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Bitcoin Non-Profit ₿trust Launches Africa Open Source Cohort; Names First Developer
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-funded Bitcoin non-profit ₿trust has picked Vladimir Fomene as its first developer who will contribute to the Bitcoin Development Kit and the Swahili Wordlist. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of decentralized bitcoin development and crypto in Africa.

Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase (COIN) product manager Ishan Wahi and two other men on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. “The Hash” panel discusses the specifics and implications of the crypto industry’s first alleged insider trading case.

Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling
Microsoft-owned video game Minecraft banned NFTs from its game to ensure a “safe and inclusive experience” for the players. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the ongoing battle between the traditional gaming world and Web3.

Tesla Sold $936M Worth of Bitcoin in Q2, but Kept Dogecoin
Electric car maker Tesla sold $936 million worth of bitcoin, or 75% of its holdings, in the second quarter to maximize its cash position, CEO Elon Musk said. He added that “we were concerned about overall liquidity for the company, given COVID shutdowns in China. And we have not sold any of our dogecoin.”

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO on Bitcoin Mining Outlook
Amid soaring electricity costs, some crypto miners have been forced to sell their bitcoin at a discount, putting them at risk of collapse. Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel discusses the impact of consolidations across the industry on the global hashrate and how his firm benefits from crypto winter.

Tesla’s Bitcoin Dump; Zipmex Freezes Withdrawals
Bitcoin slips after Tesla announcement, but analysts say we could have seen the bottom. Crypto trading volumes in India recover. Polygon’s ZK solution aims to slash current layer 1 Ethereum network costs by 90%. Singapore-based Zipmex freezes withdrawals. Documents reveal Vauld owes retail customers $363 million.

Bitcoin Slips Below $23K as ECB Raises Rates for First Time in 11 Years
European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 50 basis points, its first rate hike in 11 years. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses his take on what this means for the crypto markets. Plus, Elon Musk disclosed that Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin holdings last quarter in the latest earnings call.

CryptoQuant CEO: South Korea’s Probe Against Terra Won’t Affect Crypto Markets
Reacting to South Korean prosecutors raiding seven local crypto exchanges and firms as part the investigation into Terra’s collapse, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju discusses the market sentiment in Korea. Ju explains why “Koreans don’t care [about] exchange raids.” Plus, reactions to Korea postponing its 20% crypto tax until 2025.

Stablecoin Firms Face Tough Reserve, Capital Demands in US Bill, Source Says
Companies that issue stablecoins would have to face bank-like regulations and back their tokens with conservative assets under the latest plan for U.S. legislation still being negotiated by leaders of the House Committee on Financial Services, according to a CoinDesk source. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De joins First Mover to discuss.

What’s Fueling Crypto’s Latest Rally?
Bitcoin, ether and most other cryptocurrencies continue to trend higher Wednesday. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his reading of the crypto markets and traditional equities markets across the globe.
