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BREAKDOWN: Sherrod Brown Tells SBF, ‘Show Up or Get Subpoenaed’ Dec 08, 2022

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Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate want Sam Bankman-Fried to testify, and are willing to use subpoenas if he doesn’t come willingly.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the shift in tone around SBF following the FTX collapse. Both the House and the Senate are holding hearings on FTX next week, and have confirmed that if former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried doesn’t testify voluntarily, he could be compelled via subpoena. The show also covers Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s fight against Silvergate and crypto-serving banks, as well as Rep. Ritchie Torres’ recommendation for an investigation into Gary Gensler and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s conduct and failure to look at FTX.

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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 sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Tom Williams-Pool/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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CARPE CONSENSUS: The Who’s Who of Crypto’s 2022 Dec 08, 2022

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Spoiler alert: Influence can be for good or for bad. Plus, analyzing SBF’s media apology tour.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news and hit the highlights of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022 list with Lists and Rankings and Special Projects Editor Jeanhee Kim.

[1:30] Crypto Catchup: The latest stop in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) extensive media tour and Coinbase disables mobile non-fungible token transfers due to Apple’s gas tax
[10:45] Jeanhee Kim joins to reveal insights on the selection process of Most Influential 2022
[20:05] Cam’s Corner: A meta-interview with BitBoy Crypto on how he plans to interview SBF

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.

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

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BREAKDOWN: The White-Collar Recession Dec 07, 2022

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PepsiCo becomes the latest company to lay off executives as Wall Street braces for a rough 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

On today’s episode, NLW provides an overview of the broader economy, including:

Wall Street’s predictions for a bad 2023
PepsiCo layoffs
OPEC+ oil decision
China backing off Zero-Covid policies

“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 sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Three Arrows' Founders Subpoenaed in US Bankruptcy Case; Guiding Mainstream Brands Into the World of Web3 Dec 07, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses the bear market with gaming, NFTs, and an older story of Immutable X. Also, on a bigger note, a New York bankruptcy judge has agreed to issue subpoenas against the founders of Three Arrows Capital as liquidators seek to wind down the collapsed crypto fund. Plus, a “Hash” interview with Vayner3 President Avery Akkineni as she joins to discuss how she is onboarding mainstream companies into Web3 and why much of corporate America still has a crypto appetite.

Rally in Crypto Game Axie's AXS Token Faces Skepticism From Derivative Traders

All Aboard! Chartering the Mainstream Party Boat to the Island of Web3

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

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WOMEN WHO WEB3: Creating More CEOs For the Future of Crypto and DeFi, With Sheila Warren Dec 07, 2022

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Sheila Warren is the inaugural CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, the premier global alliance advancing crypto innovation worldwide. She co-hosts “Money Reimagined,” a popular CoinDesk podcast, is an adviser to the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web and the Near Foundation, serves on the Steering Committee of the DeFi Education Fund and is an early-stage investor across the Web3 ecosystem.

Previously, Sheila founded the blockchain and digital assets team at the World Economic Forum, a major international and nongovernmental organization committed to improving the state of the world, where she served as a member of the Executive Committee. As the deputy global head of the Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, she oversaw strategy across 16 countries to advance the adoption of new technologies in the global public interest.

Sheila graduated from Harvard College, earned her Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School, and began her career as an attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, which has been one of the premier U.S. law firms for two centuries.

Kamz and Sheila discuss:

🏦The intersection of regulation and decentralization

💲What is DeFi (decentralized finance)!?

👭The benefits of DeFi for women

💱How crypto contributes to an equitable web3 space

⛑️The hidden power of “soft” skills

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a 4-minute meditation you can use to take a mental break!

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Check out my blog on Mirror for content on women, wellness and web3.

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: Goldman’s Going on a Crypto Company Buying Spree, but Is That Good for Crypto? Dec 06, 2022

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Goldman Sachs plans to spend tens of millions of dollars buying crypto firms at reset prices.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

In a conversation with Reuters, Goldman Sachs’ head of digital assets suggested the bank would be spending tens of millions of dollars to invest in, or buy outright, crypto firms whose prices had come down significantly in the wake of the FTX collapse. In today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest news on that collapse and whether TradFi companies like Goldman Sachs becoming the leader of the space is an unreservedly good thing.

The debate referenced in today’s episode: Will Wall Street Ruin Bitcoin? Featuring Ben Hunt and Alex Gladstein

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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 sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: baramee2554/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: ConsenSys to Update MetaMask Crypto Wallet in Response to Privacy Backlash; Bitcoin Mining Outlook Dec 06, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

ConsenSys, the company behind the MetaMask crypto wallet, will release a series of updates to the platform in response to user backlash regarding its data-collection practices. Plus, Gridless, a bitcoin mining company that helps generate new sources of energy in rural communities in East Africa, secures $2 million in a seed investment round led by bitcoin venture-capital firm Stillmark and payments company

ConsenSys to Update MetaMask Crypto Wallet in Response to Privacy Backlash

Jack Dorsey-Backed East African Bitcoin Miner Gridless Raises $2M

Ledger Taps iPod Creator Tony Fadell for New Crypto Hardware Wallet

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

Bitstamp is the longest running crypto exchange and recently rated #1 in the world by CryptoCompare. Regulation, transparency, and security are pillars that ensure customers' funds are safe; it’s the Bitstamp way. Learn more about how your crypto is always yours at bitstamp.net.

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THE HASH: Stablecoin Issuer Circle Scratches Plan to Go Public; Reddit's Avatar Tokens Set Minting Record Dec 05, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

"The Hash" group unpacks the top stories moving the crypto markets today, including Circle terminating its agreement with special-purpose acquisition company Concord Acquisition Corp., thereby stepping back from its plan to go public. Plus, Collectible Avatars, Reddit's set of art tokens based on the Polygon blockchain, set a minting record over the weekend, according to data from Dune Analytics.

Minting of Reddit Avatar Tokens Climbed to Record High Over Weekend

A Rookie Knocks Reddit’s NFT Marketplace Out of the Park

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: SBF Declines a Congressional Invite; Alameda CEO Is Seen in New York City Dec 05, 2022

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Speculation is running rampant about why Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison might be in town.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest surrounding the fallout of FTX, including Sam Bankman-Fried’s back and forth with House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) over a congressional appearance next week, a spotting of Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in New York City, the latest in the Three Arrows Capital bankruptcy and the problems with CoinDesk sister company Genesis Global Capital.

“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 sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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GEN C: Wen Web3 IRL? Dec 05, 2022

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This week, we’re on the road in Miami to discuss trends we’re seeing at Miami Art Week and dropping some alpha on how brands can effectively reach the crypto and Web3 audience with IRL events and activations.

At Miami Art Week, we saw people being brought together to celebrate art and culture with even more traditional brands leaning into Web3. Avery and Sam break down their on-the-ground observations, from Oscar Mayer to Prada, on creative activations and how it’s more clear than ever that brands both in Web2 and Web3 are vying for the same audience, especially at large cultural events.

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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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