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Celsius CEO, FTX.US President Step Down; FTX Wins Auction for Voyager Digital’s Assets
Alex Mashinsky, the CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network, is stepping down. A press release detailing his resignation letter notes Mashinsky regrets that his continued role as CEO “has become an increasing distraction.” Plus, Voyager Digital announces FTX.US is selected “as the highest and best bidder” for its assets.
Do Kwon Faces Reported Red Notice From Interpol; Disney’s Crypto Interest Appears to Be Growing
Interpol has issued a red notice for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, according to Bloomberg. Plus, Disney’s interest in the crypto sector appears to be growing, as the entertainment giant posts a job listing looking for an “experienced corporate attorney to work on transactions involving emerging technologies, including NFTs.”
Celsius Network Might Turn its Debt Into Crypto ‘IOU’ Tokens; Crypto Mining Woes Linger
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network appears to be considering a plan to turn its debt into crypto “IOU” (“I Owe You”) tokens. Plus, what Compute North’s bankruptcy filing means for giants like Marathon Digital, as a BTIG analyst downgrades the stock from buy to neutral.
Jamie Dimon Calls Crypto Tokens ‘Decentralized Ponzi Schemes’; Lebanon’s Banks Remain Closed Indefinitely
“The Hash” hosts discuss JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s latest comments slamming crypto tokens during the banking executive’s congressional testimony on Wednesday. Plus, a closer look at why banks in Lebanon are closing their doors for the foreseeable future.
What Cardano’s Highly Anticipated Vasil Hard Fork Will Bring; Iran to Start Testing a Digital Rial Soon
“The Hash” hosts discuss the Cardano hard fork expected to take place on Thursday, Sept. 22. Plus, a closer look at the Central Bank of Iran’s plans to start a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot soon.
Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Hacked for $160M; MicroStrategy Buys 301 More Bitcoins
Cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute has lost $160 million in a hack relating to its decentralized finance (DeFi) operation, according to a tweet from the company’s founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy. Plus, a new SEC filing reveals MicroStrategy bought 301 bitcoins (BTC) between Aug. 2 and Sept. 19 for about $6 million.
Ethereum Already Showing Signs of Increased Centralization; El Salvador’s Debt Rating Downgraded
In the hours following long-awaited Ethereum Merge on Thursday, over 40% of the network’s blocks were added by just two entities: Coinbase and Lido. Plus, seven months after lowering El Salvador’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR), Fitch Ratings has downgraded it again.
The Merge Opens a New Era for the Ethereum Blockchain; Crypto Regulation Turf War
“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories, including the Ethereum Merge that transitioned the world’s second largest blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and the CFTC chairman’s testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee, in which Rostin Behnam said the agency is the “right regulator” to oversee digital assets trading.
Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces Arrest Warrant; Ethereum Merge Looms
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant against Do Kwon, the co-founder of the now defunct stablecoin issuer Terraform Labs, according to the financial crimes unit of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office. Plus, a closer look at what may happen in the crypto markets ahead of the Ethereum Merge.
Bitcoin Tumbles After Hot Inflation Report; Wall Street Giants Start Crypto Exchange EDX Markets
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are slumping after a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report. Plus, financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments announce the start of EDX Markets, the latest sign that Wall Street is forging ahead in digital assets despite the crypto winter.