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Rep. Davidson Calls for Removal of SEC's Gensler, Agency Restructuring
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) wants to restructure the Securities and Exchange Commission and is calling for the removal of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Earlier this week, Rep. Davidson pointed to "Chairman Gensler’s record of failures" as motivation for the change. The Congressman joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of U.S. crypto regulation and the global implications for the European Parliament's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.

Bitcoin Briefly Slips Below $28K, Falling for Third Straight Day
Bitcoin (BTC) is falling for the third straight day, touching a 24-hour low of $27,844.46, before rebounding slightly. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has dropped roughly 9% in the last week. Crypto is Macro Now economist Noelle Acheson joins "First Mover" to weigh in on some of the catalysts behind the latest price movement. Acheson also discusses the latest crypto regulation developments out of Europe. Acheson is the former head of research at CoinDesk and Genesis Trading.

The Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr
Many crypto advocates are seeing the value of censorship-resistant social media since Twitter went private. As part of CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023, Damus founder Will Casarin joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the future of decentralization in social media platforms.

'Worst-Case Scenario' for Coinbase Would be for Crypto Exchange to Leave the U.S.: Analyst
Coinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday. Edward Moya, OANDA Senior Market Analyst for The Americas, reacts to these latest developments and shares his bitcoin price analysis.

Bitcoin's Move Below 20-Day Moving Average Signals Sign of Weakness
Bitcoin closed below the 20-day moving average (DMA) on Wednesday, according to data from TradingView, signaling a sign of weakness. The last time the cryptocurrency traded below the 20-DMA was in mid-March. “All About Bitcoin” host George Kaloudis presents “The Chart of the Day.”

Do Kwon Reportedly Faces Montenegro Indictment; Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings Update
According to a report from Bloomberg Law, prosecutors in Montenegro have submitted an indictment proposal for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. Separately, electric car maker Tesla (TSLA) did not buy or sell any bitcoin in the first quarter of 2023, the company reported in its latest earnings release.

Could Europe’s MiCA Become a Blueprint for Global Crypto Regulation?
European Union lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. "The Hash" team discusses how this could influence the way non-EU states regulate digital assets.

Coinbase Acquires License To Operate in Bermuda
Coinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday. “The Hash” panel discusses how this could shape Coinbase's future. The news comes two days after CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if regulation doesn’t become clearer.

Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Can Await Trial From Home, Dutch Court Rules
Alexey Pertsev, a Russian developer who worked on code for the Tornado Cash privacy protocol, can await trial from home, a court in the Netherlands has ruled. Pertsev has been in a Dutch jail since August after U.S. authorities sanctioned the privacy protocol. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest developments.

Starbucks Odyssey Brews Second Serving of NFTs
Starbucks Odyssey’s first drop of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which the coffee company calls “Stamps,” hit a few bitter notes. But the coffee company’s Web3 loyalty program did what beta programs should do and let the company learn from its mistakes. "The Hash" team discusses what changed with “The Starbucks First Store Collection,” the second NFT drop.
