CoinDesk Podcast Network

Plus South Korea’s new president on crypto. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW wraps up the week with a look at a growing macro discourse around the possibility of recession, along with catching up on important stories in crypto including the election of a new, pro-crypto president in South Korea.  - Take your crypto to the next l...

Is the world entering a new monetary order? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   Earlier this week, Credit Suisse strategist Zoltan Pozsar published a research memo titled “Bretton Woods III” that argued the West’s Russia sanctions were an inflection point moment that would push the world economy into a new world monetary order. In this episode, NLW breaks down the argument,...

Inflation hits 7.9% and gets more political than ever. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  The U.S. inflation print ran hot again last month, hitting 7.9% year over year and the highest in four decades. In this episode, NLW breaks down the numbers within the numbers. He also previews the evolving politics around inflation and how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made inflati...

Lots of studies, no onerous rulemaking. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   Today, after months of speculation, President Biden signed and released his executive order on crypto. The contents of the order have been subject to significant debate, with some arguing that it would spell the beginning of the end for the U.S. crypto industry. So, were the doomsayers right? Tune i...

Gamers have been familiar with online marketplaces and in-game currencies for years now. They’ve been exchanging fiat currencies for digital, in-game money, character skins, mods, all tools to enhance the gaming experience. Maybe that’s why the gaming community is uniquely primed to take on crypto. Popular gaming experts Denver Moore, known as “That Denver Guy,” and Cole Rodey from The Rodey Bros...

Andre Cronje is leaving. Does that mean DeFi winter? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   One of DeFi’s best known developers, Andre Cronje, has left the industry. In this episode, NLW looks at how the markets and the broader crypto community are reacting to the news. In particular, he explores the shifting tone within the sector. Does this dev’s departure make a protracted...

Netflix and TikTok also restricted services in the country. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.   Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at Russia’s increasing economic isolation. Visa, Mastercard and PayPal all announced their plans to stop servicing the country while Netflix and TikTok also restricted access, citing new “fake news” laws. Meanwhile, the world is grap...

As the second week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine begins, questions continue to arise surrounding crypto’s complexities in a wartime environment alongside broader questions about the future of money. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Wrejects.com. On this episode of “Speaking of Bitcoin,” hosts Adam B. Levine, Stephanie Murphy and Jonathan Mohan dive into two critical questions about finan...

A discussion of the long-term implications of sanctions. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.    This week on “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads and discusses “Bitcoiners Were Right: Weaponized Finance Just Created a Post-Dollar Planet” by David Z. Morris.  - Take your crypto to the next level with Nexo. Invest and swap instantly, earn up to 20% APR on your idle assets...

A review of key bitcoin and crypto narratives.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.  On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW checks in on the state of key bitcoin, crypto and economic narratives, from bitcoin’s institutional bid to bitcoin as legal tender to inflation as transitory.  - Take your crypto to the next level with Nexo. Invest and swap instantly, earn...

Despite some elected officials’ questions, Treasury seems to agree. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.   Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at scrutiny around sanctions and the crypto industry. He talks about three situations that show the state of the discourse: 1. Recent statements by the Treasury Department and the National Security Council suggesting they’re...

What the country’s crypto fundraising tells us about the future.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.  Over the last week, the government of Ukraine has held one of the most successful fundraising efforts of all time. It has raised over $50 million in crypto from over 100,000 donation transactions. On today’s episode, NLW tells the story of how the donation campaig...

A check-in on crypto’s institutional narrative. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.  While much of the recent focus of “The Breakdown” has been on the relationship between crypto and geopolitics, today’s episode revisits the institutional narrative that drove industry adoption in 2020 and 2021. NLW looks at Citadel CEO Ken Griffin’s recent comments on crypto, numer...

Social media has given individuals new ways to connect with a global audience. These influencers are using that reach to inspire and encourage their followers. Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are Naya Rose, basketball non-profit organizer and influencer; Jake Bain, LGBT advocate and football player; and Chef Hoppie, celebrity chef for pro athletes like the Cowboys’ Ezek...

Ukraine’s resistance has seen more than $30 million in direct crypto donations. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.  On today’s episode, NLW looks at the contrasting public images of crypto regarding the Ukraine-Russia war. On the one hand, the Ukrainian resistance has raised more than $30 million from more than 26,000 crypto donations while traditional fundraising...

The latest in the economic dimension of the conflict. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.  Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at what we learned over the weekend about the U.S. and European Union’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The West significantly increased its economic pressure on Russia, removing some banks from SWIFT as well as freezing the foreign reserve...

On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin, join hosts Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine for the inside story on AssangeDAO. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange is a figure who inspires strong passions. Seen by some as a hero and others as a traitor, this time the hosts are joined by pseudonymous organizers Rose and Stellar Magnet for a look at w...

A reading of different takes from Twitter. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.  On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads three threads about Russia-Ukraine: "Why You Were Wrong About Ukraine and Will Be Again" by Konstantin Kisin  Autocrats are crazy, with Melissa Chan  Protests, with Sam Greene  - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store...

The more politicians get invested, the harder it will be. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  This week on the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the rising partisan tension around bitcoin, highlighting Sen. Ted Cruz’s recent appearance at the Conservative Political Action Committee conference.  - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypt...

The founder of Bitcoin for Fairness shares her perspective.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US. Today NLW is joined by Anita Posch. Anita is the founder of Bitcoin for Fairness and the author of “(L)earn Bitcoin.” She is about to depart on a trip to southern Africa where she will conduct bitcoin education workshops and seminars while also learning from and collaborating with l...

From sanctions to Bitcoin to the Fed. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NLW explores 15 key economic questions including: 1. Why isn’t the world going even bigger on sanctions? 2. How is Russia’s economy tied to the rest of the world? 3. Why isn’t Russia scared of sanctions?  4. Will Russia retaliate by cutting off the world from...

Plus updates from Russia and Canada. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at: The latest from Russia, including skepticism about the effectiveness of the first round of sanctions  Updates on Canada’s use of the Emergencies Act to freeze protest-associated bank accounts  Why the UST stablecoin has announced a $1 billion bitcoin reserve    - Ne...

These lifestyle influencers reveal the secrets to making money through a phone. Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are Kiara Nichole, Jourdan Riane, Yanna and Adrianna, four influencers who have hit it big on Instagram. From timing to lighting, these four know the ins and outs of creating the perfect social media post. Once the post is up, what next? How can influencers in...

This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund. The integration of NFTs, blockchain technology and the metaverse has spawned incredible opportunities for creators to take back the power of their art. “This is the baby steps towards that liberation of a creator where they’re going to have more control, but at a cost,” Deadmau5 says. What is that cost? Though the opportunities of cryp...

While much is unknown, many are anticipating big impacts on energy.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  Monday, President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s recognition of two breakaway territories in the Ukrainian region of Donbas. The recognition was widely seen as a major escalation of the tense standoff that has dominated global geopolitics so far this year. On today’s epi...