Podcasts about Decentralization

Andrew Keys of Darma Capital unravels the state of crypto in 2023.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about the state of crypto with guest Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of Darma Capital.[1:36] Inside the Desk: Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions.[10:50] Andrew Keys: Predictions for crypto regulation, innovation and more.[28:44] Cam's Corner: What's up with metaverse fashion? Plus: An update on a certain “Rick Sanchez,” otherwise known as Do Kwon.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.-“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, March 30, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The top crypto exchanges are weighing whether or not to remain in Canada as the country tightens crypto regulation. Andy Warhol's artworks will now be available as tokenized investments. Crypto wallet maker Ledger has raised over $100 million in new funding. Plus, why Circle's USDC stablecoin continues to see big outflows while the market share of rival tether (USDT) is growing. See also:USDC Outflows Surpass $10B as Tether's Stablecoin Dominance Reaches 22-Month HighTether Stability Made It the Safest Stablecoin Bet Amid U.S. Banking Crisis, Analysts SayCoinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory ShakeupCrypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by CanadaAndy Warhol Artworks to Be Offered as Tokenized Investments on EthereumCrypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises Most of $109M Round: BloombergEuropean Banking Regulator Calls Attention to Digital Ledger Technology-This episode has been edited by Jonas Huck. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In response to the proposed legislation, freedom advocates on the right and left have expressed concern.The movement to ban TikTok in the U.S. is growing. The recently introduced RESTRICT Act in the U.S. Congress is nominally about that, but some are concerned it would significantly expand government powers over the internet. -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's show, Kamz is joined by Gigi (Gianina Skarlett), proud Venezuelan founder, CEO and lead engineer of W3 Learn Academy and Crypto Tech Women, a Web3 community-centric brand that has empowered 20,000+ community members worldwide to take space in Web3. She's passionate about education, innovation and the Web3 industry. She was a software engineer at an AI Silicon Valley company before joining the Web3 industry.Her mission is to continue to grow and lead the vision of Crypto Tech Women while ensuring the right culture is nurtured within the community. Having the right culture is her top priority, one that is inclusive, where everyone feels supported, encouraged, listened to and cared for. Building longevity for Crypto Tech Women is her main goal.On this incredible show, we discuss:

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, March 29, 2023.The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance hid substantial links to China for several years after the crypto exchange claimed to have left the country, according to documents reviewed by the Financial Times. New research shows that North Korean hackers are now using crypto cloud mining for their illicit activities. The U.K. drops its plans for a non-fungible token (NFT) issued by the Royal Mint. Plus, if you're a member of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that is being sued, could you be liable for negligence? U.S. courts are wading into the murky topic.See also:Binance's On-Chain Balance Stands at $64B, Nansen Data ShowsCrypto's Unfulfilled Dreams Get a Tailwind From U.S. Crackdown on Binance, CoinbaseNorth Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research ShowsHacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts SayUK NFT Dropped Over Lack of Demand, Finance Minister Hunt SaysUK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFTThe Liability of DAOs and Their Founders Has Been Put to the Test in Court-This episode has been edited by Jonas Huck. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Castle Island venture capitalist joins to discuss the coordinated effort to cut off crypto from the banking sector.On today's episode, NLW is joined by Castle Island Ventures' Nic Carter. Nic was the first to identify the concerted effort to de-platform crypto from the banking system as “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” In their conversation, Nic discusses the original Operation Choke Point, how that operation came to an end when he began to notice signs of a similar strategy targeting crypto and where the industry is now. -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Paulozhgibesov/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, March 28, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao responds to the CFTC's lawsuit. Disney dismantles its entire metaverse unit. The hacker behind the $200 million Euler attack suddenly feels remorse and returns millions in funds. Plus, what's behind the price surge for Ripple's XRP token?See also:Binance CEO Zhao Calls CFTC Suit an ‘Incomplete Recitation of Facts'Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: ReportHacker Behind $200M Euler Attack Apologizes, Returns Millions in Ether, Dai to ProtocolXRP Surges to Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention-This episode has been edited by Jonas Huck. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The charges stem largely from KYC processes (or lack thereof) in Binance's early years.The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance on Monday, alleging seven different charges related to derivatives exchange registration. In this episode, NLW explores the charges and to what extent they reflect not only a case against Binance but an ongoing regulatory turf war between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission. “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mickey Friedman, founder of Flair.ai, a product photography and advertising composition tool that is AI generated, joins the “Gen C” podcast this week to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.Mickey Friedman shares her knowledge of AI, a hot topic for not only those in Web3 but anyone on the internet who has come across ChatGPT, DALL-E or Midjourney. Mickey was at Tesla and Adobe prior to co-founding Flair.ai. In this episode, we discuss everything from AI for brand marketing to copyright infringement to whether or not AI is part of Web3.Links mentioned from the podcast: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie POAPAtlanta Home Tokenized on Ethereum, Nets $214,882 in Under 3 MinutesSEC Warns Coinbase It's Pursuing Enforcement Action Over Securities ViolationsFlair.ai WebsiteMickey's TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam EwenAvery AkkineniCoinDeskVayner3From our sponsor:Are you building the next big thing in Web3? Apply to pitch your project live on stage at the CoinDesk Pitchfest Powered by Google Cloud at Consensus, the industry's most influential event happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Apply by March 31 for a chance to be among the twelve finalists selected to pitch. Visit consensus.coindesk.com/pitchfest for more information.