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GEN C: Don’t Be An Expert, Be A Student with Sandeep Seth, CMO of Coach
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBSandeep Seth, CMO of Coach, started off as an engineer before changing his career to focus on marketing. From P&G to Coach, Sandeep shares lessons learned along the way as well as a deeper dive into his perspective on innovation across Web3, Immersive Worlds and AI. Links mentioned from the podcast: Friendtech heats up YouTube tackles AI Sandeep's Twitter Coach Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3 - "Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery ...
THE HASH: Pepecoin Team Puts Blame on 'Bad Actors'; PayPal's Stablecoin Adoption Outlook
August 28, 2023 19:57 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 28, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's biggest crypto news, including a closer look at how demand is shaping up for PayPal's new stablecoin, PYUSD. The CEO of Prime Trust says the crypto custodian has lost $8 million in a doomed Terra stablecoin investment. And, some rogue developers on the Pepecoin team were the ones who stole millions worth of pepe coin (PEPE) last week, a team member claimed on X (formerly Twitter). See also: C...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market
August 28, 2023 18:09 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBPlus, Robinhood with $3B in BTC, a ‘Clockwork’ shutdown and more from Sam Bankman-Fried. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris Today's Stories: Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Hits 8-Month Low of $2.8M Robinhood Revealed to be Third-Largest Bitcoin Holder With $3B in BTC Solana-Based Automation Startup Clockwork to Shut Down Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Renews Push for 'Temporary Release' A...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | FedNow Is a Reminder That Payments Aren’t Crypto’s Differentiator
August 27, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBExisting payments like FedNow systems are hard to beat, but there may be niches where blockchain companies can play, says EY's Paul Brody. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Paul Brody, titled: “FedNow Is a Reminder That Payments Aren’t Crypto’s Differentiator.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - ...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Tornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers Launder $1B, Including Infamous North Korean Attacks
August 26, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBBoth Roman Semenov and Roman Storm were charged; Storm was arrested. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, titled: “Tornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers Launder $1B, Including Infamous North Korean Attacks.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading fea...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 08-21-23
August 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBA roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 26, 2023. 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: Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine Coinbase Squares Circle Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy FTX Wants Galaxy to Manage its Crypto Billions Links to the headlines: Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine as NBA Pl...
THE HASH: Mastercard, Binance to End Crypto Card Partnership; Why Meme Coin PEPE Is Tumbling
August 25, 2023 19:59 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 25, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's hottest topics in crypto, including Mastercard terminating its partnership with Binance on co-branded crypto card offerings. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is emerging as a formidable Trump challenger among blockchain bettors. NFT Artist Bobby Lee joins the show to discuss the impact of Web3 on the art world. And, a closer look at why meme coin PEPE is tumbling in the last 2...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Investors Await Powell’s Speech as Bitcoin Clings to $26K
August 25, 2023 15:48 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBPlus, an FTX and Blockfi cybersecurity incident. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $26K as Investors Await Powell’s Speech Binance Is Contacting Low-Cap Crypto Projects in Bid to Boost Trading Ether Whales Scooped Up $94M in ETH as Price Plunged to $1.6K JPMorgan Sees Limited Downside for Crypto Markets in the Near Term FTX, BlockFi's Customer Data Compromised in Kroll Hack Default of Tokenized Loans on Centr...
THE HASH: FTX Wants Galaxy to Manage its Crypto Billions; 'Napoleon Dynamite' Star Jon Heder's Journey to World of Web3
August 24, 2023 20:11 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 24, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including bankrupt crypto exchange FTX seeking to hire Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy as an advisor. Two Tornado Cash developers face allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations. And, Verified Labs co-founders Jon Heder and Justin Trevor Winters join the show to discuss how they're aiming to bridge the gap between Web3 and Hollywood. See also: FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stak...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Jumps to $26.5K as Trading Volume Increases
August 24, 2023 17:59 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBPlus, FTX taps Galaxy to sell its crypto billions Trump NFTs surge. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps to $26.5K as Trading Volume Increases Bitcoin, Ether Trade Below 'Maximum Pain' Levels Ahead of $2.7B Options Settlement Binance's Ether Futures See Lowest Open Interest Since July 2022 FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto Billions Donald Trump NFTs Surge After Tucker Carlson Interview From our spo...
