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THE HASH: Meta Misses Q3 Revenue Estimates for Metaverse Division; Core Scientific's Bankruptcy Warning Oct 27, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Meta Platforms (FB) reported third-quarter revenue of just $285 million in its Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) division, which comprises its augmented and virtual reality operations. That fell short of analyst expectations of $406 million. Plus, the world's largest bitcoin miner, Core Scientific (CORZ), warns that it may have to explore bankruptcy if it fails to improve its financial condition.

New NFT Marketplace Blur Closes in on OpenSea in 24-Hour Trade Volume

Kazakhstan to Test National Digital Currency on BNB Chain, Binance CEO Zhao Says

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: Why Bitcoin’s Bear Market Hashrate Surge May Not Be Bullish Oct 27, 2022

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Hashrate and difficulty are both near all-time highs.

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

On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the bitcoin mining industry, and why soaring hashrate and mining difficulty represent something very different in a bear market than they did during the bull.

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

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BREAKDOWN: Crypto Markets Put the ‘Pump’ in ‘Pumpkin’ Oct 26, 2022

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Bitcoin was over $20,000 for the first time in three weeks.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the positive price action of the past few days, with an eye to understanding how people are understanding the move. Is it a macro shift and a belief in a coming Federal Reserve pivot? Is it a crypto-specific narrative? Is it the market getting ahead of itself?

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

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THE HASH: Crypto Markets Surge; Liquidations, Tech Earnings and Reddit NFTs Oct 26, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

"The Hash" team hashes out today's hot topics, including the crypto market surge, with bitcoin challenging $21,000. In addition, Google's Q3 earnings report reveals that crypto winter affected ad revenue. Also, what's driving the popularity of Reddit NFTs?

Crypto Markets See Largest Short Liquidations in 15 Months; Ether Leads Token Surge

Reddit NFTs Challenge Bored Apes on OpenSea With Trade Surge

Bloomberg's Matt Levine Writes 40,000-Word Article on 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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WOMEN WHO WEB3: 'Risk it to Get the Biscuit' - Pursuing What You Want with Sara Baumann Oct 26, 2022

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Join Kamz and Sara Baumann, the artist and founder behind the Women and Weapons NFT project as they educate on all things non-fungible tokens.

Sara is an Iranian-American occupational therapist who worked full-time in hospitals during COVID-19. She left that job in 2021 to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist, and within a few months had built a multi-million-dollar brand. All of this was made possible through the power of NFTs. She is now on a mission to encourage more women, minorities, and everyone else to join this burgeoning sector.

Sara discusses:

⚔️the Women and Weapons NFT project

🌟what are NFTs and what should women know about them

🎨how artists can create an NFT project

🦾Nova, the animated digital influencer

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on visualizing and manifesting your dreams.

See also:

Read about the power of NFTs in Sara’s life: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/19/sara-baumann-nfts-let-me-quit-my-job/

Browse Women and Weapons NFTs for sale on OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/womenandweapons

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 ‘Mystic Wind’’ by Outside the Sky and ‘Fireworks’ by Lunareh.

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BREAKDOWN: Reddit NFTs Show People Like Crypto When They Don’t Know It’s Crypto Oct 25, 2022

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Reddit avatars are topping OpenSea charts this week.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks into how different pre-Web3 tech companies are getting involved with Web3. Specifically, he looks at how Reddit non-fungible tokens (NFT) are lighting up the Reddit community, and how Apple’s new terms might be problematic for Web3 game developers. He also catches up on news that pro-crypto Rishi Sunak will be the next British Prime Minister.

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

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THE HASH: CFTC Chair Addresses Crypto-Related Enforcement; Apple Refuses to Spare NFTs From App Store’s Fee Oct 25, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam said he gets “very irritated when folks start to talk about the CFTC as a more favorable regulator,” adding that his agency’s “greatest accomplishment” was its track record of crypto-related enforcement actions. Plus, Apple has rejected calls to exempt NFTs from its 30% “Apple Tax” on in-app purchases.

CFTC Chair Behnam Says ‘Number One Accomplishment’ Is Track Record of Enforcement Actions

Chinese Intelligence Officers Used Bitcoin in Scheme to Undermine Investigation, US Officials Allege

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

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THE HASH: Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak to Become UK Prime Minister; FTX to Compensate API Phishing Victims Oct 24, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

“The Hash” hosts discuss Rishi Sunak, who shepherded the U.K.’s new crypto ambitions during his time as finance minister and will be the country’s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ controversial resignation last week. Plus, cryptocurrency exchange FTX agrees to reimburse victims of this weekend's phishing attack up to $6 million, according to the exchange's CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Crypto Exchange FTX to Compensate API Phishing Victims With as Much as $6M

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

ZenGo crypto wallet is an on-chain crypto wallet with no private key vulnerability, leveraging advanced cryptography called MPC. Get started at ZenGo.com/HASH and use code HASH to get

$20 back on your first purchase of $200 or more. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details.

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BREAKDOWN: Does the Bank of Japan’s Intervention Spell Trouble for the US Treasury Market? Oct 24, 2022

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The BoJ is trying to prop up the price of the yen.

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

“The Breakdown” kicks off the week with a look at one of the big global macro stories shaping markets right now, which is the first Bank of Japan interventions into the country’s currency markets in two decades. Some are speculating the BoJ’s actions could have implications for the U.S. as well because Japan has to liquidate its U.S. Treasury holdings to prop up the price of the yen.

“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 and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Javier Ghersi/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: The Debate Around SBF’s Regulatory Ideas Oct 23, 2022

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Is, in spite of itself, the Twitter discourse moving towards the productive?

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

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Sam Bankman-Fried’s “Possible Digital Asset Industry Standards.”

He also references Erik Voorhees “A Response to SBF and Principled Crypto Regulation” and a thread featuring Scupytruples.

“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 and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for CARE For Special Children, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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