THE HASH: Binance's Reported Russia Risk; Coinbase Squares Circle

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics in crypto, including the Wall Street Journal reported at least 5 Russian-based blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for crypto exchange Binance. Coinbase is acquiring a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial and six new blockchains will integrate with USDC. Thailand's government issues a new warning against Facebook's parent company Meta. And, Shiba Inu developers are slowly working towards a Shibarium network reopening.

See also:

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains

Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion

Shiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched Launch

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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