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THE HASH: Binance-WazirX Tensions Escalate; CZ Publishes 'Time Management' Rules Feb 03, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including Binance inviting Zanmai Labs, the entity operating the Indian crypto exchange WazirX, to work out arrangements to withdraw any remaining assets held in Binance wallets, according to a blog post on Friday. Separately, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, aka 'CZ,' discusses his time management guidelines in a recent blog post. Plus, Russia's largest bank Sberbank will release a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform by May this year, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.

Russia's Sberbank Will Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report

Binance Re-Enters South Korea by Buying Majority Stake in Crypto Exchange GOPAX

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

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BREAKDOWN: Is the Narrative Around ESG and Bitcoin Mining Shifting? Feb 03, 2023

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New Hampshire is looking to promote bitcoin mining as part of its energy program.

Bitcoiners are no stranger to environmental FUD. NLW argues, however, that there are more and more examples of mainstream media telling the story of bitcoin mining’s potential for positive environmental impact. What’s more, some of that thinking is finding the way into state government actions.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell 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: Gandee Vasan/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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MONEY REIMAGINED: Back to Basics After ‘Token Casinos’ Wreaked Havoc With Neha Narula Feb 03, 2023

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What is the underpinning structure of money worldwide? Do we still need public money as we move into a more digital world?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey, solo in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, speaks with Neha Narula, the director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative to discuss the trends of both digitalization and innovation pertaining to stablecoins, digital currencies and the future of public money,

Their conversation takes a deeper dive into the interesting way in which crypto is perceived among the establishment at the WEF. Despite there being fewer direct panels on the topic during the WEF Congress, Narula observes that every other panel on finance couldn’t avoid talking about crypto. It shows, she says, that despite the fallout from all the speculation in “token casinos,” the technology is “not going away.”

Neha also shares about Project Hamilton, the experimental digital cash project that MIT is driving in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. It’s a digital dollar prototype idea that explores the parameters of what it means to produce “public money” with the rights that need to go along with that. She explains that in some respects it’s an effort to recreate cash, noting that “you don’t have to sign a terms of service or download an app” to use cash, and where the privacy of the user is preserved.

Narula talks about how important it is that MIT convinced the Fed to adopt open-source code for the project because “this is your money and you have to be able to see what the code is doing.”

See Also:

TED talk on the Future of Money

https://dci.mit.edu/neha-narula

http://nehanarula.org

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THE HASH: Charlie Munger Calls for Crypto Ban in the US; Meta’s Metaverse Division Lost $13.7B in 2022 Feb 02, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) Vice Chairman and staunch bitcoin skeptic Charlie Munger is calling for the U.S. to ban cryptocurrencies, according to his new opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. Plus, Facebook parent Meta's Metaverse division lost $13.7 billion in 2022, according to its latest earnings report. And, PleasrDAO is set to auction off the infamous doge meme couch.

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Still Hate Crypto

Facebook Parent Meta’s Metaverse Division Lost $13.7B in 2022

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BREAKDOWN: Jerome Powell Finally Believes He Might Actually Get His Soft Landing Feb 02, 2023

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The FOMC raised rates by the expected 25 basis points at this week’s meeting.

On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the Federal Open Markets Committee rate hike decision, as well as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation, the labor force, the debt ceiling and loosening financial conditions. While many commentators have argued that Powell failed to be as hawkish as he wanted, NLW argues that Powell’s ultimate objective may have actually changed over the last few months.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell 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: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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CARPE CONSENSUS: AI in Newsrooms, Crooked Crypto and Mango Madness Feb 02, 2023

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Where does AI fit into journalism? Plus, a conversation with “Crypto Crooks” host David Z. Morris.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guest David Z. Morris.

[2:01] Inside the Desk: Danny dives into potential use cases for AI in the newsroom and Cam follows a workout routine written by ChatGPT.
[8:55] David Z. Morris joins to discuss the creation of “Crypto Crooks,” CoinDesk’s first true-crime podcast and teases details about the upcoming season.
[22:44] Danny’s Dungeon: Developers behind the Solana-based crypto exchange are pushing ahead, despite scrutiny from the SEC.
[30:43] Cam’s Corner: Car puns abound as Porsche’s NFT collection mints with mixed success.

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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

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THE HASH: Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Had Around $1.4B Cash at End of 2022; Will Bitcoin Hit $1M by 2030? Feb 01, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX had around $1.4 billion in cash as of the end of 2022, according to an interim financial update filed on Wednesday. This comes as a New York judge has prohibited former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried from attempting to contact any former or current employees of Alameda Research or FTX. Plus, ARK Invest is out with its 2023 "Big Ideas" research report and predicts bitcoin (BTC) will still close the decade at $1 million because its fundamentals are sound, despite a turbulent 2022.

Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Had Around $1.4B Cash at End of 2022

Judge Bans Sam Bankman-Fried From Contacting FTX Employees and Using Signal

ARK Invest Maintains Prediction Bitcoin Price Will Hit $1M by 2030

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BREAKDOWN: A Primer on the Debate Around Ordinal Inscriptions, aka Bitcoin NFTs Feb 01, 2023

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Are on-chain Bitcoin NFTs an interesting innovation or a censorable misallocation of resources?

For the last week, the Bitcoin community has been locked in fierce debate around Ordinal Inscriptions, a type of Bitcoin-native NFT that allows people to associate data like JPEGs with individual sats. Some find it an interesting, novel experiment. Others – including at least one core dev – think they should be censored as an illegitimate usage of the Bitcoin blockchain. NLW breaks down the debate(s).

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell 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 “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Takoyaki Tech/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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WOMEN WHO WEB3: Achieving Economic Gender Parity With Shelley Zalis Feb 01, 2023

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Kamz is joined by Shelley Zalis, also known as “chief troublemaker”! Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an equality services company that creates platforms for women and solutions for organizations committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Through its signature Equality Lounge® at key industry conferences around the globe, Zalis and the FQ are connectors for the largest global community of mission-driven business leaders.

Shelley authors a Forbes column that provides virtual mentorship for women in middle management. She is co-founder of #SeeHer, a movement led by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) to increase the accurate portrayal of women and girls in advertising and media.

She is a pioneer for online research, becoming the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25. Today, she works with Fortune 500 companies, impact organizations, and conscious leaders to advance equality in the workplace.

Shelley and Kamz discuss:

🤑the myth of work/life balance and how to reframe your mindset for success

✊how web3 companies and communities can level the playing field for women

🫂the unstoppable power of women and moms when we collaborate

🏗️what Fortune 500 companies, startups and everyone in between can start doing right now to build equality

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a 2-min meditation focused on calming a busy mind.

See also:

Shelley Zalis Forbes Blog

The Female Quotient

Makers of the Metaverse on Medium.com

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BREAKDOWN: Independent Examiner Excoriates Celsius as a Ponzi Jan 31, 2023

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A newly released 476-page report shows the company was using customer funds to buy CEL.

On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the newly filed report from the Celsius Network bankruptcy court’s independent examiner. The extremely thorough document argues that not only was Celsius engaged in extremely problematic practices, but that numerous employees raised concerns around them. The show also covers the debate around an independent examiner in the FTX case.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell 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 “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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