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Adrian Blust, Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stock prices of both banks declined over the weekend and at the end of the week as a result of negative press.Ever since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, markets have been waiting with bated breath for another shoe to drop. Coming into the weekend, it looked like Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab were the most wobbly. NLW explores whether there is actually a reason to be concerned or whether fintwit (and short sellers) are just looking for another mark. -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, March 27, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao are sued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for regulatory violations. The G-7 is planning to toughen global crypto regulations. Twitter is on a manhunt for the person responsible for leaking its source code on GitHub. Plus, Gucci is doubling down on its push into the metaverse with a new partnership with Yuga Labs.See also:CFTC Sues Binance, CZ Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives ProductsCrypto-Related Stocks Drop Alongside Bitcoin on CFTC Binance SuitBinance Bitcoin Trading Volume Hits Lowest Level in 8 Months Following Termination of Zero-Fee TradingGucci and Yuga Labs Are Bringing High Fashion to the Otherside-This episode has been edited by Jonas Huck. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The future of money is being shaped, one way or another. On this week's “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:“This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money” - Michael J. Casey “Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis” - George Kaloudis -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Banks down, bitcoin up and, boom, a narrative is born.On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW combines two previous YouTube shows focused on Balaji's $1 million bitcoin bet and the emergence of the mainstream narrative of bitcoin as a safe haven from banks.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. central bank hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, even as credit tightens across the economy. NLW catches up on the macro in the wake of the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and interest rate decision. The stakes were higher going into this meeting thanks to the banking crisis. As the Federal Reserve stays determined to keep hiking, is commercial real estate poised to be the next challenge? -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do the recent banking crises of three popular high-profile banks validate what crypto stands for? Is the U.S. falling behind in leading global policy when it comes to the current systems we use and invest in?In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore transparency, safety and predictability within the banking industry and cryptocurrency community with Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, and Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder of Lumida Wealth Management.See Also:https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/03/17/this-crisis-will-define-the-future-of-money/ -Michele Musso produced and edited this episode with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code MONEYREIMAGINED to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, March 24, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Are Binance 'angels' helping users in China bypass 'Know-Your-Customer' (KYC) controls? Cathie Wood's Ark Invest buys on the dip, restocking Coinbase shares two days after selling. Crypto hackers are increasingly targeting NFT projects. Plus, Greenpeace's "Skull of Satoshi" art project gets some unexpected fans.See also:Binance Suffers Two-Hour Spot Market Outage Due to Software BugBinance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin: Kaiko Research HeadARK Uses 'Wells Dip' to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After SellingARK Invest Sells $13.5M Coinbase Shares After Steady Buying Streak$119M in Stolen Crypto So Far in 2023, NFT Rug Pulls on the Rise: Crystal Blockchain-This episode has been edited by Jonas Huck. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An SEC Wells Notice and a legal challenge were announced by Coinbase.Gary Gensler just doesn't stop. This week we've seen actions against Justin Sun, SushiSwap and now Coinbase. NLW covers the latest Wells Notice from the SEC and why Coinbase might prove a tougher opponent than what Gensler is used to. -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Kevin Dietsch/Staff/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, March 23, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Montenegro's interior minister says crypto fugitive Do Kwon has been arrested. Coinbase is warned by the SEC of potential securities violations. Meantime, the SEC charged Tron founder Justin Sun with fraud and accused eight celebrities of illegally promoting his crypto assets. Plus, Jack Dorsey's Block shares sink after a short-sellers report.See also:Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro: Interior MinisterTerra's LUNA Tokens Fall Steeply on Do Kwon's Alleged ArrestSEC Sues Jake Paul for 'Illegally Touting' Justin Sun-Linked CryptosTron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation ChargesCrypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice-This episode has been edited by Adrian Blust.. