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Jun 2023
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THE HASH: BitGo Terminates Acquisition o...

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 22, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's biggest stories in crypto, including cryptocurrency custodian BitGo ending its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. Plus, a closer look at why German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. Meanwhile, some lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. believe the digital pound should be interoperable with crypto to be suitable for the future.”


See also:

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust

German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent

Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable With Crypto, UK Lobbyists Say


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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