CoinDesk Podcast Network

The report suggests capital controls be extended to digital assets. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest Financial Stability report from the International Monetary Fund. The report looks at how the war in Ukraine is impacting financial stability. NLW argues that it sends mixed messages on crypto – arguing that the war highlights a...

"The Hash" hosts discuss the rising popularity of algorithmic stablecoins, the successful debut of Moonbirds NFTs and Robinhood's move to buy U.K.-based crypto exchange Ziglu. - 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...

As crypto holdings grow in value, criminals are becoming ever-more creative and audacious in their attempts to steal it. 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 insider-compromise at Mailchimp that put crypto holders in the crosshairs. In this episode we discuss what happened, what th...

New analyst notes from Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank are pointing in a common direction. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW explores the growing chorus of economists who think the U.S. is headed towards a recession as the inevitable consequence of the Federal Reserve’s attempt to fight inflation. He also looks at the growing discourse around...

It's crime time on “The Hash” as the team discusses North Korea's connection to the Ronin network hackers’ over $600 million exploit, the Beanstalk protocol exploit and on a lighter note, the fashion house Louis Vuittons’ new NFT collection.  - 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 wo...

A 2008-themed reading for “Long Reads Sunday.” This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Michael Casey’s “No, DeFi Is Not a Repeat of the 2008 Crisis.” - From cash to crypto in no time with Nexo. Invest in hot coins and swap between exclusive pairs for cash back, earn up to 17% interest on your idle crypto assets and borrow against...

Plus BlackRock leads a massive round for Circle. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW explores whether large firms – either from traditional finance or big tech – can be good actors in the Web 3 space? He specifically explores BlackRock’s Circle investment, Meta’s fee announcement and Epic Games’ new funding to build its own metavers...

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories ranging from Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter for $54.20 per share to Solana's NFTs debuting on Rarible. - 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.c...

The Tesla billionaire has made a $40B+ offer to buy the company. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  The Elon Musk-Twitter saga continues! Today, Musk announced an offer to buy 100% of Twitter at $54.20 a share, saying that it was important for free speech and the company needed to be taken private to undergo necessary changes. NLW explores reactions to the announcement, fro...

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories including why Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko thinks the merge will be later than expected, bitcoin's 4-year halving cycle might be coming to an end, and crypto mining in a small Argentinian town. 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 wor...

Will consumers buy because rising prices are just due to the Russian war in Ukraine?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   March saw the U.S.’ highest year-over-year inflation print since 1981, coming in at 8.5%. NLW explores why the discussion around inflation is taking an even more pitched and aggressive turn and how the market responded to the March numbers.  - From cash...

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including the impact of record-high inflation on crypto, a Coinbase-produced film trilogy based on the story of The Bored Ape Yacht Club, Circle's latest $400 million funding round and more. 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...

In a speech last week, the Treasury secretary discussed Satoshi and called Bitcoin's technology transformative.   This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  At the beginning of her tenure as Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen gave a number of indications that she was going to be a tough partner for crypto. In a speech last week, the industry got a glimpse of how much her tone had shi...

From the Challenger space shuttle tragedy to the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, it’s often all too easy to ignore the obvious. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. The most shocking and surprising tragedies of the modern era… were actually the predictable consequences of obviously bad decisions. There are far fewer surprises and unforeseen twists than we would like to believe, and most disaster...

"The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including Elon Musk reversing his decision to join Twitter's board of directors, Coinbase suspending 'buy' orders in India, and the Luna Foundation Guard's bitcoin buying spree. This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl.  Our theme song is “Neon Beach.“...

A survey of the state of CBDCs around the world. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   According to the Biden administration, more than 100 countries worldwide are working on central bank digital currencies. On today’s episode, NLW does a survey of the places that are farthest along and looks at the great power competition between China, Europe and the U.S. around CBDCs.  - F...

A reading of two essays on bitcoin mining as a strategic imperative.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” features two essays on the strategic imperative of bitcoin mining. Crypto Mining, the Energy Crisis, and the End of ESG - Nic Carter Why Bitcoin Mining Is a Matter of National Security - Ben Caselin  - From cash to crypto in no time with N...

Can Russia leverage energy exports to undermine sanctions?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the latest news regarding Russia’s economy. Vladimir Putin is trying to leverage energy exports to prop up the ruble. But can he really make Europe and the rest of the world pay with rubles? And if he does, what are the implicat...

The podcaster and author shares the story of Ethereum’s early days.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  Laura Shin is the host of “Unchained,” one of the best known and longest running crypto podcasts. She is also the author of the new book “The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze.” In today’s episode, she and NLW discuss...

A discussion draft of the bill was released by Sen. Pat Toomey. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  One of crypto’s biggest allies in the Senate, Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), has just released a discussion draft of a bill that would clarify stablecoin legislation. On today’s episode, NLW breaks down what the bill includes and why some in the crypto space are calling it a major step f...

The TradFi giant has launched not one but two monthly research reports.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  JPMorgan has launched two new monthly research reports on the crypto industry, including one on markets and one focused on bitcoin mining. In today’s episode, NLW breaks down the inaugural editions of each, and argues that they are another suggestion of the “post-narr...

A big shift in tone, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On today’s episode, NLW explores the seeming about-face by the British government on crypto. He first explores the recent tension around a March 31 registration deadline imposed by the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that has left many British crypto companie...

Elon Musk’s $3 billion bet has many speculating about who might be unbanned. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   Elon Musk has been talking about Twitter a lot lately. He did a poll asking whether it should make its algorithm open source (80% said “yes”). Another poll asked if Twitter lived up to the principles of free speech, and over 70% of more than 2 million respondents...

A reading of two pieces on Europe, technology and regulation. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: On the EU Giving Up - Punk6529  Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Them - Boaz Sobrado  - From cash to crypto in no time with Nexo. Invest in hot coins and swap between exclusive pairs for...

The bitcoin community spent the week re-discovering bitcoin is for criminals and is boiling the oceans. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   Today on the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at two old bitcoin FUDs that came roaring back with a vengeance. The “crypto is for criminals” narrative was built into the assumption that led the European Parliament to vote in favor of advancing...