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A new policy was quickly retracted over the weekend.

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

On Saturday, a PayPal policy was announced where customers could be fined up to $2,500 for misinformation and other causes, at the sole discretion of the company. The internet’s outrage was quick and loud, and very soon PayPal retracted the policy and said it was published in error. NLW explores what the policy would have done and why some are asking what it suggests about a future with central bank digital currencies (CBDC). 

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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code BREAKDOWN20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register at coindesk.com/ideas.

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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 “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Crypto exchange Huobi Global, one of the biggest token trading outposts in the Asia markets, has agreed to be purchased by Hong Kong-based investment company About Capital Management's M&A fund. Plus, PayPal addresses its acceptable use policy (AUP) notice update that a spokesperson said "included incorrect information" and sparked a debate online.

See also:

Crypto Exchange Huobi Global to be Acquired by About Capital

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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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Staking ether fails to meet at least two prongs of the Howey test, according to the authors.

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

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “Ethereum's New ‘Staking’ Model Does Not Make ETH A Security.” The piece was authored by:

• Rodrigo Seira, crypto counsel at Paradigm
• Amy Aixi Zhang, policy counsel at Paradigm
• Jake Chervinsky, head of policy at the Blockchain Association, adviser at Variant Fund and board member at DeFi Education Fund

 

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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code BREAKDOWN20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register at coindesk.com/ideas.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Eleanor Pahl 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 “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Jason marz/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up.

“Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including:

• Kim Kardashian Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Crypto Promotion
• Elon Musk Reportedly Proposes to Proceed With Twitter Acquisition
• European Union (EU) is proposing new sweeping legislation for crypto wallets and exchanges
• Do Kwon's Passport Set to Be 'Invalidated' by South Korea

Links to the headlines:

Kim Kardashian Pays $1.26M Fine to SEC for Promoting EthereumMax Without Disclosing Reimbursement

Elon Musk Proposes to Proceed With Twitter Acquisition

EU Seals Text of Landmark Crypto Law MiCA, Fund Transfer Rules

Terra Founder Do Kwon's Passport 'Invalidated,' S. Korea Says

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This episode has been produced and edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is by Matt Wigton “Angeles Crest.”

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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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The Bridgewater founder is leaving his firm. 

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

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at a slew of Federal Reserve comments indicating that no pivot on interest rates is on the horizon. He also reads a set of Ray Dalio threads as the famous hedge funder transitions away from his firm.

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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code BREAKDOWN20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register at coindesk.com/ideas.

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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 “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch, 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 Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

The BNB Smart Chain (BSC) resumed operations as chain validators adopted a software update that would close the exploit used by hackers to drain funds off-chain. Plus, FTX has partnered with Visa to roll out crypto debit cards across 40 countries.

See also: 

BNB Smart Chain Resumes Operations After $100M Exploit

Crypto Exchange FTX's Token Surges 7% After Visa Partnership Report

US Jobs Growth Slows Less Than Expected; Bitcoin Slips From $20K

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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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Another week, another set of hacks for crypto. 

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

On this crypto recap episode, NLW looks at the latest news including:

• Binance Smart Chain exploit
• Celsius user data leak 
• MiCA regulation text finalization 

 

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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code BREAKDOWN20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register at coindesk.com/ideas.

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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 “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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This episode is sponsored by Circle and Near.

Can financial inclusion be achieved without a bank account or a digital money solution, such as crypto?

Host Michael Casey is solo on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” to speak with Brett Scott, journalist, financial hacker, activist, and author of ‘Cloud Money: Cash, Cards, Crypto and the War for Our Wallets.’ 

According to Scott’s thesis, digitizing money is putting humanity at risk. He argues that cash, with its unique capacity to preserve privacy and avoid central surveillance, is an important escape valve for societies to sustain their freedom. And while those concerns align with the views of many in the crypto community, Scott is not a big fan. 

However, if crypto is to evolve, his perspective is an important one for people to absorb. 

This is a must-listen episode. 

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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OPEC+ agreed to reduce production by two million barrels per day. 

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

As inflation rages, the global economy slows, and the U.S. releases more and more oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, OPEC+ has decided to decrease oil output. The move happens in spite of significant pressure from the Biden Administration. NLW discusses what it means for economic prospects as well as for shifting geopolitical alliances. 

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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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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code BREAKDOWN20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register at coindesk.com/ideas.

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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 “The Now” by Aaron Sprinkle and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: William_Potter/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 Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a public notice on its website Wednesday announcing it would invalidate Terra creator Do Kwon's passport, advancing a move the government first said it was considering last month. Plus, a closer look at how Warner Music Group plans to expand its Web3 strategy.

See also: Terra Founder Do Kwon's Passport 'Invalidated,' S. Korea Says

Warner Music Group Continues Its Web3 Expansion With New Metaverse Job Posting

Celsius’ Top Execs Cashed Out $17M in Crypto Before Bankruptcy

Since publication, the reporting and headline about Celsius Top Execs  has been corrected to $17 million based on documentation provided by CTO Nuke Goldstein’s lawyers, who showed that most of his apparent withdrawals were sent to other accounts at Celsius. The original headline indicated a figure of $42 million.

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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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