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MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | U.S. Crypto Policy Needs to Accomplish These 3 Things
June 24, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBChainalysis VP Caroline Malcolm lays out the pillars she'd advocate for in any U.S. legislative proposal, informed by her experience of working with governments and industry players worldwide. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Caroline Malcolm, titled: “Chainalysis VP Caroline Malcolm: U.S. Crypto Policy Needs to Accomplish These 3 Things.” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. ...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-19-23
June 24, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBhis episode is sponsored by PayPal. A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 24, 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: Do Kwon Sentenced to Four Months in Montenegro Jail Court Examiner Says FTX's Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M BitGo Terminates Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust Links to the headlines: Do Kwon Se...
THE HASH: Alameda Seeks Return of $700M; Brian Armstrong's 'Super App' Vision for Coinbase
June 23, 2023 21:04 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 23, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hottest topics in crypto, including Alameda Research seeking the return of $700 million founder Sam Bankman-Fried appears to have paid for access to celebrities and politicians. Plus, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong envisions the exchange's platform to becoming a global "super app" like the popular WeChat. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states ...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | What the UK’s Looming Mortgage Crisis Reveals About Global Monetary Policy
June 23, 2023 17:29 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBA look at UK mortgages, IMF updates and more top headlines. Today's Stories: Stubborn UK Inflation Triggers a Mortgage Crisis for Millions Jeremy Hunt, Banks Agree Repossession Pause to Slow UK Mortgage Pain Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust Prime Trust Has 'Shortfall of Customer Funds,' Nevada Regulator Says Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to 'Super Networkers' for Celebr...
SPECIAL REPORT: Bitcoin Hits One-Year High, Soars Past $31.3K
June 23, 2023 16:41 - 1 minute - 962 KBThe largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been surging this week after three financial services giants filed applications for spot bitcoin ETFs. "Bitcoin Hits One-Year High, Soars Past $31.3K" This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI. Original reporting by James Rubin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
THE HASH: BitGo Terminates Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust; German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent
June 22, 2023 22:01 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 22, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's biggest stories in crypto, including cryptocurrency custodian BitGo ending its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. Plus, a closer look at why German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. Meanwhile, some lobby groups and crypto companie...
GEN C: Sponsored Episode – Understanding Brand Safety and Trust In NFTs, Featuring Ian Andrews of Chainalysis and Christoffer Poulsen of Bang & Olufsen
June 22, 2023 20:18 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this special partner episode, we focus on how Chainalysis brings a security mindset to brands operating in the NFT space and we speak with Bang & Olufsen on their recent audio-focused NFT launch. Bang & Olufsen has been in the luxury audio space since 1925 with an eye towards design and high end customer experiences. They turned to Chainalysis to ensure that they were utilizing best practices in their tech stack to not only ensure that they were operating in a safe and secure ma...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | A Straightforward Explanation for Why Financial Giants Want to Issue a Spot Bitcoin ETF
June 22, 2023 16:21 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBHint: It likely has to do with making money. Featured Story: An opinion piece by George Kaloudis, titled: “A Straightforward Explanation for Why Financial Giants Want to Issue a Spot Bitcoin ETF” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
THE HASH: Court Examiner Says FTX's Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M; Could Stablecoins, DeFi be in SEC's Crosshairs Next?
June 21, 2023 20:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 21, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including FTX’s bankruptcy fees already topping $200 million, according to a court-appointed examiner. Separately, Berenberg's recent research suggests stablecoins and DeFi are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crypto crackdown. And, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is ...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto up as Institutional Players Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETFs
June 21, 2023 16:19 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBInstitutions are back and they’re flooding into crypto. “Markets Daily” looks at the latest ETF updates. Today's Stories: Crypto Exchange Gemini to Expand Asia-Pacific Operations to Capture 'Next Wave' of Growth Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products Crypto Exchange Backed by Fidelity, Schwab and Citadel Launches With Additional Investors EU Commission Brushes Off Data Act Fears by Crypto Industry Digital Euro: The Bill Is Ready but P...
