Author: CoinDesk

It is true that times have changed, but the industry hasn't done itself any favors recently when it comes to its reputation. Concerning the fabric of financial services, things are never that straightforward. The last year has demonstrated that there has indeed been fraud, manipulation and illegal activity involving crypto, although not directly related to crypto. 

So what is next in the complicated web of financial integrity and national security?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” while Michael Casey is in Davos, Switzerland, host Sheila Warren speaks with two of the foremost experts on this topic, Dr. Marcus Pleyer, the former president of the Financial Action Task Force and now the deputy director general of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance; and Yaya Fanusie, director of policy for AML and cyber risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. 

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top headlines, including new FTX CEO John J. Ray III telling the Wall Street Journal the company is exploring the possibility of restarting the bankrupt crypto exchange. “Everything is on the table,” Ray told the Journal. “If there is a path forward on that, then we will not only explore that, we’ll do it.” Plus, an update on crypto rapper Heather Morgan AKA "Razzlekhan" and her reported plans to take on a new job while under house arrest.

See also: ​​

New FTX Head Says Crypto Exchange Could Be Revived: Wall Street Journal

Accused Bitfinex Launderer Heather Morgan Might Be Offered a Plea Deal

The 'Crocodile of Wall Street' and Her Husband Face Trial

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Numerous outlets are reporting that a prepackaged bankruptcy is nearing completion. 

Yesterday, news outlets started reporting that a prepackaged bankruptcy for DCG subsidiary Genesis was close to completion. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the community’s reaction on whether this would be a good or bad thing for the space. He also reviews news that FTX bankruptcy CEO John J. Ray III is open to restarting the exchange. 

(CoinDesk is an independent subsidiary of DCG.) 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Cemile Bingol/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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“Carpe Consensus” dives into the latest crypto news, from Sam Bankman-Fried’s new blog to Yuga Labs’ sewer-themed non-fungible token project. Plus: Marta Belcher joins to provide an update on crypto regulation.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about this week’s highlights in crypto news. Marta Belcher, civil liberties and crypto attorney, joins to discuss privacy and crypto policy.

• [2:01] Inside the Desk: “Is Sam Bankman-Fried Losing His Mind?” and Yuga Labs’ gamified NFT drop with an unusual theme.
• [10:31] Marta Belcher: How has FTX changed crypto’s perception in Washington, D.C.? Belcher provides insights on the latest crypto bills and regulation introduced.
• [26:37] Danny’s Dungeon: Danny gives an update to the Saber saga as the U.S. Department of Justice investigates the two brothers behind the faked Solana developer ecosystem.
• [31:02] Cam’s Corner: Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) can sometimes be … weird.

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. 

"The Hash" hosts discuss the top headlines moving the markets today, including Ethereum development company ConsenSys cutting 97 jobs, confirming, for the most part, a report by CoinDesk last week. This comes as cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it is halting its operations in Japan, citing "market conditions" and confirming earlier reports that it would close shop in the country.

See also:

Coinbase Confirms It's Halting Operations in Japan

ConsenSys Confirms Job Cuts; CEO Lubin Touts a Win for Decentralization Over 'Ridiculous' CeFi

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After much buildup this morning, the DoJ’s Bitzlato announcement was underwhelming to some.

On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest on crypto crime and fall out, including:

• Disgraced 3AC founders’ attempt to build a new exchange with bankrupt CoinFLEX called GTX.
• Sam Bankman-Fried’s latest blog post arguing about how FTX.US assets should be considered by the bankruptcy committee. 
• The DoJ’s much anticipated announcement about an “international enforcement action” that turned out to be an exchange most people had ever heard of.

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Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Wirestock/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. 

More than one-third of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant. "The Hash" group discusses this, plus, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins are the natural evolution of money and payments, according to a new Bank of America research report. 

See also:

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

FTX Debtors Give Details on Digital Assets Identified So Far

BNB Chain Burns Over $575M in BNB Tokens, Binance Confirms

Bank of America Says CBDCs Are the Future of Money and Payments

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Bitcoin is up more than 28% in January after a terrible 2022.

Bitcoin (and crypto more broadly) has been on a tear the last few days, but the question on everyone’s mind is: why? Is it a real, fundamentals-based movement? Does it reflect a changed macro setup for risk assets or just market structure and a short squeeze? Could it be a U.S. government conspiracy? (Tucker Carlson thinks so.) Is it, as so many fear, just one big bull trap? NLW breaks it down. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Bet_Noire/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This week, we explore the intricate interplay of events that led to BitConnect’s dramatic decline, and the case of the missing woman just left of center of the scheme.

"Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis.

It takes a lot of concurrent factors to topple an empire – even a fraudulent one. 

As we continue the sordid tale of BitConnect’s rise and demise, we talk to early skeptic @BCCPonzi about the financial, technical and plain common-sense issues that plagued BitConnect’s premise from the beginning. We also delve into what exactly happened to Madeline Bigatton, the wife of a BitConnect sales bigwig who mysteriously disappeared off the cliffs of Australia. 

Clips:

• BitConnect Annual Ceremony 2017
• Bitcoin swindle: the mystery behind John Bigatton's role in the BitConnect scheme | 7NEWS Spotlight

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“Crypto Crooks” is a CoinDesk Podcast Production. The executive producer is Jared Schwartz, with additional production by Eleanor Pahl, Rob Mitchell, Nora Battelle, Jonas Huck, and Moon Beast. Fact-checking is by Amber Von Schassen, and sound design and music are by Altus Noumena. This show is written and voiced by David Z. Morris.

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Marc Mathieu not only is the Co-Founder of the Web3 Studio at Salesforce but previously was CMO at Samsung Americas. He has held senior marketing positions with Unilever, Coca-Cola, among others. His unique and provocative approach to a Web3 strategy should be a must listen for all marketers.

The Web3 Studio at Salesforce is focused on bringing hundreds of thousands of brands large and small into the Web3 universe. As the largest SAAS company in the world, unlike Nike or Starbucks, Salesforce is not focused on the end consumer, but on the business layer that lies in between. Avery and Sam sit down with Marc to discuss his career, why he is so passionate about Web3 and Salesforce’s role in it. They also dive into key lessons from Marc’s career that affect his perspective on the new internet.

Links mentioned from the podcast: 

• Virtual Worlds, Real-Life Use Cases: How Web2 and Web3 Tackled the Metaverse at CES 2023
• Mastercard accelerator program to help emerging artists break into Web3
• Report: Web3 and the Future of Luxury
• NFT Collective Proof Signs With United Talent Agency
• Salesforce’s Web3 Modules
• Marc's Twitter
• Salesforce Website

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