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THE HASH: Tether Stablecoin's Dominance Reaches 22-Month High; Which Crypto Exchanges Are Staying or Leaving Canada? Mar 30, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, March 30, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The top crypto exchanges are weighing whether or not to remain in Canada as the country tightens crypto regulation. Andy Warhol's artworks will now be available as tokenized investments. Crypto wallet maker Ledger has raised over $100 million in new funding. Plus, why Circle's USDC stablecoin continues to see big outflows while the market share of rival tether (USDT) is growing.

Tether Stability Made It the Safest Stablecoin Bet Amid U.S. Banking Crisis, Analysts Say

Coinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory Shakeup

Crypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by Canada

Andy Warhol Artworks to Be Offered as Tokenized Investments on Ethereum

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises Most of $109M Round: Bloomberg

European Banking Regulator Calls Attention to Digital Ledger Technology

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

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BREAKDOWN: The RESTRICT Act Isn’t About Banning TikTok, It's About Expanding Government Powers Mar 30, 2023

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In response to the proposed legislation, freedom advocates on the right and left have expressed concern.

The movement to ban TikTok in the U.S. is growing. The recently introduced RESTRICT Act in the U.S. Congress is nominally about that, but some are concerned it would significantly expand government powers over the internet.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.

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CARPE CONSENSUS: Crypto’s Banking Woes and the Macro Environment Mar 30, 2023

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Andrew Keys of Darma Capital unravels the state of crypto in 2023.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about the state of crypto with guest Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of Darma Capital.

[1:36] Inside the Desk: Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions.
[10:50] Andrew Keys: Predictions for crypto regulation, innovation and more.
[28:44] Cam’s Corner: What’s up with metaverse fashion? Plus: An update on a certain “Rick Sanchez,” otherwise known as Do Kwon.

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

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BREAKDOWN: The Evidence for Operation Choke Point 2.0, With Nic Carter Mar 29, 2023

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The Castle Island venture capitalist joins to discuss the coordinated effort to cut off crypto from the banking sector.

On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Castle Island Ventures’ Nic Carter. Nic was the first to identify the concerted effort to de-platform crypto from the banking system as “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” In their conversation, Nic discusses the original Operation Choke Point, how that operation came to an end when he began to notice signs of a similar strategy targeting crypto and where the industry is now.

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THE HASH: Binance Reportedly Hid Extensive Links to China; North Korea Hackers Adopt New Trick to Launder Crypto Mar 29, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance hid substantial links to China for several years after the crypto exchange claimed to have left the country, according to documents reviewed by the Financial Times. New research shows that North Korean hackers are now using crypto cloud mining for their illicit activities. The U.K. drops its plans for a non-fungible token (NFT) issued by the Royal Mint. Plus, if you're a member of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that is being sued, could you be liable for negligence? U.S. courts are wading into the murky topic.

Crypto’s Unfulfilled Dreams Get a Tailwind From U.S. Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase

North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research Shows

Hacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say

UK NFT Dropped Over Lack of Demand, Finance Minister Hunt Says

UK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFT

The Liability of DAOs and Their Founders Has Been Put to the Test in Court

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WOMEN WHO WEB3: From Coding to Culture: Tips for Success in Web3, With Crypto Tech Women Mar 29, 2023

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On this week’s show, Kamz is joined by Gigi (Gianina Skarlett), proud Venezuelan founder, CEO and lead engineer of W3 Learn Academy and Crypto Tech Women, a Web3 community-centric brand that has empowered 20,000+ community members worldwide to take space in Web3. She’s passionate about education, innovation and the Web3 industry. She was a software engineer at an AI Silicon Valley company before joining the Web3 industry.

Her mission is to continue to grow and lead the vision of Crypto Tech Women while ensuring the right culture is nurtured within the community. Having the right culture is her top priority, one that is inclusive, where everyone feels supported, encouraged, listened to and cared for. Building longevity for Crypto Tech Women is her main goal.

On this incredible show, we discuss:

👓 W3 Learn Academy and how women can be involved in the Web3 space with tech or non-tech backgrounds

💻 the coding skills and soft skills needed to stand out for jobs and projects

🤝 how the Web3 space can benefit from having more women software engineers and builders

🤑 Full-ride scholarship opportunities for the Polkadot Blockchain Academy

Applications close on March 31, 2023, so go go go!

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a two-minute mindfulness exercise! :)

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Subscribe to my new LinkedIn newsletter Rest & Digest: A rest stop at the busy intersection of mindfulness, tech, women empowerment, UX and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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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BREAKDOWN: The CFTC Sues Binance, but Is It Regulatory Turf War? Mar 28, 2023

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The charges stem largely from KYC processes (or lack thereof) in Binance’s early years.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance on Monday, alleging seven different charges related to derivatives exchange registration. In this episode, NLW explores the charges and to what extent they reflect not only a case against Binance but an ongoing regulatory turf war between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.

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THE HASH: Binance CEO's Response to CFTC Lawsuit; What's Behind XRP's Price Surge? Mar 28, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao responds to the CFTC's lawsuit. Disney dismantles its entire metaverse unit. The hacker behind the $200 million Euler attack suddenly feels remorse and returns millions in funds. Plus, what's behind the price surge for Ripple's XRP token?

Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: Report

Hacker Behind $200M Euler Attack Apologizes, Returns Millions in Ether, Dai to Protocol

XRP Surges to Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention

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

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THE HASH: CFTC Sues Binance and CEO 'CZ'; Twitter Hunts GitHub User Who Posted Source Code Online Mar 27, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, March 27, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao are sued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for regulatory violations. The G-7 is planning to toughen global crypto regulations. Twitter is on a manhunt for the person responsible for leaking its source code on GitHub. Plus, Gucci is doubling down on its push into the metaverse with a new partnership with Yuga Labs.

Binance Bitcoin Trading Volume Hits Lowest Level in 8 Months Following Termination of Zero-Fee Trading

Gucci and Yuga Labs Are Bringing High Fashion to the Otherside

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

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BREAKDOWN: Are Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab Actually in Trouble or is it Just Market Fears? Mar 27, 2023

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The stock prices of both banks declined over the weekend and at the end of the week as a result of negative press.

Ever since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, markets have been waiting with bated breath for another shoe to drop. Coming into the weekend, it looked like Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab were the most wobbly. NLW explores whether there is actually a reason to be concerned or whether fintwit (and short sellers) are just looking for another mark.

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