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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, April 24, 2023. 

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Jailed Terra founder Do Kwon says the SEC's securities lawsuit against him is unfounded. Zimbabwe plans to roll out a gold-backed digital currency. A legal victory for Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs against copycats.

See also:

Terra's Do Kwon Wants SEC Charges Dismissed, Court Filings Show

Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report

Judge Rules in Favor of Yuga Labs Over Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Copycats

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This episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.com 

Ciara Byrne, vice president of new business innovation at Condé Nast joins the podcast to discuss the many ways the publishing company has experimented with the metaverse, digital art and digital collectibles through brands including GQ and Vogue. “Gen C” is sponsored by Chainalysis.

Ciara Byrne discusses her journey from Google, where she focused primarily on DoubleClick, to Condé Nast’s incubator, where she works to build new business streams, shifting away from traditional advertising models. During her time at Condé, she’s launched multiple metaverse experiences and non-fungible token (NFT) collections celebrating art, fashion and music. Listen as Ciara discusses her approach to Web3, and how strategy and brand authenticity play a big role in the success of each brand.

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The just-passed legislation puts the European Union in a leadership position.

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:Why the EU Has MiCA and the US Has Securities Laws Confusion - Daniel Kuhn 

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation - Dea Markova

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

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U.S. crypto leaders are heading offshore due to unclear rules and regulatory capture by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This week Coinbase was on tour in the U.K. and also announced a new Bermuda license, through which it will supposedly soon announce a new derivatives offering. NLW recaps the contrast between the increasingly open arms from the rest of the world and the cold aggressive stance of U.S. regulators. 

“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, April 22, 2023. 

Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.

“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:

Links to the headlines:  

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Violated Federal Laws, SEC Charges in Lawsuit

SEC Warned Bittrex of Legal Action Before Firm Announced U.S. Exit: WSJ

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing

Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chip Series

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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

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The Markets in Crypto Assets bill is the first major global comprehensive crypto legislation.

With the passage of MiCA, Europe has jumped out ahead of the U.S. and other jurisdictions when it comes to regulating crypto. 

“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, April 21, 2023. 

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

"The Hash" team breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the halting increase in bitcoin's (BTC) dominance rate, which hints at the potential outperformance of alternative tokens (altcoins) ahead. Separately, OpenSea and Blur are experiencing notable losses in daily users and NFT sales, according to multiple dashboards compiled by researchers on the analytics platform Dune.

See also:

Bitcoin's Dominance Rate Runs Into Familiar Resistance, Hints at 'Altcoin Season' Ahead

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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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. 

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren dive right into Gary Gensler's response to a question of law by Rep. Patrick McHenry during the House oversight hearing of Gensler’s Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week. Sheila and Michael discuss partisanship, climate disclosures, and the role of the SEC.

A reshaping is taking place of what powers administrative agencies are allowed and the defined responsibilities of Congress and the courts.

In this episode  Michael and Sheila discuss:

 How crypto is getting politicized

Pro-regulatory stance on regulation

Regulation and innovation

Inter-agency territoriality

Regulation of digital assets and licensing

The problem with simplistic black-and-white solutions.

• Nuance always gets lost, and that's part of the problem.

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YouTube -  Hearing Entitled: Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 20, 2023. 

This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

In a recent blog post, Coinbase announced it secured a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. (Fortune was the first to report on the news.) This comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently suggested the crypto exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become more clear. Plus, a closer look at coffee giant Starbucks and its second NFT drop.

See also:

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

Starbucks Odyssey Brews Smoother Second Serving of NFTs With 'First Store' Collection

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.

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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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Two days in a row, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on crypto-related issues.

Last year, the first crypto legislation was supposed to be common sense rules for stablecoins. The two parties couldn’t come together, however, and the legislation was scrapped. Now, the Republicans have reintroduced a draft and yesterday held a hearing that featured witnesses including the Blockchain Association’s Jake Chervinsky and stablecoin expert (and recent Breakdown guest) Austin Campbell. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.

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