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A discussion on Credit Suisse, the Bank Term Funding Program and more.NLW is joined by Ram Ahluwalia, CEO of Lumida Wealth Management. In this conversation, they discuss:The fall of Credit SuisseThe Federal Reserve's new Bank Term Funding Program and whether it's inflationary Why this crisis is currently deflationary And more. -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Douglas Rissing/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's show, Kamz is joined by HUG's CEO and Founder Randi Zuckerberg and Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Debbie SoonDebbie SoonDebbie is a Chinese-Singaporean immigrant who is passionate about increasing representation in Web3. Having spent her entire career both investing in and building multimillion-dollar consumer businesses, she's particularly excited about the intersection of Web3 and consumer. Now, she's the co-founder of HUG, where she's helping build a space for people to collaborate, connect, and interact with each other.Prior to Web3, Debbie graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Economics and from Columbia University with a Masters in Financial Engineering. She then went on to build three businesses from scratch for one of the most successful unicorns in Southeast Asia.Outside of helping break down barriers for equitable representation, she enjoys lifting weights, car karaoke, and pampering her 10-year-old dog, Guinness.Randi Zuckerberg Randi has always loved technology and the arts. As a Harvard graduate and early employee at Facebook, she helped shape Web 2.0 technology for billions of people worldwide. Now in Web3, she's bringing her two loves together. Randi is one of the most prominent voices for women in the NFT space and is passionate about uplifting creators — that's why she founded HUG! She now gets to work with 50+ of the top emerging Web3 creators through the HUG Studios programs.When she's not trading jpegs, she can be found at the theater or doing her best to unplug at home with her husband and three children who are now almost as obsessed with crypto as she is.On this incredible panel, we discuss:

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, March 21, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a law to ban CBDCs from his state. India's central bank wants privacy protections in place for retail CBDC users. Plus, the IRS wants to tax non-fungible tokens (NFT) just like other collectibles.See also:IRS Seeks to Tax NFTs Like Other CollectiblesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs-The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many in the crypto space, this is evidence of the U.S. government's inevitable mission creep in the banking system.Just a week after backstopping Silicon Valley Bank and Signature, the FDIC is reportedly exploring how it could feasibly cover all U.S. bank deposits, at least temporarily. The implications are explored by NLW.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: desinger491/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the season finale, we look at the man behind the curtain – and tease out just how many crimes he committed."Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis.Do Kwon has evaded, deflected and run away. But his empire's crimes are like a trail of breadcrumbs, always leading back to him. In our season finale, we take stock of Do Kwon's twisted legacy: the myriad crimes and deceptions he enacted, the system he built to prop them all up and the lies he's still spouting while running from both nominal responsibility and the law.But there's more: next week, stay tuned for a bonus episode. We're digging into the bombshell updates to the saga since February, when the SEC filed its investment fraud suit against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs.Clips:Pomp & Mike Novogratz Bitcoin Fireside | Bitcoin 2022 ConferenceDo Kwon of Terra: 'It Was Never Really About Money or Fame or Success' - Ep. 408Episode transcripts are available at coindesk.com/podcasts/crypto-crooks. -Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world's most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-“Crypto Crooks” is a CoinDesk Podcast Production. The executive producer is Jared Schwartz, with additional production by Eleanor Pahl, Nora Battelle, Jonas Huck, and Moon Beast. Fact-checking is by Amber Von Schassen, and sound design and music are by Altus Noumena. This show is written and voiced by David Z. Morris.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, March 20, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: What bitcoin futures are signaling. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan wagers a bet that bitcoin will hit $1 million in 90 days. Warren Buffett has reportedly been in touch with the Biden White House as the regional banking crisis unfolded. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls Fed Chairman Jerome Powell a failure.See also:Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Hits Yearly High of $12B-This episode has been edited by Adrian Blust.. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code THEHASH to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chaim started learning about blockchain in his early university years, where his curiosity and vision led to opportunities from internships to academic discussions. The combination of economics and tech opened doors to work with banks. After seeing the DeFi summer and recognizing some of its pain points, he had the idea of bringing credit and investments to a sustainable and impactful level by using overcollateralized real-world assets, and with a stable yield.Time Stamps00:00 - 05:18: Who's Chaim05:19 - 08:48: Aha Moment08:49 - 16:13: Credix Finance16:14 - 18:13: Brazil and World18:14 - 24:17: Dealing with Traditional Companies24:18 - 26:38: USDC26:39 - 28:36: What's Next?28:37 - 30:12: Focused On30:13 - 32:18: Is the World Ready?32:19 - 35:08: Keeping Track of the Loan35:09 - 36:57: Its everything going to be on-chain?36:58 - 38:29: Crypto Community on Brazil38:30 - 42:35: Rounding OffGuest SocialsTwitter: https://twitter.com/chaim_fesCredix Twitter: https://twitter.com/credix_financeWebsite: https://credix.finance/GlossaryKYC: KYC stands for Know Your Customer, which refers to the process of verifying the identity of customers to prevent money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes.DeFi: DeFi stands for Decentralized Finance, which refers to a system of financial applications built on blockchain technology that aims to provide open and permissionless access to financial services, such as lending, borrowing, and trading, without intermediaries like banks or other traditional financial institutions.APY: APY stands for Annual Percentage Yield, which is a measure of the return on investment over a year, taking into account compound interest.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY

