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The U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion is holding a hearing on Thursday titled, "Coincidence or Coordinated? The Administration's Attack on the Digital Asset Ecosystem." CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses what to expect and the future of the crypto industry in the U.S. in times of regulatory uncertainty.

Mar 9, 2023

Earlier this week, USDT’s market share among stablecoins surpassed 54%, data from CoinGecko shows. This is the largest market share Tether’s stablecoin has reached since late November 2021, after the crypto bull market reached its apex. Crypto Critics' Corner co-host Bennett Tomlin discusses the outlook for stablecoins and reacts to the Wall Street Journal report that alleges Tether accessed bank accounts by way of falsified documents and intermediaries.

Mar 9, 2023

Bitcoin slipped below $22,000 as investors grow anxious of Silvergate Bank’s decision to wind down operations amid worsening macroeconomic conditions. Opimas LLC CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi discusses the market reaction to Silvergate Bank’s liquidation plans.

Mar 9, 2023

Silvergate Bank will "voluntarily liquidate" its assets and wind down operations, its holding company, Silvergate Capital (SI), said Wednesday. Bianco Research, L.L.C. President and Macro Strategist Jim Bianco discusses the latest blow to the crypto industry and its impact on the markets. Plus, his reaction to CoinDesk reporting that JPMorgan is ending its banking relationship with Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

Mar 9, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain network NEAR Protocol has launched a product-first operating system that developers can build into and users can interact on as a single platform. NEAR Foundation CEO Marieke Flament weighs in on the "Blockchain Operating System." The NEAR Foundation is a non-profit that oversees the governance and development of the NEAR Protocol. Plus, Flament predicts what the future of a "multi-chain" Web3 looks like and how gaming has already become one such use case.

Mar 8, 2023

As part of International Women's Day, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses how blockchain and Web3 technology are bringing more opportunities to women, particularly in Nigeria. "Blockchain give voices to the unseen," Chinonye said.

Mar 8, 2023

In testimony before the U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will likely lift interest rates higher and potentially faster than previously anticipated. The Digital Economy Initiative Advisory Council Member Martha Reyes shares her crypto markets analysis.

Mar 8, 2023

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount to net asset value (NAV) has narrowed to below 35%, its lowest point since Nov. 7, according to data from TradingView, following what seemed a favorable court hearing on Tuesday for the company. Grayscale Investment Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm reacts and discusses the possible outcomes of the case. CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Mar 8, 2023

NEAR Foundation CEO Marieke Flament outlines some hurdles women can face in the cryptocurrency industry. Plus, a closer look at how the sector can achieve diversity in different shapes and forms.

Mar 8, 2023

Binance.US cleared a major hurdle in its effort to acquire the assets of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital in a deal worth over $1 billion after Michael Wiles, a bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of New York, overruled the various objections to the proposed acquisition. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details and key takeaways.

Mar 8, 2023