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Goerli ether's (gETH) price skyrocketed to over $1.60 during the weekend, rising from 7 cents Friday to reaching a market capitalization of as much as $15 million. "The Hash" panel discusses the catalysts behind the price spike and why some developers see this as the "start of the end" of Goerli testnet.

Feb 27, 2023

The European Union needs to consider issues such as non-discrimination, user safety and data privacy when considering how to regulate the metaverse, a senior European Commission official said Friday. The EU has lately set out sweeping regulations to control the ability of big companies like Google and Amazon to dominate the online space. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of the metaverse and the need for virtual safety.

Feb 24, 2023

Nigeria is struggling with severe cash shortages, with riots erupting across the country just days before a presidential election. Still, people are not turning to the national digital currency, the eNaira, which promised to improve retail payments. "The Hash" panel discusses the case for crypto adoption and CBDCs in Nigeria amid economic uncertainty in the country. 

Feb 24, 2023

Base Protocol’s BASE tokens jumped, then dumped, in the past 24 hours following an announcement by crypto exchange Coinbase about the launch of its layer 2 blockchain Base. As of Friday, Coinbase has explicitly stated it has no plans to launch a token for its new blockchain. "The Hash" panel discusses what's behind the BASE rally.

Feb 24, 2023

The Financial Action Task Force has agreed on an action plan to drive the "timely implementation" of its global standards for crypto, a report from its recent plenary meeting shows. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes for crypto regulation across the world.

Feb 24, 2023

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the offering of Dapper Labs’ NBA-branded "Top Shot" non-fungible tokens (NFTs) might be securities. "The Hash" panel discusses the legal considerations of digital collectibles.

Feb 23, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) launched Base, a layer 2 network built using Optimism's OP Stack, providing easy and secure access to Ethereum, Optimism, Solana, and other blockchain ecosystems. "The Hash" panel discusses the launch in the latest move bringing a new wave of mainstream crypto adoption.

Feb 23, 2023

A $1.02 billion deal by Binance.US to purchase assets of defunct crypto lender Voyager Digital has been opposed by New York and federal financial regulators, who said in Feb. 22 filings, it could prove discriminatory and unlawful. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest regulatory action from the SEC and the implications for the broader crypto industry.

Feb 23, 2023

Federal officials are now charging FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried with bank fraud and operating an unlicensed money transmitter in addition to the eight counts he already faced. Bankman-Fried also faces a modified campaign-finance law charge, conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of SBF and his crypto empire.

Feb 23, 2023

Despite the decline in weekly commits from 2022 to 2023, weekly active developers across the crypto ecosystem have grown steadily over the past three years as there are more active developers in this year’s bear market compared to the bear market in 2020. "The Hash" panel discusses the growth of developer activity and what it suggests about the blockchain ecosystem amid a continued downturn in the markets.

Feb 22, 2023