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Bitcoin Holds Above $23K Amid Silvergate Exodus
Bitcoin is trading at around $23,400, as the largest token by market capitalization remains relatively unfazed by a number of crypto firms, including Coinbase and Paxos, ending their relationship with crypto-focused bank Silvergate. VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel joins "All About Bitcoin" with his reaction to the latest developments and why it resembles "friction between crypto on-ramps and off-ramps."

Slew of Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, Paxos and Galaxy, Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank
A growing group of crypto firms is ending its relationship with crypto-focused bank Silvergate, after the bank delayed its 10K filing and said there were concerns about its ability to continue as a "going concern." "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Silvergate and how its next moves could impact the crypto industry at large.

CoinDesk and Art Blocks Launch 'Microcosms' to Boost In-Person Events With NFTs
Ahead of Consensus 2023, the largest event in crypto, CoinDesk has created a three-year NFT ticket offering called "Microcosms" that widens rewards for holders and refashions the typical live event ticket model. Microcosms is powered by the Art Blocks Engine that drives the popular generative art platform. Art Blocks Chief Marketing Officer Hannah Siegel-Gardner, along with Head of CoinDesk Studios and Web3 Sam Ewen, join "The Hash" panel to discuss how it all works.

Questions Loom Over Binance's Stablecoin Collateral
According to Forbes, crypto exchange Binance moved $1.8 billion of collateral meant to back its customers' stablecoins to hedge funds last year. "The Hash" panel discusses why the reporting is raising significant questions about the management and custody of customer assets and stablecoin collateral by Binance.

Senators Reportedly Claim Binance Is a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity'
Three U.S. senators have written to Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, asking for details about its money-laundering controls and accusing Binance of being a "hotbed of illegal financial activity," according to the Wall Street Journal. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Binance amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Ordinals NFTs Could Make Stacks’ STX a Multibillion-Dollar Token: Matrixport
Ordinals' non-fungible tokens (NFT) have the potential to push Stacks Network's STX into a billion-dollar token, Matrixport said in a recent research report. The firm's Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen joins "First Mover" to discuss and weigh in on the hype around Ordinals protocol.

Matrixport Researcher on STX Token's Rapid Growth Amid Ordinals Interest
Stacks' STX token is the top performer in the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) month-to-date and the third-best performer year-to-date. According to a recent Matrixport report, the popularity of Ordinals' NFTs could be the catalyst to push Stacks into a billion-dollar token. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen breaks down the potential of Stacks.

Two-Time NBA All-Star Baron Davis Shares His Web3 Genesis Story
Former NBA All-Star and entrepreneur Baron Davis is launching a rights management platform for photographers on the blockchain. He shares how he got involved with the crypto and Web3 ecosystem, saying, "I've always been a serial entrepreneur ...but it wasn't fun to do that in the NBA...when crypto came along, this is an opportunity for me to explore my creativity."

How Crypto Markets Are Reacting to Silvergate Bank Warning
Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report as it may face regulatory probes. This sent the crypto-friendly bank's stock plunging. Wave Financial Head of Protocol and Treasury Management Nauman Sheikh reacts, saying, "I'm surprised that crypto hasn't reacted more strongly to the news."

NBA All-Star Baron Davis on Celebrity Endorsements in Crypto Space
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued former National Basketball Association player Paul Pierce for "touting" ethereumMax (EMAX) tokens without revealing he had been paid to do so. Former NBA All-star and serial entrepreneur Baron Davis explains why the lack of crypto education among celebrities can sometimes lead to potentially problematic endorsements of certain products.
