The Hash
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Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Will Foxley, and Wendy O select the day's big stories to analyze, hash out, and connect the dots of why these stories matter to the crypto world and beyond. This personality-driven, fast-paced, entertaining show has a serious theme and is geared toward mainstream, discovery audiences.
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08/12/23 • 29 min
A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 12, 2023.
Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.
“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:
- PayPal's Big Crypto Market Splash
- Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop Up
- Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain
- SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple
Links to the headlines:
PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum
Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains
Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company
SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple
This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, July 21, 2023.
"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including the U.S. DOJ accusing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. A new FTX lawsuit seeks the return of over $1 billion in cash and shares from SBF and other executives. Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein take plea deal in Bitfinex laundering case. Plus, why hamster racing appears to be the new crypto craze. And, McDonald's opens McNuggets Land in the metaverse.
See also:
SBF Accused of Leaking Caroline Ellison's Private Diary by U.S. DOJ
FTX Leadership Seeks Return of Over $1B in Cash, Stocks From Former Executives
'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions
Move Over Shiba Inu: Crypto Community Flirts With Hamster Race Betting
McDonald’s Opens McNuggets Land in the Metaverse, but McWhy?
This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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06/17/23 • 27 min
A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.
“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:
- A16z Chooses London for First Office Outside U.S.
- Hinman Documents Released Amid Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit
- U.S. Treasury Explores Privacy Concerns of Digital Dollar
- BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application
Links to the headlines:
A16z Chooses London as Destination for First Office Outside U.S.
Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials
U.S. Treasury Examining How Using Digital Dollars Could Be Kept Private
BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source
This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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06/10/23 • 25 min
This episode is sponsored by PayPal.
A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.
“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:
- SEC Sues Binance CEO Zhao Over Alleged Securities Violation While Teng Is Appointed to New Role
- SEC Gensler Says U.S. Doesn’t ‘Need More Digital Currency’
- DOJ Reportedly Told to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers
Links to the headlines:
U.S. Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg
U.S. Doesn't 'Need More Digital Currency' Because It Has the Dollar, Says SEC's Gensler
SEC Sues Coinbase on Unregistered Securities Exchange Allegations
U.S. Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg
This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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05/20/23 • 26 min
This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.
A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.
“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:
- Paul Tudor Jones on State of Bitcoin in the U.S.
- OpenAI CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill
- U.S. Crypto Firms Moving Offshore 'Welcome' in France
- Ledger Defends Recovery System
Links to the headlines:
Bitcoin Has a 'Real Problem' in U.S.: Paul Tudor Jones
OpenAI CEO Testifies Before Congress on AI Oversight
Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome,’ French Regulator Says
Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service
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This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.
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05/13/23 • 26 min
This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.
A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.
“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:
- Do Kwon's Attorneys Propose $437K Bail
- Joint House Hearing on Crypto’s Future
- Blue Chip Firms Join Global Blockchain Network
- Coinbase CEO Vows Fight Against 'Anti-Crypto' SEC
Links to the headlines:
Do Kwon's Attorneys Propose $437K Bail, Deny Falsified Travel Documents Charges in Montenegro
Joint U.S. House Hearing on Crypto’s Future Opens With Discord
Digital Asset Will Start Global Blockchain Network With Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and Others
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says 'We're 100% Committed to the U.S.'
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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.
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This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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05/08/23 • 24 min
The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 8, 2023.
This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.
"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong clarifies continuing U.S. presence amid its lawsuit against the SEC. Bitcoin network fees are spiking on the rising popularity of meme coins and the Ordinals protocol. Worldcoin is betting on a gas-free crypto wallet. Plus, crypto reporter and author Brady Dale joins the show to discuss his new book on the meteoric rise and fall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried.
See also:
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says 'We're 100% Committed to the U.S.'
U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days
Block Demand Leads to Fee Spike as Bitcoin-Based Memecoins Flourish
Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Releases First Major Consumer Product
Veteran Crypto Reporter Brady Dale Discusses New FTX Book
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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.
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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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05/06/23 • 29 min
This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.
A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 06, 2023.
Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.
“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:
- First Republic Bank Seized and Sold to JPMorgan Chase
- Coinbase and Gemini Launch Offshore Crypto Derivatives Platforms
- Sui Network Officially Launches
- SEC Ordered to Respond to Coinbase Allegations
Links to the headlines:
Coinbase Opens Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchange
Sui Mainnet Goes Live as Crypto Project Takes on Aptos and DeFi Giants
U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days
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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.
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This episode has been edited by Jonas Huck. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 5, 2023.
This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.
"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including a bill proposed by New York Attorney General Letitia James that would give the New York Department of Financial Services stronger authority to regulate digital assets. Separately, the average fee per Bitcoin transaction rose this week to $7.25, the highest since July 2021. And, a federal judge is keeping the freeze on $35 million in crypto assets held by SpartacusDAO. MeWe CEO Jeffrey Edell also joins the conversation, discussing how the social media app is bringing frequency blockchain's self-sovereign identity to its 20 million users.
See also:
New York Attorney General Seeks New Crypto Powers for State Regulators
Bitcoin’s Frenzy of Activity Pushes Average Transaction Fee Over $7, Nearly 2-Year High
Ethereum Gas Fee Surges to 12-Month High as PEPE Frenzy Grips Market
Social Media App MeWe to Bring Frequency Blockchain's Self-Sovereign Identity to Its 20M Users
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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.
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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says
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08/30/23 • 21 min
The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Lawyers for the Department of Justice said in a Tuesday legal filing that Sam Bankman-Fried’s plan to argue his lawyers approved alleged fraud during his time at FTX should be struck down for being “irrelevant." "The Hash" panel discusses the FTX founder's defense strategy and the latest developments in Bankman-Fried’s case.
See also:
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says
All of Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Expert Witnesses Should Be Barred From Testifying: DOJ
Crypto Exchanges Saw Inflows of 30K Bitcoin Prior to Grayscale's SEC Victory
This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Hash have?
The Hash currently has 145 episodes available.
What topics does The Hash cover?
The podcast is about News, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Tech, Daily News, Defi, Investments, Conversations, Business News, Ethereum, Money, Crypto, Podcasts, Technology, Business, Opinion and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Hash?
The episode title 'FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Hash?
The average episode length on The Hash is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Hash released?
Episodes of The Hash are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Hash?
The first episode of The Hash was released on Feb 28, 2023.
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