CARPE CONSENSUS: Insights From El Salvador's Pioneering Legal Tender Experiment
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJonathan Martin has spent the last few months traveling across El Salvador, speaking with locals, developers, expats and merchants about the country’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [3:32] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk courtroom reporter Elizabeth Napolitano recaps what’s been going on inside Sam Bankman Fried’s court hearings ahead of his October trial. Notably, SBF is back in jail. [13...
THE HASH: Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy; FBI's North Korean Crypto Hacker Warning
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 23, 2023. "The Hash" panel covers the biggest crypto news today, including Sam Bankman-Fried's plans to argue in his defense he was acting in "good faith" and following the advice of lawyers. The FBI says North Korean hackers may attempt to cash out stolen bitcoin (BTC) worth more than $40 million. And, a closer look at the lessons learned from the Curve crisis. See also: Will SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work? FTX Fou...
MONEY REIMAGINED: A Rant | The Labyrinth of Digital Feudalism’s Grip and the Quest for Intentionality
August 23, 2023 19:09 - 29 minutes - 27 MBEver find yourself in the seamless clutches of Google's ecosystem? It's like being swept into a digital whirlpool with no exit strategy. And guess what, this is more than just about one company—it's a symphony of significant players orchestrating our digital dependencies. In another intriguing episode of "Money Reimagined," our ever-curious host, Sheila Warren, takes center stage as she embarks on a 'rant', alongside co-host Michael Casey, with a passionate reflection on her mor...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Hovers Around $26K, Thailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister
August 23, 2023 16:44 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBPlus, moves in XRP and BNB. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Uptick Fails to Inspire Bullish Positioning in ETH Options Nearly All Short-Term Bitcoin Owners Are Underwater, Making Rallies Harder XRP Gives Up All Gains Made After Ripple Labs’ SEC Victory Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says Thailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister Was an Active Crypto Inve...
THE HASH: Binance's Reported Russia Risk; Coinbase Squares Circle
August 22, 2023 19:01 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 22, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics in crypto, including the Wall Street Journal reported at least 5 Russian-based blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for crypto exchange Binance. Coinbase is acquiring a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial and six new blockchains will integrate with USDC. Thailand's government issues a new warning against Facebook's parent company Meta. And, Shiba Inu developers ...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle
August 22, 2023 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBMarkets await the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle XRP, ADA Post Highest Losses Among Majors; Bitcoin Steady as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Fade Bitcoin Looks Most Oversold Since Covid Crash, Key Indicator Suggests Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning ...
THE HASH: Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine; Mark Cuban Slams OpenSea’s NFT Royalty Policy Change
August 21, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 21, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's top crypto stories, including social tokenization protocol Friend.tech becoming a massive revenue maker among crypto protocols in just over two weeks. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred over $1 million worth of ether to crypto exchange Coinbase. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban aims at NFT marketplace OpenSea's plans to sunset the enforcement of creator royalties. And, NFT platform ...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Analysts Split on Why Ether Outperformed Bitcoin Last Week
August 21, 2023 18:36 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBThe ether-bitcoin ratio rose more than 2% last week. The gain is inconsistent with its record of taking losses during bouts of risk aversion. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat; Vitalik Transfers $1M Ether to Coinbase Crypto Analysts Split on Why Ether Outperformed Bitcoin During Last Week's Slide Bitcoin and U.S. Real Yield Reach Strongest Inverse Correlation Since April Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Mone...
