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Tether Denies Asian Commercial Paper Backing Claims, Exposure to Three Arrows Capital
Tether, the firm behind the crypto market’s largest stablecoin USDT, is denying claims that its commercial paper portfolio is 85% backed by Chinese or Asian commercial paper. “The Hash” discusses the latest developments, along with a vague tweet from the founder of Three Arrows Capital.
Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility
While many crypto companies likes Coinbase have laid off employees amid the recent market downturn, Binance and Kraken are tweeting about their plans to continue hiring. “The Hash” discusses the rivalries at play, along with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s latest comments at Consensus 2022.
Kevin O’Leary Says ‘Panic Event’ Is Needed Before Crypto Bottoms
“Shark Tank” Co-Host and serial investor Kevin O’Leary recently told a CoinDesk reporter that a “panic event” is needed before crypto bottoms, stating that “in the crypto world, we need someone to go to zero.” “The Hash” group discusses these claims, sharing their expectations for the current bear market.
MicroStrategy Defended at BTIG; Saylor Not Expecting Imminent Margin Call
With bitcoin (BTC) prices falling, some question whether MicroStrategy (MSTR) may have to part with or pledge as collateral more of its 129,218 coin stack. "The Hash" discusses the outlook for MicroStrategy as CEO Michael Saylor told the Wall Street Journal, "we don’t expect to receive a margin call."
Gensler Warns About Crypto Lenders’ High-Yield Products as BTC Plunges
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his warning to investors about cryptocurrency protocols offering high-yield returns as crypto lending application Celsius Network froze withdrawals and bitcoin’s price plummeted. “The Hash” group discusses regulatory enforcement in the digital asset space and draws comparisons to BlockFi’s services.
El Salvador Loses Half of BTC Investment as Market Plummets, Official Defends Country’s Bitcoin Strategy
El Salvador’s Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya stated that bitcoin’s recent price plummet will only have an “extremely minimal” impact on the country’s economy. “The Hash” group discusses El Salvador’s financial relationships with institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and criticism the Latin American country may face for its pro-bitcoin policy.
Coinbase Lays Off Roughly 1,100 Employees as Crypto Market Tumbles
Publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase is letting go of roughly 1,100 employees to cut costs, according to a recent company filing Tuesday. This comes after BlockFi and Crypto.com also announced layoffs. "The Hash” group discusses the consequences, the dilemma that many of the big names in crypto are facing after over-expanding during the bull run.
Treasury Secretary Yellen Advises Against Bitcoin for Retirement Savings
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning against using bitcoin as a retirement savings vehicle, characterizing it as a “very risky” move. “The Hash” team discusses their take on investing in crypto for a future nest egg.
Coin Center Sues Treasury Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Tax Reporting Rule
Crypto think tank Coin Center filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS on Friday, claiming a crypto tax reporting requirement enshrined in last year’s infrastructure law is “unconstitutional.”
Jack Dorsey’s TBD Announces Web 3 Competitor: Web5
Jack Dorsey is taking on Web3, with Web5. At CoinDesk’s Consensus Festival in Austin, Dorsey’s TBD – the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Dorsey’s Block (SQ) – announced its new vision for a decentralized internet layer on Friday.