CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Acts Contrary to Macro Markets

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, stablecoins, rate expectations and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.

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Today’s Stories:

JPMorgan, Apollo Tokenize Funds in 'Proof of Concept' With Axelar, Oasis, Provenance 

Crypto Market Sees Net Capital Inflow for First Time in 17 Months 

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations 

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - CARPE CONSENSUS: Riding the Bull and Bear in El Salvador

Jonathan Martin traveled across El Salvador, observing bitcoin adoption in the first country to make BTC legal currency.

On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson take a look at bitcoin adoption alongside Jonathin Martin, bitcoiner and graduate student at The Wharton School. Martin discusses the nature of adoption – by who, in what parts of the country and for what purposes – and explores the complexities of attempting to imbed a new digital currency in a nation.

Check out Jonathan's latest report from El Salvador, "Westerners See El Salvador as a Template for a New Monetary System."

If you liked this episode, listen to Jonathan Martin's previous appearance on "Carpe Consensus" on Spotify or Apple.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MONEY REIMAGINED: NEAR Foundation’s Founder and New CEO Illia Polosukhin Explores Multi-Chain Interoperability and Open Web Vision in Blockchain Governance

From NEARCON 2023 a conversation with emphasis on scalable infrastructure, user-friendly experience, and ethical AI integration.

This episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.

In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," host Michael Casey while in Lisbon, Portugal at NEARCON 2023, engages in a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of blockchain innovation and governance, NEAR Foundation's newly appointed CEO, Illia Polosukhin. He sheds light on the organization's visionary approach, emphasizing the pivotal role of multi-chain interoperability, scalable infrastructure, and user-friendly experiences in shaping the future of the open web. Shifting focus, Casey drives the conversation into the profound impact of AI on society, underscoring the importance of ethical considerations and decentralized models to mitigate potential risks. Simultaneously Illia highlights the promising synergy between AI and blockchain for transformative applications and governance solutions.


Links | 

Illia Polosukhin: Building Near's Blockchain, Embedding AI 

Near Foundation Joins Celestia in Race to Provide 'Data Availability' for Ethereum Rollups 

Near Foundation and Polygon Labs Collaborate to Build ZK Solution


NEAR Foundation 

NEARCON 2023


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Why Are Crypto Exchanges Launching Layer 2 Blockchains?

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores exchange developments, bitcoin miners, economic data and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.

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Today’s Stories:

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company 

Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network 

Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon Technology 

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Q3 Net Loss More Than Doubles as Production Slumps 

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates, but Misses on Revenue 

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Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.

Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.

Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - UNCHAINED: How Much Money Are Terrorists Actually Raising in Crypto?

Here’s why it’s difficult to calculate exactly how much money terrorists are raising in crypto. 

The recent Wall Street Journal article that claimed Hamas raised $130 million via cryptocurrency has sparked considerable debate, especially after Sen. Elizabeth Warren used it as her sole source to ask for tighter regulations around crypto. However, the veracity of this claim has come under scrutiny. 

Yaya Fanusie, Jessi Brooks, and Andrew Fierman delve into the veracity of reported figures, the methodology behind them, and the subsequent industry responses that sought to correct the public record. They examine the political implications of cryptocurrency, its use in funding organizations, and the nuanced role of stablecoins in this digital economy. Additionally, they address the broader challenges in regulating crypto to prevent illicit funding, emphasizing the need for factual accuracy and a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling such complex issues. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Show highlights |  

  • How the Wall Street Journal article claimed that Hamas and other militant groups in Palestine raised $130 million via crypto
  • Why Yaya, who spent some time in his career doing research on terrorist financing, found those numbers odd
  • Why Jessi believes that there's been a loss of focus on facts and accuracy
  • Andrew's explanation of the post by Chainlaysis that corrected the record
  • Why it's so difficult to make a confident assessment of how much money is being funneled to terrorist groups
  • Whether crypto has become politicized 
  • Why is it so important to focus not only on the crypto fundraising but also the other avenues, according to Jessi
  • The role of USDT and other stablecoins in fundraising terrorist organizations
  • Tow North Korea is a much more sophisticated actor than Hamas in its know-how about crypto
  • How the government has tried to respond to the illicit usage of crypto, such as the OFAC sanctions on Tornado cash

The challenges to creating regulations to prevent the use of illicit activity in crypto

Thank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.comLayerZero  | Popcorn Network

Guests | 

Yaya Fanusie, Director of anti-money laundering and cyber risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation.

Previous appearance on Unchained: 

How Widespread Is Money Laundering in Crypto?

Hamas has been experimenting with crypto for years: Yaya Fanusie, appearance on FOX Business


Jessi Brooks, CCO and Legal Officer at Ribbit Capital.

