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A longshot bid for a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to buy one of 13 original copies of the U.S. Constitution is looking increasingly like a lock. The group has now raised $40 million and counting, well above auction house Sotheby’s upper estimate of a $20 million price. It also plans to issue governance token "PEOPLE." The panel for "The Hash" discusses the latest in an ongoing story illuminating the power of DAOs.

18 лист. 2021 р.

Amazon has pulled support for Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom, citing high fees. "The Hash" team discusses the move and its implications for payment networks in the crypto industry. "I'm glad that more merchants are realizing how high the fees are with these credit cards," host Naomi Brockwell said. "Crypto can provide a much better alternative."

18 лист. 2021 р.

Miramax is suing famed director Quentin Tarantino for copyright infringement after Tarantino announced he would be auctioning off a collection of NFTs from his celebrated movie "Pulp Fiction" at the recent NFT.NYC conference. "The Hash" team discusses the latest case raising the question of legal implications around digital collectibles.

17 лист. 2021 р.

Government sources reveal India will allegedly ban the use of cryptocurrencies for making payments but will allow and regulate the trading of crypto as assets. The Modi government will also ban active solicitation from crypto firms, such as ads. “The Hash” group discusses the latest continuation of India’s complicated relationship with crypto affairs.

17 лист. 2021 р.

ConsenSys is preparing for battle in crypto’s hot jobs market with $200 million to spend on up to 400 new hires after a funding round valuing the Ethereum backer at $3.2 billion. “The Hash” hosts discuss the past, present, and future of ConsenSys as a force to be reckoned with in the Ethereum ecosystem.

17 лист. 2021 р.

The iconic Staples Center arena in Los Angeles will be renamed Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day. Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com bought the naming rights for 20 years for $700 million, making it one of the biggest naming deals in sports history.

17 лист. 2021 р.

U.S. President Joe Biden has just signed into law the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that contains a controversial crypto provision that potentially expands the definition of a "broker." "If this goes through ... it's going to make it very difficult for crypto to really flourish in the U.S.," said host Naomi Brockwell. "It's going to push innovation off shore."

16 лист. 2021 р.

"The Hash" hosts react to Twitter CFO Ned Segal saying investing in cryptocurrencies “doesn’t make sense right now,” citing volatility concerns. Meanwhile, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ​is a supporter of decentralized technology, including bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. His fintech firm Square also holds crypto on its balance sheets. What do we make of the disconnect?

16 лист. 2021 р.

After weeks of delays since winning U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval in late October, investment firm VanEck’s bitcoin futures ETF started trading on the CBOE exchange Tuesday. The new ETF, which trades under stock ticker XBTF, jumped into the competition with a lower cost than two similar funds launched recently. When will the U.S. get a bitcoin spot ETF?

16 лист. 2021 р.

A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) could be the owner of a rare copy of the Constitution of the United States. What started as 10 internet friends is now an 8,000-strong Discord channel and a full-on movement that’s attracted nearly $4 million in donations. ​Is this the new face of participatory democracy? "The Hash" panel discusses the latest testament to the organizational power of DAOs.

16 лист. 2021 р.