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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 1, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The crypto case after First Republic is seized by regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase in the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan explains his rationale for his $1M bitcoin bet and updates his timeline. Tron's Justin Sun apologizes after Binance's Changpeng Zhao fires a warning after Sun's recent token transfer. Plus, get ready for a new show where “Shark Tank” meets crypto.

See also:

Bitcoin Set New Record of Daily Transactions the Same Day the U.S. Government Quietly Engineered a Bank Buyout

Balaji Srinivasan Explains $1M Bitcoin Bet Rationale, Says Could Take Longer Than 90 Days

Consensus 2023: Balaji's Bold Bets

Justin Sun to Reverse $56M Binance Transfer After CEO Zhao Warns Against Potential SUI Token Grab

'Shark Tank' but Make It Crypto: CoinMarketCap Launching Competition TV Show

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During the third day of Consensus 2023, Michele Musso, senior producer of podcasts at CoinDesk, spoke with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) about the current state of crypto regulation and innovation, the national security risks associated with "offshoring" crypto and Gary Gensler's message of resistance.

Additionally, the Senator discusses the importance of diversifying your portfolio with crypto and bitcoin, the devaluation of the U.S. dollar and the influence young people have in this space.

Last year both Senator Lummis and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced landmark legislation to create a regulatory framework for crypto called “The Responsible Financial Innovation Act.” They will reintroduce a revised version with more statutory language.  

See more: 

Read full coverage of Consensus 2023 here

S.4356 - Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act

How the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S. 4356) Would Alter

the Crypto Regulatory Landscape

Detailed Discussion: 

Cynthia Lummis Introduction. 0:00

 The financial innovation act, responsible management of crypto assets.

Regulation regulation regulation regulation 2:15

The status of regulation in the US.

The need to legislate sooner.

Resistance message from Gensler. 4:45

McHenry spoke directly to Gary Gensler.

Gensler did not give a straight answer to McHenry.

Legislation on crypto regulation. 6:24

Playing catch-up ball, providing executive branch guidance.

Working carefully to listen to feedback post-FTX failure.

Intelligence officials have flagged national security risks. 8:08

Adjusting the bill to avoid stifling innovation.

National security risks of crypto.

Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. 9:42

Staff accounting bulletin 121 and how it is impacting the industry.

Custody assets belong to individuals.

Should I buy cryptocurrency in 2023? 11:40

Inflation is eating into the value of the U.S. dollar.

Diversified asset allocation.

The importance of diversifying your portfolio. 13:41

Have a diverse set of assets in retirement.

Get advice from knowledgeable young people.

How did the Senator become interested in Bitcoin? 15:27

Senator Lummis purchases Bitcoin.

The Satoshi roundtable in Cancun.

Elevating knowledge and discussion in the US Senate.

The need for innovation in digital assets.

 Close Out - Thank You CoinDesk! 

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This episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.com.

Recorded live at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, Oana Ruxandra, chief digital officer for Warner Music Group joins Avery and Sam on stage to discuss fandom, non-fungible tokens in music and how artists and music labels are strategizing 360 approaches to help artists’ careers.

Oana Ruxandra started her career as a financial portfolio manager before transitioning into the entertainment industry. As chief digital officer for Warner Music Group, she helps artists navigate innovation and the artist/fan engagement cycle. In this conversation, discussed live on stage in Austin at Consensus 2023, Oana sheds light on how Web3 is helping artists engage with fans, building experiences in the metaverse and the precarious landscape of generative artificial intelligence and artist creation.

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Adrian Blust, Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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With the Consensus 2023 festival Austin wrapped up while bitcoin opens the trading week below the $28.5K mark, plus a look at the latest bank failure, 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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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, April 28, 2023. 

"The Hash" hosts are live at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, discussing the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Jack Dorsey's fintech-payments company Block recently bought a large number of bitcoin mining chips from Intel. Special guests include Bermuda Premier David Burt, Toonstar CEO John Attanasio, and "Space Junk" Creator Dominic Russo.

See also:

Jack Dorsey's Block Snaps Up Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Winds Down Production

Bermuda Premier David Burt: 'Nobody Is Coming to Bermuda to Flee Regulation'

Web3 Entertainment Studio Toonstar to Release NFT-Backed TV Series ‘Space Junk’

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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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This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave. 

“Money Reimagined” comes 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.

Sheila Warren is live from Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, talking to Magatte Wade, author, entrepreneur and CEO of “Skin Is Skin,” focusing on creating positive change in Africa.

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Skin Is Skin

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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.

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Money Reimagined has been produced by senior producer Michele Musso, edited by Ryan Huntington and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “AITA” by Neon Beach.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 27, 2023. 

"The Hash" is live from Consensus in Austin, Texas, discussing the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including former executives from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) starting an institutional-focused cryptocurrency custody firm, according to a CoinDesk source. Plus, a bipartisan bill introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would call for the federal government to study crypto use cases for illegal activity and provide recommendations on how to mitigate these uses.

See also:

Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

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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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It’s truly the time to “seize” Consensus.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson sit down for a live, in-person conversation on all things 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.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 

"The Hash" is live from Consensus in Austin, Texas, discussing the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including The Bahamas seeking to tighten its crypto laws in the wake of the collapse of FTX. The failed crypto exchange's headquarters was in the Caribbean nation. Special guests include PROOF CEO Kevin Rose and Warner Music Group Chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra.

See also:

Bahamas Seeks to Tighten Its Crypto Laws Following FTX Collapse

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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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Kevin Worth discusses Consensus 2023, the state of the industry and how vital crypto media is to the future of money.

It’s day one of Consensus 2023. Who’s here? What are the most important conversations underway?

Kevin Worth and Jared Schwartz, executive producer of podcasts, assess the macro crypto environment and how it impacts discussions at the conference.

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.

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