THE HASH: Lawmakers Scrutinize Crypto Industry in Senate Banking Committee Hearing on FTX Collapse

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Dec. 14,  2022.

The Hash hosts dive into today’s top headlines. On Capitol Hill, senators are zooming in on FTX’s collapse and the fallout for retail investors. Binance’s CZ is warning staff of “turbulent times” ahead, according to an internal memo. And, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) are introducing a bill to crack down on money laundering and financing of terrorists and rogue nations via cryptocurrency.

See also:

Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Warns Staff of Turbulent Times

US Senators Warren, Marshall Introduce Digital Assets Anti-Money Laundering Bill

Demonizing Crypto Industry After FTX Collapse ‘Fundamentally Unfair:’ US Congressman

This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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