digital Assets announced the start of cryptocurrency exchange EDX Markets, the latest evidence Wall Street is forging ahead in digital assets despite the crypto winter. EDX Markets CEO Jamil Nazarali discusses the launch and the implications for the future of the crypto industry at large.

Jun 22, 2023

The Chamber of Digital Commerce's founder and CEO Perianne Boring, weighs in on the SEC's handling of spot bitcoin ETF filings in the U.S., noting "The SEC keeps moving the goal posts of what the industry needs to do." Boring also adds there's "no reason to continue to hold this up" and expresses optimism for the forthcoming round of applications.

Jun 22, 2023

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday. Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Chamber of Digital Commerce, discusses what to make of Powell's comments. "It's a bigger question of the whole path to this legislation," Boring said.

Jun 22, 2023