THE HASH: Not a Surprise That Warren Buffett Still Hates Bitcoin; Is U.S. Losing Its Edge in Crypto?

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. 

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

“The Hash” tackles today’s hot topics: Billionaire Warren Buffett calls bitcoin a “gambling token.” Meanwhile, JPMorgan says the recent banking crisis has been vindicating for crypto. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have a laundry list of questions for some of Silicon Valley Bank’s biggest depositors including crypto firms. An SEC advisory group wants Chair Gary Gensler to provide formal guidance to the crypto industry.

See also:

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a ‘Gambling Token’

U.S. Banking Crisis May Be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan

Sen. Warren, Rep. AOC Ask Circle, BlockFi Why They Banked at SVB

SEC Advisory Group Backs Gensler’s Crypto Efforts but Asks for Industry Guidance

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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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