CoinDesk Podcast Network

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Nov. 11,  2022. Crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., the Bahamas-based company said Friday. CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned his role, but will "assist in an orderly transition." John Ray III is the new CEO. The Hash hosts discuss the history of FTX and and...

Plus a primer on the promise of zero-knowledge proofs. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle. Jon Wu works on growth with Aztec Network and is a deep thinker when it comes to the challenges of privacy in a digital age. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss privacy from a principle and ethics standpoint, zero-knowledge proofs and whether technology could solve problems that many think...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain. Relm Insurance CEO Joe Ziolkowski spoke with us a few episodes ago about the growing demand for off-chain, crypto-specific insurance and the likelihood of non-crypto insurance products offered on-chain.  On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Denis Pitcher, chief fintech adviser to the Office of the Pr...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Nov. 10,  2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories: Sam Bankman-Fried apologized on Twitter as the FTX crisis deepened, Tron network’s native TRX token momentarily surged some 4,000%, from 6 cents to $2.50, on embattled crypto exchange FTX, and SEC's Gary Gensler speaks out on the state...

A discussion of the state of regulatory discourse around decentralized finance. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle. Editor's note: This interview was recorded on Oct. 24 and so it doesn’t reference the events of the last week.  On today’s “Breakdown” interview, NLW is joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, policy director at the DeFi Education Fund. They discuss the state of regulatory d...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a new 23-month low, as CoinDesk reports cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance is highly unlikely to go through with its proposed acquisition of struggling rival FTX after less than a day of reviewing the company, according to a person familiar with the matter....

Plus a preview of Thursday’s October CPI numbers.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the U.S. election results, including pro-crypto candidates who were elected (or re-elected) and what the overall balance of power means for crypto and business in general. He also previews Thursday’s October inflation numbers, which will be one of the key pie...

CoinDesk’s newsroom breaks down the FTX and Binance story. CoinDesk’s Ian Allison, Nikhilesh De, Brad Keoun, Tracy Wang and Michael J. Casey deconstruct the whirlwind of Binance agreeing to buy FTX. Plus: Allison traces the story back to his investigative coverage questioning Alameda’s balance sheet. The executive producer for CoinDesk Podcasts is Jared Schwartz. Eleanor Pahl edited this episode....

Join Kamz and Jaime Schmidt, the founder of Schmidt's Naturals and co-founder of BFF, a non-fungible token community and brand aimed at helping women get educated, connected and financially rewarded in crypto. BFF launched the Belonging and Mattering Council, a diverse group of individuals who create programming and initiatives to support under-resourced communities, including professional develop...

Plus a discussion about the future of financial advice.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. In today’s interview, NLW talks with returning guest Tyrone Ross about the state of financial advice and why the biggest institutions in the world are spending the bear market gearing up for the next cycle. They also discuss Tyrone’s new 401 Financial and Turnqey Labs ventures.  Find o...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. As speculation mounted over the weekend about the solvency of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto exchange, the CEO tweeted in part on Monday that "FTX is fine. Assets are fine." Last week, CoinDesk published a story revealing the balance sheet of FTX sister company Alameda Research was loa...

A reading of two pieces reflecting on Bitcoin 14 years after the white paper.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: “Bitcoin Is the Song That Does Not End” – Isaiah Douglass  “End of the Monopoly: How Bitcoin Will Usher in a New Era of Governance in Crypto” – Edan Yago - Nexo Pro allows you to trade on the spot and futures mark...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Nov. 5, 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: Twitter's Reported Layoff Plans Fed Preview: Crypto Market Sees Smaller Rate Hikes From December Crypto's...

Plus, Instagram is bringing NFTs to billions. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at: Reports that Twitter is shelving a crypto wallet project Instagram bringing creation and selling of NFTs natively to its platform  Coinbase and Blockchain Association file friend of the court briefs in SEC-Ripple case  Grayscale survey on consu...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Nov. 4,  2022. 'The Hash' hosts discuss recent criticism of Aptos' "fair" token distribution following a wave of criticism from the project's community. In addition, Bloomberg reports that South Korean prosecutors suspect Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, may be in Europe. And also an interview with Founder and technologist Iddris Sandu as he e...

The investor and podcaster takes a different approach than many.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Jason Choi. Jason is an investor with Web3 angel collective Tangent, and also produces the long running “Blockcrunch” podcast (and companion VIP newsletter). In this conversation, he and NLW talk about the state of the markets, why crypto v...

This episode is sponsored by Near. Legislative steps we're taught in civics class are only a small part of what it takes for a bill to become a law. The process of strategy negotiations and long-term thinking for future industries is complex. In addition to balancing huge agendas, lawmakers and their teams have to navigate a complex regulatory environment, all while paying attention to polling dat...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest news impacting the crypto industry, including Instagram's plans allow a select group of digital creators to mint and sell NFTs on its platform. Plus, crypto winter fallout continues as payment processing firm Stripe cuts over 1,000 jobs and NBA Top Shot creator Dapper Labs dramatically reduces its headcount....

Those looking for signs of a more dovish Federal Reserve were disappointed.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW covers Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Nominally the big news was the fourth consecutive 75 bps rate hike. But the big news was Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the presser as an occasion to again remind markets tha...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. "The Hash" team discuss the latest wave of reported layoffs at cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, crypto-focused financial-services firm Galaxy Digital, and crypto venture capital company Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Plus, more details on Ethereu...

The crypto exec talks about freedom money vs. surveillance money.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. Dan Held is a serial bitcoin entrepreneur, the former head of growth marketing at Kraken and currently an adviser to Trust Machines and other crypto companies. In this discussion, he and NLW talk about the state of crypto narratives, bitcoin maximalism versus bitcoin moderate...

On this episode of “Women Who Web3,” Kamz speaks with Shannon Snow, the chief operating officer of World of Women. Before joining World of Women in June 2022, Shannon managed U.S. entertainment at Meta, an organization that helped entertainment, media and sports companies move into the metaverse. Growing up at Google, she built and led teams for more than a decade. As a public speaker, she speaks...

This episode is sponsored by minima.global and Circle. The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. "The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including investors' hopes that the Federal Reserve will pivot away from jumbo interest rate hikes from December to end the so-called liquidity tightening sooner than expected, and will signal that at its Nov. 2 meeting. And, a closer loo...

And is the blue checkmark payment plan less about bots and more about the model? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW recaps the first few days following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, including who he has fired and brought in, how the company is thinking about content moderation, a new payment plan for verification and, of course, dogecoin.  - Nexo Pr...

This episode is sponsored by ZenGo. The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories including the reported plans for upcoming layoffs at Twitter, Vitalik Buterin's warning on pursuing large institutional capital before the crypto industry gets more mature and Huobi's delisting of its HUSD stablecoin. - This episode has been edited by Michele...