THE HASH: Coinbase Officially Launches ‘Base’ Blockchain; Aptos Token Surges on Microsoft Partnership

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

“The Hash” tackles today’s crypto news, including Coinbase saying its blockchain is the first to be launched by a publicly traded company. Aptos Labs, a layer 1 blockchain from Meta Platforms’ former employees, is expanding its tools and services using Microsoft’s AI technology. Grimes says she made more money with NFTs than in her entire music career. And, the U.S. Federal Reserve is starting a new program for overseeing banks’ crypto activity.

See also:

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company

‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto

Microsoft, Aptos Labs Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools

Grimes Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Entire Music Career: Wired

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

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