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THE HASH: A16z Doubles Down on Crypto Investments Despite Market Downturn, and NFL Launches Play-to-Earn NFT Game May 25, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's ever-increasing political donations, the NFL's new NFT game and Andreessen Horowitz's (a16z) new $4.5 billion crypto fund.

Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Visit coindesk.com/consensus2022 to get your pass today.

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: OCC – ‘No Contagion’ Post-Terra Collapse May 25, 2022

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A surprisingly measured set of comments from Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu.

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

On today’s episode, NLW covers:

Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu’s comments on systemic risk in crypto following Terra
South Korean authorities’ push for answers
USDC on Ethereum flippens USDT on Ethereum among whales
Crypto funds raise billions

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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

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THE HASH: Coinbase Becomes First Crypto Firm to Enter Fortune 500 List and the Latest from Davos May 24, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses Coinbase becoming the first crypto company to be included in the Fortune 500 list, Central African Republic's move to embrace crypto and the conversations around cryptocurrencies at the World Economic Forum annual conference in Davos.

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: Oslo Freedom Forum and Why Bitcoin Matters May 24, 2022

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The annual conference showcases people and ideas working to increase freedom throughout the world.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at a number of topics from across the crypto space and wider economy, including:

New Fed data about the percentage of Americans using crypto.
Wall Street’s banking lobby getting nervous about central bank digital currencies.
The European Central Bank’s latest paper about crypto and systemic risk.
Institutional outflows.
Bitcoin’s appearances at the Oslo Freedom Forum.

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

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SOB: Crypto Crime, Whiskey and Always Twirling, Twirling Towards Freedom May 24, 2022

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The best and brightest people can make truly stupid decisions and terrible predictions. What can we learn from them?

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

How did criminal use of crypto go up over 75% the same year that it went down 75%? It’s not just words that have multiple meanings – sometimes how we define a number can change everything, and still be true.

This episode featured George Frankly. It featured music by Jared Rubens and Gurty Beats, with editing by GF. Art for this episode was provided by Johnny Vigersten/Unsplash and was modified by Dare to Be Stupid.

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THE HASH: GameStop Unveils Crypto & NFT Wallet, Beeple's Twitter Account Latest to Phishing Scam Hacks and More May 24, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 23, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses the increasing use cases for NFTs, artist Beeple's Twitter account hack and how residents of Niagara Falls are forced to reckon with crypto mining.

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: What Davos Man Thinks of Bitcoin and Crypto This Year May 23, 2022

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The annual WEF conference has begun, albeit late and in a more subdued fashion.

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

On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW previews two things happening this week:

First, hope from the markets that slightly dovish comments from the Fed might prompt a relief rally.
Second, a preview of the discussions that will be taking place at the World Economic Forum, particularly around bitcoin and crypto.

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

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BREAKDOWN: Could Local Digital Currencies Improve Communities? May 22, 2022

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That's the argument of the president of the RadicalxChange Foundation.

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

On this week's “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “Let’s Use New Forms of Money to Commit to Our Communities.”

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

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BREAKDOWN: 5 Key Takeaways From a16z's State of Crypto Report May 21, 2022

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The firm is extremely bullish on Web 3.

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

Venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) recently published its inaugural "State of Crypto" report. In this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at five key takeaways from the research as well as UST-luna investor postmortems.

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

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THE HASH: San Francisco NFL Player Alex Barrett Taking His Salary in Bitcoin May 21, 2022

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 20, 2022.

NFL player Alex Barrett is now taking 100% of his paycheck in bitcoin. Barrett joins "The Hash" and shares his reasons behind this move and what he thinks of the blockchain space.

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

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