CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Do Kwon’s Attorneys Propose $437K Bail; Bitcoin Miner Marathon First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 11, 2023.


This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.


"The Hash" team discusses the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including attorneys for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon proposing he be let off on supervised bail as he faces charges in Montenegro for attempting to travel with falsified documents. This comes as Marathon Digital Holdings reported a narrower-than-forecast first-quarter loss per share as a rising bitcoin price and increased production helped lift one of the largest publicly traded crypto miners in North America back toward profitability.


See also:

Do Kwon's Attorneys Propose $437K Bail, Deny Falsified Travel Documents Charges in Montenegro

Bitcoin Miner Marathon First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates as SEC Extends Probe

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - CARPE CONSENSUS: Fees, Frenzy on Bitcoin Amid BRC-20 Debate

Plus: CoinDesk turns 10, Aragon’s governance crisis and IRL generative art in Barcelona. 

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson review the latest news in crypto.

  • [2:24] Inside the Desk: Bitcoin’s ‘BRC-20’ debate might be a re-run of the 2015-17 blocksize wars. The hosts weigh in.
  • [8:05] CoinDesk Turns 10: Crypto seems to experience crisis after crisis. CoinDesk reflects on 10 years of crypto reporting.
  • [16:13] Danny’s Dungeon: Yet another DAO has spun itself into trouble on Discord – Danny recaps the latest with Aragon’s governance crisis.
  • [22:57] Cam’s Corner: Cam (and a lot of other people) saw generative art IRL at Avalanche Summit II in Barcelona.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Su Zhu Obtains Restraining Order Against Arthur Hayes; Joint House Hearing on Crypto’s Future

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, May 10, 2023.


This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.


"The Hash" panel covers the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including Su Zhu, co-founder of defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, obtaining a restraining order against Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the BitMEX trading platform, from a Singapore court. Separately, an unusual joint meeting of the two most crypto-relevant committees in the U.S. House of Representatives was called to work out the best legislative approach to digital assets.


See also:

Three Arrows Founder Su Zhu Obtains Singapore Restraining Order Against Arthur Hayes Over 'Harassment'

3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator

Joint U.S. House Hearing on Crypto’s Future Opens With Discord




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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Bitcoin Recovers Amid Easing Congestion and U.S. Inflation Slowdown – A Potential New Price Catalyst?

With bitcoin rising as blockchain congestion eases, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Blue Chip Firms Join Global Blockchain Network; World Effect of Soaring Bitcoin Network Fees

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 9, 2023.


This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.


"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Private equity giant Apollo is part of a bid to buy bankrupt crypto lender Celsius. Fintech firm Digital Asset is launching a blockchain network with some big names like Microsoft, BNP Paribas and Deloitte, among others. Pudgy Penguins raises millions in new capital for its NFT project. Global consequences are being felt as transaction fees on the Bitcoin network surge.


See also:

Private-Equity Giant Apollo Is Part of a Bid to Buy Bankrupt Crypto Firm Celsius

Digital Asset Will Start Global Blockchain Network With Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and Others

NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Raises $9M

Africa Moves to Lightning, Stablecoins as Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - CONSENSUS CONVERSATIONS: The Regulation Battle With Crypto and Corporate Responsibility With eToro’s Anna Stone

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The goal of technology is to improve human lives, especially in the area of money. 'Consensus Conversations' hosts Kamala Alcantara and Michele Musso talk with Anna Stone, Web3 Director at eToro about the future of digital assets and cryptocurrency's social responsibility. 


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What gets you up in the morning? (1:50)

Women need to have a seat at the table.

Women are 50% of the population.

What is Web3 exactly?

The next generation of the internet.

What is eToro and what is Twitter? (8:14)

Bringing Web3 to the underbanked.

Twitter partnership with eToro and corporate social responsibility.

Education and enabling people to invest in the community.

Partnership with Twitter for eToro

Understanding money and how it works. (11:57)

All finances and assets are becoming digital.

Thoughts on cash and fear of cash.

The asymmetry between money and the financial services system.

Money is a special type of technology.

Corporate responsibility for cryptocurrencies. (17:11)

Regulation battle with crypto and corporate responsibility.

The socially responsible standard for cryptocurrencies.

The biggest opportunity in crypto is the 5.5 billion underbanked.

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How instant transactions are still paid for.

Blockchain offers instant transfer for free.

The original narrative of crypto and digital cash.

Privacy and privacy in blockchain.

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No one wants all of their bank statements online.

Decentralized identity and privacy.

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This Episode of Consensus Conversations has been produced by senior producer Michele Musso, edited by Ryan Huntington and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Music is Get Down” by Elision and  Image credit: Kevin Ross.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Binance Congestion, Long-Term Bitcoin Accumulation, Gold Rush and Bitcoin’s Latest Trends

With bitcoin and ether prices down due to BRC-20 meme coins congestion, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. 

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Coinbase CEO Vows Fight Against ‘Anti-Crypto’ SEC; Why Bitcoin Network Fees Are Surging

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 8, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.


"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong clarifies continuing U.S. presence amid its lawsuit against the SEC. Bitcoin network fees are spiking on the rising popularity of meme coins and the Ordinals protocol. Worldcoin is betting on a gas-free crypto wallet. Plus, crypto reporter and author Brady Dale joins the show to discuss his new book on the meteoric rise and fall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried.


See also:


Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says 'We're 100% Committed to the U.S.'

U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days

Block Demand Leads to Fee Spike as Bitcoin-Based Memecoins Flourish

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Releases First Major Consumer Product

Veteran Crypto Reporter Brady Dale Discusses New FTX Book


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Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Meme Coin Frenzy and Bitcoin Stability – Navigating the Contrasting Crypto Market Dynamics

With bitcoin and ether falling slightly as meme coin mania has been fueling dramatic shifts in market sentiment, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Democratizing Ownership – The Future of Crypto Adoption and Brand Integration, With MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright

MoonPay’s Ivan Soto-Wright joins Avery and Sam to discuss how MoonPay is helping to onboard brands and consumers into Web3 with simple tools to expand opportunities in a digital future.

From the origin story of trying to create a buy crypto button for bitcoin.com to today, when over 15 million people have engaged with MoonPay financial services, Ivan Soto-Wright has helped to create one of the more ubiquitous Web3 brands. MoonPay is particularly strong in helping many of the world’s top brands join the ecosystem: Time Magazine, Alo Yoga, FOX, Christie’s and many others use MoonPay to enable entry into Web3. Hear about the state of MoonPay with Ivan and learn how they are leveraging MoonPay globally with a new app launch.

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Adrian Blust, Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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