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A Consensus 2023 panel with Sam Ewen, Kevin Rose and Bobby Hundreds. In 1916, Charlie Chaplin declared, “the cinema is little more than a fad.” Then again, his contemporary Guglielmo Marconi predicted that wireless communications would make wars impossible. How will today’s Web3 prognostications stack up decades from now? Sam Ewen, Head of CoinDesk Studios, moderates alongside panelists: Kevin Ros...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 26, 2023. "The Hash" discusses some of the biggest stories of the day, including Binance planning to introduce its full service in Japan in August. This comes as the crypto exchange is withdrawing a license application in Germany. Nigeria is changing its eNaira model to encourage more use of its CBDC. Venture capital firm a16z is selling a part...

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,”  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren kick off the show by talking about WorldCoin, which has dominated the news cycle in the crypto space for the last 24 hours. They discuss digital identity as a project, biometrics as an abuse of human rights, and why people are emotional about it.  Casey and Warren shift to chat with guest Adrian Hale the Director of Economic &...

Dogecoin takes center stage in crypto markets. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central Bank Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch  First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Takes Center Stage - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customiza...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, July 25, 2023. "The Hash" team discusses the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including dogecoin (DOGE) rising for the second straight day as speculation lingers that the meme-coin could play a bigger role on the newly-rebranded X platform. The UK's data watchdog, the Information Commissions Office (ICO), will examine Worldcoin, a pro...

The bearish price action comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate hike on Wednesday afternoon. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Binance Says It Intends to File Motion to Dismiss CFTC Complaint Judge in FTX Case Mulls Gag Order on Contact with Media Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else) Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associa...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 24, 2023. "The Hash" team discusses today's top stories, including how Worldcoin's WLD token is performing after going live earlier on Monday. Plus, what Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s crypto project. Tokens branded ‘X’ popped up on decentralized exchanges after Twitter's rebrand. And, bitcoin (BTC) is slip...

On this episode, we talk about Google Play’s policy update allowing NFTs in their apps, Hollywood’s latest proposal amidst the strikes revealing studios want to own the likeness of background actors in perpetuity and Snoop Dogg’s Web3 music platform, Sound. Most importantly, the Hosts discuss the expansion in direction for the pod to expand the topics and guests we introduce to our audience. Gen C...

Although market volatility remains low in summer months, Bitcoin dips to $29,000 amidst cautious Investor sentiment, as Market Analysts await positive signs. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: 'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions Worldcoin Releases Tokenomics, Report Geofenced for Some Countries Markets Links: BRN00 | Br...

In an excerpt from her new book "Beyond Data," lawyer Elizabeth M. Renieris argues emerging extended-reality technologies erode individual and societal privacy rights. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Elizabeth M. Renieris, titled: “Is the Metaverse a 'Global Panopticon'?” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, cus...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, July 22, 2023.  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: Ripple's Court Victory in its Fight Against the SEC  Nasdaq Drops Plans for Crypto Custody Service FTX users Targeted by Potential Phishing Attack SBF Accused...

Identifying the owners of crypto wallets may level the playing field for retail traders. But if taken too far it could be weaponized against the weak. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk's Marc Hochstein, titled: “Transparency for the Crypto Whales, Privacy for the Plebs.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerfu...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, July 21, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including the U.S. DOJ accusing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. A new FTX lawsuit seeks the return of over $1 billion in cash and shares from SBF and other executives. Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and Ilya...

The Crypto Market slumps with Bitcoin and Ether plummeting below key levels amid regulatory bill introduction. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: U.S. House Republicans Introduce Crypto Oversight Bill With Changes From June Draft McDonald’s Opens McNuggets Land in the Metaverse, but McWhy? Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch ...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, July 20, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including several FTX users being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request. Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX are also getting spoofed in a new animated comedy. StoryCo Co-Creator J.P. Alanís joins the show to discuss the future of Web3 entertainment amid the acto...

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: FTX Seeks to Recover $71M From Its Philanthropic and Life Science Arms SEC Chair Gensler Cites 'Wild West' of Crypto in Case to Increase Agency's Budget SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch  First Mover Americas: XRP Momentum Could...

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson recap the latest in crypto news. [1:26] Inside the Desk: It’s been a busy news cycle. “Carpe Consensus” takes a look at the latest, from Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC to the arrest of Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky. [12:36] Danny’s Dungeon: When a bridge fails, it also brings down those just trying to cross it. In...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 19, 2023. "The Hash" covers the biggest stories in crypto today, including why the Nasdaq is dropping its plans for a crypto custody service. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils a plan to exempt bitcoin (BTC) from capital gains tax when it is converted into U.S. dollars. The U.S. Senate is poised to take another crack...

The latest markets updates and crypto news. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: GOP Lawmakers Suggest Gensler's SEC Is Gaming News Cycle to Thwart Crypto Legislation  Nasdaq Halts Plan for Crypto Custody Service Due to U.S. Regulatory Conditions  U.S. Secret Service Seizes Funds From Bahamian Bank Deltec Amid Fraud Investigation  Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Cont...

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey takes listeners on an insightful journey into the world of finance and technology featuring two intriguing interviews conducted on the sidelines of ‘Uncharted’ a Summit held on June 24, 2023, at the residence of media entrepreneur Michael Lowe in Southampton. The first interview is with Sallie Krawcheck, the former head of Bank of America's glob...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, July 18, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including SEC Chair Gary Gensler addressing Ripple's partial court victory in its fight against the SEC last week. Crypto investment firm CoinFund has raised $158 million, according to Bloomberg. Legitimate CEO Calvin Chan discusses partnering with Puma and Roc Nation to release a sneaker collection...

Bitcoin's negative correlation with the U.S. dollar index (DXY) is an indicator to watch before the Fed’s upcoming meeting. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Ron DeSantis Promises to Ban CBDCs if Elected President Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: ‘Bitcoin Represents a Threat to the Current Regime’ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to Meet House Democrats About Crypto Legislatio...

A Consensus 2023 panel with Daniel Alegre and Rosie Perper. Web3 promises to transform not just the internet but also most industries around the world. From the metaverse to NFTs, from marketing to entertainment, what are the latest developments and trends in the Web3 space? Experts and pioneers in the field will share their insights and experiences on how Web3 is changing business and culture liv...

On this episode of “Gen C,” we discuss the evolution of the beauty industry with Rachel and how emerging tech, from VR and AR to new social platforms like Threads, has challenged the ways she engages with consumers. This episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. Rachel has spent 16 years at L’Oréal where she’s shifted from marketing to digital strategy and innovation, to her current role as early stage...

The Ripple v. SEC lawsuit ruling falls short of settling the question of whether a digital asset meets the definition of a security under U.S. law. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Ripple, Crypto Industry Score Partial Win in SEC Court Fight Over XRP Ripple Labs Ruling Throws U.S. Crypto-Token Regulation into Disarray Ripple’s XRP Token Ruling a ‘Milestone Win’ for Cryp...