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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. In an interview with Bloomberg, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried discusses his efforts to bail out companies during the recent market turbulence. "The Hash" team discusses that plus the news that crypto exchange Binance froze a wallet related to a Russian gun manufacturer that raised funds for the country's troops in Ukraine, according to a L...

Plus another Bitcoin Bond delay in El Salvador.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW does a global regulatory check-in, focused on: A veto for crypto mining regulation in Paraguay Brazil’s biggest bank exploring decentralized finance with the central bank El Salvador sees more Bitcoin Bond delays  South Korea suggests initial coin offering ban has...

Goldman Sachs is predicting U.K. inflation could hit 22% if natural gas prices remain elevated. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. European energy markets have been roiled as the price of energy futures rockets to up to 30 times the five-year average. In the U.K., restrictions on the cost of energy have been lifted, increasing prices by two to five times overnight. Acros...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. "The Hash" team discusses Tesla CEO Elon Musk sending a second letter calling off his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, a closer look at Crypto.com's reported lawsuit against a user after it mistakenly sent a refund of $10 million instead of $100. See also: E...

Stocks had a more than 3% decline for the seventh time this year on Friday. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. The week ended badly. Equities were down big and over the weekend crypto followed, with bitcoin (BTC) dipping under $20,000 and ether (ETH) losing 14% following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech Friday at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. On today’s episode NLW...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. "The Hash" team takes a look at the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape as most of the responses to President Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency are due after Labor Day. Plus, Snoop Dogg and Eminem reunite on stage for a metaverse performance. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the d...

Will the U.S. government ask stakers to censor transactions? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Nic Carter’s “If Ethereum Starts Slashing, It Burns.” - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company safeguards your crypto by relying on five key fundamentals includ...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug. 27, 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: Popular Uniswap Frontend Blocks 253 Crypto Addresses Related to DeFi Crimes SEC's Gensler Says 'No Reason' to Treat Crypto Differently From Rest of Capital Mar...

Plus, the DTCC starts settling stock trades via blockchain. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US.  On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at: A new stock settlement system The latest on the arrested Tornado Cash developer  The passing of hedge fund legend Julian Robertson    - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your cr...

According to Chair Jerome Powell, the fight against inflation isn’t anywhere near done.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. Each year, U.S. central bankers gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discuss big-picture changes in medium- and long-term monetary policy and the economy. This year, the markets have been watching extra closely for signals about whether the Federal R...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is doubling down on his intent to aggressively hike interest rates in a bid to bring inflation down. Plus, a closer look at the three-day metaverse conference underway in China. See also: Federal Reserve’s Powell: Inflation Battle Not Yet Close to Finished Bitcoin Tumbles Below $21K After Powell’s Hawki...

This episode is sponsored by Circle and NEAR. The massive web of regulations that entangle the legacy financial sector have been, in the recent past, a guidepost for governors to apply to the crypto industry. But the argument for many in the crypto community is that those same rules aren’t really applicable to crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi), especially without considerable changes.  As th...

The stablecoin issuer says it won’t blacklist addresses unless law enforcement specifically asks it to do so. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest news on Tornado Cash sanctions. Specifically, he looks at Tether’s announcement this week that the stablecoin issuer would not blacklist addresses from Tornado Cash unless U.S. law enf...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. According to a statement shared with CoinDesk, Bitcoin Depot, the world's largest operator of crypto ATMs, plans to go public via a SPAC merger valued at an estimated $885 million. Plus, "The Hash" team reacts to Bored Ape non-fungible token (NFT) images being printed on M&M candies in a limited-edition release. See also:  Crypto ATM Op...

As President Joe Biden prepares to approve student debt relief, 59% of Americans are worried doing so will increase inflation. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. According to reports, U.S. President Joe Biden is about to finally take action on student debt relief, wiping away $10,000 in federal debt for those making less than $125,000 a year (or $250,000 as a married cou...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. "The Hash" team talks about a defamation lawsuit filed against YouTuber "Atozy” by fellow  YouTuber Ben Armstrong, whose videos are produced under the moniker "BitBoy Crypto,"  Plus, Bloomberg reports former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton is joining Electric Capital as an advisor. See also:  YouTuber vs....

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. "The Hash" team discusses a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, Tom Brady's Autograph.io is launching a new interactive experience for fans. See also: Former CFTC Chair: Here's How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto _ I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk faci...

A new op-ed in the Wall Street Journal extends the SEC head’s argument that crypto is just like any other type of financial asset. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW explores Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s latest op-ed on crypto regulation, in the Wall Street Journal. NLW also explores whether conservative accusation...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.  "The Hash" team discusses the GitHub data report, by Yearn Finance developer “banteg,” that the decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has blocked 253 crypto addresses that were apparently linked to the sanctioned privacy tool Tornado Cash or possible to stolen funds. Also the team takes a closer look at the protest against a Tornado Cash...

Might the U.S. consider embracing private stablecoins instead of a FedCoin? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the state of the U.S. discussion about a central bank digital currency. Based on statements from the Federal Reserve, members of Congress and others, does it look like the U.S. is headed towards a CBDC? In fact, NLW argues, it se...

There are multiple proposals for giving young tokens more legal protection. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: “Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor” by Michael Casey “Safe Harbor 2.0” by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against y...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug. 20, 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: Galaxy Digital Abandons $1.2B Plan to Acquire BitGo Bitgo to Sue Galaxy Digital  DCG Company Genesis Cuts 20% of Staff Amid Crypto Winter Coinbase Could Shut D...

Up? Down? Sideways? All of the above? A look at a confusing economic landscape.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at why markets went down on high European inflation data, and why market signals in general are pointing in multiple directions at once.  - Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and bo...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.  "The Hash" team discusses that bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, is falling to its lowest price since July 27. Plus, Singaporean crypto lender Hodlnaut discloses massive layoffs and pending “police proceedings” in a Friday blog post. See also: First Mover Asia: Bitcoin and Ether Fall; Angry That Hodlnaut Has Frozen...

Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is just one of the factors pointing in the direction of greater food insecurity.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at something that could cause a new set of “big picture power shifts” – a growing global food crisis. He explores a set of causal factors including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,...