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THE HASH: Fed Preview: Crypto Market Sees Smaller Rate Hikes From December; Dogecoin Soared 100% in October Nov 01, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including investors' hopes that the Federal Reserve will pivot away from jumbo interest rate hikes from December to end the so-called liquidity tightening sooner than expected, and will signal that at its Nov. 2 meeting. And, a closer look at why dogecoin (DOGE) surged last month, outpacing other major cryptocurrencies, as Elon Musk takes control of Twitter.

Dogecoin’s 102% Spike Steals the Spotlight as October Ends

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: Can Elon Musk’s Twitter Challenge the Internet’s Advertising Model? Nov 01, 2022

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And is the blue checkmark payment plan less about bots and more about the model?

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

On today’s episode, NLW recaps the first few days following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, including who he has fired and brought in, how the company is thinking about content moderation, a new payment plan for verification and, of course, dogecoin.

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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: Taylor Hill/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Twitter's Reported Layoff Plans; Stablecoin HUSD Falls From Dollar Peg After Huobi Delisting Oct 31, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories including the reported plans for upcoming layoffs at Twitter, Vitalik Buterin's warning on pursuing large institutional capital before the crypto industry gets more mature and Huobi's delisting of its HUSD stablecoin.

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: Reflections on the Crypto Market Cycle, With David Hoffman Oct 31, 2022

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The Bankless co-founder discusses Ethereum post-Merge and more.

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

On today’s episode, NLW speaks with David Hoffman, the co-founder of Bankless. They discuss how this bear market is alike and different from the previous one, as well as the state of Ethereum post-Merge.

Find our guest on Twitter: @TrustlessState

“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: DNY59/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: What Bitcoin and the Stock Market’s Correlation Really Means Oct 30, 2022

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Risk assets have traded together this year, so what does it actually tell us about bitcoin?

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

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

“Bitcoin Is Macro, but Not ‘Correlated’ in the Way You Think” – Noelle Acheson

“Why Bitcoin Has Been Highly Correlated With Fiat” – Steven Lubka

“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: Violka08/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Headlines: Top Stories of the Week 10-29-22 Oct 29, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Oct. 29, 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:

Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak to Become UK Prime Minister
CFTC Chair Addresses Crypto-Related Enforcement
Google's Q3 Earnings Reveal Crypto Winter Affected Ad Revenue
Meta Misses Q3 Revenue Estimates for Metaverse Division
What Musk’s Twitter Deal Could Mean for Crypto

Links to the headlines:

Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak to Become UK Prime Minister Following Truss Exit

Crypto Ad Spending Slowdown Contributes to Google’s Soft Quarter

Facebook Parent Meta Misses Revenue Estimates for Metaverse Division in Q3, Expects Losses to Grow in 2023

Elon Musk Finally Closes Twitter Acquisition, Fires Top Executives

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: Xi and the Shift From Economics to Ideology Oct 29, 2022

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What we learned after the latest Chinese Party Congress.

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

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW gives an overview of the 20th Chinese Party Congress, including the power moves made by President Xi Jinping, Western reactions and why the leader is shifting from economics to ideology.

As referenced in the episode, check out ‘The 4 Wars We Could Fight With China,’ Feat. Kyle Bass.

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

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THE HASH: A Look at What Musk’s Twitter Deal Could Mean for Crypto, and Google’s Upcoming Ethereum Node Service Oct 28, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories moving the crypto markets, including reactions to the latest U.S. inflation data, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, and Google's dedication to blockchain services.

Dogecoin Soars as Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Nears Completion

Elon Musk, Twitter and the Social-Media Double Bind

Google Introduces Cloud-Based Blockchain Node Service for Ethereum

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: Why Energy Is the Most (Geo)Political Market, With Tony Greer Oct 28, 2022

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The Morning Navigator author explains the last two years of oil, and more.

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

In this interview, NLW chats with Tony Greer, a veteran trader and author of the Morning Navigator newsletter. They discuss energy markets, inflation and geopolitics.

Find our guest on Twitter: @TgMacro

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

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MONEY REIMAGINED: Insurance for Web3, Cannabis, and Crypto With Joseph Ziolkowski Oct 28, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by Near.

The Bermuda government has taken an interesting approach to encourage the development of crypto, blockchain, and digital assets within the territory.

The insurance sector is one area where Bermuda seems well-positioned to dominate crypto finance and its territory is one of the largest insurance and reinsurance hubs in the world.

Does its model set the stage for other countries in the quest for viable insurance?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined” host Michael Casey is at the Bermuda Tech Summit in Bermuda and is joined by his co-host Sheila Warren to speak with Joseph Ziolkowski the CEO of Relm. Relm describes itself as the leading global insurer for companies operating in new and emerging business sectors, such as digital asset/web3, cannabis, and alternative therapeutics.

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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