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NEW MONEY: Look but Don’t Touch! Why Your Favorite IG Models Are Getting Into Tokenization Feb 23, 2022

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These lifestyle influencers reveal the secrets to making money through a phone.

Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are Kiara Nichole, Jourdan Riane, Yanna and Adrianna, four influencers who have hit it big on Instagram. From timing to lighting, these four know the ins and outs of creating the perfect social media post.

Once the post is up, what next? How can influencers invest their money to best support their futures?

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NFT ALL-STARS: Music, Comedy and NFTs With Deadmau5 and Hannibal Buress Feb 23, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund.

The integration of NFTs, blockchain technology and the metaverse has spawned incredible opportunities for creators to take back the power of their art. “This is the baby steps towards that liberation of a creator where they’re going to have more control, but at a cost,” Deadmau5 says.

What is that cost? Though the opportunities of crypto for creators are great, where is the technology lacking?

This episode of “NFT All-Stars,” hosts Artnome and Marguerite deCourcelle are joined by expert panelists Jenny Guo and BT to interview two entertainers looking to integrate crypto into their art.

First, Hannibal Buress provides a comedian’s perspective on the developing NFT subculture Deadmau5 joins next to analyze how NFTs might change the relationship between musicians and fans. Both guests underscore the need for better education and onramp tools for crypto, a necessary element before mass adoption can occur.

Watch the full episode here.

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BREAKDOWN: How Russia’s Escalation in Ukraine Is Impacting Markets Feb 22, 2022

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While much is unknown, many are anticipating big impacts on energy.

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

Monday, President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s recognition of two breakaway territories in the Ukrainian region of Donbas. The recognition was widely seen as a major escalation of the tense standoff that has dominated global geopolitics so far this year. On today’s episode, NLW provides a recap of the latest news and looks at how markets are responding. Spoiler alert: Everyone is focused on energy.

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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. 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 “Vision” by OBOY. Image credit: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images News, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: How Bitcoin Helps Marginalized Communities Build Generational Wealth Feb 20, 2022

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Bitcoin is a tool for social justice.

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

This week on “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “Why Bitcoin Is a Tool for Social Justice” by Charlene Fadirepo.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with today’s editing by Michele Musso, 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 “Vision” by OBOY. Image credit: Photo by Vasil Dimitrov/E+/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: States Are Proposing Mining Incentives as Big Oil Taps Bitcoin Mining for Environmental Gains Feb 19, 2022

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Plus the FBI has announced a new crypto enforcement division.

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

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

a new valuation for Circle
a new token fund from Sequoia
The FBI’s new crypto enforcement division
ConocoPhillips partners with bitcoin mining to reduce flaring

“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 “Vision” by OBOY. Image credit: Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images News, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Why a US Senator Just Said the Fed Should Buy Bitcoin Feb 18, 2022

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Plus a look at the political debates around inflation.

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the increasingly political discourse around inflation in the United States. The Right is claiming government overspending is to blame while the Left is pushing a new narrative of corporate price gouging. Whatever the case, some commentators are proposing increasingly exotic approaches to solving the inflation issue.

“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 “Vision” by OBOY. Image credit: Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images News, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Does El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption Threaten the US Dollar? Feb 17, 2022

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Plus the latest from Ukraine and Canada.

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

Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at three geopolitical situations shaping the bitcoin discourse:

Continued tensions and recent cyberwarfare between Ukraine and Russia
Crypto wallets targeted in ongoing Canada protests
A U.S. bill to investigate El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption and the risks it might pose to the U.S. dollar

“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 “Vision” by OBOY. Image credit: Alex Peña/Getty Images News, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: JPMorgan Moves Into the Metaverse Feb 16, 2022

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But does this highlight adoption, risk or both?

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

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the news that JPMorgan has opened a lounge in Decentraland. Specifically, he explores whether the growing corporate interest in the metaverse is a positive reflection on the accessibility of the metaverse, or if it should also represent a warning to a Web 3 community that is dreaming of an open, permissionless new internet. The episode also looks at two recent bills in Congress, one which would help preserve consumers’ ability to self-custody their digital assets, and one that would draw reserve guidelines around stablecoins.

“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 “Vision” by OBOY. Image credit: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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NEW MONEY: Music Meets Money – How R&B Legend Mario Is Getting the Bag Feb 16, 2022

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Blockchain tech is enabling direct fan-to-artist relationships and can bring the power back to the artists.

If you’re a big artist signed to a big label, there’s a high chance that label will have significant control over your music, production, tours, releases and more. R&B legend Mario knows this better than anyone because he’s recently transitioned from a major label to working as an independent artist.

Mario joins “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to pull the curtain back on the inner workings of the music industry, revealing the secrets of streaming, music rights and the problems that come with the centralization of music.

Blockchain technology might just present a solution for artists. Mario envisions a future where a label or social media platform cannot limit or control the income of the creators. The question remains: How soon can artists expect this future?

Instagram: @marioworldwide

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NFT ALL-STARS: The Freedom of NFTs, Featuring Damon Dash Feb 16, 2022

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This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund.

On this episode of “NFT All-Stars,” host Artnome (Jason R. Bailey) is joined by Ed Young, co-founder of The Source magazine and owner of NFT.hiphop, to interview long-time record mogul, entrepreneur and art collector Damon Dash.

Alongside Dash’s background in the record industry as co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, he also has extensive experience managing art galleries all over the world. Dash’s time spent working with creators made the challenges – and pitfalls – of the traditional art world apparent to him.

Dash has turned his attention to non-fungible tokens (NFT), where he sees immense potential benefits and opportunities for visual and musical artists. Cutting out the intermediaries often present in artist management can improve an artist’s financial and creative control over their work.

The NFT space continues to explode as more and more uses for NFTs become in use. Big names are recognizing their potential.

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