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A new study of a ransomware attack by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reveals the dialogue between the attacker and the victim, including live chat support, a negotiated discount, and a surcharge for paying in bitcoin. “The Hash” team examines the details outlined by Elliptic, sharing cybersecurity tips on how to prevent being hacked.

Jul 19, 2021

The Russian Association of Cryptoeconomics, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain (RACIB) is working with local authorities and state-owned enterprises to attract crypto mining firms to the country as they migrate away from China. "The Hash" hosts discuss bitcoin miners breaking new ground in Russia and neighboring Kazakhstan and the implications for the wider mining community.

Jul 19, 2021

The world of stablecoins could evolve into one reminiscent of the 19th century’s free banking period in the U.S., according to Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang. "The Hash" hosts discuss whether they agree with this assessment of stablecoins, given the historical context of free banking and what government control of the money supply has done.

Jul 19, 2021

As their economy collapses, some Cubans protesting their government are turning to bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, Tron, and bitcoin cash to get donations to people who need them.

Jul 16, 2021

Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the U.S., has approved the trading of bitcoin futures for some clients, according to CoinDesk's sources. "The Hash" hosts discuss Bank of America delving into the world of bitcoin futures despite a summer lull in the crypto markets. "It's interesting that we're not seeing institutional momentum necessarily slow down," host Zack Seward said.

Jul 16, 2021

The downfall of decentralized e-commerce OG OpenBazaar came as a disappointment to many who believed in the power of crypto to create Web 3.0. "The Hash" hosts react to OpenBazaar co-founder Brian Hoffman speaking to CoinDesk about the uncensorable marketplace's accomplishments and missteps. "I just don't think the world was ready for it," host Naomi Brockwell said. "[OpenBazaar was] just too early."

Jul 16, 2021

Crypto exchange Binance said stock tokens are unavailable for purchase on its website effective immediately, citing the need to focus on other products. This comes amid news Hong Kong is the latest jurisdiction to warn the exchange about its operations.

Jul 16, 2021

Payments services firm Square will open a new business focused on creating an “open developer platform” to make it easier to provide non-custodial, decentralized financial services, CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday in a series of tweets. The division’s “primary focus” would be bitcoin.

Jul 16, 2021

In a paper published Friday, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said central banks worldwide should be focused more on cross-border settlement issues than domestic issues and on making central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in different jurisdictions interoperable. “The Hash” hosts discuss surveillance concerns for CBDCs and the feasibility of the statements.

Jul 15, 2021

According to an unconfirmed Business Insider report Wednesday, Paris-based digital soccer collectibles platform Sorare is expected to announce that it will receive $532 million in funding. This would allegedly represent the most significant capital raise in the history of France’s technology sector.

Jul 15, 2021