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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 4, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) being ordered by a U.S. court to respond to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase's complaint over how it applies securities laws to digital assets. Separately, Nigeria's government approved a national blockchain policy. And North Carolina's House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill prohibiting the state's agencies and institutions from accepting payments in central bank digital currencies. Plus, the former head of product at OpenSea was convicted of money laundering and wire fraud in a federal court, according to a report from Reuters.

See also:

U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days

Coinbase Grew Quickly by Working With U.S. Regulators. Will It Expand Even More by Disregarding the SEC?

SEC Is Alleging Legal Violations ‘On the Fly,' Coinbase Says

Nigeria Approves National Policy to Create 'Blockchain-Powered' Economy

Nigeria's SEC Mulls Allowing Tokenized Equity, Property but Not Crypto: Bloomberg

North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban Digital Dollar Payments to the State

Ex-OpenSea Exec Convicted of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering in Insider Trading Case

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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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With bank failures playing a larger role in dictating the price of bitcoin rather than interest rates, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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This episode is sponsored by Brave. 

We’re coming to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com.

WendyO is a guest we’ve been wanting on the show for a long time— and not just because she’s a mom AND an OG crypto celebrity. Wendy originally worked in the healthcare industry and realizing the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to revolutionize and improve the quality of life for many, she shifted and evolved into the largest female voice in the crypto space (check out her YouTube). Her genuine personality shines through in all her videos as she focuses on providing transparent marketing and media solutions for blockchain companies and individuals globally! When she talks, you know you’re going to learn something valuable. So buckle up for this wild ride as we interview WendyO IRL at Consensus. 

By the way, yes, Wendy’s is even more epic in-person. 

On this show, we discuss:

👩‍⚖️ The SEC, and why they’re taking so long to catch up with crypto

🤑 Bitcoin and the global value of crypto

🌎 Bermuda, Japan, MiCA and other global examples of crypto regulation going in the right direction

🤰🏻The real deal on women, postpartum depression and the wealth gap

💸 Taxes, recession, and inflation 

FOLLOW:

WendyO on YouTube

WendyO on Twitter 

Follow me on Twitter @KamalaAlcantara to stay up to date on the show and join our weekly Twitter Space!

Subscribe to my new LinkedIn newsletter Rest & Digest: A rest stop at the busy intersection of mindfulness, tech, women empowerment, UX and diversity, equity and inclusion.

From our sponsor:

Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. The built-in Brave Wallet is your secure passport to Web3. It supports over 100 chains, fiat purchases, swaps, NFTs, and even connects with other wallets and DApps. All right in your browser. No risky extensions, no spoofing. Learn more at brave.com/wallet.

This Episode of Consensus Conversations has been produced by senior producer Michele Musso, edited by Ryan Huntington and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Music is Get Down” by Elision and  Image credit: Kevin Ross.

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Was there any “consensus” to be found at this year’s event?

This episode is sponsored by Brave.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson sit down for a live, in-person conversation on the breaking stories of Consensus 2023.

Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. The built-in Brave Wallet is your secure passport to Web3. It supports over 100 chains, fiat purchases, swaps, NFTs, and even connects with other wallets and DApps. All right in your browser. No risky extensions, no spoofing. Learn more at brave.com/wallet.

“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, May 3, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Sui, a buzzy new layer 1 blockchain founded by ex-Meta Platforms employees, finally makes its debut. The White House is proposing a 30% tax on electricity used for crypto mining.  French senators are proposing easing up on crypto ads by social media influencers.  Plus, the new meme coin pepe (PEPE) is experiencing profit-taking after huge price spikes since its debut a few weeks ago.

See also:

White House Pushes for Punitive Tax on Crypto Mining

Sui Mainnet Goes Live as Crypto Project Takes on Aptos and DeFi Giants

Allow Influencers to Promote Registered Crypto Firms, French Senators Say

PEPE Meme Coin Liquidity Pool Becomes Most Active on Uniswap

Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is 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.

With bitcoin continuing its slow upwards push amid fresh bank woes and cool jobs data, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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

On today's special episode of Markets Daily, we are introducing a new three part series. Join CoinDesk Producer Adrian Blust and Senior Reporter Eliza Grkitsi as they take a deep dive into how Bitcoin mining is making a big splash in a small, landlocked country in the middle of the South American continent.

Resources:

coinPY 

District of Columbia Energy Profile

Iguazu Falls - Wikipedia  

Paraguay Votes Down Crypto Regulatory Bill in a Blow to Crypto Mining Industry 

Paraguayan Senate Passes Bill Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading

Paraguay’s Electricity Authority Requests Higher Rates for Crypto Miners, Partial Veto of Mining Legislation

ElevenLabs - AI Text-to-Speech generator used for translation overdub.

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This episode was written by Adrian Blust & Eliza Grkitsi, edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust.

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, May 2, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics:  Coinbase and Gemini open new crypto derivatives businesses overseas as regulatory uncertainty prompts U.S. crypto companies to look offshore for growth opportunities.  What are BRC-20 tokens and what's behind the recent price surge?  Digital Currency Group's (DCG) CFO departure.  Plus, Sports Illustrated announces a new NFT ticketing platform built on Polygon. 

See also:

Coinbase Opens Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchange

'Bitcoin Request for Comment' Tokens Surge to $137M in Market Value

DCG's CFO Steps Down as Crypto Conglomerate Repays $350M Loan

Sports Illustrated Launches NFT Ticketing Platform on Polygon

Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.

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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is 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.

Web3 is an opportunity to reset the internet. Here’s what the Brave browser is doing to return agency to its users.

This episode is sponsored content from Brave.

The browser is a gateway to the internet. How can browsers create better experiences for its users, while following the ethos of crypto?

Live from Consensus 2023: Cam Thompson, CoinDesk Web3 reporter and host of “Carpe Consensus,” sits down to chat with Luke Mulks, vice president of business operations at Brave.

Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. The built-in Brave Wallet is your secure passport to Web3. It supports over 100 chains, fiat purchases, swaps, NFTs, and even connects with other wallets and DApps. All right in your browser. No risky extensions, no spoofing. Learn more at brave.com/wallet.

This episode is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, cover image by Kevin Ross and the theme song is "Get Down" by Elision.

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

With bitcoin trading down as investors fear another interest rate hike, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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