MONEY REIMAGINED: The Impact of Tokenization on the Monetary System and the Need for Tokenized Central Banks
June 21, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis episode is sponsored by EY. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with the Head of Research at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Hyun Song Shin, about the recent release of the Annual Economic Report; discussing the tokenization of deposits and the creation of a unified ledger in which tokenized assets, deposits, and CBDCs could interact in the same platform. Casey, Warren, and Shin take a closer look at the challenges centra...
THE HASH: Do Kwon Sentenced to Four Months in Montenegro Jail; Alibaba Taps Crypto Friendly Joseph Tsai as Chairman
June 20, 2023 19:04 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon being sentenced to four months in jail by a Montenegro court after being found guilty of document forgery. Separately, Alibaba announced Joseph Tsai, one of its founders, will step into the role of chairman at the company this September. Plus, EDX Markets, which has funding from financial heavy...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Optimistic Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, but Remains Vulnerable
June 20, 2023 17:35 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB“Markets Daily” explores a potential undercurrent of demand for crypto markets despite regulatory uncertainty. Plus: a look at the IMF’s blueprint for cross-border CBDCs. Today's Stories: IMF Official Presents Blueprint for Cross-Border CBDCs EU Legislation for Digital Euro Is Put on Hold: Source Ethereum Scanner Etherscan Adds OpenAI-Based Tool to Analyze Smart Contract Source Code Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case Markets Links: BRN00 ...
GEN C: Collaborating With Communities, Featuring Shannon Snow of World of Women and Tatiana Lupart of Moët Hennessy
June 20, 2023 14:13 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss how legacy brands are building and growing in this creator economy and the importance of finding communities that are aligned with their mission. Coming off of a recent collaboration between World of Women and Cloudy Bay Vineyards (LVMH) in Lisbon, Shannon and Tatiana share their insights on ideal brand partnerships, previous executions in Web3 like WoW’s partnership with Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow and the correlation between Web3, socializing and I...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over Falls Short
June 18, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBAn attempt at classifying decentralized, open-source protocols as regulated exchanges is a "gussied up ban on blockchain in the U.S.," ConsenSys lawyer Bill Hughes writes. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Bill Hughes, titled: “SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over May Be Unconstitutional” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Priva...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | What the Reddit Boycott Has to Do With AI and Crypto
June 17, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBWho needs blockchain when you have a blockade? Featured Story: An opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Blockades and Blockchains: What the Reddit Boycott Has to Do With AI and Crypto” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-12-23
June 17, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 17, 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: A16z Chooses London for First Office Outside U.S. Hinman Documents Released Amid Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit U.S. Treasury Explores Privacy Concerns of Digital Dollar BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application Links to the he...
THE HASH: Abra Insolvent for Months: Regulators; Tether’s Banking Relationships Detailed in Legal Documents
June 16, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe most valuable crypto stories Friday, June 16, 2023. "The Hash" hosts unpack today's top stories: Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering". The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. Separately, crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators allege...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Spurs Green Markets
June 16, 2023 17:18 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPlus, “Markets Daily” takes a look at the future of commercial real estate, with San Francisco as a case study. Today's Stories: Park Hotels stops payments on $725M CMBS loan, plans to cut San Francisco exposure San Francisco hit again as large mall owner walks away | Reuters Central Banks Successfully Test Over 30 CBDC Use Cases, Including Offline Payments Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: BlackRock ...
THE HASH: BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application; Telos Foundation Exec on Gamestop Partnership
June 15, 2023 19:56 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe most valuable crypto stories Thursday, June 15, 2023. "The Hash" hosts take a deep dive into today's hot topics in crypto: BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF, according to a CoinDesk source. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority put pressure on 3 major banks to take on crypto exchanges as clients, the Financial Times said. Apple (AAPL) has rejected the latest version of non-custodial Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet Zeus...
SPECIAL REPORT: BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application
June 15, 2023 16:10 - 54 seconds - 852 KBBlackRock will be using Coinbase Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the source said. "BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source" This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI. Original reporting by Ian Allison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | The Fed Hits Pause, Sending Markets Tumbling and Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is 'Sufficiently Decentralized'
June 15, 2023 15:21 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Fed’s stagnant core interest rate decision is being characterized as a “pause” rather than an end. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is 'Sufficiently Decentralized'” Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch USDT Selling on Curve, Uniswap Spooks Traders Amid Bitcoin Drop First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $25K This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily...
