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THE HASH: Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges; Tesla Sells 75% of Its Bitcoin Jul 21, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, July 21, 2022.

"The Hash" discusses the top stories of the day, including the arrest of a former Coinbase product manager on charges of wire fraud and insider trading. Plus, the panel weighs in on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's future bitcoin (BTC) plans, after the electric vehicle maker sold the majority of its BTC holdings in the second quarter.

This episode was edited by Eleanor Pahl and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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BREAKDOWN: The Geopolitical Shifts Shaping the Economy, Feat. Demetri Kofinas Jul 20, 2022

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A discussion of the hidden forces remaking the global political and economic order.

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

NLW kicks off his “Midsummer Macro” series with a deep dive conversation with Demetri Kofinas, host of the “Hidden Forces” podcast. They discuss the Fed, inflation, the secular shift to stagflation and the tectonic geopolitical shifts that must be understood to truly understand the macroeconomic picture.

Find our guest online: @kofinas | hiddenforces.io

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso 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: 7 Korean Exchanges Reportedly Raided Amid Terra Probe and a Startup Uses AI to Authenticate NFTs Jul 20, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses the top stories of the day, including a report that seven cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have been raided by prosecutors probing a fraud case in connection with the collapse of terraUSD (UST) and LUNA. Plus, a closer look at a startup using artificial intelligence to authenticate non-fungible tokens (NFT).

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THE HASH: Report Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Concerns at Crypto Lender Celsius and Dubai Unveils Metaverse Strategy Jul 19, 2022

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

Former Celsius Network employees reveal internal concerns with the company in a new report from CNBC. The investigation details some of the firm's alleged missteps years before it filed for bankruptcy. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest headlines surrounding Celsius and crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital. Plus, a look at Dubai's bet in becoming one of the world's top 10 metaverse economies.

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BREAKDOWN: For Russia and Ukraine Refugee Charities, Crypto Is a Lifeline Jul 19, 2022

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As traditional financial rails go offline, some NGOs are turning to crypto.

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

On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the possible reasons for crypto’s recent rally and discusses the growing role of crypto in Russia and Ukraine related to refugee nonprofits and charities.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso 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: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: What's Next for Celsius Customers; Crypto VC Investments Drop 26% in First Half of 2022 Jul 18, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 18, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including Celsius Network outlining its next steps as the insolvent crypto lender's bankruptcy hearing starts. Plus, a closer look at venture capital (VC) investments in crypto companies, as funding drops 26% in the first half of the year.

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BREAKDOWN: The Ethereum Merge Settles In as Next Crypto Narrative Jul 18, 2022

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The much awaited Ethereum Merge appears to be on track for September.

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

On today’s episode, NLW covers the crypto industry chatter around the Ethereum Merge. Last week, ETH devs pointed to September as a likely date for the transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and the price of ether has been going up ever since. But does the Merge also create political risk?

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso 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: Tuomas A. Lehtinen/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: A Primer on Balaji’s 'Network State' Jul 17, 2022

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NLW reads Balaji Srinivasan’s essay version of "The Network State."

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

On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads the “essay” version of Balaji Srinivasan’s new book “The Network State”

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso 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: Andriy Onufriyenko /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 - 07-16-22 Jul 16, 2022

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 16, 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:

Fans of the National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks calling out owner Mark Cuban over a partnership with bankrupt crypto platform Voyager Digital.
The latest court order regarding Three Arrows Capital.
U.S. inflation hits fresh 40-year high at 9.1% in June.
Celsius Network co-founder and CEO Alex Mashinsky responding to the crypto lender filing for bankruptcy protection.
Celsius owed $439 million by Indianapolis-based private lending platform EquitiesFirst, according to the Financial Times.

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THE BREAKDOWN: Markets Are Betting On a 100bps Rate Hike This Month Jul 16, 2022

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It would be the biggest interest rate jump since 1981.

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

On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at:

The markets new expectations for a 100bps or 1% rate hike at this month’s FOMC meeting
3AC and Celsius news
Mt. Gox FUD
Bank protests in China

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso 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: DNY59/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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