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A federal judge is upholding a freeze on $35 million in crypto assets held by SpartacusDAO, a crypto investment project whose leader faces a lawsuit from disgruntled investors in its SPA token. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest chapter in a multimillion-dollar battle that started on Discord.

May 5, 2023

A spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like "inscriptions" has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate to the highest in nearly two years while showering miners of the cryptocurrency with extra revenue. "The Hash" panel discusses the milestone and its implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

May 5, 2023

The New York Department of Financial Services would have stronger authority to regulate digital assets, with exchanges having to reimburse customers if they’re the victims of fraud, under a bill proposed by Attorney General Letitia James on Friday. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes and how this might shape future crypto regulation.

May 5, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase reported Q1 revenue of $773 million, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $655 million. Chase White, Compass Point Research senior research and policy analyst, weighs in on Coinbase's latest earnings results, as trading volume came in at $145 billion versus analyst estimates of $147.7 million for the quarter. 

May 5, 2023

"The blockchain space really hasn't offered enough value...to the broader consumers," Mysten Labs CEO Evan Cheng said. Sui, a layer 1 blockchain boasting a $2 billion valuation, launched its mainnet on Wednesday. Cheng also discusses Sui's roadmap, noting, we're not building yet another blockchain that looks and feels the same as any other.

May 5, 2023

The New York Department of Financial Services would have stronger authority to regulate digital assets, with exchanges having to reimburse customers if they’re the victims of fraud, under a bill proposed by Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on what this proposal means for the future of crypto regulation.

May 5, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) reported Q1 revenue of $773 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $655 million, according to FactSet, and up from Q4 revenue of $629 million. Compass Point Research senior research and policy analyst Chase White discusses the latest earnings report, along with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's latest comments about plans for the crypto exchange to stay in the U.S.

May 5, 2023

The U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, up from a downwardly revised 165,000 in March and ahead of economist forecasts for 180,000, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). CoinDesk Senior Markets Reporter of Asia Sam Reynolds explains how to interpret this latest economic data amid lingering inflation concerns and recent turmoil in the banking sector.

May 5, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Sui launched its mainnet this week, as it aims to edge out rivals like Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain's core contributor Mysten Labs, shares insights into the benefits and opportunities of Sui and how it aims to stand out from the competition. Plus, Cheng reflects on the lessons learned from previously working on the Meta-led Diem project, formerly known as Libra.

May 5, 2023

A number of potential presidential candidates have recently taken a strong stance against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). CoinDesk's Emily Parker, executive director of global content, discusses why the issue is likely to be a talking point during the upcoming presidential election and why privacy concerns are forcing some lawmakers to "sound the alarm."

May 5, 2023