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May 24: IMF's surprising crypto stance, Luna investor visits Do Kwon's home, 'Pharma Bro' insults Buterin May 24, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the head of the International Monetary Fund makes a surprising statement about crypto at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Meanwhile, a Luna investor is arrested after traveling to Do Kwon's home to confront him about Terra's collapse. Plus — "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli is getting involved in crypto after being released from prison early... and he's already causing controversy. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 11: Bitcoin still in danger, Terra terror as UST and LUNA tank, Musk offers to unban Trump May 11, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin's still in danger as it resists a fall below $30,000… but one analyst says it appears poised to come out ahead. Terra terror: LUNA falls by 95% in 24 hours… as the UST stablecoin plunges to just 29 cents. We'll have an important message if you've been personally affected by the recent fall in the crypto markets. And Elon Musk says he will unban Donald Trump from Twitter if his $44 billion takeover is successful. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap. We'll be taking a bit of a break after this episode, and we'll be back on May 23.

May 10: Bitcoin battles to stay above $30,000, stablecoin implodes, MicroStrategy losses, NFTs on Facebook May 10, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin battles to stay above $30,000 after a bruising Monday. The UST stablecoin has imploded too — and this is adding even more pressure to the crypto markets. MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment briefly swung to a loss for the first time ever, and undaunted, El Salvador is buying the dip. And in slightly better news, Mark Zuckerberg has made a big announcement about Meta's plans for NFTs. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 9: Bitcoin drops to 2022 low, Elon Musk tweets about dying, crypto muggings, Mr Goxx is back May 09, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin's losses deepen amid fears prices could fall to levels not seen since late 2020. Elon Musk tweets about dying "under mysterious circumstances" after facing criticism from a top Russian official — as The New York Times publishes his leaked pitch deck for Twitter. Also today, crypto muggings are on the rise in London… and Instagram's pilot for NFTs could reportedly launch as early as today. Plus: Mr Goxx, the crypto trading hamster, is back. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 7 & 8: Markets mayhem, Elon Musk 'steals' picture, Starbucks NFTs, Gucci accepts SHIB — weekly news roundup May 07, 2022

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Connor Sephton and Molly Jane Zuckerman chew over the week's crypto headlines in the weekend edition of CoinMarketRecap. On the show, we analyze the dramatic plunge in the crypto markets. Plus — Elon Musk's been accused of stealing a collage of Bored Apes for his profile picture on Twitter... does this expose a bigger problem with non-fungible tokens? Meanwhile, Starbucks is launching its own NFTs — can crypto collectibles drag loyalty programs into the 21st century... or will the coffee chain face a backlash? And Gucci is going to start accepting crypto as a payment method — including Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. We'll be asking if that's a good idea. You can follow us on Twitter — @MollyJZuckerman @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap. And if you want to attend CoinMarketCap's first-ever conference in the metaverse on May 26 and 27, get tickets at https://conference.coinmarketcap.com.

May 6: Bitcoin bloodbath — and has Coinbase NFT flopped? May 06, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, crypto markets plunge as Wall Street panics over the threat of a recession. Plus — has Coinbase NFT flopped? Data suggests fewer than 150 people signed up on the first day its new marketplace was opened up to the public. Also today… OpenSea warns users after its Discord server is hacked, and Starbucks is going to release NFTs later this year. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 5: Bitcoin rallies as Fed raises rates, Musk could make Twitter 'worse,' luxury brand accepts DOGE and SHIB May 05, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, we find out why Bitcoin surged despite the Federal Reserve increasing its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. Plus, Elon Musk raises $7 billion in new financing for his Twitter takeover — including an investment from one of the world's biggest crypto exchanges. We'll find out which high-end fashion brand is going to accept Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu as a payment method. Also today, why a crypto company is taking legal action against a 79-year-old pensioner… and stay tuned for some exciting news about CoinMarketCap. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 4: Markets nervous, MicroStrategy's grim results, NFT sales 'flatlining,' Elon Musk 'steals' Bored Ape picture May 04, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the markets nervously await news as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for the fastest interest rate hike in decades — and MicroStrategy suffers a painful impairment loss on its Bitcoin investment in the first quarter of 2022. Also today, The Wall Street Journal says NFT sales are "flatlining" — but is this completely true? Plus, Elon Musk causes a stir after criticizing NFTs, stealing a Bored Ape picture, and suggesting some users may have to start paying for Twitter. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 3: Bitcoin's month ahead, Meta sued over logo, Crypto.com in crisis mode May 03, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, can historical data give us an insight into how Bitcoin will perform in May? Plus, the SEC is doubling the size of a special unit tasked with investigating crypto-related crimes. In other news, crypto executives have accused U.S. politicians of making "provably false" statements about Bitcoin — and Meta is being sued over claims that its logo is too similar to Dfinity's. Also today, why Crypto.com is in crisis mode after proposed changes to its rewards program caused a backlash. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

May 2: Altcoin bloodbath, Bitcoin 'stupid and evil,' smartphone warning, $16 turned into $435,000 May 02, 2022

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On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, we find out why the crypto markets fell so sharply over the weekend. Plus — Warren Buffett rips into Bitcoin at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting. Also today, why your smartphone could be your worst enemy when it comes to keeping crypto safe… and how an investor with nerves of steel turned $16 into $435,000. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

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