Previous appearance on Unchained: How This DOJ Strike Force Hunts Down Cryptocurrency Criminals

Andrew Fierman, Head of Sanctions Strategy at Chainalysis 


Links | 

Fundraising report and corrections 

WSJ: 

Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in Crypto

Cryptocurrency Feeds Hamas’s Terrorism

Questioning Two Senators on Crypto Terrorism

Washington Post: 

U.S. to warn crypto firms against financing Hamas, terror groups 

U.S. Cyber Command helps prosecutors seize stolen cryptocurrency traced to illicit N. Korea nuclear weapons program

FT: Israel orders freeze on crypto accounts in bid to block funding for Hamas

Fortune: Stricter verification laws in the U.S. won’t stop international terrorists from using crypto

DOJ: Global Disruption of Three Terror Finance Cyber-Enabled Campaigns

Elliptic: 

Setting the record straight on crypto crowdfunding by Hamas

How Hamas has utilized crypto, and what may be coming

Chainalysis: 

Cryptocurrency and Terrorism Financing: Correcting the Record

DOJ Takedowns Terrorism Financing with Blockchain Analysis

Nic Carter Twitter thread: Can crypto-twitter OSINT outperform the WSJ’s chain analysis?

Nic Carter Tweet: Liz Warren wyd?

Tornado Cash sanctions: 

Bitcoin News: Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Logan Paul, and Beeple Dusted by OFAC-Banned Tornado Cash Transactions

Previous coverage of Unchained on Tornado Cash:

Is This the End of DeFi? Why the US Government Is Going After Tornado Cash

The Chopping Block: ‘Code Is Law’ Is ‘Obviously Not How Anything Works Ever’

The Chopping Block: Why DeFi May Be Over-Complying With Tornado Cash Sanctions

Preston Van Loon on Ethereum’s Merge and His Lawsuit Against Treasury

Given the Sanctions on Tornado Cash, Is Ethereum Censorship Resistant?

The Chopping Block: Did OFAC Overstep by Sanctioning Tornado Cash?

Tornado Cash Sanctioned. Did the Government Overstep Its Bounds?


Unchained: Tornado Cash Cofounder Arrested, Another Sanctioned by U.S. Government

Crypto anti-money laundering bill:

Warren’s letter: Warren, Marshall, Casten, 100+ Lawmakers Ask Biden Administration to Address Crypto-Financed Terrorism after Reports of Hamas Raising Millions in Crypto to Fund Operations

The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023 Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall

CoinDesk: Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Gains Momentum as More Sign On

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Rising Venture Capital Investment in Crypto

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores new inflows into the crypto ecosystem, inflation, a false XRP ETF report and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.

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Today’s Stories:

Bogus BlackRock XRP Filing Spoofs ETF Watchers, Crypto Traders 

Crypto Fund Inflows of $293M Bring Yearly Total Above $1B: CoinShares 

CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows | November 13th 2023 

StanChart, SBI form $100m digital asset venture fund - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise 

Crypto VC Maven 11 targets $100 million for third fund | The Block 

Venture Capital Lightspeed Faction Starts $285M Fund for Blockchain Startups 

SBI unveils Digital Space fund of up to $660m, including web3, metaverse - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise 

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Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.

Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Crenshaw to Crypto With DeShone Kizer of One of None and Jorge Peniche of The Marathon Clothing

DeShone Kizer and Jorge Peniche join this episode of “Gen C” to discuss their origin stories and how the two brands are collaborating around rapper Nipsey Hussle’s legacy.

Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.

DeShone Kizer shares how he made the shift in his career from an NFL quarterback to founder of an authentication platform for limited editions called One of None. We discuss the collaboration between Kizer and Jorge Peniche, creative director of Nipsey Hussle’s clothing brand, The Marathon Clothing, and about bringing to life a new NFT project bridging physical Marathon gear and digital collectibles.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | What JPMorgan Analysts Missed About Bitcoin’s Rally

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores recent crypto project exploits, U.S. consumer expectations, big-bank investment comments and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.

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Today’s Stories:

Poloniex Hot Wallets Hacked With $114M Seemingly Stolen: On-Chain Data 

https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1723757797316133240

Raft Suffers $3.3M Exploit That Drove Down Stablecoin 50%, but Hacker Likely Lost Money on Attack 

Binance fake-app scammers steal crypto funds via malicious Skype app: SlowMist 

The Crypto Market Rally Looks Overdone, JPMorgan Says 

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Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.

Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.

Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | A CBDC Alternative to SWIFT?

There are many cross-border CBDC trials under way, but one stands out in its progress, institutional participation and potential to disrupt the current system. Noelle Acheson takes a look at the mBridge project and what it could mean for global trade.

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For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for Consensus Magazine's Trading Week, titled: “A CBDC Alternative to SWIFT?

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Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.

Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.

Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.

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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO of Truvius. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/

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Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.

Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.

Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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