CoinDesk Podcast Network

The billionaire hedge funder previews a very tough period for the Fed.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW previews the upcoming Fed meeting through the lens of a CNBC interview with billionaire hedge funder Paul Tudor Jones. Jones characterized this as one of the most challenging times for the Fed in its history and said that it’s an unbelievably bad t...

It’s a tale of two markets in crypto.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.  In the short term, crypto is firmly a part of the larger macro cycle driven by the Fed’s fight against inflation. In the long term, however, there is much evidence that the market downturn won’t be anything like the crypto winter of 2018-2019. NLW explores the funding and events of the past month that te...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 2, 2022.  "The Hash" team discusses the controversial BAYC "Otherside" metaverse land sale and investment legends Warren Buffett’s and Charlie Munger's harsh criticism of crypto. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto,...

Could he build the world’s first global political coalition?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.  Today on “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Balaji Srinivasan’s “The Elondrop.”  - Nexo is a secure crypto exchange and crypto lending platform. Buy 40+ hot coins with your bank card in seconds and swap between exclusive pairs for cashback. Earn up to 17% interest on your idle crypto a...

The only thing worse than a Get-Rich-Quick-Scheme is a Save-The-World-Quick-Scheme, and we’re all falling for it: the Aspirational systems of DAOs, altcoins and crypto charities. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Human beings are generally good people!  But they’re also generally lazy people. When good natures and low efforts meet, terrible decisions follow. Scam coins, feel-good make-bad char...

Plus a look at other institutional and regulatory stories. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the surprise GDP decline in the U.S., as well as wraps up other stories from the macro environment, regulatory sphere and around institutional adoption. - From cash to crypto in no time with Nexo. Invest in hot coins and swap betw...

Bill Hwang is being accused of market manipulation.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  Bill Hwang is no stranger to law enforcement around financial crimes. In 2012 he settled an insider trading and market manipulation case involving Chinese stocks. Last year, he jumped back in the headlines after his family office, Archegos, completely imploded, ultimately leading to $10...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, April 29, 2022.  "The Hash" hosts discuss the Ukrainian government's newest initiative to use non-fungible token (NFT) donations in the war against Russia. Also, Panama's new crypto law and private equity investment firm Apollo's new hire for its digital asset division. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in A...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 28, 2022.  "The Hash" team discusses the impact of a shrinking economy in the United States to the booming DeFi space with reports stating that there were over 100 crypto assets created in the past week. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the...

The latest in institutional investor sentiment and action in crypto. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the institutional side of the crypto industry, focusing on:  A fascinating new sentiment survey from Bitstamp Fidelity’s plans to add bitcoin to 401(k) plans  Goldman Sachs exploring financial asset tokens  Dragonfly raises $650 mill...

"The Hash" team discusses the official recognition of bitcoin as legal currency in the Central African Republic, bitcoin adoption in El Salvador and the Ethereum Foundation's non-crypto investments. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the f...

Plus a look at news from Brazil, Buenos Aires, Fort Worth and New York. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  It’s another global crypto adoption and regulation roundup, led by confirmation that the Central African Republic is moving to make bitcoin legal tender, alongside the CFA franc. NLW looks at why this is significant in a historical, postcolonial context. The show also...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, April 26, 2022. "The Hash" team discusses today's top stories including Twitter's 180 degree turnaround to accept Elon Musk's takeover offer and the fate of Moonbirds NFTs after the company’s chief operating officer announced he's leaving to join a new fund. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texa...

Can Elon Musk fix Twitter’s original sin?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  Elon Musk is officially buying Twitter. In today’s show, NLW argues that the debate and discussion around the move is largely focused on content moderation policies, when the more fundamental issue is the relationship of the advertising business model to what the algorithm prioritizes. Does Musk h...

Fast times at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Join "Speaking of Bitcoin" hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Stephanie Murphy for a look at a recent move by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to "clarify" the responsibilities of publicly traded crypto companies.  This episode tackles the new custody rules that aim to solve...

Rumors were flying around Bitcoin Twitter this weekend, but how much truth do they have?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW digs into rumors that the Central African Republic has adopted bitcoin as legal tender. He also looks at Panama’s crypto legislation, which has moved forward out of committee. Overall, he explores the state of the nation-state...

"The Hash" hosts discuss Twitter reportedly nearing a decision on Elon Musk's takeover bid, Binance's Russia controversy and the $13 million NFT heist.  - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Visit  coindesk.co...

Plus a Morgan Stanley report on Lightning Payments. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: Cannabis and Crypto - Brett Harrison Bitcoin is boring? - Jurrien Timmer  Morgan Stanley on Lightning - Alex Gladstein    - From cash to crypto in no time with Nexo. Invest in hot coins and swap between exclusive pairs for cash back, ear...

Plus Coinbase launches its NFT features in beta. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at: Bitcoin spot ETF optimism in the U.S. Australian spot ETFs coming next week Coinbase’s new NFT features  Stripe adding crypto payouts    - From cash to crypto in no time with Nexo. Invest in hot coins and swap between exclusive pairs for...

"The Hash" team discusses the launch of a new NFT lending platform to the Ukrainian Central Bank's ban on crypto purchases in local currency. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Visit  coindesk.com/consensus...

A primer on why the current housing shortage is related to, and different from, the pre-GFC housing crash. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  Housing prices around the country are up 19.2% this year, and 30% since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Videos of desperate couples and families lining up for open houses have become mainstays of social media. In today’s ep...

"The Hash" team discusses the latest development of Elon Musk's bid to acquire Twitter and the report that Coinbase may be buying one of Turkey's oldest crypto exchanges BtcTurk. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience f...

A look at which countries are seeing outsized crypto gains relative to GDP. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW covers two topics. First, he looks at a new Chainalysis report on which countries realized the biggest crypto gains in 2021, and specifically how that list differs from the rank of countries by GDP. Second, he looks at new sanctions on...

What happens when everything about the market is stuck in transition? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW examines what he is calling “Crypto’s Liminal Phase.” He argues the crypto industry specifically and the macroeconomic landscape as a whole are in a transitional phase. In terms of crypto, he points to a transitory market cycle, regulatory discour...

"The Hash" discusses the prospect of the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the new feature added to MakerDAO that would address cost and congestion issues. - Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Vi...