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WOMEN WHO WEB3: Achieving Financial and Personal Confidence With Lisa Carmen Wang Nov 16, 2022

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Join Kamz and Lisa Carmen Wang, the founder and CEO of Bad Bitch Empire, a global investment collective building unapologetic worth and wealth for women. She is a four-time USA national champion and Hall of Fame gymnast, serial entrepreneur (her founded company was acquired), international speaker, and host of the “Bad Bitch Empire”podcast. Lisa is an executive board member of Fast Company and has been recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women.

Ms. Wang has coached more than 100,000 women to build financial and personal confidence. She joins the podcast to talk about building financial and personal confidence and investing in women and Web3.

Lisa coaches us on:

💅taking charge of your body, boundaries and bank account

💸shifting our relationship with money

🫰the importance of understanding financial fiction

😇what is an angel investor and why it’s important for women to invest

🤑what is crypto and how can women secure profit

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on boosting confidence.

Follow me on Twitter @KamalaAlcantara to stay up to date on the show and join our weekly Twitter Space!

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: The State of Post-FTX and Alameda Research Market Contagion Nov 15, 2022

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More hedge funds announced significant losses today.

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

On today’s episode, NLW explores the state of the market in the wake of the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research. He looks at hedge funds that have reported funds stuck on FTX as well as overall liquidity conditions. He also looks at the divergence between crypto and other risk assets over the last two weeks.

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today’s show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. You’re covered by industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.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 sponsors today is “Razor Red” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Sam Bankman-Fried's Political Outreach and the Fate of DCCPA; Concerns Over Privacy Coins in the EU Nov 15, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global, Circle and Pastel Network.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

The swift and surprising collapse of FTX last week continues to send shockwaves across the crypto industry and beyond – and Capitol Hill is not immune. "The Hash" team discusses what could happen to the bipartisan Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA), a bill Bankman-Fried supported. Plus, the European Union could ban banks and crypto providers from dealing in privacy-enhancing coins per a leaked draft of a money laundering bill obtained by CoinDesk.

FTX Accounts Drainer Swaps Millions in Stolen Crypto, Becomes 35th-Largest Ether Holder

Privacy-Enhancing Crypto Coins Could Be Banned Under Leaked EU Plans

NFT-Linked Sandals Worn by Steve Jobs Sell for $218,000

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

Minima is a new layer 1 blockchain, designed to run in full on a smartphone. Join over 300,000 Minima node runners on the Incentive Program today, to start earning $MINIMA every day until Mainnet launch. Get your node setup and earn $MINIMA at minima.global/get-involved.

SmartMint by Pastel Network is a no-code NFT minting platform that allows creators to seamlessly create, mint and manage NFTs on custom smart contracts that they own. SmartMint also protects creators’ NFTs from fraud, copymint, and asset loss through Pastel’s mission critical Web3 infrastructure. Start creating today: https://smartmint.pastel.network/?utm_source=coindeskhash.

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BREAKDOWN: Sam Bankman Fraud: Inside the Collapse of FTX’s Hollow Empire Nov 15, 2022

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An FTX insider on what it felt like to watch the destruction and unfolding betrayal.

As NLW said on each day’s show, “in addition to them being a sponsor of the show, I also work with FTX.” On today’s show, NLW gives an insider’s view of the timeline, from the beginnings of trouble as the crypto community turned on Sam Bankman-Fried for his role in shaping industry regulations to the chaotic week that saw FTX go from high flyer to bankrupt. Along the way, [NLW] shares how he and other FTX employees felt as they realized that they, along with the rest of the crypto industry, had been duped, lied to and defrauded.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and Eleanor Pahl, 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 “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Danny Nelson/CoinDesk, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE HASH: Binance Sets Up Recovery Fund After FTX Collapse; Janet Yellen Warns of Weakness in Crypto Nov 15, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global, Circle and Pastel Network.

Binance is setting up an industry recovery fund to help rebuild the space amid FTX contagion fear. Tron founder Justin Sun says Tron, Huobi Global and Poloniex will support Binance in its initiative. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the FTX fallout "shows the weaknesses of this entire sector."

FTX Collapse Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report

FTX Owes Miami $16.5M For Arena Sponsorship Cancellation

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

Minima is a new layer 1 blockchain, designed to run in full on a smartphone. Join over 300,000 Minima node runners on the Incentive Program today, to start earning $MINIMA every day until Mainnet launch. Get your node setup and earn $MINIMA at minima.global/get-involved.

SmartMint by Pastel Network is a no-code NFT minting platform that allows creators to seamlessly create, mint, and manage NFTs on custom smart contracts that they own. SmartMint also protects creators’ NFTs from fraud, copymint, and asset loss through Pastel’s mission critical Web3 infrastructure. Start creating today: https://smartmint.pastel.network/?utm_source=coindeskhash.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKDOWN: Why Proof-of-Reserves Now Nov 13, 2022

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After the events of this week, exchange reserve attestations seem more urgent than ever.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” a reading of Nic Carter’s 2020 essay “How to Stop the Next Quadriga: Make Exchanges Prove Their Reserves.”

“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 “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Alex_Doubovitsky/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE HASH: Headlines - Top Stories of the Week 11-12-22 - The Fall of FTX Nov 12, 2022

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

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:

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Insolvency Rumors as Binance Liquidates FTT Token
Bitcoin Falls Below $17K, First Time in 23 Months, as Binance Said to Waver on FTX Deal
FTX Files for Bankruptcy Protection in US; CEO Bankman-Fried Resigns

Links to the headlines:

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Insolvency Rumors as Binance Liquidates FTT Token

Bitcoin Falls Below $17K, First Time in 23 Months, as Binance Said to Waver on FTX Deal

FTX Files for Bankruptcy Protection in US; CEO Bankman-Fried Resigns

This episode has been produced and edited by Nia Freeman. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is by Matt Wigton “Angeles Crest.”

Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKDOWN: OFAC Backtracks (Somewhat) on Tornado Cash Sanctions Nov 12, 2022

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But not enough to stop lawsuits, says Coin Center.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at some small but potentially significant shifts to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s sanctions against Tornado Cash, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s victory over LBRY and more.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with today’s editing by Eleanor Pahl 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 “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Staff/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE HASH: Crypto Exchange FTX Files for Bankruptcy Protection in US; CEO Bankman-Fried Resigns Nov 11, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

Crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., the Bahamas-based company said Friday. CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned his role, but will "assist in an orderly transition." John Ray III is the new CEO. The Hash hosts discuss the history of FTX and and the outlook for decentralized finance in the wake of the fallout.

Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions

FTX Showed the Problems of Centralized Finance, and Proved the Need for DeFi

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKDOWN: Jonathan Wu on Why Technology Might Be a Better Solution to Privacy Than Public Policy Nov 11, 2022

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Plus a primer on the promise of zero-knowledge proofs.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

Jon Wu works on growth with Aztec Network and is a deep thinker when it comes to the challenges of privacy in a digital age. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss privacy from a principle and ethics standpoint, zero-knowledge proofs and whether technology could solve problems that many think only public policy holds an answer for.

Find out guest on Twitter: @jonwu_

“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 “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Camerique/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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