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The Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized nations will make global crypto regulations tougher, with a focus on increasing business transparency and consumer protection, according to Kyodo News. Meantime, a revision of the European Union’s Data Act published by the bloc’s member states reveals that smart contracts will have to contain a kill switch. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest on crypto regulation across the world.

Mar 27, 2023

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Binance and founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on allegations that the crypto exchange knowingly offered unregistered crypto derivatives products in the U.S. against federal law. "The Hash" panel discusses the lawsuit and the outlook for Binance.

Mar 27, 2023

Environmental organization Greenpeace International commissioned an art piece called the "Skull of Satoshi" designed to expose the Bitcoin network's climate impact, but Bitcoiners want to adopt it as a mascot. "The Hash" panel discusses the artwork and the potential fallacies of the bitcoin energy debate. 

Mar 24, 2023

Hackers have stolen $119 million in crypto in 19 breaches so far in 2023, Crystal Blockchain says in a new report, which includes data ranging from the Mt. Gox crypto exchange hack in 2011 to Feb. 18, 2023. The blockchain intelligence firm says although DeFi protocols have been hackers’ favorite targets since 2021, they are preying on NFT projects. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and what it reveals about open finance vulnerabilities.

Mar 24, 2023

ARK Invest bought shares of Coinbase (COIN) low and sold it high this week. On Tuesday, Cathie Wood’s fund sold shares worth $13.5 million when the stock was at approximately $83 a share. Just over 48 hours later, ARK bought more shares as the stock fell and closed Thursday in the U.S. at $66.30 after the company revealed it had received a Wells Notice from the SEC. "The Hash" panel discusses Cathie Wood's continued bet on Coinbase.

Mar 24, 2023

Some employees and support volunteers at crypto exchange Binance are helping customers in China and worldwide subvert Binance's controls to hide their country of residence or origin, according to a CNBC report. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential weaknesses in Binance's know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering efforts and the revelations about the state of crypto in China despite a ban on all crypto transactions.

Mar 24, 2023

Shares of Jack Dorsey's fintech payments company Block (SQ) are sinking after being the subject of the latest attack from notable short-seller Hindenburg Research. The company accuses Block of "wildly" overstating user counts while understating customer acquisition costs. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and the alleged revelations about Block's business operations.

Mar 23, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. The SEC also charged eight celebrities for their roles allegedly promoting TRX and BTT without disclosing they were paid to do so. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the SEC's crypto crackdown.

Mar 23, 2023

Coinbase's (COIN) stock slumped as much as 20% in early trading Thursday before paring some of the losses after the crypto exchange disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the company might be violating securities laws. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Coinbase after the SEC issued the crypto exchange a Wells notice.

Mar 23, 2023

The founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, appears to have been arrested in Montenegro, according to a tweet by the country's minister of interior, Filip Adzic. CoinDesk has reached out to the Montenegro government for comment. Crypto traders reacted to the news, with Terra's LUNA tokens falling steeply in the immediate aftermath. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding the fall of the Terra ecosystem that shook the crypto industry last year.

Mar 23, 2023