- Back to menuPrices
- Back to menuResearch
- Back to menuConsensus
- Back to menu
- Back to menu
- Back to menu
- Back to menuWebinars & Events
Hash clip
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys More Coinbase as Stock Has Fallen Over 20% In Past Month
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management said in an email it bought 78,982 shares in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN), its first investment in the crypto exchange in a month. This comes as Coinbase confirms that its 2022 revenue is on track to be just half of 2021 levels. "The Hash" team discusses what to make of Ark Invest's latest crypto bets.

Crypto Insurance Firm Raises $14M Despite Bear Market
Evertas, the cryptocurrency insurance firm that received a nod from Lloyd’s of London earlier this year, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for the crypto insurance sector and the broader industry.

Ex-Alameda CEO Hires Former SEC Crypto Regulator as Lawyer: Bloomberg
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has hired a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official as her lawyer in the federal probe into crypto exchange FTX’s collapse, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.

Amber Group Reportedly Ditches Sponsorship Deal With Chelsea FC Amid Massive Layoffs
Bloomberg reports that Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading firm Amber Group is terminating a $25 million sponsorship deal with football club Chelsea F.C. as the firm is laying off around 300 people. "The Hash" panel discusses the what this means for exchanges and firms navigating the chill of crypto winter.

Coinbase Waves Conversion Fees for Global Users to Switch USDT for USDC
Coinbase is waiving the conversion fees for users that wish to switch to a "trusted stablecoin" in a new campaign that highlights the quality of reserves that back Circle-owned USD Coin (USDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind Coinbase's move.

The Brains Behind Starbucks Rewards Help Push Coffee Chain Giant Into Web3
Starbucks Rewards is one of the most successful loyalty programs in retail, with about 60 million memberships worldwide. Adam Brotman, the brains behind Starbucks Rewards, is now the co-CEO of Forum3 and helping the coffee giant with Starbucks Odyssey, its Web3-powered loyalty program. As one of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022, Brotman joins "The Hash" to discuss the significance of expanding the rewards system to blockchain and incorporating digital collectibles.

Starbucks Unveils Web3-Powered Rewards Program Beta for Select Members
Starbucks has officially launched the beta testing of “Starbucks Odyssey,” a rewards program powered by Web3 technology. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for mainstream adoption of crypto and the growing NFT market.

Ethereum Developers Target March 2023 for “Shanghai” Upgrade
Ethereum developers determined that the network’s next hard fork “Shanghai” will have a target release time frame of March 2023. This upgrade will allow Beacon Chain staked ether (stETH) withdrawals. “The Hash” panel discusses what that means for the future of Ethereum network.

Another DAO Is Raising Funds to Buy a Copy of the US Constitution
Inspired by ConstitutionDAO's attempt last year, the unaffiliated ConstitutionDAO2 is aiming to buy a copy of the U.S. Constitution. “The Hash” panel discusses whether crypto industry’s second attempt at the Constitution will be successful since the first copy was acquired by billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.

PayPal Expanding its Crypto Service to Luxembourg 'in Coming Days'
PayPal will start its crypto service to Luxembourg, marking the first rollout of its crypto service to a European Union country. “The Hash” panel discusses how Luxembourg could serve as a gateway for the other 26 countries in the bloc once the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation comes into effect.
