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“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories including the impact on crypto as President Joe Biden nominates Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman, plus reactions to El Salvador building Bitcoin City and Morgan Stanley’s NFT and Metaverse outlook.

Nov 22, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories: A crypto flash mob, ConstitutionDAO, was outbid at a Sotheby’s auction Thursday. When the gavel banged, the first edition copy of the U.S. Constitution, one of only 13 left in existence, was in new hands for $43 million. Constitution DAO’s $40+ million in ETH wasn’t enough to seal the deal. Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will now have an NFT collection. Plus, bitcoin’s price recovery.

Nov 19, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss the top stories today: ConstitutionDAO raised more than $40 million to buy a copy of the U.S. Constitution at the upcoming Sotheby’s auction. It also plans to issue governance token “PEOPLE,” Amazon to stop accepting VISA cards issued in the U.K. due to high fees, and Time Magazine will hold ETH on its balance sheet as part of a metaverse deal with Galaxy Digital.

Nov 18, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Singapore-based Crypto.com will rename Los Angeles’ iconic Staples Stadium on Christmas Day, Consensys is planning massive expansion following a recent funding round, India reportedly plans to ban crypto payments but will regulate it as an asset class. Plus, why is famed director Quentin Tarantino being sued over the release of his NFTs?

Nov 17, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: U.S. President Joe Biden signs a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with the crypto tax provision into law. A full-on movement, “ConstitutionDAO,” has attracted nearly $4 million in donations, with a real chance at actually winning the forthcoming auction at Sotheby’s. VanEck launches the third U.S. bitcoin futures ETF. Plus, why does Twitter’s CFO say buying crypto assets “doesn’t make sense right now?”

Nov 16, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories: Crypto venture firm Paradigm announces largest crypto venture fund in the industry with $2.5B funding, Barbados to become the first sovereign nation with an embassy in the Metaverse, and DEX aggregator Paraswap launches PSP token on heels of ENS airdrop excitement and more.

Nov 15, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: AMC Theaters to accept crypto payments and will include dogecoin, big funding round for Forte as VCs betting on the future of blockchain gaming, Chinese miner The9 expands in North America, and Universal Music Group signs an NFT band.

Nov 12, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: China’s Xi paving the way to an unprecedented third term, tightening control, and has designated himself a “historical figure” within the Chinese Communist Party. What does this mean for the crypto community in China and globally? Mainstream blockchain adoption gaining steam, Sotheby’s plans to allow live bidding in Ether. Discord’s CEO hints at getting into NFT & Crypto, but many community members aren’t happy with the tease. Plus, why is Bitwise withdrawing the BTC futures ETF application?

Nov 11, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Bitcoin is eyeing the $69K level after reaching a new all-time high of $68,950. This comes after a hotter-than-expected October reading in the U.S. consumer price index, the highest since 1990. Seoul says it will be the first major city government to enter the Metaverse. Update from day seven of the Wright v. Kleiman trial. Plus, Cambridge University wants to build a carbon credit marketplace on blockchain.

Nov 10, 2021

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals he owns crypto, and he’s been “Interested in it for a while.” Discord CEO Jason Citron hints at Ethereum compatibility. Decentralized exchanges have grown the most as the competition among crypto exchanges intensifies, and the call to ignore Crypto Twitter’s snake oil peddlers.

Nov 9, 2021