Crypto2022

You mess around with crypto, make some money, you don't think about taxes, then the market drops. What happens now? Features writer Jeff Wilser explores five crypto tax nightmares, as part of CoinDesk Tax Week, that may just haunt your dreams and pocketbook.

Feb 22, 2022

Grayscale Investments published its 2021 Bitcoin Investor Study, the asset manager’s third annual report on investor attitudes and perspectives about bitcoin. Grayscale’s Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary shares insights into the key takeaways and what they illuminate about the way ahead for the crypto markets in 2022.

Dec 27, 2021

While former President Donald Trump famously said he’s “not a fan” of bitcoin, his wife is not shying away from crypto collectibles. Former First Lady Melania Trump tweeted Thursday she's launching her own NFT collection on the Solana blockchain, featuring watercolor-style artwork of her cobalt blue eyes. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest NFT drop captivating Crypto Twitter.

Dec 17, 2021

Popular zero-commission trading app Robinhood is adding a feature so users can gift crypto to friends and family. Customers can send as little as $1 of one of seven cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" group discusses the latest move from Robinhood, helping people take their first step in crypto.

Dec 17, 2021

NFT collectibles and fashion startup RTFKT has been acquired by multinational footwear behemoth Nike. Nike has been exploring blockchain tech since 2019, including patenting tokenized shoes. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for Nike making a major move into the metaverse in another step that accelerates Nike's digital footprint.

Dec 15, 2021

Dogecoin surged as much as 33% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the electric-car maker would accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its merchandise. This comes as Tesla experimented with bitcoin earlier this year. "The Hash" team discusses Musk's latest tweet moving the crypto markets in an ongoing testament to his influence.

Dec 15, 2021

Days after Facebook announced its corporate name would become Meta, an artist's Instagram account with the username "@metaverse" was blocked and later reinstated. "The Hash" squad unpacks the latest story calling for the need for actual ownership in Web 3 amid ongoing trademark battles in centralized social media.

Dec 14, 2021

Bitcoin rewards company Lolli has added food delivery platform Grubhub as the latest participating store, allowing users to earn BTC back on every order. Lolli CEO Alex Adelman shares insights into the rewards program and its impact on the online retail space.

Dec 13, 2021

Time Magazine has named Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as "Person of the Year" for 2021, a year that saw his electric vehicle company become the world's most valuable carmaker. "The Hash" panel discusses Musk's influence on the crypto market and contributions to the wider society.

Dec 13, 2021

A highly-sought after non-fungible token (NFT) from The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection has accidentally sold for a little more than $3,000, one-hundredth of its actual market price. "The Hash" team discusses the latest mix-up revealing the importance of personal responsibility in the blockchain.

Dec 13, 2021