GEN C: Growing A Web3 Brand With Austin Hurwitz, Head of Business Development and Strategy at Doodles
August 21, 2023 16:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAvery and Sam speak with Austin Hurwitz from Doodles on recent collaborations, managing a Web3 community and channeling creativity with a Web3 based brand. This week's guest is Austin Hurwitz, head of business development and strategy at Doodles. Austin has worked at Amazon and other brands with a focus on music. Now, he is helping to steer Doodles from a pure play Web3 project to a mainstream brand, including recent collaborations with Adidas and CAMP. We hear what Austin and Dood...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | How Is Tokenization Impacting Investing?
August 20, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBDecentral Park’s Kelly Ye provides an overview of what tokenization is and how it will affect the investment landscape. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Kelly Ye, titled: “How Is Tokenization Impacting Investing?” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced orde...
MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
August 19, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBCoinDesk Indices presents six notable takeaways from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. On today’s show, we’re bringing six notable takeaways from the last week in crypto markets. For more, head to coindeskmarkets.com. - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools —...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 08-14-23
August 19, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBA roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 19, 2023. 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: Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney Reacts to Sam Bankman-Fried Being Sent to Jail Europe Far More Advanced than the U.S.? What FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Is 'Freaking Out About' Much-Hyped Shibarium Network's Turbulent Start Links to the headlin...
THE HASH: Bitcoin Tumbles 11% This Week; A Payments Giant Dives Deeper Into CBDCs
August 18, 2023 18:52 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 18, 2023. "The Hash" team discusses the top crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin (BTC) falling over 10% this week. Bloomberg reports securities regulators are poised to approve ether (ETH) futures ETFs for trading in the U.S. A group lost a lawsuit funded by Coinbase that sought to argue the U.S. Treasury Department overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash. And, Mastercard has created a forum where crypto indu...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26K
August 18, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBThe latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 18, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26.5K Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Crash as Price Slide Puts Short Volatility Bets at Risk No, SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Bloodbath SEC Can Try to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling, Jud...
MONEY REIMAGINED: Empowering Tomorrow's Internet | Decentralized Storage and AI in a Changing Data Landscape With Frank McCourt
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBAt the beginning of the internet, there was no way to share data. Decentralized storage was not possible. Now there are multiple ways to store data in a ‘Shared’ state. With AI algorithms now consuming vast amounts of personal and intellectual data, the prospect of the exploitation of that data is daunting. In this short unique episode of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey is joined by Football Club owner and Philanthropist Frank McCourt. He is also the founder of Project Liberty...
THE HASH: Much-Hyped Shibarium Network's Turbulent Start; Tether to Stop Support for Bitcoin Layer Omni
August 17, 2023 21:07 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 17, 2023. "The Hash" team discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including SHIB tokens slipping, as users report bridging issues after the much-hyped Shibarium network went live. Stablecoin issuer Tether said that it will discontinue support for Omni, a Bitcoin layer used for USDT transfers since 2014. And, a16z crypto chief technology officer Eddy Lazzarin discusses why new projects from the VC firm are focused on ZK proofs, ...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since June
August 17, 2023 16:55 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBThe latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 17, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since June Bitcoin's 2023 Bullish Trendline in Focus as Traders Search for Directional Clues Crypto Long Trades Account for 90% of Total Liquidations as Bitcoin, Ether Slump Sei, Blockchain Designed for Trading, Goes Live but 'Frustration' Mounts Over Airdrop - From our sponsors: Meet the al...
CARPE CONSENSUS: Season Tickets for the Crypto Theater
August 17, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBCoinDesk layoffs. Plus, DeFi fails to live up to its promises and a look at Coinbase’s recent flurry of announcements. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [0:35] Inside the Desk: Ben and Danny discuss CoinDesk’s recent layoffs, which “Carpe Consensus” cohost Cam Thompson was affected by. Crypto’s bear (or as some say, “crab”) market has not been particularly kind to crypto media. [4:20] Decentralized Finance (DeFi) p...
