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MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger Jul 14, 2023

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The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC.

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Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger.”

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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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THE HASH: Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as Insolvent Crypto Lender Is Sued by SEC, CFTC, FTC Jul 13, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, July 13, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including Alex Mashinsky, the co-founder and former CEO of insolvent crypto lender Celsius, getting arrested following an investigation into the company's collapse. This comes amid a slew of separate lawsuits against Mashinsky and Celsius by the SEC, CFTC, FTC. Separately, Coinbase lawyers argue the Supreme Court's recent judgment on student debt cancellation aids its defense against the SEC. And, an update on Circle trimming its workforce and ending certain "non-core" activities.

Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 28% After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts

Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

Coinbase Lawyers Argue Biden Student Loans Ruling Aids Defense Against SEC

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Asks Twitter Followers if Their BofA Accounts Were Closed Because of Crypto Transactions

Coinbase Cut to Underweight Ahead of Earnings by Barclays

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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CARPE CONSENSUS: Inside the Latest Form of Trading ‘Edge’ – AI Bots Jul 13, 2023

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Jeff Wilser joins to explain how artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but the advantage may not last long. Plus, news on Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT and Arkham Intelligence.

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

[4:12] Inside the Desk: Everyone’s searching for AI integrations across all industries. What happens when AI meets crypto day-trading? Jeff Wilser explains how AI might be the new ‘edge’ – for now.
[18:00] Danny’s Dungeon: On-chain data provider Arkham Intelligence launched a bounty marketplace, featuring a native token. Danny argues the marketplace itself is enough of a business model and there’s no need for a token.
[24:22] Cam’s Corner: Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT might be worth just $59,000. Why? Cam investigates what factors go into NFT appraisals.

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

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SPECIAL REPORT: Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender Jul 13, 2023

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According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Alex Mashinsky, the esteemed co-founder and former CEO of the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius, was apprehended in New York on Thursday. This arrest stems from a meticulous investigation into the intricate circumstances surrounding the company's unfortunate collapse.

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Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

Mashinsky, alongside his co-defendants, faces a comprehensive set of allegations encompassing seven charges, including securities fraud, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to manipulate the price of Celsius' token CEL, as outlined in a meticulously prepared indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The weight of these accusations is further emphasized by the simultaneous filing of multiple independent lawsuits against Mashinsky and Celsius by prominent regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Credits: Wondercraft Voice AI and CoinDesk crypto regulation and policy reporter Sandali Handagama.

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Markets Positive After U.S. Inflation Report Jul 13, 2023

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Today’s show features a roundup of crime stories, from a Silk Road bitcoin wallet movement to former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s arrest.

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Today's Stories:

Silk Road–Linked Bitcoin Worth $300M Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data

Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report

Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

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BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug Off Post-CPI Choppy Price Action

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THE HASH: Some Users Report Issues With Accessing FTX Claims Portal Online; Debate Over Bitcoin's Environmental Impact Jul 12, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics, including some users reporting issues accessing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's newly-launched customer claims portal online. Plus, a deep dive into the latest debate on bitcoin and climate pollution as Greenpeace publishes a new report. And, why Cryptoys is integrating a kid-friendly AI chatbot into NFTs.

BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC

Digital Toy Company Cryptoys Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs

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SPECIAL REPORT: Elon Musk's New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens Jul 12, 2023

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Elon Musk just announced the rollout of his new Artificial Intelligence (AI) company "xAI" to take on ChatGPT with the goal "to understand the true nature of the universe” according to the xAI website.

Link to story: Elon Musk's New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens

credits: Wondercraft AI Voice & Aoyon Ashraf CoinDesk's managing editor for Breaking News.

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MONEY REIMAGINED: Democratizing Finance | BlackRock's Role in the Institutionalization of Bitcoin Jul 12, 2023

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As one of the world's largest asset management firms, BlackRock has shown a keen interest in the digital currency space.

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren chat with Noelle Acheson, former Head of Research at CoinDesk, also Head of Marketing at Genesis, and now Author of the must-read newsletter ‘Crypto is Macro Now’; to delve further into why BlackRock is interested in Bitcoin and how its institutionalization is shaping the market. They further discuss the implications of BlackRock's involvement and its goals for the future.

In addition, Casey, Warren, and Acheson examine the positive spin on crypto regulation in Europe and how it has taken years to get to this point. With the European Union's proposed regulatory measures and the role of the state in driving innovation, they analyze the potential impact on the value of Bitcoin and the future of privacy services.

Clip: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Is a Hedge Against the Devaluation of Your Currency

Story Links:

Larry Fink Doesn't Get It, Macro Drama, BTC Dominance

Crypto is Macro Now

BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred

Will BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Take the Spirit Out of the Honey Badger?

Summary List:

The Institutionalization of Crypto. 0:00 | Blackrock Ceo’s thoughts on Bitcoin. 1:53 | Does it really matter?5:03 | What’s the goal here for BlackRock? 9:50 | The Role of Institutions in the Market. 15:11 | Challenges for traditional financial institutions to engage with Bitcoin. | The positive take on regulation in Europe. 21:24 | How long did it take to get these laws passed? 24:15 | What is the value of Bitcoin? 28:22 | The role of the state in driving innovation. 32:06 | The perfect reason why a universal wallet is important. 35:34

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 | Inflation Slows Down, but Prices Are Still Up Jul 12, 2023

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CPI came in cooler than expected, but it’s likely not enough to convince the Fed to not raise rates later this month.

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Today's Stories:

BlackRock’s (BLK) Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Application Takes Market Surveillance to the Next Level

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Continues in Holding Pattern Ahead of June U.S. Inflation Data

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | GBTC Discount Narrows as Institutional Interest Captures the Narrative Jul 11, 2023

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Plus, today’s top headlines from Arkham, Grayscale and the Bank for International Settlements.

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Today's Stories:

Crypto Startup Arkham Has Apparently Been Doxxing Users for Months

Grayscale Argues Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF Approval Shows Spot ETF Should Be Approved

Crypto Can’t Be Used as Money Due to ‘Inherent Flaws,’ the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Said After the FTX and Terra Collapses

Gridless Uses Bitcoin Mining to Power Rural Africa - Crypto Projects to Watch 2023 - CoinDesk

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BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Since May 2022

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