CoinDesk Podcast Network

Bitcoin is a tool for social justice. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US. This week on “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “Why Bitcoin Is a Tool for Social Justice” by Charlene Fadirepo.  - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypto. Invest, borrow, exchange and earn up to 18% APR on Bitcoin and 20+ other top coins. Insured for $375M. Au...

Plus the FBI has announced a new crypto enforcement division.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at:  a new valuation for Circle a new token fund from Sequoia The FBI’s new crypto enforcement division ConocoPhillips partners with bitcoin mining to reduce flaring    - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can...

Plus a look at the political debates around inflation. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW looks at the increasingly political discourse around inflation in the United States. The Right is claiming government overspending is to blame while the Left is pushing a new narrative of corporate price gouging. Whatever the case, some commentators are proposing...

Plus the latest from Ukraine and Canada. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US. Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at three geopolitical situations shaping the bitcoin discourse: Continued tensions and recent cyberwarfare between Ukraine and Russia Crypto wallets targeted in ongoing Canada protests  A U.S. bill to investigate El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption and the risks it might...

But does this highlight adoption, risk or both?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  On today’s episode, NLW looks at the news that JPMorgan has opened a lounge in Decentraland. Specifically, he explores whether the growing corporate interest in the metaverse is a positive reflection on the accessibility of the metaverse, or if it should also represent a warning to a Web 3 com...

Blockchain tech is enabling direct fan-to-artist relationships and can bring the power back to the artists. If you’re a big artist signed to a big label, there’s a high chance that label will have significant control over your music, production, tours, releases and more. R&B legend Mario knows this better than anyone because he’s recently transitioned from a major label to working as an independen...

This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund. On this episode of “NFT All-Stars,” host Artnome (Jason R. Bailey) is joined by Ed Young, co-founder of The Source magazine and owner of NFT.hiphop, to interview long-time record mogul, entrepreneur and art collector Damon Dash.  Alongside Dash’s background in the record industry as co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, he also has extens...

As the Canadian government claims emergency powers, people are discussing the implications for financial freedom.   This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW digs into the recent news from Canada. Specifically, he looks at the activation of the Emergencies Act which, among other things, will allow banks and financial institutions to freeze the funds of...

It has been a busy few days for crypto in Washington, D.C.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW covers a set of news from the past few days, including: U.S. Treasury Dept. sends a letter to six concerned senators, saying it won’t be including miners and validators in the agency’s definition of a broker  BlockFi settles with the SEC YouTube and Onl...

On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin, join hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy and Jonathan Mohan for a discussion about the origins and evolution of Bitcoin maximalism. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Bitcoin maximalists – the self-described pro-Bitcoin, anti-altcoin faithful – have been around for longer than most modern crypto projects. The term was coined by...

A sample of the most interesting threads from Crypto Twitter.   This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com. On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday," NLW reads three threads: Justin Kan on why NFTs are a better business model for games  RAC on what NFT skeptics should know  Chris Burniske on the 2022 crypto outlook    - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you ca...

Hearings in the House and Senate were thoughtful and productive.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com. This week saw a hearing on stablecoins in the House and on crypto in general and the role of the CFTC in specific in the Senate. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW argues that both were thoughtful, productive and suggest that U.S. lawmakers are engaging with cr...

Sticking it to the U.S., a hedge against China or both?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com. On today’s episode, NLW explores possible reasons why Russia’s recent 180 on cryptocurrencies might make sense. As the country prepares to legalize and regulate cryptos as a type of currency, he looks at things from the lens of Russia’s relationship with the U.S. and desire to...

Crypto is being driven in different directions by different market forces. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com. Today Twitter was alight with discussion of the biggest inflation print since 1982. With 7.5% inflation, a hike of 50 basis points is looking more and more likely in March. This should be bad news for risk assets. On the other hand, bitcoin and crypto are bein...

An interview with the former Bitfinex head of community and product.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com. Yesterday the U.S. government arrested two individuals in connection with money laundering and the 2016 Bitfinex hack that saw nearly 120,000 BTC stolen. They also announced the confiscation of around 94,000 of the purloined BTC - worth about $3.6 billion today. On...

“The value in my brand is a really high-quality product.” Austin Mills, a TV host for NBA Entertainment, joins “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to give viewers a backstage peek into the challenges and daily tasks of being a video content creator. Mills, a former Baylor University basketball player, is an extremely talented producer and has noticed significant payoff to improving...

This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund. “This space has changed my life. I’ve met people that make me feel understood for when so long I just thought the world was cruel … Now I’ve found my people.” 19-year-old NFT artist FEWOCiOUS joins “NFT All-Stars” hosts Artnome and Marguerite deCourcelle for a conversation on how NFTs have opened up access to the art world like never b...

The tax and accounting giant’s Canada division adds bitcoin and ETH to its balance sheet. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com.  KPMG Canada announced Monday it added BTC and ETH to its balance sheet, as well as buying carbon credits to offset its new environmental impact. On today’s episode, NLW explores how the market and crypto community are reacting to the news, and...

Bitcoin back over $40,000. ETH above $3,000. Will it last?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com.  At the end of last week, bitcoin reversed a couple months of downward momentum and reclaimed $40,000. Now, as momentum builds, the community is wondering whether this is a temporary reprieve or a fundamental turn back to the bullish. NLW shares a variety of opinions from ac...

A reading of two privacy-themed opinion articles. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US. On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:  Bitcoin Protects Privacy and Fights Oppression – Murtaza Hussain Don’t Let Web 3 Repeat Web 2’s Mistakes – Tor Bair - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypto. Invest, borrow, exchange and earn up to...

A wild week in markets suggests more volatility ahead. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at Meta’s big flop in the equities markets and how it's spilling over into crypto metaverse tokens. He also looks at the Boston Fed’s CBDC research and recaps the Wormhole exploit.   - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you...

A discussion ranging from CityCoin news to next-decade trends.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.  Patrick Stanley is the former Head of Growth at Stacks, the founder at Freehold and a contributor at CityCoins. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss one of the biggest trends for the coming decade – the geopolitical competition for talent and resources and how crypto is shapi...

A lawsuit and a new bill could change the system.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US. Two Tezos stakers sued the IRS to get back taxes paid on property they say they created through staking. The IRS offered to pay them back but didn’t commit to clear policy guidance. The stakers will now continue the suit, and they’re being backed by the Proof of Stake Alliance. NLW also examin...

The annual budget presentation to Parliament discussed a 30% tax on crypto profits.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US. One of the key themes for 2022 is the relationship between governments and the crypto industry. On today’s show, NLW looks at the latest from India, one of the countries with the highest degree of speculation on whether banning or regulation is the path forwar...

Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: Which to Choose? With so many popular social media platforms today, content creators may feel lost in the sea of apps. Chaz Smith, Eric Struk and Chozus join “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to weigh in on the benefits and challenges of the many social media platforms. These influencers take a methodical approach to their content, homing in o...