Author: CoinDesk

But will it actually make Twitter better? 

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

On today’s episode, NLW checks in on “Uptober” and asks whether the market rally has legs beyond Monday. He then looks at the news that Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is back on track, and explores what we learned from text messages made public as part of the pretrial process. 

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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: Sinna Nasseri/Getty Images for Vogue, 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 Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Prosecutors in South Korea have frozen 56.2 billion won ($39.6 million) of cryptocurrency assets belonging to Do Kwon, CEO of Terraform Labs, the firm behind the failed Luna stablecoin project, according to Korean media outlet News1. The “Hash” hosts discuss this, plus the European Union (EU) is proposing new sweeping legislation for crypto wallets and exchanges, basically setting standardization across the block. Also, SWIFT says it has proved it can be the way forward for global central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

See also: 

South Korean Prosecutors Freeze $39.6M in Crypto Owned by Terraform’s Do Kwon: Report

SWIFT Says It's Proved It Can Be the Way Forward for Global CBDCs

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

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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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Join Kamz and doc Peace, retired doctor, a Forbes-featured Empowerment & Pivot Coach, and Spoken Word Artist, in a raw discussion of diagnosing the physical and mental symptoms preventing individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies from achieving their potential in the new web3 marketplace, treating the symptoms through mindfulness and more, and prescribing the strategies and secrets you need to dig deep and show up and succeed like never before.

docPeace shares:

💊the inside scoop of pivoting from the pharmacy to web3 and NFTs

🤑how she helps entrepreneurs and companies monetize through NFTs with coaching

🤝the major pain points entrepreneurs are facing in the web3 space and how to overcome them

…and more!

🧘🏽‍♀️We end with a meditation focused on: “visibility”

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is ‘Twennysomething’ by Daniele Musto. Other music used is ‘Watermark’ by Stephen Keech y and ‘Undeniable’ by Johanna Cranitch. 

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Monday was the third-best October start in the stock market since 1930.  

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

After a brutal “Rektember,” might a green “Uptober” be back on the menu? On today’s episode, NLW looks at the markets’ impressive October Day One performance and what’s behind the positive shift. He also looks at the SEC’s Kim Kardashian enforcement action and a new report on crypto from the Financial Stability Oversight Council. 

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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: aleksle/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Oct. 04, 2022.

“The Hash” hosts discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk moving forward with his on-again/off-again purchase agreement for Twitter at $54.20 per share, according to Bloomberg. Plus, new data from DappRadar sheds light on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace amid crypto winter.

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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 HASH20 for 20% off the General Pass. Register now: coindesk.com/ideas

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

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has paid $1.26 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle charges relating to her promotion of the EthereumMax digital token. 

"The Hash" hosts discuss this plus, Coinbase has fixed a technical problem that caused it to temporarily halt payments and withdrawals involving U.S. bank accounts.

See also: 

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

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fixes Technical Problem That Temporarily Halted Payments and Withdrawals From US Bank Accounts

Ex-CEO of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Withdrew $10M Weeks Before Company Froze Customer Accounts: Report

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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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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 HASH20 for 20% off the General Pass. Register now: coindesk.com/ideas

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If you listened to FinTwit this weekend, you probably think the answer is “yes.”

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

After a wild weekend of speculation and discussion, NLW breaks down what’s actually happening with beleaguered Credit Suisse, as well as why the FinTwit doom machine seems so focused on it. 

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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: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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A reading of three Twitter threads on macro and crypto.

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

On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads threads from MacroAlf on the problems of pensions, degentrading on why currency concerns should spook investors and Meltem Demirors on what she’s thinking about during the bear market.

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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: Nuthawut Somsuk/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. 1, 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:

• Do Kwon Faces Reported Red Notice From Interpol
• FTX Wins Auction for Voyager Digital's Assets
• Kraken's Incoming CEO on Crypto Regulation Outlook, Market Turbulence
• CFTC Chair Says Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under Agency's Regulation

Links to the headlines:

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Do Kwon: Report

FTX Wins Bid to Buy Crypto Lender Voyager Digital's Assets Out of Bankruptcy

Kraken’s Jesse Powell to Step Down as CEO of Crypto Exchange

Breaking Down the SEC and CFTC’s Autumn Wave of Enforcement Actions

Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under CFTC Regulation, Chairman Behnam Says

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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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 HASH20 for 20% off the General Pass. Register now: coindesk.com/ideas

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Investors hoping for dovish relief after the BOE steps in to backstop British bond markets will be disappointed.

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

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW summarizes the Bank of England’s intervention into U.K. bond markets and covers comments from various Federal Reserve officials that make clear the BOE’s actions aren’t affecting Fed thinking in any meaningful way. 

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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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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: jehsomwang/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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