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CRYPTO CROOKS: BitConnect Episode 4 – Fraud Is a Flat Circle Jan 31, 2023

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This week, in the last episode of the season, we look at the methodical, often slow progress of justice, and pull at one final thread: the ominous connections between BitConnect and India’s ruling party, the conservative BJP.

"Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis.

BitConnect’s nefarious tentacles reached across the world. So did the impact of its downfall and the fates of its architects.

In our season finale, we take stock of the BitConnect saga, from the legal fallout to the implications for crypto at large. We also take one last glance backward to think about why it all happened … and whether there might have been an invisible hand pulling the strings.

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Gujarat Bitcoin Scam: AICC Press Briefing By Shaktisinh Gohil at Congress HQ

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“Crypto Crooks” is a CoinDesk Podcast Production. The executive producer is Jared Schwartz, with additional production by Eleanor Pahl, Rob Mitchell, 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: Binance Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto Card in Brazil; The Debate Over NFTs on Bitcoin Jan 30, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts hash out today's hot topics, including Binance partnering with Mastercard to launch a prepaid crypto card in Brazil; Amazon's rumored push into Web3; why are NFTs being allowed on Bitcoin is sparking heated debate online; and why the English Premier League link up with digital trading card platform Sorare.

Artists Weigh In on the Battle Over NFT Creator Royalties

Premier League Inks Deal With Digital Trading Card Platform Sorare

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: Hawks vs. Bulls – The Fed Clashes With Optimistic Investors Jan 30, 2023

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Markets and the Federal Reserve aren’t seeing eye-to-eye when it comes to what’s best for the economy.

On today’s episode, NLW previews the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting this week. While most still believe the Federal Reserve will raise rates by just 0.25%, there is a growing sense the hike will be accompanied by some harsh talk for a market the Fed thinks is getting overly optimistic around rapidly loosening financial conditions.

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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 “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: kevin willans/500px/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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GEN C: Where Business Value Meets Cultural Value With Sophie Kelly, SVP of Whiskies at Diageo North America Jan 30, 2023

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Hear how Sophie’s curiosity for Web3 allowed her to tap into a new market of consumers and connect with them in ways that are more collaborative and iterative than in Web2.

Sophie Kelly, SVP of Whiskies at Diageo North America joins us this week on the podcast to share her experience spanning from media to advertising and digital agencies and her current role on the client side at Diageo. She shares insights on how to approach marketing to a Web3 audience and the importance of creating incremental value as a brand to its target consumers. Plus, Avery and Sam discuss Doodles 2 on Flow and the polarizing Porsche NFT drop in the weekly round up.

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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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BREAKDOWN: Is 2023 the Year the US Gets Serious About Protecting Privacy? Jan 29, 2023

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A discussion of the Bank Secrecy Act and new privacy priorities in Congress.

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” it’s all about privacy. NLW reads:

“Sweeping Crypto Regulation? First Update the Bank Secrecy Act” - Mark Lurie

“Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It” - Lia Holland, Eseohe Ojo

“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: Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Headlines - Top Stories of the Week 01-23-23 Jan 28, 2023

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories forSaturday, Jan. 28, 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:

Aptos Token Price Outlook Amid Strong NFT Interest
Binance Faces Scrutiny
DCG-Owned Luno Cuts Staff by 35%
Elizabeth Warren Praises SEC Chief Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby

Links to the headlines:

Aptos Token Price Doubles in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest

Binance Mistakenly Mixed Crypto Exchange's Customer Funds With B-Token Collateral: Bloomberg

Crypto Exchange Luno Cutting 35% of Its Staff

Elizabeth Warren Praises SEC Chief Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby

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: What’s Next for NFTs? Jan 28, 2023

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Stories from this week suggest that brand involvement and entertainment partnerships are likely paths forward.

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at a number of stories from the non-fungible token (NFT) industry this week that suggest where the industry might be headed, including Doodles’ acquisition of an animation studio and Porsche’s contentious entrance into the space.

“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: Yaroslav Kushta/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Silvergate Suspends Dividends on Preferred Stock; Argo Blockchain Faces Class-Action Suit Jan 27, 2023

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics, including crypto bank Silvergate suspending preferred stock dividends as it looks to preserve capital; bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged misleading statements made during its 2021 initial public offering, and Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) resolution that would require Capitol Hill vending machines to accept crypto.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Reports Q4 Loss of $1B

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class-Action Suit Over US Share Sale

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto

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: Commingling Customer Funds? Binance Under Scrutiny for B-Token Wallet Jan 27, 2023

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Bloomberg reported this week that a Binance wallet balance suggested customer funds were mixed with B-Token reserves.

On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the continued fallout of Crypto 2022, including:

Scrutiny around wallet balances that suggest Binance has had commingled user funds and company reserves around B-tokens
The latest from the FTX bankruptcy, including accidental revelations around BlockFi
A Celsius Network proposal for an asset-recovery token

“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: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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MONEY REIMAGINED: The Interaction of Money, Nature and AI With Stan Stalnaker Jan 27, 2023

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A digital currency pre-existing bitcoin?

How can new technologies such as AI help design and build green economies in all social systems?

Is Identity dangerous or essential to every financial transaction?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey, solo in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum, speaks with the founder and chief strategy director at Hub Culture, Stan Stalnaker, about these topics and Hub Culture’s new emergent intelligence project Zeke.ai (using pronouns they, them, theirs), which has capabilities for deep conversations, simple problem solving and asynchronous development.

This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

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