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THE HASH: Troubles at Compass Mining and Citi Flags Crypto-Backed Real Estate Mortgages Jun 29, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

"The Hash" group discusses today's top stories, including Compass Mining CEO’s and CFO's resignations and Citi raising the alarm on crypto-backed real estate mortgages.

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: A Primer on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Jun 29, 2022

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A 101 on Bitcoin’s growing layer 2.

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

On today’s episode, NLW gives a 101-level overview of the Lightning Network, including where it came from, how it works, and who is building on it.

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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. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Jira Pliankharom/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Compass Mining Seen Losing Maine Facility After Failing to Pay Power Bill Jun 28, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Troubles at crypto mining firm Compass Mining as it reportedly fails to pay its power bills. FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried denies rumors the exchange will acquire Robinhood. "The Hash" team discusses today's top stories.

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: Alex Gladstein on Why Human Rights Activists Don’t Care About the Price of Bitcoin Jun 28, 2022

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A discussion with the chief strategy officer of the Human Rights Foundation.

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

NLW is joined today by Alex Gladstein, chief strategy officer of the Human Rights Foundation. They discuss the Oslo Freedom Forum, the human rights use case for Bitcoin and what Alex is excited about heading into the bear market.

Find out guest on Twitter: @gladstein

“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 “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Vasil Dimitrov/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Voyager Digital Issues Default Notice to Three Arrows Capital, More Short Sellers Betting Against Tether Jun 27, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, June 27, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including Voyager Digital issuing default notice to Three Arrows Capital, FTX Token DAO's fundraise and more hedge funds betting against stablecoin tether.

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 Battle for Self-Hosted Wallets Jun 27, 2022

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People should be able to custody their own assets without burdensome compliance.

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

On today’s episode, NLW explores the ongoing policy debate around “unhosted” (or, as crypto users call them – “self-hosted”) wallets, looking at MiCA legislation in Europe, an updated policy for the U.K. and hints from the Biden administration in the U.S.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Putin Weaponizes Inflation Jun 26, 2022

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Examining a recent propaganda speech from the Russian leader.

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

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW builds off of Stack Hödler’s thread on a recent Putin speech to examine the Russian leader’s weaponization of inflation.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Contributor/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Slouching Toward Crypto Winter Jun 25, 2022

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The Great Repricing continues.

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

In this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW argues that this week saw the crypto community settling into the bear market. He looks at why both the macro landscape and crypto’s recent string of problems could be the beginning of a longer lull.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: gece33/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: A New Chapter of Web3: Solana Unveils Smartphone ‘Saga’; Moody’s Downgrades Coinbase Jun 24, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 24, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses Solana doubling down on its Web3 push with the latest Web3 Android smartphone "Saga," and ratings agency Moody's downgrading Coinbase's (COIN) corporate debt.

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: Can a Solana Phone Beat the Bear? Jun 24, 2022

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Plus a look at yesterday’s congressional hearing about the CFTC taking more authority around crypto.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at two big events:

Congress held a committee meeting about the role of the CFTC in regulating and overseeing the crypto industry
Solana announced a new crypto-native mobile development stack as well as an Android phone called the Solana Saga

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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