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Bitcoin, Ether Falling as Paxos To Stop Minting Stablecoin BUSD
Bitcoin slipped below $22,000 as stablecoin issuer Paxos announced the company would stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) tokens at the direction of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This comes after a report of the threat of legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace discusses how this will impact the market sentiment.

Bitcoin’s NFT Hype Attracts Interest of BSV Developer Twetch
Twetch has already built a suite of NFT apps on the Bitcoin SV blockchain. So the new push by Ordinals to bring NFTs to the Bitcoin blockchain looks like an opportunity for expansion. CoinDesk Editor at Large Christie Harkin joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.

Bitcoin Below $22K as Traders React to Kraken Shutting US Crypto-Staking Service
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading below $22,000 as traders react to Kraken shuttering its crypto staking-as-a-service platform for U.S. customers and the crypto exchange's $30 million settlement with the SEC. CoinDesk Crypto Markets Analyst Glenn Williams Jr. shares his markets analysis as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has fallen roughly 7% in the last week.

Whale Investors Sending More Bitcoin to Exchanges
Bitcoin “whales,” or investors who hold over 1,000 BTC, are beginning to move bitcoin back onto centralized exchanges. The trend comes even as on-chain activity shows that smaller investors are removing BTC from exchanges. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

AI-Focused Token Interest Spikes in Wake of ChatGPT Popularity
Cryptocurrency tokens utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology have been on a tear in the past months, with most tokens up an average of 80% in the past week alone, according to CryptoSlate data. Much of the recent surge in AI tokens emerged after the public launch of chatbot ChatGPT and image generation software Dall-E in mid-2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss the recent rally and what this means for the crypto industry.

What SEC's Enforcement Action on Kraken Could Mean for Crypto Industry
Crypto exchange Kraken will pay a $30 million settlement fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and halt its staking service for U.S. customers. Former SEC Attorney and Ketsal partner Zachary Fallon says the agency's enforcement action shows the SEC's "increasing focus on intermediaries in this space."

PayPal Held $604M in Crypto For Its Customers as of Year-End 2022
PayPal (PYPL) held a total of $604 million of bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), litecoin (LTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) for its customers as of Dec. 31, according to its annual report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The payments company has been allowing customers to buy and sell crypto since October 2020, though it has only recently begun to disclose specific holdings of different coins in its SEC filings. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for PayPal's crypto ambitions.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Addresses $30M Settlement with Kraken
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler joined CNBC's "Squawk Box," warning other platforms to "take note" of crypto exchange Kraken's move to halt its staking service in the country and cough up a $30 million fine. This comes as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday that the SEC did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding U.S. crypto regulation.

Rihanna Song Offered as NFT With Royalty Sharing Ahead of Super Bowl
A popular song released by music artist Rihanna was offered as a non-fungible token (NFT) through Web3 music startup anotherblock on Thursday, allowing holders to receive partial streaming royalties. The NFT drop comes ahead of Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII halftime performance on Sunday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move bringing together the worlds of crypto, sports, and entertainment.

Compound Labs Founder Reacts to Contentious Uniswap Vote Result
Compound Labs Founder Robert Leshner reacts to voting ending on the proposal to deploy Uniswap v3 on the BNB Chain using the Wormhole bridge. Leshner, who voted in favor of the deployment, shares his reactions to the result and explains why he thinks this move will be a net positive.
