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

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.

“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:

Former Alameda CEO Reportedly Taps Ex-SEC Crypto Regulator as Lawyer
New FTX CEO Testifies Before Lawmakers
Lawmakers Scrutinize Crypto Industry in Senate Banking Committee Hearing on FTX Collapse
NY Banks Need Crypto Business Permission

Links to the headlines:

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Charged With Conspiracy, Fraud in US Court

10 Questions for FTX CEO John J. Ray III From a Securities Lawyer

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

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

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