Zack Seward

"The Hash" hosts take a deep dive into today's hot topics in crypto: BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF, according to a CoinDesk source. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority put pressure on 3 major banks to take on crypto exchanges as clients, the Financial Times said. Apple (AAPL) has rejected the latest version of non-custodial Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet Zeus, according to a tweet by Zeus founder Evan Kaloudis. Plus, Telos Foundation Head of Business Development AJ Dinger joins the show to discuss its new partnership with Gamestop.

Jun 15, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto: the U.S. Treasury Department is studying how the use of the digital dollar could be kept private. MicroStrategy (MSTR) founder Michael Saylor said the crypto industry is destined to be bitcoin (BTC)-focused in the wake of recent enforcement actions by U.S. regulators. An arbitrage bot flash loaned $200 million worth of the dai stablecoin (DAI) from MakerDAO on Wednesday, making a $3.24 profit after transaction fees. Digital payments firm Strike is expanding its Lightning Network-based cross-border payments service to Mexico.

Jun 14, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics in crypto: Recently revealed emails tied William Hinman, the former director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, were published Tuesday by Ripple in its ongoing defense against an SEC lawsuit. eToro will delist four cryptocurrencies in the U.S. next month. Puppynet has crossed more than 20 million transactions from 16 million wallets. Plus, Transient Labs, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Chris Ostoich join to discuss Snoop Dogg's new 'Passport Series' NFT drop.

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 12, 2023

The hosts of "The Hash" weigh in on some of the biggest crypto stories of the day. Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) chose London for its first office outside the U.S., saying the U.K. government is willing to create policies that encourage startups to pursue decentralization. Separately, a recent report from JPMorgan says without a more solid legal framework, cryptocurrency activity will probably continue moving outside the United States. Meantime, Robinhood (HOOD) is reporting a steep decline in crypto trading volume in May. Plus, Disco wants people to think harder about their online reputation and personal data.

Jun 12, 2023

Jun 10, 2023

"The Hash" unpacks today's top stories in crypto: The U.S. Department of Justice charged two Russian nationals with hacking Mt. Gox, at the time one of the biggest thefts in the crypto industry. Separately, Robinhood ends support for some tokens named as securities in SEC's lawsuits, while Binance.US says it's transitioning to an all-crypto exchange as of June 13, citing pressures from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Plus, Curve Finance CEO Michael Egorov has been sued by 3 DeFi-focused VC firms. And, former CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert joins Circle as chief legal officer.

Jun 9, 2023

"The Hash" explores today's hot topics in crypto: Binance may have lied to lawmakers about its business practices and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) must investigate, Bloomberg reported, citing a letter from two Senate democrats. Aave's decentralized social-media platform, Lens Protocol, has raised $15 million to expand the "social layer" of Web3. Plus, stablecoin regulation is a sticking point between the G7 and G20. And, what to know about the upcoming bitcoin halving event.

Jun 8, 2023