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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | SEC Chair Faces Harsh Questions as Ether Spot ETF Proposals Hit Delays Sep 28, 2023

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Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the recent House Financial Services Committee hearing where SEC Chair Gary Gensler's struggle to define securities was brought to the forefront, accompanied by committee members highlighting SEC communication inconsistencies and a lack of cooperation, all against the backdrop of ETFs' prominent role.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today’s Stories:

Bitcoin - Monthly Return

US small-cap stocks wilt in the heat of higher interest rates | Financial Times

https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1707203091785732272?s=20

SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/28 Update Sep 28, 2023

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SBF receives some good news. Judge Kaplan has granted him permission to use a computer for taking notes and will allow him to wear a suit during the trial.

Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge Rules

Credits: Helene Braun, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI Voice

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SBF TRIAL: Inside Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Defense Episode 3 Sep 28, 2023

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If SBF is found guilty, what should become of Binance’s CZ?

FTX’s collapse was in some ways triggered by Sam Bankman-Fried’s biggest rival.

Just days after CoinDesk published a report highlighting FTX’s shaky financials, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that he would be selling his $2.1 billion stake in FTX and dumping his treasure trove of FTX’s proprietary tokens. CZ may have been waiting years for the perfect moment to make his move.

But as we’ve covered in Episodes 1 & 2, SBF isn’t charged with FTX’s collapse – he’s charged with actions he took leading up to FTX’s collapse. So, as the Department of Justice takes a second look at CZ’s own actions in running his exchange, what should we make of similar allegations? Commingling of funds, encrypted communication, manipulated trading volume, too much centralized power, shadow companies and worse.

The government has been reluctant to charge CZ criminally, out of fear that doing so could spark a bank run on Binance similar to the one that took down FTX.

But the question is: If SBF goes to jail is CZ next?

You can read and watch Coinage’s full reporting on SBF’s legal defense at Coinage.Media. Watch our full trial coverage at https://www.coinage.media/sbf-trial

Read the full Coinage Article

Credits: Wondercraft AI Voice, Coinage and CoinDesk.

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SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/27 Update Sep 27, 2023

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Judge Kaplan addresses outstanding pre-trial issues, while SBF’s defense makes another attempt to get him out of jail for the duration of the trial.

Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Can Ask DOJ Witnesses About Drug Use

Credits: Sandali Handagama, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI Voice

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin ETFs in Limbo, Regulatory Moves, and Global Crypto Growth Sep 27, 2023

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Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into the world of Bitcoin ETFs and the recent SEC delays, along with congressional pressure to advance ETF applications. Plus, explore how crypto platforms are expanding in Europe amid regulatory uncertainty.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today’s Stories:

Japan to compile economic package to ease inflation pain | Reuters

PBOC to beef up support for recovery amid complex external forces - Chinadaily.com.cn

Cushing oil hub's low levels spur quality, operational, price worries | Reuters

SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms

U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’

Hearing Entitled: Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission | Financial Services Committee

https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1706299462765982110?s=20

The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto

Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank

Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps

Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop

Nomura's Laser digital asset arm gets Abu Dhabi ADGM in-principle license - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise

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MONEY REIMAGINED: Breaking Down Barriers to Crypto Adoption | Insights from Jan Van Eck and Matt Hougan Sep 27, 2023

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A candid conversation with valuable perspectives on the dynamic world of crypto assets and how they have the capacity to transform conventional investment approaches.

In this edition of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey presents excerpts from an interview conducted earlier this month with two prominent figures in fund management, both deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency: Jan Van Eck, CEO of Van Eck Funds, and Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.

Van Eck and Hougan illuminate the hurdles in the path of crypto adoption, tackling essential topics like regulatory uncertainties and the necessity for a more comprehensive grasp of digital assets.

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Bitwise Asset Management

VanEck

Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer.

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UNCHAINED: Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to Bitcoin Sep 27, 2023

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Danny Yang and Bill Tai, cofounders of Metagood and creators of OnChainMonkey, discuss why they will migrate their 10K NFT collection from Ethereum to Bitcoin and what might be in store for Ordinals.

