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GEN C: Bonus Episode – Overpriced JPEGs and Gen C Discuss Events and NFT Ticketing Mar 01, 2023

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Avery, Sam and Carly Reilly, the host of "Overpriced JPEGs," break down the events and ticketing industry and why NFTs and the blockchain can help rewrite the system.

Carly Reilly, the host of "Overpriced JPEGs," joins Avery and Sam on a joint episode to discuss how NFTs and the blockchain are changing IRL (in-real-life) experiences for attendees. They also introduce Microcosms, CoinDesk’s first NFT Pass for Consensus, VeeCon 2023 and the Overpriced Happy Hour tour. Reilly’s podcast touches on Web3, the metaverse and emerging technology and if non-fungible tokens are overpriced JPEGs or technology that will change the world.

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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 Adrian Blust, 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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WOMEN WHO WEB3: No Code, No Problem - Building Games With Ketaki Shriram and Mariam Nusrat Mar 01, 2023

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Kamz is joined by Ketaki Shriram, Chief Technology Officer at Krikey, and Mariam Nusrat, founder and CEO of Gaming Revolution for International Development (GRID), to discuss the landscape of Web3 gaming and women leadership.

Shriram is a scientist, film producer, and wildlife photographer interested in the impact of immersive worlds on human behavior. She is currently the chief technology officer at Krikey, an AR gaming tools service she co-founded with her sister. Krikey recently closed its Series A round, led by Reliance Jio, India's biggest telecom operator. Shriram received her BA, MA, and PhD at the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab. She previously worked at Google [x] and at Meta Platforms’ Reality Labs. Shriram was selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 2020 Class in the Gaming category. You can learn more here: krikey.ai.

Nusrat was named to the “Forbes Next 1000 List,” which honors startups and businesses with less than $10 million in sales but limitless potential to inspire. She’s also building Breshna.io, a platform that empowers users to create, share and monetize their own purposeful Web3 video games, with no code and at lightning speed. Think Tik-Tok for video games.

Ketaki and Mariam discuss:

🎮 Why gaming in the Web3 space

👭 Why it’s important for women to become Web3 gamers

🕹️ The advantages of Web3 gaming for women

🎲 How you can start building your own Web3 games

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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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THE HASH: Metaverse Token Gamium Surges; Robinhood Received Crypto-Related Subpoena Request From SEC Feb 28, 2023

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

"The Hash" panel discusses the top headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including a closer look at why metaverse project Gamium’s native token GMM is climbing after the project announced deals with social-media giant Meta Platforms and telecommunications firm Telefonica. Separately, a 10-K filing reveals that Robinhood Markets received an investigative subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its crypto operations shortly after the FTX crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy protection in November.

Robinhood Received Crypto-Related Subpoena Request From SEC: 10K

Former FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges: Reuters

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

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BREAKDOWN: NFT’s Biggest Company Is Coming to Bitcoin Ordinals Feb 28, 2023

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Yuga Labs announced TwelveFold, a generative art collection inscribed to Bitcoin.

In today’s episode, aside from fist-shaking at SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, NLW discusses an announcement from Bored Ape Yacht Club creator, Yuga Labs, that it is creating a generative art collection for Bitcoin with Ordinal inscriptions. As part of an emerging Bitcoin Builder moment, he argues, the move makes sense.

“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: Noam Galai/ Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.

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CRYPTO CROOKS: Lunacy Episode 1 – Death Spiral Feb 28, 2023

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This week, we dig into the rise of Do Kwon, the enormous appeal of his almost magical algorithmic stablecoin – and the far less charmed reality underlying his machinations from the very start.

"Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis.

Do Kwon said he could print money out of thin air. Who could resist a sell like that?

Welcome back to “Crypto Crooks.” This season, over the course of four episodes plus a bonus fifth on recent developments, we tackle Do Kwon and his so-called algorithmic stablecoin. We’re starting with the seductive appeal of the concept. Everyone, from crypto’s bigwig financiers to hundreds of thousands of retail depositors, was buying into the dream.

But the fatal flaws of this collective fantasy were evident from the very start. It was only a matter of time before the death spiral began.

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Pomp & Mike Novogratz Bitcoin Fireside Bitcoin 2022 Conference

Episode transcripts are available at coindesk.com/podcasts/crypto-crooks.

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“Crypto Crooks” is a CoinDesk Podcast Production. The executive producer is Jared Schwartz, with additional production by Eleanor Pahl, Nora Battelle, Jonas Huck, 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: Goerli Ether Surged Over the Weekend; Allure of Bitcoin Ordinals Drives Crypto Funds to Stacks Feb 27, 2023

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

"The Hash" team discusses why Goerli ether's (gETH) price spiked to over $1.60 during the weekend. These tokens are a testnet version of actual ether for developers to simulate transactions, smart contacts and other activities prior to deploying on the Ethereum mainnet. This means the tokens are supposed to be free – issued simply for testnet developers. Plus, a closer look at why crypto investment funds are turning to tokens of the Stacks Network as they bet on the growth of Bitcoin.

Allure of Bitcoin Ordinals, DeFi Drives Crypto Funds to Bitcoin Layer 2-Token Stacks

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

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BREAKDOWN: Gary Gensler, Bitcoin and the Bad-Faith SEC Feb 27, 2023

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The SEC chairman, under increasing scrutiny for his dealings with FTX, claims all non-BTC tokens are securities.

Ah, the industry was once so hopeful about Gary Gensler’s appointment to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Yet, as the years have progressed he has become the industry's most aggressive antagonist. In the wake of increasing congressional scrutiny of his dealings with Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, Gensler is fighting back in media appearances. In today's episode, NLW discusses Gensler's argument that all crypto assets are securities, aside from bitcoin.

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GEN C: Bringing Mindfulness Into the Metaverse With Angelic Vendette, CMO and Global Head of Marketing of Alo Yoga Feb 27, 2023

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Angelic Vendette discusses the importance of brand authenticity and how a mission that is centered around mindfulness and wellness can enter either immersive worlds or the NFT space authentically while staying true to core brand values.

CMO and Global Head of Marketing of Alo Yoga, Angelic Vendette joins the podcast to share insights on how Alo Yoga built one of the most successful experiences on Roblox and are expanding in digital collectibles. Vendette discusses the intentionality of the brand whether it's in the Metaverse or at NYFW with the announcement of their Aspen collection, the brand’s first premium line that includes both physical and digital rewards.

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BREAKDOWN: Central Bankers Triumphantly Declare Fiat to Have Beaten Crypto Feb 26, 2023

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Today on “Long Reads Sunday”:

Travis Kling on why we haven’t won yet

Cosmo Crixter – An Open Letter to Agustin Carstens

Brendan Malone – The real problems of central banking

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THE HASH: Headlines - Top Stories of the Week 02-20-23 Feb 25, 2023

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories forSaturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.

“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:

How Retail Investors Fared After FTX's Collapse
Voyager Probed by FTC, Firm's Attorney Confirms Sale to Binance US Remains 'On Track’
Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Four New Criminal Charges

Links to the headlines:

Retail Crypto Investors in Emerging Economies Hit Hardest by FTX, Terra Collapses: BIS

Voyager Being Probed by FTC for Deceptive Crypto Marketing

Sam Bankman-Fried Hit With Additional Bank Fraud Charges in New Indictment

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

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