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Crypto’s East-West Divide: How Some Companies Are Bridging the Gap

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is set to launch a new U.S. affiliate in July. Meanwhile, American crypto exchange Coinbase goes east as it registers with Japan’s Financial Watchdog to offer crypto services in the country.

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Bitcoin Scam in South Africa? Africrypt Founders and $3.6B Bitcoin Missing

The founders of South Africa-based crypto investment firm Africrypt are reportedly missing, along with 69,000 bitcoins worth approximately $3.6 billion. "The Hash" team investigates the mystery. "This could rank as one of the largest crypto cons in history," says host Naomi Brockwell.

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‘I Regret Nothing’: Crypto Advocate John McAfee’s Controversial Life and Death

“The Hash” hosts react to the news of tech entrepreneur and bitcoin bull John McAfee’s apparent suicide in a Spanish prison, including his controversial life and the legacy he left behind for the cryptocurrency industry. “The U.S. believes I have hidden crypto… I have nothing.

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The First-Ever Global Sports League-Cryptocurrency Exchange Partnership

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto derivatives exchange FTX is doubling down on sports sponsorships by teaming up with Major League Baseball (MLB). Beginning in July, FTX logos will be featured on all umpires’ uniforms. “The Hash” panel reacts, digging into the world of sports and crypto.

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Why Tech Giants Are Racing to Buy Up Renewable Energy

Amazon and other tech giants are accelerating the race to buy up renewable energy, according to a Wall Street Journal report. "The Hash" hosts discuss the race to reduce emissions and why it matters for the crypto world.

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Beijing Doubling Down on Crypto Bans, Ending Free Press in Hong Kong; What It Means for Asia’s Crypto Hub

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will shut down all operations and print its last edition Thursday as authorities froze funds and arrested their journalists. “The Hash” panel reacts to the news in the ongoing conversation about China’s crackdowns on civil liberties and what it means for crypto in China.

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Wirex Eyes Mainstream DeFi With Fireblocks Integration

Digital payments platform Wirex has integrated some decentralized finance (DeFi) components like Uniswap and Aave to make using DeFi more mainstream. “The Hash” hosts weigh in.

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Bitcoin Price Drops Below $30K for First Time Since January

Bitcoin is edging back up from a low below $30K, a key psychological threshold not met since January. “The Hash” team explores the potential factors driving BTC’s price drop, particularly concerns around China’s crypto mining crackdowns and its central bank ordering banks to stop facilitating crypto transactions in the country.

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Strike Phasing Out USDT From Bitcoin-Based El Salvador Remittances, CEO Says

Strike, the digital wallet startup behind El Salvador’s bitcoin-based payment system, is phasing out its use of Tether’s USDT stablecoin as a U.S. dollar substitute, CEO Jack Mallers said. “The Hash” team explores the ongoing scandal around Tether and the wider repercussions of El Salvador’s currency law.

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Roc-a-Fella Records Sues Dame Dash for Trying To Sell Jay-Z’s Debut Album as an NFT

The ongoing beef between Roc-a-Fella Records co-founders Jay-Z and Dame Dash continues into the cryptocurrency space. The record label is suing Dash for allegedly trying to sell Jay-Z’s debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” as a non-fungible token (NFT). “The Hash” team unpacks the legal battle as part of a larger discussion about ownership and NFTs.

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