THE HASH: Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Teams Up With PayPal; What FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Is 'Freaking Out About'
August 16, 2023 21:41 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 16, 2023. "The Hash" discusses the hottest topics in crypto, including Ledger partnering with PayPal to allow users to buy crypto in its Ledger Live app through their PayPal accounts. A court filing reveals prosecutors plan on submitting personal notes from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his trial, which includes a list titled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About." An...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures
August 16, 2023 15:15 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBThe latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures Bitcoin Vapid, Gold Weakens as Russian Ruble and Argentinian Peso Crash Arbitrum Will Unlock $1.2B ARB in March 2024: Token Unlocks - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform e...
THE HASH: Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Reportedly Wants to Poll Customers; Coinbase's International Push
August 16, 2023 00:58 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. "The Hash" team covers the biggest crypto news today, including Bloomberg reporting that a judge granted Celsius permission to begin polling account holders on its plan to restart as a new user-owned company. Coinbase is officially launching in Canada. A London-based asset management firm has listed Europe's first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). And, a pro-Bitcoin candidate wins the primary presidential electio...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland
August 15, 2023 16:48 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBThe latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 15, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland HBAR Rallies on FedNow Addition of Hedera-Based Dropp - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order manageme...
THE HASH: Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney Reacts to Sam Bankman-Fried Being Sent to Jail; Trump's Crypto Bags
August 14, 2023 19:19 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 14, 2023. "The Hash" hosts discuss the hottest topics in crypto today, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sent to jail before his October trial. Mintz and Gold partner Ira Lee Sorkin shares his reaction. On Sunday, the mysterious developer behind bald (BALD) transferred some $12 million in ether back to the Ethereum network. And, a closer look at how much crypto former U.S. President Donald Trump is holding. See also: ...
GEN C: Understanding Web3 Talent and Opportunities With Lesley Silverman of UTA
August 14, 2023 17:52 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAvery and Sam sit down with United Talent Agency’s Lesley Silverman to talk about career paths in Web3 and how talent agencies can help. This week's guest is Lesley Silverman, Head of Web3 at United Talent Agency. UTA represents many of the most dynamic artists in the Web3 space as well as many of the top actors, directors and creators in the world. We discuss her journey from lawyer to Web3, how creatives are approaching the space and how supporting artists is more about patronage...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | RIP DAOs?
August 13, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe implications of the Ooki DAO saga run deep. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Project Glitch, titled: “RIP DAOs?” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface. Head to pro....
MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
August 12, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBCoinDesk Indices presents six notable takeaways from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. On today’s show, we’re bringing six notable takeaways from the last week in crypto markets. For more, head to coindeskmarkets.com. - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools —...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 08-07-23
August 12, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBA roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 12, 2023. 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: PayPal's Big Crypto Market Splash Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop Up Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple Links to the headlines: PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Bas...
THE HASH: SEC Punts Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision; Post Malone Slams Digital Dollar Concept
August 11, 2023 21:50 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 11, 2023. "The Hash" covers today's hottest topics in crypto, including the SEC extending its review of the Ark 21Shares bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity. Post Malone speaks to podcaster Joe Rogan about a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. And, Bank of America doesn't expect PayPal’s new stablecoin to drive crypto adopti...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows
August 11, 2023 13:26 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBOne of the biggest crypto projects building tools to support decentralized governance is trying to get out of its own governance pickle. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s guest host, CoinDesk's Danny Nelson, reads his latest piece: “Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows.” You can hear more from Danny on CoinDesk’s “Carpe Consensus” podcast. - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to tr...
THE HASH: SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple; FTX Claps Back at Creditors
August 10, 2023 20:56 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 10, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including lawyers for FTX firing back at creditors that criticized the bankrupt crypto exchange's proposed reorganization plan. The SEC will file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. And, Calaxy co-founder Solo Ceesay and fellow co-founder and NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie join the show to discuss the future of social media ...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Some Users May Want an ‘Everything App’, but What We Need Is Digital Sovereignty
August 10, 2023 15:04 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBJameson Lopp argues Twitter's recent rebrand falls in line with big tech's obsession with data. Nostr, an increasingly popular social network, is one alternative. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Jameson Lopp, titled: “Some Users May Want an ‘Everything App’, but What We Need Is Digital Sovereignty.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken...
