Crypto Chaos: Hacker Charged, Coinbase Expands, and Bitcoin’s Wild Ride

Explore the latest in the crypto world as a Canadian math prodigy faces charges for a $65 million hacking scheme, Coinbase secures its position as the UK's largest crypto exchange, and Bitcoin experiences a dramatic price swing. This episode delves into the ethical challenges of decentralized finance, the strategic growth of major exchanges, and the volatile nature of digital currencies, offering insights into the future of cryptocurrency investments.

Sources:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-us-charge-alleged-hacker-in-us65-million-cryptocurrency-scheme/
https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43453542/coinbase-says-its-become-uks-largest-crypto-exchange-after-securing-regulatory-approval
https://qz.com/stablecoin-trends-cryptocurrency-blockchain-1851751865
https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43448809/bitcoin-regains-100000-xrp-dogecoin-trade-flat-ethereum-struggles-on-volatile-monday

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) U.S. charge alleged hacker in US$65-million cryptocurrency scheme
(00:03:26) Coinbase Says It's Become UK's Largest Crypto Exchange After Securing Regulatory Approval
(00:06:15) The rise of stablecoins: 5 trends to watch
(00:09:30) Bitcoin Regains $100,000, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat, Ethereum Struggles On Volatile Monday