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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 10-22-22 Oct 22, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Oct. 22, 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:

Mastercard Joins Paxos to Help Banks Offer Crypto Trading
Hodlonaut Wins Norwegian Lawsuit Against Self-Proclaimed ‘Satoshi’ Craig Wright
Do Kwon Acknowledges UST Project Failed

Links to the headlines:

Mastercard Joins With Paxos to Help Banks Offer Crypto Trading

Hodlonaut Wins Norwegian Lawsuit Against Self-Proclaimed ‘Satoshi’ Craig Wright

S. Korean Prosecutors Say Reports of Do Kwon's Stopover in Dubai 'Not False': Bloomberg

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: Is Voluntary Regulation the Right Approach to DeFi? Oct 22, 2022

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The IRS taxes non-fungible tokens, Europe debates decentralized finance and more.

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

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the state of crypto legal proceedings and global regulatory discussions, including:

Hodlonaut wins against Craig Wright in Norway
Coinbase, Blockchain Association and others file amicus briefs in Grayscale SEC suit
U.K. updates crypto regulation plan
EU debates DeFi

(Grayscale is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of CoinDesk.)

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

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THE HASH: Do Kwon Acknowledges UST Project Failed, Denied Manipulation Allegation; Report Suggests Kwon Transited via Dubai Oct 21, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories, including the latest report that Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon is on the move and has transited to an unknown destination via Dubai. This comes after Do Kwon appeared on Laura Shin's podcast acknowledging that the TerraUSD (UST) project failed.

Genesis Chief Risk Officer Said to Be Exiting After 3 Months

THE Memes Won’t DIE: Crypto Hopefuls Seek Value in Joke Tokens After Vitalik Buterin’s Tweets

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: The Institutions Aren’t Just Sticking With Crypto, They’re Expanding Their Offerings Oct 21, 2022

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The latest in post-narrative institutionalization.

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

On today’s episode, NLW gives the latest in his recurrent theme on “post-narrative institutionalization” – the idea that during the 2022 bear market institutional actors have not only not abandoned the crypto industry but increased their stake with a look forward to the next bull run.

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

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MONEY REIMAGINED: ‘The Fairweather Sailors Are Out and the Builders Are In’ Oct 21, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by Near.

Now in the bear market, we are approaching the potential for a secure, privacy-preserving Web3.

Why is it so important or even possible to have a truly portable identity now more than ever?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Greg Kidd, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of the Hard Yaka investment group. As an early investor in companies such as Twitter, Square, Ripple, Coinbase, and Twilio, Gregg also started a digital identity company called GlobaliD.

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.”

NEAR is a simple, revolutionary Web3 platform for decentralized apps, created by developers for developers. More than 700 projects are now building on NEAR’s fast, secure and infinitely scalable protocol, from DeFi apps to play-and-earn games, NFT marketplaces and more. Start your developer journey now by visiting NEAR at near.org.

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THE HASH: Hodlonaut Wins Norwegian Lawsuit Against Self-Proclaimed ‘Satoshi’ Craig Wright; Hollywood's NFT Push Oct 20, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

Prominent Bitcoin community member Hodlonaut won a lawsuit against Craig Wright on Thursday, a Norwegian judge ruled. The pseudonymous website editor had sued Wright in Norway to try and preempt a defamation suit Wright planned to bring against him in the U.K. Plus, Warner Bros. gears up to sell "Lord Of The Rings" non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Multicoin-Backed Sports Startup Pitches NFTs as Ticket to Fan Experiences

Warner Brothers Is Transforming the Original ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Into a Web3 Experience

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: A Head of Lettuce Outlasted British PM Liz Truss Oct 20, 2022

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Liz Truss’ resignation is about more than British domestic politics.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the short, fitful reign of the U.K.’s shortest-serving Prime Minister, Liz Truss. He argues that the problems with her time in office were not just about British politics, but serve as a reminder of how every global politician is forced to react to forces much larger than their domestic situation.

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

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THE HASH: Terra Developers Unveil Plan to Revive LUNA Ecosystem; IRS Expands Key US Tax Language to Include NFTs Oct 20, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Terra developers floated a new proposal earlier this week as they look to revive the once-mighty network, even as Do Kwon, the platform's controversial co-founder, faces a warrant for his arrest on charges of fraud. Plus, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made a move this week to clarify at least one question for crypto investors: how taxpayers account for non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Binance now second-largest entity by voting power in Uniswap DAO

Reddit Users Created 3 Million Crypto Wallets to Scoop Up Polygon NFTs - Decrypt

Terra Developers Unveil 4-Year Plan to Revive LUNA Ecosystem

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

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BREAKDOWN: 100% Chance of Recession Oct 19, 2022

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That’s what Bloomberg economists’ forecasting models are predicting.

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

On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the various signals markets are grappling with, including continued hawkish commentary from the Fedeal Reserve, financial modeling that keeps increasing the likelihood of recession in 2023, better-than-expected data in Q3 earnings but painful data coming from the housing market.

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

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WOMEN WHO WEB3: Global Fashion Company Making Its Mark in the NFT Community With Rebecca Minkoff Oct 19, 2022

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Join Kamz and Rebecca Minkoff, a mom and industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, and apparel selling in over 900+ retailers across the world, as they unstitch the intersection of non-fungible tokens (NFT) and fashion and discuss female founders and entrepreneurial success. Rebecca lays the fabric for women to sign their own permission slips to lead, generate wealth and bring other women up with them.

Rebecca shares:

🛍️what are fashion NFTs and why women should invest in them

🔑the key to success and why pivoting into the Web3 space is crucial for women entrepreneurs

💅how to find critical resources for women founders through the Female Founder Collective

😇 the reality of the entrepreneurial impact on parenting

✨the metaverse and the future of fashion and technology

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on overcoming burnout

See also:

Take Rebecca’s SkillShare class: Build Your Business and Brand: Translating Your Passion Into a Plan

Read Rebecca’s book: Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success

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

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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