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 CryptoMicrosoft, Aptos Labs Team Up on New Blockchain AI ToolsGrimes Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Entire Music Career: WiredThis episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.