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SOB: Three Rules to Remember After Mailchimp Breach Apr 19, 2022

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As crypto holdings grow in value, criminals are becoming ever-more creative and audacious in their attempts to steal it.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Join 'Speaking of Bitcoin' hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Stephanie Murphy for a look at a recent insider-compromise at Mailchimp that put crypto holders in the crosshairs. In this episode we discuss what happened, what the scam was and three simple rules that, if followed, will help protect you from similar attempts.

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This episode featured Stephanie Murphy, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Adam B. Levine. It featured music by Jared Rubens and Gurty Beats, with editing by Jonas. Art for this episode was provided by Brett Jordan/Unsplash and was modified by Speaking of Bitcoin.

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BREAKDOWN: Economists See Increasing Risk of Recession and Stagflation Apr 18, 2022

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New analyst notes from Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank are pointing in a common direction.

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

Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW explores the growing chorus of economists who think the U.S. is headed towards a recession as the inevitable consequence of the Federal Reserve’s attempt to fight inflation. He also looks at the growing discourse around whether we’re headed toward a staflagtionary period of high inflation and low economic growth.

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

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THE HASH: North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers Are Tied to the Biggest DeFi Hack in History - Louis Vuitton to Release New NFTs Apr 18, 2022

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It's crime time on “The Hash” as the team discusses North Korea's connection to the Ronin network hackers’ over $600 million exploit, the Beanstalk protocol exploit and on a lighter note, the fashion house Louis Vuittons’ new NFT collection.

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 Crypto Isn’t Just the Great Financial Crisis, Part 2 Apr 17, 2022

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A 2008-themed reading for “Long Reads Sunday.”

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

On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Michael Casey’s “No, DeFi Is Not a Repeat of the 2008 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: bedo/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Web 3 Gobsmacked as Meta Announces 47.5% Creator Fees Apr 16, 2022

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Plus BlackRock leads a massive round for Circle.

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

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW explores whether large firms – either from traditional finance or big tech – can be good actors in the Web 3 space? He specifically explores BlackRock’s Circle investment, Meta’s fee announcement and Epic Games’ new funding to build its own metaverse.

“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: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: ‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Landed at $280 to Top Bidder, Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover and More Apr 14, 2022

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"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories ranging from Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter for $54.20 per share to Solana's NFTs debuting on Rarible.

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: Would a Private Twitter Owned by Elon Musk Be Better for Free Speech? Apr 14, 2022

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The Tesla billionaire has made a $40B+ offer to buy the company.

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

The Elon Musk-Twitter saga continues! Today, Musk announced an offer to buy 100% of Twitter at $54.20 a share, saying that it was important for free speech and the company needed to be taken private to undergo necessary changes. NLW explores reactions to the announcement, from those who think a Twitter under Musk would be a huge boon to free speech to those who just aren’t buying it.

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

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THE HASH: Ethereum Merge No Longer Expected in June, BTC’s 4-Year Halving Circle May Be Dead and More Apr 13, 2022

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"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories including why Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko thinks the merge will be later than expected, bitcoin's 4-year halving cycle might be coming to an end, and crypto mining in a small Argentinian town.

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: 'Putin's Price Hike' vs. 'Bidenflation' – The Blame Battle on Inflation Heats Up Apr 13, 2022

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Will consumers buy because rising prices are just due to the Russian war in Ukraine?

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

March saw the U.S.’ highest year-over-year inflation print since 1981, coming in at 8.5%. NLW explores why the discussion around inflation is taking an even more pitched and aggressive turn and how the market responded to the March numbers.

“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. Adam B. Levine 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: Sean Gallup/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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THE HASH: What Record-High Inflation Means for Crypto, Bored Apes Going Hollywood and More Apr 12, 2022

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"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including the impact of record-high inflation on crypto, a Coinbase-produced film trilogy based on the story of The Bored Ape Yacht Club, Circle's latest $400 million funding round and more.

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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