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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 26, 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: Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine Coinbase Squares Circle Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy FTX Wants Galaxy to Manage its Crypto Billions Links to the headlines: Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine as NBA Players, FaZe Clan Join InCoinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New BlockchainsWill SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work?FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto BillionsThis 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.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 25, 2023."The Hash" explores today's hottest topics in crypto, including Mastercard terminating its partnership with Binance on co-branded crypto card offerings. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is emerging as a formidable Trump challenger among blockchain bettors. NFT Artist Bobby Lee joins the show to discuss the impact of Web3 on the art world. And, a closer look at why meme coin PEPE is tumbling in the last 24-hours.See also:Mastercard Deepens Tie to CBDCs as Nations Mull Issuing Digital CurrenciesAfter GOP Debate, Blockchain Bettors See Ramaswamy as Most Formidable Trump ChallengerWeird PEPE Transfers Spook Crypto Investors and Prompt Meme Coin's 15% PlungeThis 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.

Plus, an FTX and Blockfi cybersecurity incident.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $26K as Investors Await Powell’s SpeechBinance Is Contacting Low-Cap Crypto Projects in Bid to Boost TradingEther Whales Scooped Up $94M in ETH as Price Plunged to $1.6KJPMorgan Sees Limited Downside for Crypto Markets in the Near TermFTX, BlockFi's Customer Data Compromised in Kroll HackDefault of Tokenized Loans on Centrifuge Puts MakerDAO’s Investment at RiskFrom our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.-This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 24, 2023."The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including bankrupt crypto exchange FTX seeking to hire Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy as an advisor. Two Tornado Cash developers face allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations. And, Verified Labs co-founders Jon Heder and Justin Trevor Winters join the show to discuss how they're aiming to bridge the gap between Web3 and Hollywood.See also:FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto BillionsFTX Bankruptcy Burning Through $1.5M in Legal Costs Every DayTornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers 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.

Plus, FTX taps Galaxy to sell its crypto billions Trump NFTs surge.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps to $26.5K as Trading Volume IncreasesBitcoin, Ether Trade Below 'Maximum Pain' Levels Ahead of $2.7B Options SettlementBinance's Ether Futures See Lowest Open Interest Since July 2022FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto BillionsDonald Trump NFTs Surge After Tucker Carlson InterviewFrom our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.-This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Martin has spent the last few months traveling across El Salvador, speaking with locals, developers, expats and merchants about the country’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [3:32] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk courtroom reporter Elizabeth Napolitano recaps what’s been going on inside Sam Bankman Fried’s court hearings ahead of his October trial. Notably, SBF is back in jail. [13:40] Jonathan Martin has been traveling across El Salvador, checking in on the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Are locals buying it? His latest focus is on Lightning's role in bitcoin adoption. [22:46] Things We Are Freaking Out About: The potato boon moves from Idaho to Washington state. Ben’s worried about weather. “Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 23, 2023."The Hash" panel covers the biggest crypto news today, including Sam Bankman-Fried's plans to argue in his defense he was acting in "good faith" and following the advice of lawyers. The FBI says North Korean hackers may attempt to cash out stolen bitcoin (BTC) worth more than $40 million. And, a closer look at the lessons learned from the Curve crisis.See also:Will SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work?FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Intends to Blame Fenwick & West Lawyers in His DefenseFBI Says North Korean Hackers May Try to Sell $40M of BitcoinCurve Crisis Shows Pitfalls of Decentralized Risk ManagementCurve Crisis Averted, NFT Loans Protocol Now Votes on Next StepsThis 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.

Ever find yourself in the seamless clutches of Google's ecosystem? It's like being swept into a digital whirlpool with no exit strategy. And guess what, this is more than just about one company—it's a symphony of significant players orchestrating our digital dependencies.In another intriguing episode of "Money Reimagined,"  our ever-curious host,  Sheila Warren, takes center stage as she embarks on a 'rant', alongside co-host  Michael Casey, with a passionate reflection on her morning skirmish with Google and its pervasive grasp of digital feudalism. Get ready, as she delves into how the snares of convenience shackle us all in an intricate web of modern existence.Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus, moves in XRP and BNB.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Uptick Fails to Inspire Bullish Positioning in ETH Options Nearly All Short-Term Bitcoin Owners Are Underwater, Making Rallies Harder XRP Gives Up All Gains Made After Ripple Labs’ SEC Victory Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank SaysThailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister Was an Active Crypto InvestorEx-OpenSea Executive Nate Chastain Gets 3 Months in Prison for Insider TradingPrivacy Mixer Tornado Cash Is an Entity, Judge Says    -From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.-This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 BlockchainsThailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face ExpulsionShiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched LaunchThis 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.