Bitcoin Ordinals have exploded in popularity since their launch by developer Casey Rodarmor in January, changing the NFT game with millions of inscriptions to date. But what comes next for Bitcoin-based digital artifacts? Danny Yang and Bill Tai, cofounders of Metagood and creators of NFT collection OnChainMonkey, discuss why they will move OnChainMonkey from Ethereum to Bitcoin, Rodarmor’s proposal to change the Ordinals inscription numbering system, and why they believe more creators should consider moving to Bitcoin.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Show highlights:

How the idea for Metagood came up
What is give-to-earn and how it is used to reward OnChainMonkey holders
The differences between Ethereum versus Bitcoin when it comes to digital assets
The creative potential of Bitcoin Ordinals
Why OnChainMonkey will move from Ethereum to Bitcoin
Thoughts on Casey Rodarmor’s Bitcoin Ordinals proposal to change the inscription numbering system
What are recursive inscriptions
How to convince NFT creators to leave other blockchains for Bitcoin

Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com | Arbitrum Foundation | LayerZero | Toku

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Bill Tai, cofounder of Metagood and creator of OnChainMonkey.

Previous appearances on Unchained:

MaiTai Global's Bill Tai On Why Blockchain Is The 6th Wave Of Technology - Unchained Crypto

Danny Yang, cofounder of Metagood and creator of OnChainMonkey.

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Unchained:

MaiTai Global’s Bill Tai On Why Blockchain Is The 6th Wave Of Technology

Bitcoin Ordinals Creators Propose Changing Inscriptions Numbering

What Are BRC-20 Tokens? A Brief Introduction

Was Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Pro-NFTs?

Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions Surge Past 2.7 Million

How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal

Elsewhere:

Bitcoin Ordinals Trading Is Down Bad—But Just How Bad?

A New Frontier for Bitcoin? Recursive Inscriptions Explained

‘NFTs will win on Bitcoin’ — OnChainMonkey NFT collection ditches Ethereum

Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.

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SBF TRIAL: Inside Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Defense Episode 2 Sep 27, 2023

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In the first episode of Coinage’s investigation into SBF’s upcoming defense, we looked at SBF's right-hand woman: Caroline Ellison. She is one of three FTX executives who have pleaded guilty, along with Gary Wang and Nishad Singh. This episode explores SBF’s claim that a fourth conspirator played an even larger role in FTX’s collapse: FTX’s legal partners at major law firms Fenwick & West and Sullivan & Cromwell.

It’s a lofty claim, and no doubt one that will be heavily scrutinized from all sides in the courtroom, but it’s also not without support – even from 18 state regulators and a bipartisan group of senators, who wrote, “given their long standing legal work for FTX, they may well bear a measure of responsibility for the damage wrecked on the company’s victims.”

Sullivan & Cromwell is now leading FTX’s bankruptcy process and is set to rake in nearly $800 million in legal fees over the next two years. SBF claims that money is being drained from customers, but what do they think?

You can read and watch Coinage’s full reporting on SBF’s legal defense at Coinage.Media. Watch our full trial coverage at https://www.coinage.media/sbf-trial

Read the full Coinage Article

Credits: Wondercraft AI Voice, Coinage and CoinDesk.

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SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/26 Update Sep 26, 2023

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Life behind bars in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, a closer look at SBF’s living conditions leading up to the trial.

Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial

Credits: Elizabeth Napolitano, Jesse Hamilton and Wondercraft AI Voice

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Unplugged | Analyzing Market Headwinds and Tailwinds Sep 26, 2023

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Join Noelle Acheson in a deep dive into the intricate dance of opposing crypto market factors and their impact on the digital asset landscape.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

In this episode, Host Noelle Acheson, CoinDesk collaborator and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack, dissects the crypto market's positive and negative narratives, exploring how they impact investor interest. From potential bitcoin ETF approval to Ethereum upgrades, she unveils the forces shaping the digital asset landscape.

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