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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Markets Tense as Janet Yellen Teases Disaster May 17, 2023

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As Bitcoin slumps and monetary policymakers present a baffling binary choice, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories:

US X-Date Is Now June 5 As Treasury Burns $52BN Cash In One Day, Only $87BN Left

Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome,’ French Regulator Says

Even Licensed Firms Say Opening Bank Accounts Is Hard in Hong Kong

China's Top Prosecution Agency Says Although Not Banned NFTs Have Crypto-Like Attributes

Coinbase Hasn't Proven SEC Needs to Create Crypto-Specific Rules, Regulator Says

Policy SEC Can't Seal Docs Tied to Hinman's Ether Speech, Judge in Ripple Suit Rules

https://twitter.com/MetaLawMan/status/1658300159212634115

Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service

Market Watch Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

Bitcoin Slides Below $27K as Investors Eye Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Bitcoin's Realized Price on Cusp of Flashing Major Bullish Signal

Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Weakest Since 2021, Hints at Regime Change in Crypto Market

Dogecoin's Daily Transaction Reached Lifetime Highs After ‘DRC-20’ Tokens Introduced

Axie Infinity's Token Jumps 12% After Firm Lists Game on Apple App Store

This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington, and read by Senior Producer Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CONSENSUS CONVERSATIONS: The Growth Areas for Crypto With Saga CEO Rebecca Liao May 17, 2023

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'Consensus Conversations' host Kamala Alcantara speaks with Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga about blockchain technology and the crypto environment.

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This Episode of Consensus Conversations has been produced by senior producer Michele Musso, edited by Ryan Huntington and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Music is Get Down” by Elision and Image credit: Kevin Ross.

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MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | What’s the Reality of Crypto in Crime? May 16, 2023

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Featured Story:

An Opinion piece by Coindesk Deputy Managing Editor of Features & Opinion, Daniel Kuhn, titled ‘What’s the Reality of Crypto in Crime?’

On today's show, we discuss how deep the DOJ's criminal investigations against crypto may go with their first appointed NCET director, Eun Young Choi.

This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington, and read by Senior Producer Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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THE HASH: OpenAI CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill; GREED Token's Lesson Amid Meme Coin Mania May 16, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" hosts break down some of the top stories shaping the crypto industry today, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying before Congress on artificial intelligence oversight. Separately, Bitcoin technology and financial services company River has raised $35 million in a Series B round, with participation from billionaire investor Peter Thiel. Plus, lessons learned from a social experiment called GREED.

Peter Thiel Backs Bitcoin Startup River in $35M Round

GREED Token Is Not a Crypto Scam, but a Lesson on How to Get Scammed Amid Meme Coin Mania

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

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CRYPTO CROOKS: Consensus 2023 Panel – How to Spot a Scam May 16, 2023

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Featuring “Crypto Critics’ Corner” hosts Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey, and former Terraform Labs employee Hyungsuk Kang.

The past year saw the collapse of a huge variety of frauds, scams, and deeply flawed projects in crypto. Some of the most respected (and consistently correct) scam-spotters in the industry discuss how they identify red flags and dig into the nitty-gritty of uncovering malfeasance. We also meet a special guest – a former employee of one of the most notorious projects to blow up in 2022, who left early because of the bad behavior he saw from the inside. Featuring:

Bennett Tomlin, co-host of “Crypto Critics’ Corner”
Cas Piancey, co-host of “Crypto Critics’ Corner”
Hyungsuk Kang, founder of Standard Protocol and former Terraform Labs employee
David Z. Morris, CoinDesk chief insights columnists and “Crypto Crooks” host

“Crypto Crooks” is a CoinDesk Podcast Production. The executive producer is Jared Schwartz, with additional production by Eleanor Pahl, Nora Battelle, and Moon Beast. Fact-checking is by Amber Von Schassen, and sound design and music are by Altus Noumena. This show is written and voiced by David Z. Morris.

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THE HASH: SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY; Paul Tudor Jones on State of Bitcoin in the U.S. May 15, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 15, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" hosts discuss some of the top stories facing the crypto industry today, including hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones saying that bitcoin (BTC) has become less attractive thanks to an unfriendly regulatory picture in the United States. Separately, the SEC wants to revise a $22 million penalty set on crypto startup LBRY to $111,614, according to court documents. And, Worldcoin, the crypto project led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is reportedly "in advanced talks" on a new round of funding worth $100 million. Finally, CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris sheds light on the ties between Sam Bankman-Fried and disgraced Congressman George Santos.

SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Releases First Major Consumer Product

Sam Bankman-Fried's Ties to George Santos Are Just the Beginning

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

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GEN C: Bobby Hundreds, Co-Founder of The Hundreds, Thinks It Is Still Early for Web3 and Why We Need to Give It Room to Grow May 15, 2023

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Avery and Sam sit down with streetwear legend and Web3 entrepreneur Bobby Hundreds on the eve of the release of his new book, "NFTS ARE A SCAM." Bobby discusses his thoughts on how brands should build Web3 projects, his approach to culture and community and how AIR may be the most Web3 movie ever made.

This episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.com.

For the last 20 years, Bobby and Ben Hundreds of The Hundreds have successfully built a global brand through their forward-looking approach to community and creative collaboration. In 2021, they released the Adam Bomb Squad NFT project to tremendous success, and they are credited with being a blueprint for many mainstream brands' entry into the Web3 ecosystem. Bobby Hundreds discusses his approach to culture and crypto with Avery and Sam and talks about his new book, "NFTS ARE A SCAM/THE FUTURE," which is one part journey and one part guide on how brands should look at the emerging technology behind NFTs and Web3.

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

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Rises as Stablecoin Policy Goes to Washington May 15, 2023

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Today's Stories:

House Democrats Consider New Stablecoin Bill Proposal: Source

Bakkt Mass Delists Tokens Including Aave, Avalanche, Compound, Filecoin, MakerDAO and Uniswap

Quadriga CX Bankruptcy Claimants to Get 13% on the Dollar

South Korea Probes Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb on Ex-Lawmaker's Transfers

Market Watch Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

Bitcoin Holds Above 200-Week Average as Dollar Index Rallies Most Since February

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces Back From Friday Lows

This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington, produced by Adam B Levine and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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MARKETS DAILY: We Need Regulatory Clarity to Keep Crypto Exchanges Onshore and DeFi Permissionless May 14, 2023

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at the consequences of the U.S.’s lack of regulatory clarity and what the important next steps are to keep crypto on-shore, courtesy of Jennifer J. Schulp, the director of financial regulation studies at the CMFA, and Jack Solowey, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.

Read the full story here.

This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington and produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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MARKETS DAILY: Fractional Reserve Banking Is a Fraud (but It's Genius) May 13, 2023

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at the inherently risky nature of today’s financial system and why the U.S. government has blocked safer alternatives, courtesy of George Kaloudis, CoinDesk's senior research analyst and columnist.

Read the full story here.

This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington and produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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