CoinDesk Podcast Network

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.  "The Hash" hosts discuss today's top headlines, including new FTX CEO John J. Ray III telling the Wall Street Journal the company is exploring the possibility of restarting the bankrupt crypto exchange. “Everything is on the table,” Ray told the Journal. “If there is a path forward on that, then we will not only explore that, we’ll do...

Numerous outlets are reporting that a prepackaged bankruptcy is nearing completion.  Yesterday, news outlets started reporting that a prepackaged bankruptcy for DCG subsidiary Genesis was close to completion. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the community’s reaction on whether this would be a good or bad thing for the space. He also reviews news that FTX bankruptcy CEO John J. Ray III is open to r...

“Carpe Consensus” dives into the latest crypto news, from Sam Bankman-Fried’s new blog to Yuga Labs’ sewer-themed non-fungible token project. Plus: Marta Belcher joins to provide an update on crypto regulation. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about this week’s highlights in crypto news. Marta Belcher, civil liberties and crypto attorney, joins to discus...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.  "The Hash" hosts discuss the top headlines moving the markets today, including Ethereum development company ConsenSys cutting 97 jobs, confirming, for the most part, a report by CoinDesk last week. This comes as cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it is halting its operations in Japan, citing "market conditions" and confirming earli...

After much buildup this morning, the DoJ’s Bitzlato announcement was underwhelming to some. On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest on crypto crime and fall out, including: Disgraced 3AC founders’ attempt to build a new exchange with bankrupt CoinFLEX called GTX. Sam Bankman-Fried’s latest blog post arguing about how FTX.US assets should be considered by the bankruptcy committee.  The DoJ...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.  More than one-third of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant. "The Hash" group discusses this, plus, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins are the natura...

Bitcoin is up more than 28% in January after a terrible 2022. Bitcoin (and crypto more broadly) has been on a tear the last few days, but the question on everyone’s mind is: why? Is it a real, fundamentals-based movement? Does it reflect a changed macro setup for risk assets or just market structure and a short squeeze? Could it be a U.S. government conspiracy? (Tucker Carlson thinks so.) Is it, a...

This week, we explore the intricate interplay of events that led to BitConnect’s dramatic decline, and the case of the missing woman just left of center of the scheme. "Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis. It takes a lot of concurrent factors to topple an empire – even a fraudulent one.  As we continue the sordid tale of BitConnect’s rise and demise, we talk to early skeptic @BCCPonzi about...

Marc Mathieu not only is the Co-Founder of the Web3 Studio at Salesforce but previously was CMO at Samsung Americas. He has held senior marketing positions with Unilever, Coca-Cola, among others. His unique and provocative approach to a Web3 strategy should be a must listen for all marketers. The Web3 Studio at Salesforce is focused on bringing hundreds of thousands of brands large and small into...

The open internet advocate took his life a decade ago this week.  On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: Why I Am Optimistic for Crypto - Stefan George  13 Narratives to Watch in 2013 - the DeFi Edge Aaron Swartz - Patrick Campbell  - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Jan. 14, 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: Metropolitan Bank Heads for Crypto Exit Gemini's Winklevoss Calls for Barry Silbert's Removal From DCG Gala Games' Native Token Tumbles Crypto Lender Nexo Und...

The SEC claims the Gemini Earn program was an unregistered securities offering. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit against Gemini and Genesis involving the Gemini Earn program. He also sums up the recent developments around FTX, including $5 billion of recovered funds and Sam Bankman-Fried’s new Substack.  - Join the most important co...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, January 13, 2023.  "The Hash" group discusses today's top stories, including allegations that Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities. Plus, to repay creditors, FTX has been cleared by a bankruptcy judge to sell four key units, including derivatives arm Le...

The company admitted to some process challenges in the past, but says things are fixed now. Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW catches up on some crypto cleanup stories from earlier in the week. He looks at community reactions to research uncovering that at times in 2020 and 2021 Binance peg BUSD was undercollateralized by as much as $1 billion, as well as to the latest fire and fury around Silvergate...

The most valuable crypto stories for  Thursday, January 12, 2023.  "The Hash" group discusses the latest headlines moving the crypto markets, including crypto lender Nexo being investigated by authorities in Bulgaria on suspicion of money laundering, tax offenses, banking without a license, and computer fraud. Plus, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried denies stealing funds and claims FTX and sister c...

Month-over-month inflation was -0.1%, its first decrease in more than two years. On today’s episode, NLW digs into December’s just-released CPI numbers. For the sixth month in a row, year-over-year inflation declined. For the first time in more than two years, month-over-month inflation declined. For many, this confirms a Federal Reserve shift back to raising rates by 25 basis points at the FOMC’s...

Amanda Cassatt joins to highlight what strategies are helping Web3 brands stay aloft in the bear market. Plus: Cam goes to CES, yells into a box. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a look at the state of non-fungible tokens, Web3 and the metaverse with Amanda Cassatt. [1:50] Inside the Desk: NFT marketplace SuperRare cuts staff by 30% and Cam gifts her dad...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  "The Hash" group discusses today's top stories, including Delaware Judge John Dorsey characterizing a bipartisan letter from four U.S. senators as an “inappropriate” intervention in FTX bankruptcy proceedings that won’t sway his judicial decisions. Plus, a closer look at why Gala Games' native token, GALA, is sinking after the bloc...

In his second open letter in as many weeks, Gemini Co-CEO Cameron Winklevoss ratchets up the rhetoric.  Crypto 2023 – like Crypto 2022, but angrier. This week, Gemini co-CEO Cameron Winklevoss accused Genesis, DCG and DCG CEO Barry Silbert of fraud in a major escalation of their fight over frozen funds. Silbert and DCG, CoinDesk’s parent, responded with their own letter and Q&A arguing that Genesi...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  As a result of a DCG division's November decision to halt withdrawals, Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of Gemini's crypto exchange, wrote an open letter on Tuesday calling for the ouster of Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert, leaving owners of Gemini's crypto yield product in limbo. DCG is the parent company of CoinDes...

Fed Governors Bostic and Daly both affirmed the position in comments this week. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest communiques from Federal Reserve officials, including comments by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly, as well as a speech on Tuesday by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The message is “higher for longer” even if the markets don’...

This week, we dig into the rise of BitConnect, the strange kidnapping case that ultimately helped unravel the scheme and an important Texas Securities Commission cease and desist order. "Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis. BitConnect investors were on top of the world. Their investments were going up, up and up. The BitConnect token was making inroads around the world. It was almost too go...

According to sources, the U.S. agencies’ investigations are in early stages and Digital Currency Group has not been accused of any wrongdoing. On today’s episode, NLW catches up on: Why bitcoin’s price went up firmly above $17,000 The latest Binance concerns  Reports the Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department are investigating DCG’s internal transfers  (CoinDesk is an independen...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, January 9, 2023.  "The Hash" group discusses today's top stories, including around 117 parties expressing interest in buying units of FTX, according to a legal filing. Plus, Metropolitan Commercial Bank announces it will end its crypto-related services because of "recent developments" in the digital asset industry. And, a closer look at the super bearis...

With billions of customers around the globe, Anheuser-Busch (AB) produces some of the most popular products in the world. In this episode, Spencer Gordon joins us to discuss how AB entered the Web3 space and how Anheuser-Busch is utilizing its heritage brands to deepen customer relationships and create unique connections through collectibles, communities and experiences. Spencer Gordon, group vice...