Crypto Exchange
Google, Coinbase Partner on Cloud Crypto Payments
Google has teamed up with crypto exchange Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services early next year. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau discusses the details of the deal and its significance, saying "it's another validation to the digital assets industry ... and Coinbase's capability."

Italy Has Yet to Vet a New Registry of 73 Crypto Firms
Companies entered into a new registry for crypto firms say they’ve secured regulatory approval in Italy, but they haven’t been checked for compliance yet. Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori, a supervisory body which oversees its crypto exchanges, told CoinDesk it didn't plan to start collecting information until at least next year. "The Hash" team discusses the state of crypto in Italy.

Incoming Kraken CEO Gearing Up to ‘Engage’ More With External Investors
Incoming Kraken CEO Dave Ripley discusses if the crypto exchange would ever go public and also weighs in on how the company is responding to recent market turbulence.

Binance Eyes License to Operate in Japan: Report
According to Bloomberg, Binance is eyeing a license to operate in Japan four years after exiting the country. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume and why Japan is seeing renewed interest in crypto.

Ethereum Merge’s Impact on Crypto Exchanges
Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta discusses the impact of the Ethereum Merge on crypto exchanges and how Bitstamp has been doing after the upgrade. Plus, insights into the volume increase led by institutions.

Gensler on Regulation Crypto Exchanges, Combating Money Laundering
In a response to a question from Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), SEC Chair Gary Gensler explains his approach to regulating cryptocurrency exchanges and addresses concerns surrounding crypto’s role in money laundering.

Afghan Authorities Reportedly Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in 1 Week
The Afghanistan police force shut down 16 crypto exchanges in the country's western Herat province over the past week, according to independent local media outlet Ariana News. "The Hash" hosts discuss why it might be a "bullish" move for the industry and where it fits in the global crypto crackdown.

Report: Prosecutors Raided 7 Korean Exchanges Amid Terra Probe
Seven crypto exchanges in South Korea have reportedly been raided by prosecutors probing a fraud case in connection with the collapse of algorithmic stablecoin terraUSD (UST) and LUNA. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest in the Terra turmoil.

Binance Signs Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo for NFT Push
Crypto exchange Binance has entered an exclusive multi-year non-fungible token (NFT) partnership with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest celebrity NFT push potentially bringing Web3 and digital collectibles to global sports fans.

Coinbase Phasing Out ‘Coinbase Pro’ for ‘Advanced’ Mode in Main App
Crypto exchange Coinbase will phase out its trader-focused “Coinbase Pro” in favor of “Advanced Trade,” a similar exchange service that lives alongside Coinbase’s other crypto investment products, unlike Pro. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest move from Coinbase and what this means for accessibility.
