CoinDesk Podcast Network

But not enough to stop lawsuits, says Coin Center.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at some small but potentially significant shifts to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s sanctions against Tornado Cash, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s victory over LBRY and more. 

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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 today’s editing by 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: Staff/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Nov. 11,  2022.

Crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., the Bahamas-based company said Friday. CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned his role, but will "assist in an orderly transition." John Ray III is the new CEO. The Hash hosts discuss the history of FTX and and the outlook for decentralized finance in the wake of the fallout.

See also: 

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

Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions

FTX Showed the Problems of Centralized Finance, and Proved the Need for DeFi

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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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Plus a primer on the promise of zero-knowledge proofs.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

Jon Wu works on growth with Aztec Network and is a deep thinker when it comes to the challenges of privacy in a digital age. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss privacy from a principle and ethics standpoint, zero-knowledge proofs and whether technology could solve problems that many think only public policy holds an answer for. 

Find out guest on Twitter: @jonwu_

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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: Camerique/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain.

Relm Insurance CEO Joe Ziolkowski spoke with us a few episodes ago about the growing demand for off-chain, crypto-specific insurance and the likelihood of non-crypto insurance products offered on-chain. 

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Denis Pitcher, chief fintech adviser to the Office of the Premier in the territory, and Chancellor Barnett, chairman of Jewell Bank, the first recipient of Bermuda’s digital asset banking license; to discuss the other side of Bermuda’s crypto infrastructure as an authority in “firsts” when it comes to the private sector.

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

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Roofstock onChain allows you to instantly transfer ownership of real-world homes using standard NFT smart contracts. Buy and sell homes with one-click, pay with crypto, and access DeFi lending options. Find our web3 homes at onchain.roofstock.com or your favorite NFT marketplace.

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Nov. 10,  2022.

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories: Sam Bankman-Fried apologized on Twitter as the FTX crisis deepened, Tron network’s native TRX token momentarily surged some 4,000%, from 6 cents to $2.50, on embattled crypto exchange FTX, and SEC's Gary Gensler speaks out on the state of crypto regulation during an interview on CNBC.

See also: 

Tether Freezes $46M of USDT Held by FTX Following Law-Enforcement Request

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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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A discussion of the state of regulatory discourse around decentralized finance.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

Editor's note: This interview was recorded on Oct. 24 and so it doesn’t reference the events of the last week. 

On today’s “Breakdown” interview, NLW is joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, policy director at the DeFi Education Fund. They discuss the state of regulatory discourse in Washington, D.C., along with key recent events including Treasury Department sanctions. 

Find our guest on Twitter: @millercwl

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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: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a new 23-month low, as CoinDesk reports cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance is highly unlikely to go through with its proposed acquisition of struggling rival FTX after less than a day of reviewing the company, according to a person familiar with the matter. "The Hash" team discusses the latest developments and what it could mean for seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, who quickly became a prominent FTX backer.

See also: 

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

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This episode has been edited by Adrian 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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Plus a preview of Thursday’s October CPI numbers. 

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the U.S. election results, including pro-crypto candidates who were elected (or re-elected) and what the overall balance of power means for crypto and business in general. He also previews Thursday’s October inflation numbers, which will be one of the key pieces of data that will influence Federal Reserve actions in December. 

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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 Wong/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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CoinDesk’s newsroom breaks down the FTX and Binance story.

CoinDesk’s Ian Allison, Nikhilesh De, Brad Keoun, Tracy Wang and Michael J. Casey deconstruct the whirlwind of Binance agreeing to buy FTX. Plus: Allison traces the story back to his investigative coverage questioning Alameda’s balance sheet.

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

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Join Kamz and Jaime Schmidt, the founder of Schmidt's Naturals and co-founder of BFF, a non-fungible token community and brand aimed at helping women get educated, connected and financially rewarded in crypto. BFF launched the Belonging and Mattering Council, a diverse group of individuals who create programming and initiatives to support under-resourced communities, including professional development programs, partnerships with BIPOC organizations and more.

Through her inclusive investment firm Color, Jaime invests in emerging founders who are primarily women and people of color. She also co-founded Supermaker, a business media platform that celebrates diverse, independent brands and modern workplace thinking, helping level the playing field for emerging business leaders.

Jaime enlightens us on:

✊diversity and inclusion, and why is it so important to develop in the Web3 space

🌈what we can do at the individual and community level to inspire diversity and inclusion

🤝how we can cultivate belonging and measure success

💍tips for juggling being a disruptor, entrepreneur, mom and wife

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on love and kindness for yourself and others.

See also: 

Read Jaime’s book: “Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms”

Sign up for the GM, BFF Newsletter: https://www.mybff.com/subscribe GM, BFF is your weekly roundup of the best insights, interviews and opportunities in Web3.

Follow me on Twitter @KamalaAlcantara to stay up to date on the show and join our weekly Twitter Space every Wednesday 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET!

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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