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Mars Stealer, an improved copy of the Oski Stealer malware introduced in November 2019, is capable of collecting cryptocurrencies from popular browser plug-ins, according to USAPTC. “The Hash” squad discusses the key takeaways and offers tips for protecting against security breaches.

Feb 2, 2022

MicroStrategy (MSTR) reported a non-cash digital asset impairment charge of $146.6 million in the fourth quarter, up from $65.2 million in the prior quarter, according to its latest earnings statement. This comes as bitcoin enters into a bear market. “The Hash” team discusses the specifics and the potential silver lining ahead.

Feb 2, 2022

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon floated a funding proposal for $38.5 million from the Terra community treasury to sponsor a major American sports league team he didn’t name. The funding would be in the form of TerraUSD (UST) stablecoins, or tokens pegged on a 1:1 basis with U.S. dollars.

Feb 1, 2022

Tom Brady, National Football League (NFL) star quarterback and co-founder of NFT startup Autograph, officially announced his retirement Tuesday, saying he planned to spend more time with his family and work on his businesses. "The Hash" panel reacts, discussing Brady's potential post-retirement second act in crypto and NFTs. What will he do next?

Feb 1, 2022

In her presentation of the Modi government’s budget to Parliament, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to launch a digital rupee by next year, and tax income from the transfer of virtual assets at 30%. This comes amid talks of a potential crypto ban in the country.

Feb 1, 2022

Ethereum ecosystem titan ConsenSys said Tuesday it acquired Ethereum wallet MyCrypto, for undisclosed terms. MyCrypto will eventually merge with ConsenSys’ hugely popular MetaMask wallet. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for Metamask's acquisition in the latest move bringing the hot wallet service to more platforms and deepening its integrations.

Feb 1, 2022

The U.S. Treasury Department revealed a controversial rule enforcing know-your-customer (KYC) rules on unhosted or self-hosted crypto wallets might be considered in its semiannual agenda of regulations, set to be formally published in the Federal Register on Jan. 31. The rule was first proposed in late 2020 by U.S. money-laundering watchdog FinCEN. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest in crypto regulation threatening user privacy.

Jan 31, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX raised $400 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the crypto exchange at a total $32 billion valuation. It now has about the same market cap as Germany’s Deutsche Börse and more than the Nasdaq exchange or Twitter. “The Hash” hosts discuss what’s next for FTX.

Jan 31, 2022

Phantom, the company building Solana’s top crypto wallet, is now worth $1.2 billion following a $109 million Series B raise led by crypto venture firm Paradigm. This comes as Phantom debuted its iOS app Monday, all part of a move to compete with Metamask, the popular wallet owned by ConsenSys. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Solana-based decentralized finance.

Jan 31, 2022

Meta (formerly Facebook) is joining the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a consortium of tech and crypto companies led by Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Block (formerly Square). This comes as Meta winds down its Diem project, reportedly selling its intellectual property to Silvergate Bank for $200 million to pay back investors.

Jan 31, 2022