MONEY REIMAGINED: Artists Like Snoop Dogg Are Exposing the Gatekeepers of the Digital Media Space
June 15, 2023 15:11 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis episode is sponsored by EY. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren first discuss recent regulation stories that seem to dominate the news everywhere concerning the SEC and its most recent lawsuits against crypto exchanges and the Ripple/Hinman documents. Warren and Casey then examine the newfound role of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) in the Digital Economy as well as who controls monetization in the digital space. Topic Links: The SEC Has Starte...
CARPE CONSENSUS: Crypto’s Existential Battle Is Unfolding
June 15, 2023 13:14 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIt’s time to prove that the crypto industry has a right and a reason to exist, says David Z. Morris. Today’s episode of “Carpe Consensus” breaks away from the usual format to do a deep dive into the latest news with Binance, Coinbase, the SEC and more. Host Ben Schiller and David Z. Morris, CoinDesk’s chief insights columnist, thread a narrative between the news of the past two weeks to try to answer the biggest questions about crypto regulation in the U.S. See also: “The New Cryp...
THE HASH: U.S. Treasury Explores Privacy Concerns of Digital Dollar; $200M Flash Loan From MakerDAO Makes $3 Profit
June 14, 2023 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe most valuable crypto stories Wednesday, June 43, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto: the U.S. Treasury Department is studying how the use of the digital dollar could be kept private. MicroStrategy (MSTR) founder Michael Saylor said the crypto industry is destined to be bitcoin (BTC)-focused in the wake of recent enforcement actions by U.S. regulators. An arbitrage bot flash loaned $200 million worth of the dai stablecoin (DAI) from MakerDAO on Wednesday, ma...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Mixed Bets on Bitcoin Following the Latest Inflation Report
June 14, 2023 15:49 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBComparing to consensus expectations, the latest inflation report appears positive. But it’s not all good news. “Markets Daily” takes a look at the numbers. Today's Stories: U.S. CPI Inflation Slowed to 0.1% in May; Bitcoin Rises Prime Trust Unit Banq Files for Bankruptcy U.S. Judge Rebuffs SEC Request for Binance.US Asset Freeze for Now Bankrupt Crypto Exchange Bittrex U.S. Set to Allow Withdrawals Starting Thursday Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Con...
THE HASH: Hinman Documents Released Amid Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit; Snoop Dogg’s New NFT Drop
June 13, 2023 19:54 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe most valuable crypto stories Tuesday, June 13, 2023. "The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics in crypto: Recently revealed emails tied to William Hinman, the former director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, were published Tuesday by Ripple in its ongoing defense against an SEC lawsuit. eToro will delist four cryptocurrencies in the U.S. next month. Puppynet has crossed more than 20 million transactions from 16 million wallets. Plus, Transient Labs, Inc. Chief Ope...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | The New Crypto Bill Gary Gensler Doesn’t Want You to Know About
June 13, 2023 14:31 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBU.S. law doesn't let appointed regulators override elected official. But the SEC head may be doing exactly that. Featured Story: An opinion piece by David Z. Morris, titled: “The New Crypto Bill Gary Gensler Doesn't Want You to Know About” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
GEN C: Exploring Virtual Worlds With Ashley McCollum of Roblox
June 12, 2023 19:47 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBOn this week’s episode of “Gen C,” we’re joined by Ashley McCollum, head of immersive media solutions at Roblox as they roll out their immersive media platform and to discuss their creator network. Roblox has worked with a number of brands to bring immersive brand experiences into the space, from meditation with Alo Yoga to the Gucci Garden exhibit. Ashley shares her perspective on how activating in the metaverse can bring value to brands, how they are building a new ad platform an...
