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Recent cyberattacks have prompted calls for regulation, and President Joe Biden is facing increased pressure to present a national strategy to counteract the effects of ransomware. Will there be collateral damage for bitcoin? "The Hash" panel discusses the negative repercussions around cryptocurrency ransomware presents for the industry.

Jul 7, 2021

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has likened the recent regulatory pressures against his exchange company to that of the initial development of the car. “Compliance is a journey, especially in new sectors like crypto,” CZ said in an open letter published Wednesday, noting the uncertainty of the crypto industry.

Jul 7, 2021

Visa’s crypto-related cards saw $1 billion of spending activity in the first six months of 2021. The billion-dollar mark consists of various types of transactions: some are tied to fiat accounts but result in crypto awards, and some are crypto transactions.

Jul 7, 2021

Just days after Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi completed its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), Chinese regulators ordered its app be removed from the app stores, citing data security concerns. "The Hash" team examines Didi's downfall, what it means for web 3.0, and the global implications of China's tightening oversight of data security and overseas listings.

Jul 7, 2021

The bitcoin stock-to-flow model, one of the most widely used charts for predicting massive future bitcoin price gains, currently suggests bitcoin’s price should be around $77,900. It’s the model’s largest divergence since January 2019. “The Hash” team breaks down the data, exploring the outlook for bitcoin.

Jul 6, 2021

The circulating supply of stablecoin USD coin (USDC) on Justin Sun's Tron blockchain has surpassed 108 million in less than a month. Some say this indicates that crypto traders are increasingly turning to blockchains that provide cheaper transaction fees with faster speed than what's found on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts explore the continuing growth of stablecoins and whether USDC is set to defeat tether (USDT) as the dominant stablecoin.

Jul 6, 2021

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales rose to $2.47 billion in the first half of 2021, according to data by DappRadar. This is a dramatic increase from the first half of 2020, when NFT sales totaled $13.7 million. Sports and collectible NFTs were revealed to be the most popular, although NBA TopShot sales are falling. "The Hash" panel takes a deep dive into the data, discussing whether NFT sales have peaked. "What goes up, must come down," host Zack Seward said.

Jul 6, 2021

Bumpy ride ahead? Chinese regulators are now ordering the country's largest ride-hailing app Didi to be removed from app stores, citing data security concerns. This comes just days after it made the second largest U.S. initial public offering for a Chinese firm. "The Hash" hosts dig into the clampdown on Didi as part of a larger conversation about the Chinese government's power play over privacy, data security and national security on crypto and big tech.

Jul 6, 2021

The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced it’s adding a “Chief Digital Currency Advisor” to its ranks. Michele Korver, who joined the U.S. Department of Justice as its first “Digital Currency Counsel” in late 2017, will consult with FinCEN Acting Director Michael Mosier on cryptocurrency’s role in financial crime.

Jul 6, 2021

Robinhood has filed a preliminary prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its initial public offering (IPO). "The Hash" panel looks at what its S-1 filing revealed about the fintech firm.

Jul 2, 2021