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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Markets Steady and Binance Could Face U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Charges Aug 03, 2023

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Plus, bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi is one step closer to refunding its clients.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor

Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Inches Closer to Refunding Clients

Wintermute, a Major Trader, Is a Key Player in Arkham’s Controversial Dox-to-Earn Platform

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

DeFi Died and We Didn’t Even Notice

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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 George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CARPE CONSENSUS: Was the Curve Finance Exploit a Failure of DeFi Self-Regulation? Aug 03, 2023

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Plus, details on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Richard Heart, Hex and PulseChain.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news.

[0:23] Inside the Desk: Danny explains how the Curve Finance exploit unfolded and what could have prevented it, while Ben checks in on the SEC’s lawsuit against crypto personality Richard Heart.
[15:39] Cam’s Corner: Web3 wallet Suku is attempting to remove barriers to entry by integrating crypto wallets with X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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THE HASH: Binance Reportedly Almost Closed U.S. Arm; GameStop Says Goodbye to Crypto Wallets Aug 02, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including The Information reporting Binance CEO CZ nearly closed the exchange's U.S. operations to protect the wider company. The Kenyan government has suspended Worldcoin activity, citing security and privacy concerns. Security firms are floating proposals to prevent future loans against $158 million worth of curve (CRV) tokens on Aave. And, GameStop will remove its support for crypto wallets due to regulatory uncertainty.

Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor

CFTC Overreached in Suing Binance, Crypto Exchange Says

Worldcoin Suspended by Kenya on Financial Security and Privacy Concerns

Aave Should Block Curve Token Borrowing, Risk Management Firm Proposes

GameStop to Remove Crypto Wallets Citing 'Regulatory Uncertainty'

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

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MONEY REIMAGINED: Twitterverse, Now ‘X’ in Chaos as Crypto Regulation Heats Up! Aug 02, 2023

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On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren riff with each other on the latest fascinating topics in the crypto news cycle: the Federal Reserve's FEDNOW project, crypto regulation, the monopoly of the dollar, stablecoin legislation, MiCA, Elon Musk and much more.

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Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With FedNow, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs

Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly

Stablecoin Issuers Urged to Anticipate MiCA Rules by EU Banking Agency

Is It Finally Time to ‘X-it’ Twitter for Threads?

Twitter Is Dead. Long Live Crypto Twitter?

Summary List

Federal Reserve, the FED NOW project for faster payments. | Bipartisan consensus on crypto. 1:05 | The monopoly of the dollar. 3:16 | The form factor of programmable money. 6:38 | Issues with stablecoin legislation. 8:09 | The power dynamic between the agencies. 12:43 | Positive takeaways from the legislation. 18:56 | What happens to crypto Twitter now? 23:09 | The battle over threads. 25:07

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

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Worldcoin Hits First Regulatory Snag Aug 02, 2023

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Kenyan officials cited financial security and privacy concerns around Worldcoin, the identity crypto protocol co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

First Mover Americas: Race for Ether ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Asset Managers Filing

Bitcoin Whale Michael Saylor Might Buy a Lot More BTC

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THE HASH: Tron Founder Justin Sun Steps in to Help Curve; Crypto Payment Adoption Rivalry Heats Up With 'X' Rebrand Aug 01, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's biggest topics shaping crypto today, including Tron founder Justin Sun stepping in to help Curve Finance after an exploit over the weekend. Crypto sleuths are looking into whether Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda Research and BALD's deployer wallet have any possible connections. The SEC sued Richard Heart and his projects Hex, PulseChain and PulseX for potential fraud. And, Suku CTO Lucas Henning discusses the future of crypto payment adoption.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam Called BALD?

U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations

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

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Stablecoin Issuer Tether Makes a Lot of Money in Spite of Weak Crypto Market Aug 01, 2023

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Plus, FTX plans to restart its crypto exchange for international customers.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

Tether Reports $3.3B in Excess Reserves in Q2, Up $850M for the Quarter

FTX Plans to Restart Crypto Exchange for International Customers

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts August in the Red After Losing Ground in July

Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months

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THE HASH: Curve Finance Falls Victim to Latest DeFi Exploit; Coinbase CEO Addresses SEC's Recent Moves Jul 31, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 31, 2023.

"The Hash" panel tackles today's hottest topics in crypto, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's recent interview with the Financial Times and battle with the SEC. Curve, a stablecoin-focused decentralized exchange (DEX), was the victim of an exploit late Sunday. The SEC sued Richard Schueler, aka Richard Heart, and his projects Hex, PulseChain and PulseX. And, former Coinbase head of policy Hermine Wong shares her thoughts on FTX's ongoing bankruptcy developments.

Curve Finance Drained of $50M While CRV Token Sinks 12% in Latest DeFi Exploit

U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations

Coinbase Forms Crypto Think Tank, Names Hermine Wong as Director

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

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | DeFi Exchange Curve Finance Exploit Leaves $100M of Cryptocurrency at Risk Jul 31, 2023

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Plus, George highlights macroeconomic factors to keep an eye on for the week ahead, including jobs data and top tech earnings reports.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

Curve Finance Drained of $50M While CRV Token Sinks 12% in Latest DeFi Exploit

U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

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GEN C: Coachella's Sam Schoonover on Building Communities Online Jul 31, 2023

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We sat down with Sam Schoonover, innovation lead at Coachella, to discuss Coachella Island, music NFTs and the shift in physical experiences with the rise of social media.

Sam joins the podcast to talk about his work with Coachella but also as the founder of Forward, a creative and emerging technology studio. He shares his experiences working with entertainment brands in the consumer innovation and technology space ranging from Universal Pictures to Epic Games.

Links mentioned from the podcast:

Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3

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

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