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BREAKDOWN: Inflation Surprise! Markets Swerve Wildly as Core CPI Rises at Fastest Pace Since 1982 Oct 13, 2022

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A whipsaw morning in trading follows the release of September’s official U.S. inflation numbers.

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

Today’s release of the September inflation numbers surprised economists with a larger-than-expected growth in inflation – particularly in the core inflation data on which the U.S. Federal Reserve focuses its decision-making. On today’s episode, NLW explores what markets had expected, how they reacted and what it means for what comes next.

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

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THE HASH: Cryptocrime Rises in October; Uniswap Labs Raises $165 million Oct 13, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

The “Hash” hosts discuss DeFi protocols that have lost over $718 million to 11 different hacks this month so far, according to research firm Chainalysis. Plus, decentralized exchange Uniswap Labs raises $165 million in a Series B funding round led by crypto-focused investment firm Polychain Capital.

Crypto Exchange Uniswap Labs Raises $165M in Polychain Capital-Led Round

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: Post-Narrative Institutionalization vs. Regulatory Enforcement Oct 12, 2022

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BNY Mellon is approved for crypto custody while the SEC examines Yuga Labs.

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

On today’s episode, NLW covers stories that reflect the two big themes of the 2022 crypto bear market: post-narrative institutional adoption on the one hand, and regulatory enforcement on the other. He covers the news that BNY Mellon has been approved to custody crypto (along with accusations from some in the industry that the approval shows regulatory favoritism for TradFi), Google’s partnership with Coinbase, Grayscale’s first brief in its lawsuit against the SEC and reports that the SEC is looking into Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs. (Grayscale is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of CoinDesk.)

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

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THE HASH: How Market Manipulation Led to a $100M Exploit on Mango; Betterment Launches Crypto Offering Oct 12, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

A rogue crypto trader utilized millions of dollars to manipulate the prices of Mango’s MNGO tokens on the namesake decentralized exchange (DEX) to eventually drain over $116 million in liquidity from the platform. The Hash Hosts discuss this plus, the largest independent robo-advisor, Betterment, is letting its clients invest in a handful of crypto portfolios for the first time, but with a caveat: best not to go above 5% exposure.

Robo-Adviser Betterment Launches Cryptocurrency Offering

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: Why Now Is the Right Time to Land Your Dream Job in Web3 and How to Do It With Rachel Price Sitman Oct 12, 2022

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Join Kamz and Rachel Price Sitman, founder and Community Builder of XCollective, a professional growth community providing career coaching, networking & negotiation tips in the Web3 space, as they discuss how to secure the Web3 job and pay of your dreams. Join them on an adventure as they pave the road from job search to acquisition. They cruise through understanding the benefits of working in Web3, especially for women, and most importantly, how to ensure you’re being compensated fairly.

Rachel shares the scoop on:

🗃️The new Web3 recruiting landscape

💻Advice for job seekers transitioning from web2 to web3

🖱️The soft skills you need to jump into the web3 job space

💵Negotiating pay where no previous job pay data exists

🪪On-chain resumes, certifications, and online identity

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on: Relieving Job Stress and Anxiety

See also: www.xcollective.io

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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 "Morning Star" by DeHartmann and "Undeniable" by Johanna Cranitch.

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THE HASH: Google Partners With Coinbase to Accept Crypto Payments for Cloud Services; CNN Ends its NFT Project Oct 11, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Google will start accepting crypto payments for cloud services early next year. The tech giant said it will receive crypto payment via an integration with crypto exchange Coinbase. Plus, the state of the NFT market as CNN is "saying goodbye" to its Web3 project Vault.

Block Subsidiary Spiral, Mining Tech Firm Braiins Spearhead Push for Bitcoin Mining Upgrades

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: Will Earnings Reports Portend Recession? Oct 11, 2022

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Wall Street seems convinced that forward guidance is going to be rough.

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

On today’s episode, NLW checks in on the macro scene, including:

What the earnings report season that begins this week might tell us about where corporate America is headed
Why the Federal Reserve still doesn’t care about stock prices
Why the former whales in the market aren’t buying Treasurys like they used to

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

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BREAKDOWN: Is PayPal Going to Fine You for Your Opinions? Oct 10, 2022

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A new policy was quickly retracted over the weekend.

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

On Saturday, a PayPal policy was announced where customers could be fined up to $2,500 for misinformation and other causes, at the sole discretion of the company. The internet’s outrage was quick and loud, and very soon PayPal retracted the policy and said it was published in error. NLW explores what the policy would have done and why some are asking what it suggests about a future with central bank digital currencies (CBDC).

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

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THE HASH: Huobi Global to Be Acquired by About Capital; PayPal Says It's 'Not Fining People for Misinformation’ Oct 10, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Crypto exchange Huobi Global, one of the biggest token trading outposts in the Asia markets, has agreed to be purchased by Hong Kong-based investment company About Capital Management's M&A fund. Plus, PayPal addresses its acceptable use policy (AUP) notice update that a spokesperson said "included incorrect information" and sparked a debate online.

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: A Legal Argument for Why Staking Doesn’t Make ETH a Security Oct 09, 2022

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Staking ether fails to meet at least two prongs of the Howey test, according to the authors.

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

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “Ethereum's New ‘Staking’ Model Does Not Make ETH A Security.” The piece was authored by:

Rodrigo Seira, crypto counsel at Paradigm
Amy Aixi Zhang, policy counsel at Paradigm
Jake Chervinsky, head of policy at the Blockchain Association, adviser at Variant Fund and board member at DeFi Education Fund

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with 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 “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Jason marz/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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