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THE HASH: Bitcoin Pops as US Inflation Slows Down and Celebs Are Trolled by Anonymous Crypto User Aug 10, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses the crypto market’s positive response after the slower-than-expected inflation reading. Plus, an anonymous crypto user transferred small amounts of ether (ETH) from a sanctioned address to celebrities and prominent crypto figures.

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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: Have We Passed Peak Inflation? Aug 10, 2022

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Today’s CPI numbers came in at a better-than-expected 8.5% annual inflation and 0% monthly.

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

The biggest driver of the macroeconomic backdrop is inflation. At the last FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve made it clear that its fall decisions about interest-rate increases would be driven by data – most notably inflation data. On today’s show, NLW looks at the just-released July inflation stats and why they’re the first positive inflation surprise we’ve had in more than a year.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore, aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and Eleanor Pahl. Research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: z_wei/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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The Hash: Vitalik Buterin Tweets About Tornado Cash, and Reddit Teams Up with FTX Pay Aug 09, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

"The Hash" panel discusses Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s post on Twitter about using Tornado Cash to make a donation to support Ukraine. Plus, social media giant Reddit has formed a partnership with FTX Pay to allow users to pay gas fees on transactions using community points.

Reddit Expands Community Points Offering With FTX Pay Integration

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: Is the Jobs Report Hiding Economic Weakness? Aug 09, 2022

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An alternative take on the labor market following last week’s BLS jobs report.

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

Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 528,000 U.S. jobs were added in July. This was nearly double economists’ estimates. The Biden administration used the report as evidence that there is no recession. On today’s episode, NLW digs into why that headline number may be as obfuscating as it is revealing.

“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. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: belterz/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Are the US Sanctions on Tornado the Beginning of a War on Privacy? Aug 08, 2022

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The U.S. Treasury Department’s OFAC has added Tornado Cash and all associated addresses to the sanctions list.

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

In breaking news, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced on Monday that it was adding Tornado Cash and associated addresses to its sanctions list. It is seemingly the first time that an entire technology protocol, rather than just an individual or group of individuals, has been added to the list. NLW explores the discussion in the crypto community as well as the legal and technological implications.

“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. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted; Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Reports Q2 Net Loss Aug 08, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses the U.S. Treasury Department banning all Americans from using the decentralized crypto mixing service Tornado Cash. Plus, cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital (GLXY.TO) reports second-quarter earnings amid recent market turbulence.

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: Complexity Theater – Why Luna Was the First Time DeFi Complexity Risk Was Transferred to Regular Investors Aug 07, 2022

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A reading of essays from Casa's Jameson Lopp and NLW.

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

On this “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity – Jameson Lopp

Complexity Theater – NLW

“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. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Cemile Bingol/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Headlines of the Top Stories of the Week 08-06-22 Aug 06, 2022

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug. 6, 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:

Tiffany Unveils $50K CryptoPunk Necklace
Nomad Bridge Exploit
Robinhood Cuts Workforce by Nearly a Quarter
Coinbase Shares Soar Amid BlackRock Partnership News
India Gov't Probing Crypto Exchange WazirX Over Alleged Money Laundering

Crypto Bridge Nomad Drained of Nearly $200M in Exploit

Broker Robinhood Slashing Nearly One-Quarter of Workforce

BlackRock to Offer Crypto for Institutional Investors Through Coinbase Prime

Indian Government Raids Director of Binance-Owned Crypto Exchange WazirX, Freezes $8.14M

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 UK Argues Crypto Is a New Type of Property Aug 06, 2022

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A new report from the U.K. Law Commission has large implications.

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

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW homes in on an interesting report out of the U.K. that would define crypto as a fundamentally new type of property – something that some crypto lawyers have been arguing in the U.S. for some time.

“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. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Crypto's No-Fun Hack Week Aug 05, 2022

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Exploits of Nomad and Slope Wallet led to millions of losses this week.

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

One of the biggest challenges to the mainstreaming of crypto is the propensity for novel protocols to be exploited. This week, the Nomad bridge was drained of some $200 million while another vulnerability led to more than 10,000 wallets (largely but not exclusively holding Solana's SOL) being attacked. NLW looks at what happens and what the industry thinks the lessons are.

“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. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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