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Facebook parent company Meta has announced the initial version of "Threads," a new social media app built by the Instagram team that aims at "sharing with text." "The Hash" panel discusses its rivalry against the cryptocurrency industry's town square, Twitter, and the other competition among social media platforms.

Jul 6, 2023

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in a recent interview with Fox Business. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Fink's latest comments in the wake of BlackRock filing paperwork with the SEC on June 16 for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Jul 6, 2023

"The Hash" hosts discuss a new report from The New York Times that breaks down how NFL legend Tom Brady's sponsorship deal with FTX turned sour after the exchange filed for bankruptcy. Plus, the panel reacts to Taylor Swift's reported approval of a sponsorship deal with FTX and that Sam Bankman-Fried actually backed out of the agreement.

Jul 6, 2023

Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation in Hong Kong as the city establishes a task force that promotes Web3 development. The establishment of a regulatory framework "gives it legitimacy," Siu said.

Jul 6, 2023

Latin American crypto services provider Ripio has become the latest company to secure a license from the Bank of Spain to operate in Spain as an exchange. Ripio founder and CEO Sebastian Serrano discusses the move, the implications for the state of the Latin American crypto market, and the potential global regulatory challenges ahead.

Jul 6, 2023

Proposals put forward by defunct crypto lender BlockFi are an abuse of bankruptcy rules, according to a legal filing made by FTX, with over a billion dollars of disputed transactions at stake. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the troubled lender's plans and why the proposal is also facing objections from Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Jul 6, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly climbed above $31,000 earlier this morning as the recent flurry of bitcoin spot ETF filings continues to raise market sentiment. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has risen roughly 20% in the past 30 days. Todd Groth, CFA, CoinDesk Indices head of research, reflects on bitcoin's performance in the second quarter and sector trends to watch.

Jul 6, 2023

Circle is considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan, given that legislation governing stablecoins took effect on June 1, the payment services company's co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire said. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the details.

Jul 6, 2023

Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu is joining the Hong Kong government's task force for promoting Web3 development. Siu joins "First Mover" to share insights into his role and Hong Kong's state of crypto. Plus, Siu's take on the future of gaming.

Jul 6, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes are released. Valkyrie refiled its application for a spot bitcoin ETF with the SEC. And, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss tweets a "final offer" to DCG CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023