THE HASH: A16z Chooses London for First Office Outside U.S.; Robinhood’s May Crypto Trading Volume Falls 68%
June 12, 2023 19:41 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe most valuable crypto stories Monday, June 12, 2023. The hosts of "The Hash" weigh in on some of the biggest crypto stories of the day. Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) chose London for its first office outside the U.S., saying the U.K. government is willing to create policies that encourage startups to pursue decentralization. Separately, a recent report from JPMorgan says without a more solid legal framework, cryptocurrency activity will probably continue movin...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Top Tokens Down as Collateral Damage from Binance, Coinbase SEC Actions Continues
June 12, 2023 17:03 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBAnd a key metric tracking market liquidity tanked over the weekend, potentially indicating increased volatility on the horizon. Today's Stories: Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Reaches Preliminary Agreement to Buy Prime Trust: Sources Bitcoin Payments Firm Strike Moves Custody In-House After Ditching Third-Party Services Crypto.com Winding Down U.S. Institutional Business Ethereum $ETH Blockchain's Vitalik Buterin Releases Roadmap Addressing Scaling, Privacy, Wallet Security Custod...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | The Petrodollar and Its Discontents Point to Bitcoin's Role in the Financial Future
June 11, 2023 15:14 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBRecent moves by Saudi Arabia, Russia and China have raised fears that the U.S. dollar could lose its preferred status for oil trading. And yet alternative national currencies aren’t that appealing. Could a Bitcoin-like currency do better? Featured Story: An opinion piece by David Z. Morris, titled: “The Petrodollar and Its Discontents Point to Bitcoin's Role in the Financial Future” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz ...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | How to Build a Compliant Crypto Exchange Post-Coinbase
June 10, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBCrypto needs a fresh start: new exchanges that can avoid the ever-present threat of SEC enforcement by being structured correctly in the first place, writes Preston Byrne. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Preston J. Byrne, titled: “How to Build a Compliant Crypto Exchange Post-Coinbase” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-05-23
June 10, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 10, 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: SEC Sues Binance CEO Zhao Over Alleged Securities Violation While Teng Is Appointed to New Role SEC Gensler Says U.S. Doesn’t ‘Need More Digital Currency’ DOJ Reportedly Told to Investigate Binance f...
SPECIAL REPORT: Mt. Gox's Hackers Are 2 Russian Nationals, U.S. DOJ Alleges in Indictment
June 09, 2023 16:40 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBThe U.S. Department of Justice charged Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner with hacking Mt. Gox in 2011, at the time one of the biggest thefts in the crypto industry. "Mt. Gox's Hackers Are 2 Russian Nationals, U.S. DOJ Alleges in Indictment" This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI. Original reporting by Nikhilesh De. Jack Shickler and Anna Baydakova contributed reporting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Should Russia Bolster or Ban Bitcoin?
June 09, 2023 14:33 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBThe country reportedly backed out of plans to build a "national crypto exchange," the latest sign of indecision. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Should Russia Bolster or Ban Bitcoin?” This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
THE HASH: DOJ Reportedly Told to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers; Lens Protocol Raises $15M
June 08, 2023 19:23 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, June 8, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's hot topics in crypto: Binance may have lied to lawmakers about its business practices and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) must investigate, Bloomberg reported, citing a letter from two Senate democrats. Aave's decentralized social-media platform, Lens Protocol, has raised $15 million to expand the "social layer" of Web3. Plus, stablecoin regulation is a...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin, DeFi Shrug Off SEC’s Action Against Binance and Coinbase
June 08, 2023 17:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBImplied volatility metrics show no signs of panic after the SEC filed lawsuits against the two cryptocurrency exchanges. Today's Stories: Robinhood Joins Coinbase in Saying It Tried to 'Come In and Register' Like SEC Wanted Binance Redirected $12B to Firms Controlled by CEO Changpeng Zhao, SEC Says Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Not Shutting Down Staking Service Crypto Exchange Binance Says Gensler Once Offered to Be an 'Informal Advisor' Stablecoin Regulation Is a Sticking Point...
CARPE CONSENSUS: Gensler’s Hammer Strikes Twice as the SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase
June 08, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe back-to-back lawsuits present new questions about the future viability of crypto exchanges in the U.S. “Carpe Consensus” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson are joined by Nik De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, to recap the wild week in regulation. [2:57] Inside the Desk: Monday morning, Binance was sued by the SEC. Tuesday, the same fate befell Coinbase. Nik De breaks down the technicalities and what these regulatory actions mean for the broader i...
