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The top stories and best shows in the blockchain world, delivered daily from the team at CoinDesk.

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THE HASH: Headlines - Top Stories of the Week 11-05-22 Nov 05, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

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:

Twitter's Reported Layoff Plans
Fed Preview: Crypto Market Sees Smaller Rate Hikes From December
Crypto's Latest Wave of Layoffs
NBA Top Shot Creator Dapper Labs Cuts 22% of Staff

Links to the headlines:

Fed Preview: Crypto Market Sees Smaller Rate Hikes From December but Major Banks Warn 'Slower Doesn't Mean Lower

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Cuts Staff as It Pivots Back to Derivatives Strategy

Payments Processor Stripe Cutting Over 1,000 Jobs

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

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BREAKDOWN: The Industry Coalesces Around Ripple’s Battle Against the SEC Nov 05, 2022

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Plus, Instagram is bringing NFTs to billions.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at:

Reports that Twitter is shelving a crypto wallet project
Instagram bringing creation and selling of NFTs natively to its platform
Coinbase and Blockchain Association file friend of the court briefs in SEC-Ripple case
Grayscale survey on consumer attitudes towards crypto

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

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THE HASH: How the Fashion Industry Connects With Crypto - Explained by Spatial Labs Founder Nov 04, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

'The Hash' hosts discuss recent criticism of Aptos' "fair" token distribution following a wave of criticism from the project's community. In addition, Bloomberg reports that South Korean prosecutors suspect Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, may be in Europe. And also an interview with Founder and technologist Iddris Sandu as he explains how Spatial LABS connects the fashion industry with crypto.

Terra's Do Kwon May Be in Europe: Report

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: Jason Choi on How Crypto Investing Can Better Align With Decentralization Goals Nov 04, 2022

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The investor and podcaster takes a different approach than many.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Jason Choi. Jason is an investor with Web3 angel collective Tangent, and also produces the long running “Blockcrunch” podcast (and companion VIP newsletter). In this conversation, he and NLW talk about the state of the markets, why crypto venture capital can be misaligned with the goals of decentralized networks, and what the alternatives might be.

Find our guest on Twitter: @mrjasonchoi

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

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MONEY REIMAGINED: This Year on the Political Radar - Crypto Nov 04, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by Near.

Legislative steps we're taught in civics class are only a small part of what it takes for a bill to become a law. The process of strategy negotiations and long-term thinking for future industries is complex. In addition to balancing huge agendas, lawmakers and their teams have to navigate a complex regulatory environment, all while paying attention to polling data. According to a recent study by the Crypto Council for Innovation, those who own crypto will vote for candidates who support crypto.

"Money Reimagined" hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Alex Sternhell, founder of Sternhell Group, and Brett Quick, head of government affairs for North America at the Crypto Council, to discuss the importance of crypto in this legislative season and the upcoming midterm elections.

A Majority of US Voters Want More Crypto Regulation, Poll Shows

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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THE HASH: NBA Top Shot Creator Dapper Labs Cuts 22% of Staff; Instagram Users Can Soon Mint and Sell NFTs Nov 03, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

"The Hash" hosts discuss the latest news impacting the crypto industry, including Instagram's plans allow a select group of digital creators to mint and sell NFTs on its platform. Plus, crypto winter fallout continues as payment processing firm Stripe cuts over 1,000 jobs and NBA Top Shot creator Dapper Labs dramatically reduces its headcount.

The Missing CryptoQueen Has Friends in (Very) High Places

Instagram Users Will Soon Be Able to Mint and Sell NFTs

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

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BREAKDOWN: No Pivot and Higher Terminal Rate Talk at FOMC Send Markets Back Down Nov 03, 2022

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Those looking for signs of a more dovish Federal Reserve were disappointed.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW covers Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Nominally the big news was the fourth consecutive 75 bps rate hike. But the big news was Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the presser as an occasion to again remind markets that any talk of pivots or changes is premature. In fact, he shared that data received since September was likely leading the Fed to revise upwards estimates of where it believes the peak federal funds rate will need to land.

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

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THE HASH: Crypto's Latest Wave of Layoffs; What to Expect From Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade Nov 02, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.

"The Hash" team discuss the latest wave of reported layoffs at cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, crypto-focused financial-services firm Galaxy Digital, and crypto venture capital company Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Plus, more details on Ethereum's next major upgrade, dubbed "Shanghai."

The Next Major Ethereum Upgrade, Shanghai, Now Has a Testnet

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: Dan Held on Bitcoin and the Battle Against CBDCs Nov 02, 2022

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The crypto exec talks about freedom money vs. surveillance money.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

Dan Held is a serial bitcoin entrepreneur, the former head of growth marketing at Kraken and currently an adviser to Trust Machines and other crypto companies. In this discussion, he and NLW talk about the state of crypto narratives, bitcoin maximalism versus bitcoin moderates and why central bank digital currencies are among his top concerns.

Find our guest on Twitter: @danheld

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

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WOMEN WHO WEB3: Representation, Digital Identities and the Metaverse, With Shannon Snow Nov 02, 2022

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On this episode of “Women Who Web3,” Kamz speaks with Shannon Snow, the chief operating officer of World of Women. Before joining World of Women in June 2022, Shannon managed U.S. entertainment at Meta, an organization that helped entertainment, media and sports companies move into the metaverse. Growing up at Google, she built and led teams for more than a decade. As a public speaker, she speaks about Web3, the metaverse, entertainment and using technology for good. In order to empower the next generation of tech leaders, she invests in female and diverse founders.

Shannon discusses:

✊ The “Every woman deserves respect, happiness and freedom” social movement and supporting women in Iran

🧕 The importance of inviting more women and girls into the metaverse

🎮 The IRL benefits of participating in the metaverse

🌎 The meaning of representation and why it's important IRL and in the metaverse

🗝️ The future of the metaverse and World of Women (WoW)

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on relaxation and “Holding Space for Others.”

See also:

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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