Amazon

Amazon is rumored to be unveiling an NFT initiative, part of the retail giant's larger push into Web3, according to a report from Blockworks. "The Hash" panel discusses what it means to Web3 developments and if the reported Spring timeline will come to fruition.

Jan 30, 2023

Markets

The retail giant’s initiative, especially in NFTs, may force some regulatory clarity for digital assets. Cryptos surge in Sunday trading.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJan 30, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is down almost 60% over the past 12 months, but Noelle Acheson, Crypto is Macro Now Economist, argues that crypto is more than a market. She breaks down her CoinDesk article, titled "A New Philosophy of Markets: Assets That Embody Technology," and compares the risk in crypto to Amazon investments in its early days.

Jan 13, 2023

Finance

Avalanche is the first blockchain to form a partnership with Amazon’s cloud-computing platform.

By Helene BraunJan 11, 2023

Amazon is said to cut approximately 10,000 jobs which could begin as early as this week, according to The New York Times. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the crypto industry as the tech rout widens.

Nov 15, 2022

Finance

While a repeat of the super-rally seen in the second half of 2021 might not be likely, that era did come to mind last week as bitcoin showed strength.

By George KaloudisOct 30, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 30, 2022

Policy

Lawmakers from different parties cited worries over data privacy and taxation.

By Jack SchicklerSep 29, 2022

Policy

Being independent in payments shouldn’t mean protectionism, central banker Jürgen Schaaf said.

By Jack SchicklerSep 28, 2022

Policy

The European Central Bank plans to test how well the technology underlying a digital euro integrates with user interfaces developed by companies.

By Sandali HandagamaSep 16, 2022