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**CoinDesk Podcast Network**

The top stories and best shows in the blockchain world, delivered daily from the team at CoinDesk.

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BREAKDOWN: How Crypto Can Help the Nascent Cannabis Industry Apr 24, 2022

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Plus a Morgan Stanley report on Lightning Payments.

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

On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

Cannabis and Crypto - Brett Harrison
Bitcoin is boring? - Jurrien Timmer
Morgan Stanley on Lightning - Alex Gladstein

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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 today's editing by Eleanor Pahl and 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 sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: skodonnell/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: The Return of Bitcoin ETF Optimism Apr 23, 2022

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Plus Coinbase launches its NFT features in beta.

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

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

Bitcoin spot ETF optimism in the U.S.
Australian spot ETFs coming next week
Coinbase’s new NFT features
Stripe adding crypto payouts

“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 sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” 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: NBA Top Shot Whale Launches NFT Lending Platform, Stripe Taps Polygon to Allow Customers to Make Payments in USDC Apr 22, 2022

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"The Hash" team discusses the launch of a new NFT lending platform to the Ukrainian Central Bank's ban on crypto purchases in local currency.

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 with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.“

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BREAKDOWN: Why the Housing Market Is so F%#@ing Insane Right Now Apr 22, 2022

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A primer on why the current housing shortage is related to, and different from, the pre-GFC housing crash.

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

Housing prices around the country are up 19.2% this year, and 30% since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Videos of desperate couples and families lining up for open houses have become mainstays of social media. In today’s episode, NLW gives a primer on what’s going on and why the roots of the problem go back to the Global Financial Crisis.

“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 sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Paul Bradbury/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Musk Confirms Funding to Buy Twitter and May Acquire Shares Directly from Shareholders Apr 21, 2022

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"The Hash" team discusses the latest development of Elon Musk's bid to acquire Twitter and the report that Coinbase may be buying one of Turkey's oldest crypto exchanges BtcTurk.

This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.“

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BREAKDOWN: Why Crypto Matters for Emerging Markets Apr 21, 2022

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A look at which countries are seeing outsized crypto gains relative to GDP.

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

Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW covers two topics. First, he looks at a new Chainalysis report on which countries realized the biggest crypto gains in 2021, and specifically how that list differs from the rank of countries by GDP. Second, he looks at new sanctions on mining firm BitRiver and what it means for the geopolitics of bitcoin mining.

“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 sponsor is “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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BREAKDOWN: Crypto's Liminal Phase Apr 20, 2022

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What happens when everything about the market is stuck in transition?

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

On today’s episode, NLW examines what he is calling “Crypto’s Liminal Phase.” He argues the crypto industry specifically and the macroeconomic landscape as a whole are in a transitional phase. In terms of crypto, he points to a transitory market cycle, regulatory discourse and mass adoption cycle as examples.

“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 sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Jorm Sangsorn/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: Coinbase Launches Its Own NFT Marketplace, MakerDAO Inching Closer to Multi-Chain Apr 20, 2022

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"The Hash" discusses the prospect of the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the new feature added to MakerDAO that would address cost and congestion issues.

This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.“

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BREAKDOWN: IMF Financial Stability Report Highlights Crypto Apr 19, 2022

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The report suggests capital controls be extended to digital assets.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest Financial Stability report from the International Monetary Fund. The report looks at how the war in Ukraine is impacting financial stability. NLW argues that it sends mixed messages on crypto – arguing that the war highlights a set of new risks arising from cryptocurrencies while also recognizing that the prognostications of sanctions evasion haven’t come to pass.

“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 sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: The Rise of Algorithmic Stablecoins, Moonbirds NFTs Debut a Smashing Success and More Apr 19, 2022

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"The Hash" hosts discuss the rising popularity of algorithmic stablecoins, the successful debut of Moonbirds NFTs and Robinhood's move to buy U.K.-based crypto exchange Ziglu.

This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.“

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