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This episode is sponsored by EY. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” we are embarking on Part 2 of  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren’s conversation into the world of bitcoin and climate change with environmentalist and bitcoin mining OG Troy Cross, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. From our Sponsor:  EY blockchain solutions can t...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 25, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. "The Hash" hosts discuss the biggest crypto stories of the day, including Tools for Humanity, the team behind Worldcoin, raising $115 million in a Series C funding round. Separately, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal reportedly received a summons and complaint in the FTX class action lawsuit dur...

Risk assets are down across the board, which raises concerns about Bitcoin's price. A lawsuit pertaining to smart contracts, open-source software, and token holders has been filed in response to federal sanctions on the Tornado Cash protocol.   Today's Stories:  Bitcoin-Based ‘Space Pepes’ Led Weekly Trading Volumes Among NFT Collections Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Raises $115M, Led By B...

As French wallet-maker Ledger found recently, it's a struggle to maintain crypto's trustless ethos while increasing adoption. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson recap the latest in crypto news. [1:04] Inside the Desk: Ledger’s hardware wallet “key recovery” feature was quickly met with criticism from the crypto community. [8:47] Danny’s Dungeon: Another “Bitcoi...

This episode is sponsored by Brave.  We’re coming to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com. 'Consensus Conversations' host Michele Musso speaks with Josh and Jesse Berger co-founders of PKT Pal (Packetpal) a plug-and-play device that is...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, May 24, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. "The Hash" hosts weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood says the U.S. is 'losing' the bitcoin movement due to regulation. This comes as Elon Musk offers a warning about dogecoin. Separately, TRM Labs notes that attacks on token...

CoinDesk hosted a Survey at last month’s Consensus 2023 and despite the market turmoil over the past few months, investment managers remain steadfast in putting capital into digital assets.  A Featured Story Is an opinion piece by Angelo Calvello, Ph. D., co-founder of Rosetta Analytics, an investment manager that uses deep reinforcement learning to build and manage investment strategies for insti...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 23, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. "The Hash" hosts discuss the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including hardware wallet provider Ledger delaying the release of a key recovery feature. Meanwhile, Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have risen to second place for NFT sales per blockchain, according to Web3 d...

Despite the ongoing debt ceiling death dance, Bitcoin and other tokens are trading higher. CoinDesk's "Markets Daily" has the latest news.  Today's Stories:  Jamie Dimon Warns QT Will Lead To More Bank Failures Africa's First Test Run For A CBDC has Failed South Korea's Ruling Party Calls to Expedite Bill on Lawmakers' Crypto Disclosures: Report Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour as Meme Coin Shysters P...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 22, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. "The Hash" hosts weigh in on the top stories shaping the crypto world day, including a closer look at why the Tornado Cash token (TORN) is higher, after a proposal submitted by a wallet address linked to a recent attack on the decentralized autonomous organization’s (DAO) governance state looks to...

On this week’s episode of Gen C, Coinbase's Kate Rouch talks about how the brand is looking to not only attract new users but also improve the industry at large through technology and education. Kate was at the forefront of growing the Meta brand, formerly Facebook, and product marketing for eleven years prior to making the jump to Coinbase. She joins the podcast to discuss how working at an innov...

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) are meeting late Monday after the debt ceiling deal suffered setbacks over the weekend as crypto markets turn down slightly while traditional markets remain somewhat stable.  Today's Stories:  Biden, McCarthy To Meet Monday After Debt-Ceiling Deal Suffers Weekend Setbacks U.S. Debt Deal Could Weigh On Bitcoin Price, Some Say Gemini Says Genes...

Featured Story:   Is an opinion piece by John Rizzo a senior vice president for public affairs at Clyde Group, titled: Elizabeth Warren’s Bill Won’t Stop Money Laundering, but It Could Ban Crypto On today's show, we discuss the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, which is being pushed by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), and aims to close loopholes that crimin...

You can see resemblances between Do Kwon's Bitcoin purchases during Terra/Luna's peaks.  Featured Story:   An Opinion piece by Coindesk Deputy Managing Editor of Features & Opinion, Daniel Kuhn, titled Should We Worry About Tether’s Bitcoin-Buying Plan? On today's show, we focus on the fact that Tether holds the largest stablecoin, USDT, which could be viewed as an attempt to de-risk its U.S. doll...

This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 20, 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: Paul Tudor Jones on State of Bitcoin in the U.S. OpenAI CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill U.S. Crypto Firms Moving Offsho...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 18, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. The hosts of "The Hash" discuss some of the biggest crypto headlines shaping the sector today, including Coinbase (COIN) saying it loves Canada, where the rules have been set out, compared with the U.S.’s lack of clarity. Separately, experts weigh in on an update from Ledger's new key-recovery feat...

Bitcoin drifts around 27k awaiting Jerome Powell's expected speech later today and what are markets saying about crypto’s path to a sustainable recovery;  CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories:  BlockFi Creditors Say Crypto Lender Was a Victim of Bad Management DLT-Powered Financial Markets Could Save $100B Per Year, TradFi Study Says Lightning Labs Relea...

This episode is sponsored by EY. Join Michael Casey and Sheila Warren on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” as they delve into the multifaceted world of digital money and explore the intricate dynamics that shape its scene with Head of Policy and Government Relations Riccardo Ricchi of The Payments Association located in the UK.  Together they unravel the differences between stablecoins, cryptocu...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 18, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. The hosts of "The Hash" weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Ripple starting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform which allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. Separately, crypto wallet m...

Featured Story: Jenny Johnson is President and CEO of Franklin Templeton. In a career at Franklin Templeton spanning over 30 years, she has been a key driver in the company's transformation to what is now one of the most respected global firms focused on investment management, technology, innovation, diversity and corporate and social responsibility. Ms. Johnson has received a number of recognitio...

Plus, more on Bitcoin’s BRC-20, GREED token and Pepe. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. [1:28] Inside the Desk: Cheyenne Ligon, CoinDesk regulatory reporter, provides updates on insider trading cases at Coinbase and OpenSea. [11:00] We asked, you answered: Listeners chime in on the BRC-20 debate. [15:54] Danny’s Dungeon: Updat...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, May 17, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace. "The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories, including crypto companies fleeing U.S. regulatory uncertainty being welcomed by officials in France. Separately, why some lawyers say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' CBDC ban may be a toothless effort. Plus, Tether will regularly buy bitcoin (BTC) for it...

 As Bitcoin slumps and monetary policymakers present a baffling binary choice, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories:  US X-Date Is Now June 5 As Treasury Burns $52BN Cash In One Day, Only $87BN Left Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome,’ French Regulator Says Even Licensed Firms Say Opening Bank Accounts Is Hard in Hong Kong China's Top Prosecution Agency...

This episode is sponsored by Brave.  We’re coming to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com. 'Consensus Conversations' host Kamala Alcantara speaks with Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga about blockchain technology and the crypto...

Featured Story: An Opinion piece by Coindesk Deputy Managing Editor of Features & Opinion, Daniel Kuhn, titled ‘What’s the Reality of Crypto in Crime?’ On today's show, we discuss how deep the DOJ's criminal investigations against crypto may go with their first appointed NCET director, Eun Young Choi. This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington, and read by Senior Producer Michele Musso. All origin...