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Kraken Bank, a subsidiary of crypto exchange Kraken, recently received a routing number from the American Bankers Association as part of its efforts to eventually establish as a regulated bank. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this announcement relates to Kraken’s appointment of a new CFO and possible IPO rumors. 

Mar 28, 2022

Coinbase is reportedly looking to acquire 2TM, the owner of Brazil’s largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growing interest of crypto firms like Coinbase and Binance in Latin America and why that region is seeing widespread cryptocurrency adoption for peer-to-peer exchanges.

Mar 28, 2022

Jump Crypto, the digital assets arm of trading firm Jump Trading Group, recently stepped into the spotlight at this week’s Avalanche Summit in Barcelona to explain its investors-as-builders strategy. “The Hash” team discusses Jump’s expertise in trading and how the firm has involved itself in the development of crypto. 

Mar 25, 2022

India has passed a new law that will impose a 30% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions, putting digital assets in the same taxation category as traditional stocks. “The Hash” discusses what this means for Indian crypto companies like Polygon, which now operate in a hostile market. 

Mar 25, 2022

The European Parliament's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill has moved forward, omitting a controversial provision that targeted proof-of-work mining. “The Hash” team compares MiCA to a similar piece of legislation making headway in the state of New York and examines what the future of crypto oversight in Europe might look like. 

Mar 25, 2022

“The Hash” hosts discuss the crucial role Africa plays in the adoption of Web 3 technologies, being home to the second largest bitcoin market in the world. The conversation touches on financial inclusion, digital payments, and efforts to educate the continent's youth on technology. 

Mar 25, 2022

As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin discusses the increasing prevalence of a cyberattack called "cryptojacking," which non-consensually uses the victim’s GPU to mine cryptocurrency, primarily Monero. Plus, a conversation on donating computer power to mine crypto for charitable causes. 

Mar 24, 2022

In a recent letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disclosed that the asset manager is exploring digital currency services for clients as the war in Ukraine pushes some countries to reassess fiat currency dependencies. “The Hash” hosts discuss the increasing institutionalization of bitcoin.

Mar 24, 2022

Sotheby’s is expanding its metaverse ventures through a partnership with Liverpool FC for the team’s debut NFT collection. “The Hash” team discusses where this announcement fits in Sotheby's long history of selling sports collectibles and how the low price points of these digital assets can help the high-end marketplace democratize its offerings. 

Mar 24, 2022

The National Football League will now allow teams to pursue sponsorship deals with blockchain companies but still restricts the direct promotion of cryptocurrencies to mitigate the risk of promoting scams.

Mar 23, 2022