Author: CoinDesk

This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories moving the crypto markets, including reactions to the latest U.S. inflation data, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, and Google's dedication to blockchain services.

See also: 

Elon Musk Finally Closes Twitter Acquisition, Fires Top Executives

Dogecoin Soars as Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Nears Completion

Elon Musk, Twitter and the Social-Media Double Bind

Google Introduces Cloud-Based Blockchain Node Service for Ethereum

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

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The Morning Navigator author explains the last two years of oil, and more.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

In this interview, NLW chats with Tony Greer, a veteran trader and author of the Morning Navigator newsletter. They discuss energy markets, inflation and geopolitics. 

Find our guest on Twitter: @TgMacro

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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 sponsors today is “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by Near.

The Bermuda government has taken an interesting approach to encourage the development of crypto, blockchain, and digital assets within the territory.

The insurance sector is one area where Bermuda seems well-positioned to dominate crypto finance and its territory is one of the largest insurance and reinsurance hubs in the world.

Does its model set the stage for other countries in the quest for viable insurance?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined” host Michael Casey is at the Bermuda Tech Summit in Bermuda and is joined by his co-host  Sheila Warren to speak with Joseph Ziolkowski the CEO of Relm. Relm describes itself as the leading global insurer for companies operating in new and emerging business sectors, such as digital asset/web3, cannabis, and alternative therapeutics. 

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

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NEAR is a simple, revolutionary Web3 platform for decentralized apps, created by developers for developers. More than 700 projects are now building on NEAR’s fast, secure and infinitely scalable protocol, from DeFi apps to play-and-earn games, NFT marketplaces and more. Start your developer journey now by visiting NEAR at near.org. 

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Meta Platforms (FB) reported third-quarter revenue of just $285 million in its Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) division, which comprises its augmented and virtual reality operations. That fell short of analyst expectations of $406 million. Plus, the world's largest bitcoin miner, Core Scientific (CORZ), warns that it may have to explore bankruptcy if it fails to improve its financial condition.

See also: 

Facebook Parent Meta Misses Revenue Estimates for Metaverse Division in Q3, Expects Losses to Grow in 2023

New NFT Marketplace Blur Closes in on OpenSea in 24-Hour Trade Volume

Kazakhstan to Test National Digital Currency on BNB Chain, Binance CEO Zhao Says

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This episode has been edited by Nia Freeman.. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

ZenGo crypto wallet is an on-chain crypto wallet with no private key vulnerability, leveraging advanced cryptography called MPC. Get started at ZenGo.com/HASH and use code HASH to get $20 back on your first purchase of $200 or more. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details.

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Hashrate and difficulty are both near all-time highs.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the bitcoin mining industry, and why soaring hashrate and mining difficulty represent something very different in a bear market than they did during the bull. 

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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FTX US is the safe, regulated way to buy Bitcoin, ETH, SOL and other digital assets. Trade crypto with up to 85% lower fees than top competitors and trade ETH and SOL NFTs with no gas fees and subsidized gas on withdrawals. Sign up at FTX.US today.

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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 sponsors today is “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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Bitcoin was over $20,000 for the first time in three weeks.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the positive price action of the past few days, with an eye to understanding how people are understanding the move. Is it a macro shift and a belief in a coming Federal Reserve pivot? Is it a crypto-specific narrative? Is it the market getting ahead of itself? 

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Nexo Pro allows you to trade on the spot and futures markets with a 50% discount on fees. You always get the best possible prices from all the available liquidity sources and can earn interest or borrow funds as you wait for your next trade. Get started today on pro.nexo.io.

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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FTX US is the safe, regulated way to buy Bitcoin, ETH, SOL and other digital assets. Trade crypto with up to 85% lower fees than top competitors and trade ETH and SOL NFTs with no gas fees and subsidized gas on withdrawals. Sign up at FTX.US today.

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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 sponsors today is “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Anzhela Mingaleeva/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

 "The Hash" team hashes out today's hot topics, including the crypto market surge, with bitcoin challenging $21,000. In addition, Google's Q3 earnings report reveals that crypto winter affected ad revenue. Also, what's driving the popularity of Reddit NFTs?

See also: Crypto Ad Spending Slowdown Contributes to Google’s Soft Quarter

Crypto Markets See Largest Short Liquidations in 15 Months; Ether Leads Token Surge

Reddit NFTs Challenge Bored Apes on OpenSea With Trade Surge

Bloomberg's Matt Levine Writes 40,000-Word Article on Crypto

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

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ZenGo crypto wallet is an on-chain crypto wallet with no private key vulnerability, leveraging advanced cryptography called MPC. Get started at ZenGo.com/HASH and use code HASH to get 

$20 back on your first purchase of $200 or more. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details.

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Join Kamz and Sara Baumann, the artist and founder behind the Women and Weapons NFT project as they educate on all things non-fungible tokens. 

Sara is an Iranian-American occupational therapist who worked full-time in hospitals during COVID-19. She left that job in 2021 to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist, and within a few months had built a multi-million-dollar brand. All of this was made possible through the power of NFTs. She is now on a mission to encourage more women, minorities, and everyone else to join this burgeoning sector.

Sara discusses:

⚔️the Women and Weapons NFT project

🌟what are NFTs and what should women know about them

🎨how artists can create an NFT project

🦾Nova, the animated digital influencer

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on visualizing and manifesting your dreams.

See also: 

Read about the power of NFTs in Sara’s life: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/19/sara-baumann-nfts-let-me-quit-my-job/

Browse Women and Weapons NFTs for sale on OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/womenandweapons

Follow me on Twitter @KamalaAlcantara to stay up to date on the show and join our weekly Twitter Space!

Check out my blog on Mirror for content on women, wellness and web3.

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Reddit avatars are topping OpenSea charts this week.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW looks into how different pre-Web3 tech companies are getting involved with Web3. Specifically, he looks at how Reddit non-fungible tokens (NFT) are lighting up the Reddit community, and how Apple’s new terms might be problematic for Web3 game developers. He also catches up on news that pro-crypto Rishi Sunak will be the next British Prime Minister. 

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Nexo Pro allows you to trade on the spot and futures markets with a 50% discount on fees. You always get the best possible prices from all the available liquidity sources and can earn interest or borrow funds as you wait for your next trade. Get started today on pro.nexo.io.

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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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FTX US is the safe, regulated way to buy Bitcoin, ETH, SOL and other digital assets. Trade crypto with up to 85% lower fees than top competitors and trade ETH and SOL NFTs with no gas fees and subsidized gas on withdrawals. Sign up at FTX.US today.

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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 sponsors today is “War” by Enoch Yang. Image credit: Horacio Villalobos/Corbis/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam said he gets “very irritated when folks start to talk about the CFTC as a more favorable regulator,” adding that his agency’s “greatest accomplishment” was its track record of crypto-related enforcement actions. Plus, Apple has rejected calls to exempt NFTs from its 30% “Apple Tax” on in-app purchases.

See also: 

Apple Refuses to Exempt NFTs From App Store’s 30% Fee

CFTC Chair Behnam Says ‘Number One Accomplishment’ Is Track Record of Enforcement Actions

Chinese Intelligence Officers Used Bitcoin in Scheme to Undermine Investigation, US Officials Allege

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This episode has been edited by Nia Freeman.. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

ZenGo crypto wallet is an on-chain crypto wallet with no private key vulnerability, leveraging advanced cryptography called MPC. Get started at ZenGo.com/HASH and use code HASH to get $20 back on your first purchase of $200 or more. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details.

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