THE HASH: U.S. Court Tells SEC to Respond to Coinbase's Rule-Making Petition Within 7 Days
June 07, 2023 22:21 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, June 7, 2023. "The Hash" panel explores today's top stories moving the crypto markets: a U.S. judge ordered the SEC to respond to Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within a week. Separately, in stablecoin land, Circle Singapore received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore, while lending protocol Aave’s gho (GHO) stablecoin took a step closer to ...
MONEY REIMAGINED: Chair Genslers' Obsession With Calling Tokens Securities and the Future of AI Governance
June 07, 2023 18:24 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBThis episode is sponsored by EY. The process of rule-making to determine a ‘Security’ is an unsettled issue that may need to be resolved in court. And separately, why the rise of AI, requires effective governance. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren first, examine the latest regulatory news concerning the SEC's suit against both Binance and Coinbase, as well as the implications for the crypto industry and all government agencies. They are then ...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Why I’m Leaving the U.S.
June 07, 2023 14:52 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBUnfair regulators are pushing crypto innovation out of the country. Today on “Markets Daily,” we hear from a builder who sees the writing on the wall. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Derek Boirun, titled: "Why I’m Leaving the U.S." This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
THE HASH: SEC Gensler Says U.S. Doesn’t ‘Need More Digital Currency’; Apple Releases Mixed-Reality Headset
June 06, 2023 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal. The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 6, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: SEC chief Gary Gensler says the U.S. doesn’t need any more digital currency as his agency sues Binance and Coinbase for operating unregistered securities exchanges. Altcoins listed in the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase are tanking. Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset 'Vision Pro.' Life insurance company Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin (Berm...
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Markets Waver After SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase
June 06, 2023 18:20 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hit two large U.S. crypto exchanges with multiple securities violations. “Markets Daily” takes a deeper look. Today's Stories: SEC Sues Crypto Exchange Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Alleging Multiple Securities Violations SEC Sues Coinbase on Unregistered Securities Exchange Allegations Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Asia: Why Did Bitcoin Fall to $25.4K? SEC Lawsui...
GEN C: The Music Fandom Ecosystem With Avenged Sevenfold’s Matt Sanders and Ticketmaster’s David Marcus
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week’s episode of “Gen C” features Ticketmaster EVP of Global Music David Marcus and Avenged Sevenfold Lead Singer Matt Sanders to discuss tokenized ticket experiences, deepening fan relationships and building infra for artists. This episode is sponsored by Chainalysis, PayPal and WineChain. Avenged Sevenfold won MTV’s best new artist award in 2006, has released eight studio albums, counts millions of monthly fans on Spotify, has been nominated for Grammy awards and are some ...
THE HASH: SEC Sues Binance CEO Zhao Over Alleged Securities Violation While Teng Is Appointed to New Role
June 05, 2023 20:19 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by PayPal The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, June 5, 2023. "The Hash" unpacks today's top stories moving the crypto markets: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on allegations of violating federal securities laws Monday. Meanwhile, Richard Teng has been appointed to oversee Binance’s regional markets outside the U.S. Plus, centralized storage and wallet service Atomic Wallet w...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Why the Biggest Emerging Markets Are Turning to Crypto
June 05, 2023 15:33 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBMany large countries around the world, including Pakistan and Nigeria, suffer currency turmoil. Citizens are turning to crypto assets as a hedge. Featured Story: An opinion piece by Noelle Acheson, titled: Why the Biggest Emerging Markets Are Turning to Crypto. This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Why Elizabeth Warren Is Wrong About Crypto and the Fentanyl Epidemic
June 04, 2023 16:31 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBChainalysis and Elliptic have found that crypto is useful for crime, but that’s hardly an argument for banning it. This Featured Story: Is an opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn, deputy managing editor for Consensus Magazine, titled: Why Elizabeth Warren Is Wrong About Crypto and the Fentanyl Epidemic This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https:/...
MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | The PulseChain Sideshow Tent Is Collapsing
June 03, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBFor some crypto projects, actually launching is the worst possible plan. A Featured Story: This is an opinion piece by David Z. Morris, CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist, titled: The PulseChain Sideshow Tent Is Collapsing. This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-29-23
June 03, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBA roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 4, 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: Prosecutors Address Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Binance 'Reevaluating' Roles After Reported Job Cuts OPNX Issues New Governance Token Links to the headlines: U.S. Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Don’t Warrant D...