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Blockchain-based platform Hamsters.gg is putting hamsters to the race track, where crypto traders can place BUSD-based bets on who wins. Star hamster racers like “Rocky” and “Buster” are already drawing bets of up to $500 per race. "The Hash" panel discusses how crypto traders have found a novel way to generate returns as bitcoin (BTC) remains flat and the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector fails to fully shake off the bear market lull.

Jul 21, 2023

Defunct crypto exchange FTX is seeking to retrieve over $1 billion from Sam Bankman-Fried and former executives as a part of a new lawsuit against the disgraced founder of the crypto empire. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the details of the lawsuit, which includes the allegation that Bankman-Fried's brother wanted to purchase an island using FTX funds and use it as an apocalypse bunker.

Jul 21, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. The accusation leads to the DOJ seeking a ban on all out-of-court statements made by witnesses and other parties in the case. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest allegations and whether it will hurt Bankman-Fried in court.

Jul 21, 2023

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced that the central bank has officially gone live with its controversial instant payments service, FedNow. Early adopters include JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, with 16 other institutions supporting the service. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent criticism as the Fed says its new service will operate for 24 hours every single day.

Jul 20, 2023

StoryCo co-creator J.P. Alanís joins "The Hash" panel to discuss how Web3 developments could revolutionize storytelling and creative production as a union representing over 150,000 Hollywood actors officially went on strike last week.

Jul 20, 2023

Web3 studio Toonstar is set to premiere a new animated series this fall called “FORTUN3” that features the defunct crypto exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" panel discusses the "crypto-bro" culture and their expectations on the debut of the comedy series.

Jul 20, 2023

FTX and its sister firm Alameda seeks to retrieve more than $71 million from its philanthropic arm and other life science entities. Separately, several users of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request from the exchange's official customer support email. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest in FTX's bankruptcy developments.

Jul 20, 2023

The Wall Street Journal reports that Terraform Labs has appointed Chris Amani as the new, interim CEO of the crypto firm, while founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to four months in jail by a Montenegro court after being found guilty of document forgery. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments.

Jul 19, 2023

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said in an earnings call on Wednesday that the firm is dropping its plans for a crypto custody service, which was slated to go live in the second quarter of this year. "The Hash" panel discusses the stock market operator's decision amid Friedman called a "shifting business and regulatory environment" in the U.S.

Jul 19, 2023

Some U.S. Senators are introducing a new bipartisan bill that would place stringent anti-money laundering (AML) requirements on decentralized finance protocols. The bill was introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) a member of the Senate Banking Committee. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Mark Warner (D-VA) are co-sponsors. "The Hash" panel discusses details from the description of the bill reviewed by CoinDesk and outlook on U.S. regulation within the crypto sector.

Jul 19, 2023