Hester Peirce is one of five SEC Commissioners. She's been a Commissioner since 2018, with her term ending in 2025. Peirce, a previous podcast guest of Bankless, consistently makes first principles statements and is known to often dissent for her colleagues on crypto-related actions…we talk about that in today's episode. These are a couple of many reasons why we enjoy her and her guidance so much.  ------ ✨ DEBRIEF | Unpacking the episode:  https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/debrief-hester-peirce    ------ ✨ COLLECTIBLES | Collect this episode:  https://collectibles.bankless.com/mint  ------ We're three months into 2023 in one of the worst regulatory environments we've seen for crypto in the United States. In today's episode, SEC Commissioner, Hester Peirce shares some insight on what crypto could be like if we had a first principles SEC, what a security is and how we can define it, and how can crypto take its share of the responsibility to move this industry forward.  Commissioner Peirce was on the show two years ago…Apr 12, 2021. Today's second appearance is one you do not want to miss.  ------

The Credit Suisse saga comes to an end with UBS acquiring its biggest competitor. Due to its global systemic importance, Credit Suisse appeared to be in serious trouble last week. In the past weekend, Swiss authorities, along with their counterparts in the US, EU, and UK, hammered out a deal that nobody is really happy with, aside from the fact that it may prevent banking contagion.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Arnd Wiegmann/Stringer/ Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Adler joins the podcast to talk about his journey into Web3 and how he's bringing culture to digital wearables through his love of streetwear.From onboarding Snoop Dogg into Web3 to being an early holder of Bored Apes and most recently, founding MNTGE, a Web3 company focused on streetwear, vintage fashion and digital collectibles, Nick shares his long-term version and approach in the space.Links mentioned from the podcast: Meta Will End Support for NFTs on Instagram, FacebookSesame Street to Launch First NFTs With VeVe, Starting With Cookie Monster Digital Collectibles at $60 EachTwitch Stream of the AI clipMNTGE WebsiteNick's TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam EwenAvery AkkineniCoinDeskVayner3From our sponsor:Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code GENC to get 15% off your pass. Visit coindesk.com/consensus.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Adrian Blust, Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bank failures got you down? Don't worry. Bitcoin was made for this.On this week's Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:“Should I Keep My Money in Bitcoin or a Bank?” By Daniel Kuhn “Evaluating Bitcoin as a Store of Value” by Joe Orsini“Bitcoin Was Built for This Moment” by Tatianna Koffman-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with today's editing by Jonas Huck, research by Scott Hill and additional production assistance by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: erhui1979 / Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much did the crypto banking crisis actually have to do with crypto?NLW is joined by Austin Campbell, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and former banker and stablecoin operator, to discuss the recent crypto banking crisis. They discuss:Why interest rate risk, not crypto troubles, was the source of the problemsWhy even banal regulatory disinterest in crypto could create significant problems for the industry What rules need to change for crypto to fit in a U.S. banking framework -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with today's editing by Jonas Huck, research by Scott Hill and additional production assistance by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: BrianAJackson / Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Lightning infrastructure to Nostr and Ordinals, here's what one Bitcoin startup accelerator is excited about.Kelly Brewster is the CEO of Wolf, a new Lightning and Bitcoin startup accelerator in New York City. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss five big themes they're seeing among Bitcoin builders, including Bitcoin DeFi, Lightning Network infrastructure, gaming, Nostr/social media and ordinals.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with today's editing by Jonas Huck, research by Scott Hill and additional production assistance by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Leontura / Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, March 17, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: 11 major banks take action to rescue First Republic Bank. So why is First Republic's stock still flling? Time magazine reports that leaders of the Effective Altruism movement were repeatedly warned about Sam Bankman-Fried's character years before FTX collapsed. Plus, Salesforce is teaming up with Polygon for NFT-based loyalty programs.See also:Eleven Banks Deposit $30 Billion in First Republic Bank - WSJFormer FDIC Regulator: Friendliness Toward Crypto 'Does Not Exist' Crypto Twitter Thinks the Fed's $297B Balance Sheet Expansion Is 'QE', But It's Not -This episode has been edited by Adrian Blust. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-Are you building the next big thing in Web3? Apply to pitch your project live on stage at the CoinDesk Pitchfest Powered by Google Cloud at Consensus, the industry's most influential event happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Apply by March 31 for a chance to be among the twelve finalists selected to pitch. Visit consensus.coindesk.com/pitchfest for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.