Author: CoinDesk

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The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 23, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's hottest topics in crypto, including Alameda Research seeking the return of $700 million founder Sam Bankman-Fried appears to have paid for access to celebrities and politicians. Plus, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong envisions the exchange's platform to becoming a global "super app" like the popular WeChat. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states banning crypto may not be the best way of mitigating the associated risks. And, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says most jurisdictions are not complying with global crypto laundering norms.

See also:

Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to ‘Super Networkers’ for Celebrity, Political Access

Brian Armstrong Envisions Coinbase Eventually Becoming a 'Super App'

Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF

Three Quarters of Jurisdictions Not Complying With Global Crypto Laundering Norms, FATF Says

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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A look at UK mortgages, IMF updates and more top headlines.

Today's Stories: 

Stubborn UK Inflation Triggers a Mortgage Crisis for Millions

Jeremy Hunt, Banks Agree Repossession Pause to Slow UK Mortgage Pain

Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust   

Prime Trust Has 'Shortfall of Customer Funds,' Nevada Regulator Says

Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to 'Super Networkers' for Celebrity, Political Access      

Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Surpasses 90%, Suggests Bull Breather Ahead

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “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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The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been surging this week after three financial services giants filed applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

"Bitcoin Hits One-Year High, Soars Past $31.3K"

This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI. Original reporting by James Rubin.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 22, 2023.

"The Hash" tackles today's biggest stories in crypto, including cryptocurrency custodian BitGo ending its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. Plus, a closer look at why German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. Meanwhile, some lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. believe the digital pound should be interoperable with crypto to be suitable for the future.”

See also:

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust

German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent

Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable With Crypto, UK Lobbyists Say

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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In this special partner episode, we focus on how Chainalysis brings a security mindset to brands operating in the NFT space and we speak with Bang & Olufsen on their recent audio-focused NFT launch.

Bang & Olufsen has been in the luxury audio space since 1925 with an eye towards design and high end customer experiences. They turned to Chainalysis to ensure that they were utilizing best practices in their tech stack to not only ensure that they were operating in a safe and secure manner but also that the consumers who were buying their NFTs were not funneling dark money into their purchase. Chainalysis’ Ian Andrews (CMO) and B&O’s Christoffer Poulsen join us to discuss how it all came together in this special sponsor episode.

Links mentioned from the podcast: 

• Chainalysis Website
• Bang & Olufsen’s DNA Collection
• Ian on Twitter
• Christoffer on LinkedIn

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• Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3

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Hint: It likely has to do with making money.

Featured Story: An opinion piece by George Kaloudis, titled: “A Straightforward Explanation for Why Financial Giants Want to Issue a Spot Bitcoin ETF”

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “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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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including FTX’s bankruptcy fees already topping $200 million, according to a court-appointed examiner. Separately, Berenberg's recent research suggests stablecoins and DeFi are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crypto crackdown. And, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing common conditions for retail payments with digital money on a distributed ledger.

See also:

FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M, Court Examiner Says 

Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg

Central Banks Propose CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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Institutions are back and they’re flooding into crypto. “Markets Daily” looks at the latest ETF updates.

Today's Stories: 

Crypto Exchange Gemini to Expand Asia-Pacific Operations to Capture 'Next Wave' of Growth

Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products

Crypto Exchange Backed by Fidelity, Schwab and Citadel Launches With Additional Investors

EU Commission Brushes Off Data Act Fears by Crypto Industry

Digital Euro: The Bill Is Ready but Politicians Aren't Convinced

Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Bitcoin Crosses $29K for First Time in Over a Month

Bitcoin Trendline Breakout Suggests Continued Rally to $30.4K: Analyst

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “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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This episode is sponsored by EY.

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,”  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with the Head of Research at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Hyun Song Shin, about the recent release of the Annual Economic Report; discussing the tokenization of deposits and the creation of a unified ledger in which tokenized assets, deposits, and CBDCs could interact in the same platform. Casey, Warren, and Shin take a closer look at the challenges central banks are currently facing and dive into the immobilizing or locking of real-world assets and the legal impediments to tokenization.

Topic Links:

Bank for International Settlements

Annual Economic Report 2023

Summary List:

Introduction to the BIS Economic Report Chapter 3. 1:35 The power of digital currencies and central banks. 4:39 How to harness the power of tokenization. 7:47 The wholesale vs. retail CBDC debate. 12:22 The singleness of money and stablecoins. 15:00 The central bank is the most trustworthy actor. 19:01 Singleness of money and interoperability. 20:23 Importance of preserving the value of money. 22:45 Support from central banks around the world. 26:13

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EY blockchain solutions can transform the business lifecycle for digital ecosystems, by promoting trust, transparency, privacy and efficiency.  EY: Helping you build a better working world. Find out more at blockchain.ey.com

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon being sentenced to four months in jail by a Montenegro court after being found guilty of document forgery. Separately, Alibaba announced Joseph Tsai, one of its founders, will step into the role of chairman at the company this September. Plus, EDX Markets, which has funding from financial heavyweights like Charles Schwab, announces the launch of its digital asset market. And, Binance has set up Lightning nodes on the Bitcoin network.

See also:

Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case

Alibaba's Crypto-Friendly Joseph Tsai Set to Become Chairman

Binance Sets Up Bitcoin Lightning Nodes to Ease Deposits and Withdrawals

This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

From our Sponsor:

PayPal provides a secure and convenient platform for converting dollars into crypto. Start exploring new web3 applications with peace of mind knowing that PayPal has your back. Buy, Sell, Hodl, Transfer, Send, and Checkout with Crypto. All with PayPal. Get started today at PayPal.com/crypto.

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