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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 24, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including bankrupt crypto exchange FTX seeking to hire Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy as an advisor. Two Tornado Cash developers face allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations. And, Verified Labs co-founders Jon Heder and Justin Trevor Winters join the show to discuss how they're aiming to bridge the gap between Web3 and Hollywood.

See also:

FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto Billions

FTX Bankruptcy Burning Through $1.5M in Legal Costs Every Day

Tornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers 

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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Plus, FTX taps Galaxy to sell its crypto billions Trump NFTs surge.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps to $26.5K as Trading Volume Increases

Bitcoin, Ether Trade Below 'Maximum Pain' Levels Ahead of $2.7B Options Settlement

Binance's Ether Futures See Lowest Open Interest Since July 2022

FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto Billions

Donald Trump NFTs Surge After Tucker Carlson Interview

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Jonathan Martin has spent the last few months traveling across El Salvador, speaking with locals, developers, expats and merchants about the country’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news.

“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

"The Hash" panel covers the biggest crypto news today, including Sam Bankman-Fried's plans to argue in his defense he was acting in "good faith" and following the advice of lawyers. The FBI says North Korean hackers may attempt to cash out stolen bitcoin (BTC) worth more than $40 million. And, a closer look at the lessons learned from the Curve crisis.

See also:

Will SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work?

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Intends to Blame Fenwick & West Lawyers in His Defense

FBI Says North Korean Hackers May Try to Sell $40M of Bitcoin

Curve Crisis Shows Pitfalls of Decentralized Risk Management

Curve Crisis Averted, NFT Loans Protocol Now Votes on Next Steps

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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Ever find yourself in the seamless clutches of Google's ecosystem? It's like being swept into a digital whirlpool with no exit strategy. And guess what, this is more than just about one company—it's a symphony of significant players orchestrating our digital dependencies.

In another intriguing episode of "Money Reimagined,"  our ever-curious host,  Sheila Warren, takes center stage as she embarks on a 'rant', alongside co-host  Michael Casey, with a passionate reflection on her morning skirmish with Google and its pervasive grasp of digital feudalism. Get ready, as she delves into how the snares of convenience shackle us all in an intricate web of modern existence.

Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. 

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Plus, moves in XRP and BNB.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K 

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Uptick Fails to Inspire Bullish Positioning in ETH Options 

Nearly All Short-Term Bitcoin Owners Are Underwater, Making Rallies Harder 

XRP Gives Up All Gains Made After Ripple Labs’ SEC Victory 

Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says

Thailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister Was an Active Crypto Investor

Ex-OpenSea Executive Nate Chastain Gets 3 Months in Prison for Insider Trading

Privacy Mixer Tornado Cash Is an Entity, Judge Says    

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It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics in crypto, including the Wall Street Journal reported at least 5 Russian-based blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for crypto exchange Binance. Coinbase is acquiring a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial and six new blockchains will integrate with USDC. Thailand's government issues a new warning against Facebook's parent company Meta. And, Shiba Inu developers are slowly working towards a Shibarium network reopening.

See also:

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains

Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion

Shiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched Launch

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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Markets await the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle

XRP, ADA Post Highest Losses Among Majors; Bitcoin Steady as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Fade

Bitcoin Looks Most Oversold Since Covid Crash, Key Indicator Suggests

Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning of New Fed Messaging on Inflation and Interest Rates

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Indictment       

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From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 21, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's top crypto stories, including social tokenization protocol Friend.tech becoming a massive revenue maker among crypto protocols in just over two weeks. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred over $1 million worth of ether to crypto exchange Coinbase. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban aims at NFT marketplace OpenSea's plans to sunset the enforcement of creator royalties. And, NFT platform Recur announces it will shut down in phases.

See also:

Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine as NBA Players, FaZe Clan Join In

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Sends $1M ETH to Coinbase

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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The ether-bitcoin ratio rose more than 2% last week. The gain is inconsistent with its record of taking losses during bouts of risk aversion.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat; Vitalik Transfers $1M Ether to Coinbase

Crypto Analysts Split on Why Ether Outperformed Bitcoin During Last Week's Slide

Bitcoin and U.S. Real Yield Reach Strongest Inverse Correlation Since April

Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine as NBA Players, FaZe Clan Join In

Crypto Miners Are Attempting to Diversify Into Other Business Areas: JPMorgan     

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From our sponsors:

Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.

It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.

Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.

Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.