This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp. The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Dec. 2,  2022."The Hash" hosts discuss the biggest stories of the day, including decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ankr saying it will reimburse the users impacted by the exploit that occurred on its platform earlier Friday. Plus, a closer look at how Facebook parent Meta is offering a gentle nudge to governments future metaverse policies.See also:DeFi Protocol Ankr to Reimburse Users Affected by $5M ExploitFacebook Parent Meta Dips Toe Back Into Policy Circles to Boost Metaverse-This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Bitstamp is the longest running crypto exchange and recently rated #1 in the world by CryptoCompare. Regulation, transparency, and security are pillars that ensure customers' funds are safe; it’s the Bitstamp way. Learn more about how your crypto is always yours at bitstamp.net.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.