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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, March 31, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Coinbase’s CEO openly opposes calls by some major tech leaders like Elon Musk to temporarily pause artificial intelligence development. SushiSwap CEO gets candid about U.S. regulatory crackdown on crypto. And a year after the biggest-ever hack of a blockchain network, the company behind Axie Infinity has made big changes to make sure Ronin is more secure. Plus, airline tickets as NFTs?  See also: The Next ChatGPT Won’t Be in Web3 Unless Some Things Change Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators' Crypto Crackdown Axie Infinity’s Ronin Blockchain Overhauls Tech, Expands to New Game Studios a Year After $625M Hack Argentinian Airline Issues Every Ticket as an NFT It’s a Small (Virtual) World After All - 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.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Massachusetts Senator is touting ‘building an anti-crypto army’ in a new campaign ad. “Then they fight you” but for real this time. Elizabeth Warren is running for re-election to the Senate, and she’s running on the platform of being a crypto antagonist. NLW explores the reactions from the crypto community.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a parallel between crypto communities and gaming communities regarding value and meaning.  In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore how gaming will drive us toward a Web3 world with Rebecca Liao, co-founder and CEO at Saga;  a protocol that allows developers to take a single-tenant virtual machine and automatically launch it on a dedicated blockchain, complete with fully provisioned validators and an optimally incentivized security structure. See Also: Writings of Rebecca Liao - Michele Musso produced and edited this episode with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.” Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code MONEYREIMAGINED to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. 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, March 30, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The top crypto exchanges are weighing whether or not to remain in Canada as the country tightens crypto regulation.  Andy Warhol's artworks will now be available as tokenized investments. Crypto wallet maker Ledger has raised over $100 million in new funding. Plus, why Circle's USDC stablecoin continues to see big outflows while the market share of rival tether (USDT) is growing.  See also: USDC Outflows Surpass $10B as Tether’s Stablecoin Dominance Reaches 22-Month High Tether Stability Made It the Safest Stablecoin Bet Amid U.S. Banking Crisis, Analysts Say Coinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory Shakeup Crypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by Canada Andy Warhol Artworks to Be Offered as Tokenized Investments on Ethereum Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises Most of $109M Round: Bloomberg European Banking Regulator Calls Attention to Digital Ledger Technology - 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.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In response to the proposed legislation, freedom advocates on the right and left have expressed concern. The movement to ban TikTok in the U.S. is growing. The recently introduced RESTRICT Act in the U.S. Congress is nominally about that, but some are concerned it would significantly expand government powers over the internet.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Keys of Darma Capital unravels the state of crypto in 2023. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about the state of crypto with guest Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of Darma Capital. [1:36] Inside the Desk: Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions. [10:50] Andrew Keys: Predictions for crypto regulation, innovation and more. [28:44] Cam’s Corner: What’s up with metaverse fashion? Plus: An update on a certain “Rick Sanchez,” otherwise known as Do Kwon. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com. - “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 Castle Island venture capitalist joins to discuss the coordinated effort to cut off crypto from the banking sector. On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Castle Island Ventures’ Nic Carter. Nic was the first to identify the concerted effort to de-platform crypto from the banking system as “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” In their conversation, Nic discusses the original Operation Choke Point, how that operation came to an end when he began to notice signs of a similar strategy targeting crypto and where the industry is now.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Paulozhgibesov/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. 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, March 29, 2023. The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance hid substantial links to China for several years after the crypto exchange claimed to have left the country, according to documents reviewed by the Financial Times. New research shows that North Korean hackers are now using crypto cloud mining for their illicit activities. The U.K. drops its plans for a non-fungible token (NFT) issued by the Royal Mint. Plus, if you're a member of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that is being sued, could you be liable for negligence? U.S. courts are wading into the murky topic. See also: Binance’s On-Chain Balance Stands at $64B, Nansen Data Shows Crypto’s Unfulfilled Dreams Get a Tailwind From U.S. Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research Shows Hacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say UK NFT Dropped Over Lack of Demand, Finance Minister Hunt Says UK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFT The Liability of DAOs and Their Founders Has Been Put to the Test in Court - 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.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s show, Kamz is joined by Gigi (Gianina Skarlett), proud Venezuelan founder, CEO and lead engineer of W3 Learn Academy and Crypto Tech Women, a Web3 community-centric brand that has empowered 20,000+ community members worldwide to take space in Web3. She’s passionate about education, innovation and the Web3 industry. She was a software engineer at an AI Silicon Valley company before joining the Web3 industry. Her mission is to continue to grow and lead the vision of Crypto Tech Women while ensuring the right culture is nurtured within the community. Having the right culture is her top priority, one that is inclusive, where everyone feels supported, encouraged, listened to and cared for. Building longevity for Crypto Tech Women is her main goal. On this incredible show, we discuss: 👓 W3 Learn Academy and how women can be involved in the Web3 space with tech or non-tech backgrounds 💻 the coding skills and soft skills needed to stand out for jobs and projects 🤝 how the Web3 space can benefit from having more women software engineers and builders 🤑 Full-ride scholarship opportunities for the Polkadot Blockchain Academy Applications close on March 31, 2023, so go go go! 🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a two-minute mindfulness exercise! :)  Follow me on Twitter @KamalaAlcantara to stay up to date on the show and join our weekly Twitter Space! Subscribe to my new LinkedIn newsletter Rest & Digest: A rest stop at the busy intersection of mindfulness, tech, women empowerment, UX and diversity, equity and inclusion. - This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is ‘Twennysomething’ by Daniele Musto. Other music used is ‘Mind and Soul’ by Stefano Vita and ‘Electrolove’ by Lunareh.  Join CoinDesk’s Consensus 2023 - the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 - happening April 26 through 28 in Austin, Texas. Consensus is the industry’s only event bringing together all sides of crypto, Web3 and the metaverse. Immerse yourself in all that blockchain technology has to offer creators, builders, founders, brand leaders, entrepreneurs and more! Use code WEB3WOMEN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com and get your pass today!