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Plus, a look at Apple’s plans to move semiconductor manufacturing onshore.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

On today’s episode, NLW covers the latest fallout from the FTX collapse. Genesis Capital has paused withdrawals and loan origination, which has also led to Gemini pausing its Earn program. NLW also covers the latest in why last week’s CPI print may not be as bullish as it seems and why Apple plans to move semiconductor manufacturing onshore. 

(Genesis Global Capital is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of CoinDesk.) 

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today’s show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. You’re covered by industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: zhuweiyi49/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global, Circle and Pastel Network.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Nov. 16,  2022.

"The Hash" team discusses the biggest stories shaping the crypto markets today, including ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's latest tweets about Alameda and his goal to "make customers whole." Plus, the lending arm of crypto investment bank Genesis Global Trading is temporarily suspending redemptions and new loan originations in the wake of FTX’s collapse.

See also: Sam Bankman-Fried Can't Stay Off of Twitter

The ‘SBF Bill’: What’s in the Crypto Legislation Backed by FTX's Founder

Genesis’ Crypto-Lending Unit Is Halting Customer Withdrawals in Wake of FTX Collapse

This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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SmartMint by Pastel Network is a no-code NFT minting platform that allows creators to seamlessly create, mint and manage NFTs on custom smart contracts that they own. SmartMint also protects creators’ NFTs from fraud, copymint, and asset loss through Pastel’s mission critical Web3 infrastructure. Start creating today: https://smartmint.pastel.network/?utm_source=coindeskhash.

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CoinDesk reporters discuss the latest developments in the FTX story.

Join the CoinDesk newsroom with David Z. Morris, Tracy Wang, Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler, Cheyenne Ligon and Aoyon Ashraf as they discuss the chaotic week that saw the fall of the crypto exchange FTX.

The executive producer for CoinDesk Podcasts is Jared Schwartz. Eleanor Pahl edited this episode.

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Join Kamz and Lisa Carmen Wang, the founder and CEO of Bad Bitch Empire, a global investment collective building unapologetic worth and wealth for women. She is a four-time USA national champion and Hall of Fame gymnast, serial entrepreneur (her founded company was acquired), international speaker, and host of the “Bad Bitch Empire”podcast. Lisa is an executive board member of Fast Company and has been recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women.

Ms. Wang has coached more than 100,000 women to build financial and personal confidence. She joins the podcast to talk about building financial and personal confidence and investing in women and Web3.

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Lisa coaches us on:

💅taking charge of your body, boundaries and bank account

💸shifting our relationship with money

🫰the importance of understanding financial fiction

😇what is an angel investor and why it’s important for women to invest

🤑what is crypto and how can women secure profit

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on boosting confidence.

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

Check out my blog on Mirror for content on women, wellness and web3.

This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is ‘Twennysomething’ by Daniele Musto. Other music used is ‘Mind and Soul’ by Stefano Vita and ‘Electrolove’ by Lunareh. 

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More hedge funds announced significant losses today.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

On today’s episode, NLW explores the state of the market in the wake of the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research. He looks at hedge funds that have reported funds stuck on FTX as well as overall liquidity conditions. He also looks at the divergence between crypto and other risk assets over the last two weeks.

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today’s show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. You’re covered by industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Razor Red” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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

This episode is sponsored by minima.global, Circle and Pastel Network.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Nov. 15,  2022.

The swift and surprising collapse of FTX last week continues to send shockwaves across the crypto industry and beyond – and Capitol Hill is not immune. "The Hash" team discusses what could happen to the bipartisan Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA), a bill Bankman-Fried supported. Plus, the European Union could ban banks and crypto providers from dealing in privacy-enhancing coins per a leaked draft of a money laundering bill obtained by CoinDesk.

See also: 

The ‘SBF Bill’: What’s in the Crypto Legislation Backed by FTX's Founder

FTX Accounts Drainer Swaps Millions in Stolen Crypto, Becomes 35th-Largest Ether Holder

Privacy-Enhancing Crypto Coins Could Be Banned Under Leaked EU Plans

NFT-Linked Sandals Worn by Steve Jobs Sell for $218,000

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This episode has been edited by Nia Freeman. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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Minima is a new layer 1 blockchain, designed to run in full on a smartphone. Join over 300,000 Minima node runners on the Incentive Program today, to start earning $MINIMA every day until Mainnet launch. Get your node setup and earn $MINIMA at minima.global/get-involved. 

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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SmartMint by Pastel Network is a no-code NFT minting platform that allows creators to seamlessly create, mint and manage NFTs on custom smart contracts that they own. SmartMint also protects creators’ NFTs from fraud, copymint, and asset loss through Pastel’s mission critical Web3 infrastructure. Start creating today: https://smartmint.pastel.network/?utm_source=coindeskhash.

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

An FTX insider on what it felt like to watch the destruction and unfolding betrayal. 

As NLW said on each day’s show, “in addition to them being a sponsor of the show, I also work with FTX.” On today’s show, NLW gives an insider’s view of the timeline, from the beginnings of trouble as the crypto community turned on Sam Bankman-Fried for his role in shaping industry regulations to the chaotic week that saw FTX go from high flyer to bankrupt. Along the way, [NLW] shares how he and other FTX employees felt as they realized that they, along with the rest of the crypto industry, had been duped, lied to and defrauded. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and Eleanor Pahl, and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Danny Nelson/CoinDesk, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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

This episode is sponsored by minima.global, Circle and Pastel Network.

Binance is setting up an industry recovery fund to help rebuild the space amid FTX contagion fear. Tron founder Justin Sun says Tron, Huobi Global and Poloniex will support Binance in its initiative. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the FTX fallout "shows the weaknesses of this entire sector." 

See also: 

Binance Starts Recovery Fund for Crypto Projects Facing Liquidity Crisis

FTX Collapse Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report  

FTX Owes Miami $16.5M For Arena Sponsorship Cancellation 

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This episode has been edited by Doc Blust. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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Minima is a new layer 1 blockchain, designed to run in full on a smartphone. Join over 300,000 Minima node runners on the Incentive Program today, to start earning $MINIMA every day until Mainnet launch. Get your node setup and earn $MINIMA at minima.global/get-involved. 

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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SmartMint by Pastel Network is a no-code NFT minting platform that allows creators to seamlessly create, mint, and manage NFTs on custom smart contracts that they own. SmartMint also protects creators’ NFTs from fraud, copymint, and asset loss through Pastel’s mission critical Web3 infrastructure. Start creating today: https://smartmint.pastel.network/?utm_source=coindeskhash.

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

After the events of this week, exchange reserve attestations seem more urgent than ever.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” a reading of Nic Carter’s 2020 essay “How to Stop the Next Quadriga: Make Exchanges Prove Their Reserves.”

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Nexo Pro allows you to trade on the spot and futures markets with a 50% discount on fees. You always get the best possible prices from all the available liquidity sources and can earn interest or borrow funds as you wait for your next trade. Get started today on pro.nexo.io.

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Alex_Doubovitsky/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

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:  

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Insolvency Rumors as Binance Liquidates FTT Token

Bitcoin Falls Below $17K, First Time in 23 Months, as Binance Said to Waver on FTX Deal

FTX Files for Bankruptcy Protection in US; CEO Bankman-Fried Resigns

This episode has been produced and edited by Nia Freeman. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is by Matt Wigton “Angeles Crest.”

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Minima is a new layer 1 blockchain, designed to run in full on a smartphone. Join over 300,000 Minima node runners on the Incentive Program today, to start earning $MINIMA every day until Mainnet launch. Get your node setup and earn $MINIMA at minima.global/get-involved. 

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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