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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says no to a bill that passed the Assembly 71-0. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.   On today’s episode, NLW looks a set of recent crypto news, including: A veto of California’s version of New York’s BitLicense bill  A new DARPA initiative to study crypto as a national security issue IRS issues “John Doe” summons on crypto tax issues Tension...

An argument for why Powell can’t repeat the actions of Volker in the 1980s. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.   On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads America’s Middle Class is Vanishing by Eric Basmajian and Powell is no Volker by James Lavish. - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company ensures the...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Sept. 24, 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: Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Hacked for $160M Iran to Start Testing a Digital Rial Soon Coinbase Allegedly Created Its Own Proprietary Trading Firm with $10...

Why the market is acting so freaked out.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at: The market’s reaction to the FOMC, a few days on The “golden handcuffs” in the housing market A recap of the bank CEO hearing on Capitol Hill this week Jesse Powell steps down as Kraken CEO    - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network as it appears to be considering a plan to turn its debt into crypto “IOU” (“I Owe You”) tokens. Plus, what Compute North's bankruptcy filing means for giants like Marathon Digital, as a BTIG analyst downgrades the stock from buy to neutral. See also: Celsius Network Migh...

The crypto industry reacts to an unexpected enforcement action. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW looks at news that a draft of the House stablecoin bill is now circulating, and would, among other things, set out a two-year ban on algorithmic stablecoins like Terra. He also looks at late breaking news last night that the CFTC has named a DAO as...

This episode is sponsored by Circle and Near. A Part 2 climate change edition from Lisbon, Portugal at Nearcon2022. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren  are still together at Nearcon2022 for a second discussion on carbon credits and climate change.  They speak with guests Robert Schmidt, chief operating officer and co-founder of Toucan, and Phil Fogel, chie...

The tight labor market has become the antagonist in Jerome Powell’s war on inflation. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the benchmark federal funds rate by 75 basis points, the third consecutive hike of that size. The market expected this, but reacted negatively to projections the federal funds rate will remain elevated all...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's latest comments slamming crypto tokens during the banking executive's congressional testimony on Wednesday. Plus, a closer look at why banks in Lebanon are closing their doors for the foreseeable future. See also: JPMorgan Sees Concerns for Ethereum Blockchain After the Merge -...

Homebuilder sentiment is down for the ninth consecutive month. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW looks at the housing market, which has shifted dramatically in the last six months. Mortgages today cost more than double what they did last year – the biggest year-over-year jump since those numbers started being recorded in 1975. Homebuilder sentim...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss the Cardano hard fork expected to take place on Thursday, Sept. 22. Plus, a closer look at the Central Bank of Iran's plans to start a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot soon. See also:  What Cardano’s Highly Anticipated Vasil Hard Fork Will Bring Iran to Start Testing a Digital Rial This Week - I.D.E....

The crypto world is constantly changing and there is something new to learn every day. However, its story is already setting the stage for what is to come.  So much of our lives are digital, and with the development of Web3 technology the future is changing for how we work, take care of our families and operate our daily lives.  On today’s episode of “Women Who Web3” host Kamz is joined by Laura S...

From regulatory intrigue to DeFi hacks to big funding rounds. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.   On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the day’s news in terms of how it demonstrates the archetypes of the 2022 crypto bear market, looking at: Market moves A DeFi hack  CBDCs Regulatory enforcement Regulatory positivity Regulatory weirdness Pre-narrative institutionalization...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. "The Hash" hosts talk about how cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute has lost $160 million in a hack relating to its decentralized finance (DeFi) operation, according to a tweet from the company's founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy. Plus, a new Securities and Exchange Commission filing reveals MicroStrategy  bought 301 bitcoins (BTC) betwe...

Sentiment is down and enforcement actions are up ahead of the FOMC meeting this week. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.   On today’s episode, NLW looks at why bitcoin hit a three-month low over the weekend. He also discusses traders’ predictions about the upcoming interest rate hike at this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting and a new enforcement action from t...

Don’t miss out on this powerful and entertaining weekly podcast that celebrates women supporting women, investing in women and bridging the gender gap in wealth through Web3. Each week brings a new and exciting guest sharing their insights on topics such as starting an NFT project, creating belonging and inclusivity in digital spaces, building prosperous Web3 projects, investing in cryptocurrencie...

Does Bitcoin need to change at all? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. For this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads and discusses Chris Castiglione’s “Bitcoin Should Change … Slowly,” as well as a Twitter thread by Dan McArdle. - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company ensures the safety of your fund...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Sept. 17, 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: Starbucks to Launch NFT-Based Loyalty Program Wall Street Giants Start Crypto Exchange EDX Markets Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces Arrest Warrant The...

Fireworks between Senator Toomey and SEC Chair Gensler.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the latest in market action plus how two congressional hearings highlighted differences in the approaches the CFTC and SEC are taking to crypto.  - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against...

But it’s not as bad as it could have been. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW looks at a set of three reports around crypto out of the Treasury Department as well as examines the White House’s just-released framework for digital assets. He argues there are big, important questions that remain unaddressed. - Nexo is a security-first platform where...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. "The Hash" hosts talk about the long-awaited Ethereum Merge on Thursday, where over 40% of the network’s blocks were added by just two entities: Coinbase and Lido. Plus, seven months after lowering El Salvador's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR), Fitch Ratings has downgraded it again. See also: How the Ethereum Merge...

This episode is sponsored by Circle and Near. A climate change edition from Lisbon Portugal at Nearcon2022.  “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren  are together again at Nearcon2022 to discuss blockchain sustainability and the data needed to combat the concerns of climate change. This topic is “near and dear to their hearts” because Michael and Sheila co-founded CISA, the Crypt...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2022. "The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories, including the Ethereum Merge that transitioned the world's second largest blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and the CFTC chairman's testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee, in which Rostin Behnam said the agency is the “right regulator” to oversee digital asse...

Discussing the economic and political implications of Ethereum’s big change. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. At 2:44 a.m. ET Thursday, Ethereum successfully transitioned from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. On today’s show, NLW breaks down what that means for the network’s security and economics and looks at the political dimensions that could impact Bitcoin and the...

Even those who were “dusted” will need to file reports to the U.S. Treasury Department. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW catches listeners up on the latest news in crypto, including: Arrest warrants for Do Kwon and others from Terra El Salvador Bond Repurchase program  Crypto regulatory and enforcement news from Uruguay and Argentina  Canada’s...