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The charges stem largely from KYC processes (or lack thereof) in Binance’s early years. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance on Monday, alleging seven different charges related to derivatives exchange registration. In this episode, NLW explores the charges and to what extent they reflect not only a case against Binance but an ongoing regulatory turf war between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission.  “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. 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, March 28, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics:  Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao responds to the CFTC's lawsuit. Disney dismantles its entire metaverse unit. The hacker behind the $200 million Euler attack suddenly feels remorse and returns millions in funds. Plus, what's behind the price surge for Ripple's XRP token? See also: Binance CEO Zhao Calls CFTC Suit an ‘Incomplete Recitation of Facts’ Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: Report Hacker Behind $200M Euler Attack Apologizes, Returns Millions in Ether, Dai to Protocol XRP Surges to Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention - 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.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. 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 Monday, March 27, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao are sued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for regulatory violations.  The G-7 is planning to toughen global crypto regulations. Twitter is on a manhunt for the person responsible for leaking its source code on GitHub. Plus, Gucci is doubling down on its push into the metaverse with a new partnership with Yuga Labs. See also: CFTC Sues Binance, CZ Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products Crypto-Related Stocks Drop Alongside Bitcoin on CFTC Binance Suit Binance Bitcoin Trading Volume Hits Lowest Level in 8 Months Following Termination of Zero-Fee Trading Gucci and Yuga Labs Are Bringing High Fashion to the Otherside - 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.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stock prices of both banks declined over the weekend and at the end of the week as a result of negative press. Ever since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, markets have been waiting with bated breath for another shoe to drop. Coming into the weekend, it looked like Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab were the most wobbly. NLW explores whether there is actually a reason to be concerned or whether fintwit (and short sellers) are just looking for another mark.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mickey Friedman, founder of Flair.ai, a product photography and advertising composition tool that is AI generated, joins the “Gen C” podcast this week to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Mickey Friedman shares her knowledge of AI, a hot topic for not only those in Web3 but anyone on the internet who has come across ChatGPT, DALL-E or Midjourney. Mickey was at Tesla and Adobe prior to co-founding Flair.ai. In this episode, we discuss everything from AI for brand marketing to copyright infringement to whether or not AI is part of Web3. Links mentioned from the podcast:  A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie POAP Atlanta Home Tokenized on Ethereum, Nets $214,882 in Under 3 Minutes SEC Warns Coinbase It's Pursuing Enforcement Action Over Securities Violations Flair.ai Website Mickey’s Twitter Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen Avery Akkineni CoinDesk Vayner3 From our sponsor: Are you building the next big thing in Web3? Apply to pitch your project live on stage at the CoinDesk Pitchfest Powered by Google Cloud at Consensus, the industry’s most influential event happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Apply by March 31 for a chance to be among the twelve finalists selected to pitch. Visit consensus.coindesk.com/pitchfest for more information. - "Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Adrian Blust, Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The future of money is being shaped, one way or another.  On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: “This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money” - Michael J. Casey  “Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis” - George Kaloudis  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Banks down, bitcoin up and, boom, a narrative is born. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW combines two previous YouTube shows focused on Balaji’s $1 million bitcoin bet and the emergence of the mainstream narrative of bitcoin as a safe haven from banks. - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. 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, March 24, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics:  Are Binance 'angels' helping users in China bypass 'Know-Your-Customer' (KYC) controls? Cathie Wood's Ark Invest buys on the dip, restocking Coinbase shares two days after selling. Crypto hackers are increasingly targeting NFT projects. Plus, Greenpeace's "Skull of Satoshi" art project gets some unexpected fans. See also: Binance Suffers Two-Hour Spot Market Outage Due to Software Bug Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin: Kaiko Research Head ARK Uses 'Wells Dip' to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After Selling ARK Invest Sells $13.5M Coinbase Shares After Steady Buying Streak $119M in Stolen Crypto So Far in 2023, NFT Rug Pulls on the Rise: Crystal Blockchain - 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.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do the recent banking crises of three popular high-profile banks validate what crypto stands for? Is the U.S. falling behind in leading global policy when it comes to the current systems we use and invest in? In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore transparency, safety and predictability within the banking industry and cryptocurrency community with Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, and Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder of Lumida Wealth Management. See Also: https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/03/17/this-crisis-will-define-the-future-of-money/  - Michele Musso produced and edited this episode with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code MONEYREIMAGINED to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. central bank hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, even as credit tightens across the economy.  NLW catches up on the macro in the wake of the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and interest rate decision. The stakes were higher going into this meeting thanks to the banking crisis. As the Federal Reserve stays determined to keep hiking, is commercial real estate poised to be the next challenge?  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.  Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. 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, March 23, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics:  Montenegro's interior minister says crypto fugitive Do Kwon has been arrested.  Coinbase is warned by the SEC of potential securities violations.  Meantime, the SEC charged Tron founder Justin Sun with fraud and accused eight celebrities of illegally promoting his crypto assets. Plus, Jack Dorsey's Block shares sink after a short-sellers report. See also: Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro: Interior Minister Terra's LUNA Tokens Fall Steeply on Do Kwon's Alleged Arrest SEC Sues Jake Paul for 'Illegally Touting' Justin Sun-Linked Cryptos Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges Crypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice - This episode has been edited by Adrian Blust.. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.” - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.