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What’s a ‘Poisoned’ Sandwich Trade on a Decentralized Exchange?
Experienced DeFi traders have been serving newbies a tainted lunch. Automated “sandwich bots” help traders manipulate prices on decentralized exchanges to siphon profits from less-experienced users. CoinDesk tech reporter Will Foxley breaks down how one DeFi trader took revenge on a mining pool by tricking its sandwich bot into purchasing fake tokens for real ETH.
Turkish Lira Tumbles as Erdogan Axes Turkey’s Central Bank Chief
Turkish President Recep Erdogan fired the head of the country’s central bank. In the wake of the lira’s tumble, internet searches for “bitcoin” in Turkey have skyrocketed. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the increasing role of crypto in unstable economies.
Russia's Cybercriminals Are Literally Digging Up Their Crypto Cash-Outs
A service being advertised on a Russian darknet marketplace allows cybercriminals to untraceably cash out of their cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel breaks down the extreme lengths being taken, including burying vacuum-packed cash.
Former Bitcoin Critic and 'Wolf of Wall Street' Predicts $100K BTC
Jordan Belfort, the former stockbroker known as the "Wolf of Wall Street" has changed his tune on bitcoin. "The Hash" panel breaks down Belfort's previous statements about central bank digital currencies superseding bitcoin, and whether Belfort's price predictions should even be taken seriously.
What Caused the Filecoin ‘Double Deposit’ on Binance?
A potential flaw in Binance’s API resulted in the doubling of a $4.6M deposit by Filecoin miners. CoinDesk’s Will Foxley and Ben Powers break down what happened and discuss the Filecoin project. Plus, could this exploit happen on other crypto exchanges?
Bank of America Says DeFi Potentially ‘More Disruptive’ Than Bitcoin
In a new report titled “Bitcoin’s Dirty Little Secrets,” Bank of America had a lot to say about bitcoin. Decentralized finance’s potential to overshadow bitcoin, the uses of Ethereum and the future of CBDCs were all also covered in BoA’s report. “The Hash” panel has a lot of unpacking to do.
Looking for a Job? A Virtual Casino Is Hiring Real People
A casino in the Decentraland virtual world is hiring real people. "The Hash" panel discusses what future employment might be possible in the metaverse.
Goldman Sachs Analysts Say They’re Brutally Overworked
First-year analysts surveyed by Goldman Sachs reported having no work-life balance, 95-hour work weeks, and unrealistic deadlines. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the impact of a non-stop bull market on the financial industry as well as the similarities and differences between traditional finance and the crypto world.
Lindsay Lohan, Tony Hawk Latest Celebs Cashing in on NFT Mania
Celebrities keep hopping on the non-fungible token (NFT) bandwagon. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is auctioning off an NFT of his last ollie 540. Actress Lindsay Lohan is partnering with Justin Sun to release NFTs on Tron. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in NFT mania sweeping the globe.
Kentucky Approves Bills Incentivizing Crypto Mining
Move aside, coal miners. Could crypto miners soon be taking over Kentucky? Two proposed bills that would provide energy and tax breaks to crypto miners have received final approval from Kentucky's state legislature. "The Hash" panel weighs in on where this fits into the state vs. federal crypto debate.