The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 18, 2023.
This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.
The hosts of “The Hash” weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Ripple starting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform which allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. Separately, crypto wallet maker Ledger seemingly digs itself into a deeper hole while answering questions about the firm’s new wallet recovery service on Twitter. Plus, a Santiment report reveals that pepecoin (PEPE) could face challenges amid a generally bleak trading environment.
See also:
Ripple Starts Platform for Central Banks to Issue Their CBDCs
Expect Ripple Deal to Set Off Crypto Custodian M&A, Says Advisory Firm
Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service
Investors Track Pepecoin Whales to Cash In on Meme Coin Mania as Wider Market Stagnates
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