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Bitcoin Climbs Above $24K as Silicon Valley Bank Customers Can Fully Access Funds
Depositors of Silicon Valley Bank will have full access to their money beginning Monday morning, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said, after confirming a successful transfer of deposits to a new bridge bank called Silicon Valley Bank N.A. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as bitcoin (BTC) surges above $24,000.
Crypto Debate Continues Over Whether Ether Is Considered a Security
In a lawsuit filed against Seychelles-based crypto-exchange KuCoin on Thursday, New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James alleged the firm violated securities laws by offering tokens, including ether (ETH), that meet the definition of a security without registering with the attorney general's office. "The Hash" panel discusses the case for ETH as a security and the potential industry repercussions.
Facebook Parent Meta Exploring Decentralized Text-Based App: Report
Meta Platforms (META), the parent company of Facebook, is working on a decentralized text-based app, according to a report by TechCrunch on Friday. "The Hash" panel discusses Meta's latest push towards decentralized social media and the potential outcomes.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys Over $20M in Coinbase Shares
Noted growth investor Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought more shares of crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) on Thursday than it bought in all of January. The firm added a total of more than 350,000 shares valued at $20.6 million based on Thursday's closing price, the biggest one-day purchase this year. In January, it bought 333,637 shares. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Wood's continued Coinbase bets.
Silicon Valley Bank Closed by State Regulators
Silicon Valley Bank was shuttered by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on Friday, marking the second bank to shut down within days. The bank’s closure follows fast on the heels of competitor Silvergate’s voluntary liquidation earlier this week. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the crypto sector, as CoinDesk research shows that Blockchain Capital, Castle Island Ventures, Dragonfly and Pantera all had relationships with the bank.
Audius Launches NFT-Gating Feature to Incentivize Artist for Exclusive Content
Web3 music platform Audius said it’s implementing a non-fungible token (NFT) gating feature intended to allow artists to release exclusive content to NFT holders. This comes as streaming service Spotify is testing token-gated playlists. "The Hash" panel discusses Audius' continued blockchain push and the implications for the music industry.
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin 'NakaDollar'
Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives, which would theoretically be deeply liquid and attractive to traders and provide stability if accepted and used by investors and crypto exchanges. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the future of the stablecoin market.
‘Vitalik’ NFT Collection Rises in Interest
The Gitcoin Presents non-fungible token (NFT) collection is soaring in value after its open edition mint concluded Wednesday, taking the top spot across leading marketplaces. The collection is rapidly rising in interest and value because of the association of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin with the project, though his direct involvement in the NFT drop has not been established. "The Hash" panel discuss the drop and the implications for the Ethereum community.
Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps Amid Crypto Banking Crisis
The crypto industry is in the middle of a banking crisis with the collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank, and Crypto.com hasn’t been spared. The Singapore-headquartered exchange can now only provide euro-denominated banking services to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), having previously lost the ability to accept USD deposits because of issues with its banking partners. "The Hash" panel discusses why this is a historic moment in crypto.
Utah State Lawmakers Legally Recognize DAOs in the U.S.
The Utah State Legislature passed a new law that provides legal recognition and limited liability to decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Act HB 357, or the Utah Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Act (Utah DAO Act), was a result of combined efforts from the Digital Innovation Taskforce and the Utah Blockchain Legislature. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of DAOs.