CARPE CONSENSUS: PayPal Steps Into the Stablecoin Game
August 10, 2023 13:04 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPayPal’s announcement is a big deal for crypto. But what’s the business model behind this decision, and why launch a stablecoin now? On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news alongside CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris. [1:24] Inside the Desk: PayPal’s entry into the stablecoin game has wide ramifications to the crypto industry. David Z. Morris gives his first takes, analyzing what the announcement means for crypto a...
THE HASH: Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain; Aptos Token Surges on Microsoft Partnership
August 09, 2023 22:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 9, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's crypto news, including Coinbase saying its blockchain is the first to be launched by a publicly traded company. Aptos Labs, a layer 1 blockchain from Meta Platforms' former employees, is expanding its tools and services using Microsoft's AI technology. Grimes says she made more money with NFTs than in her entire music career. And, the U.S. Federal Reserve is starting a new program for oversee...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | What Crypto's Future Has to Do With LIBOR's Death
August 09, 2023 13:25 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBThe financial services industry has a way of spawning innovation and growing from its crises. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Dmitry Gooshchin, titled: “Crypto's Path Forward Could Follow the Financial World's Departure From LIBOR.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading feature...
THE HASH: Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop Up; Binance Receives License to Offer Crypto Services in El Salvador
August 08, 2023 19:53 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 8, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's biggest crypto news, including how scammers are attempting to capitalize on PayPal’s recently launched dollar-pegged stablecoin. Morgan Stanley said in a recent research report that artificial intelligence will be one of the most important investment themes over the next decade. And, Binance receives two licenses to operate in El Salvador. See also: Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Bl...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Market Remains Tepid as Broader Economy Holds Its Breath
August 08, 2023 17:06 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBPlus, top headlines in crypto hacks and exchange news. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Solana-Based Cypher Protocol Experiences Exploit, Freezes Smart Contract Huobi Receives $200M USDT, $9M Ether From Whale Bitstamp Raising Funds for Asia, Europe Expansion: Bloomberg Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: Market Doesn't React Much to PayPal Stablecoin - From our sponsors: Meet ...
GEN C: From Batman to NFTs – How Warner Bros. Discovery Is Building Web3 Into Franchises
August 07, 2023 22:09 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAvery and Sam chat with Josh Hackbarth of Warner Bros. Discovery about how major franchises are superserving their existing fan base and exploring new and engaging opportunities in Web3. Our guest this week is Josh Hackbarth, SVP, Franchise - DC, Animation and NFT Commercial Development for Warner Bros. Discovery. Hackbarth sits down with Avery and Sam to discuss developing Web3 initiatives for iconic franchises like Batman and Looney Tunes and how to further engage fans by creatin...
THE HASH: PayPal's Big Crypto Market Splash; How Is MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Turning Out?
August 07, 2023 19:13 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 7, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including PayPal entering the crypto market with its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. Huobi is denying reports that several executives were arrested in China. Local news organizations report that Kenyan police raided the Nairobi warehouse of Worldcoin over the weekend. And, a closer look at MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings since Michael Saylor exited his CEO position a year ago. S...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Traders Short Volatility; PayPal Announces U.S. Dollar Pegged Stablecoin
August 07, 2023 15:39 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBTraders are choosing to short bitcoin volatility as crypto markets sleepily await news on the spot bitcoin ETF applications. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: PayPal to Issue Dollar Pegged Crypto Stablecoin: Bloomberg Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Local Reports Curve Recoups 73% of Hacked Funds, Bolstering CRV Sentiment Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch Crypto Options Traders...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash
August 06, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBThe USDT issuer Tether says it holds a lot of U.S. Treasuries and made a lot of money last quarter. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from “Markets Daily” host George Kaloudis, titled: “Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed...