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A Consensus 2023 panel with Laura Shin and Michael Sonnenshein.

Grayscale’s now-publicly traded bitcoin trust was the original way for U.S. investors to gain exposure to the asset without the headache of setting up a wallet. For a time, it was the only game in town, and handsomely profitable for investors who tolerated the initial 12-month lockup period. The CEO of the world’s largest digital asset manager candidly discusses GBTC’s evolution and his perspective on the challenges of the last two years, including the collapse of the trust shares’ premium to net asset value, evolving...

It's no surprise that cryptocurrency issues are becoming politically polarized in familiar ways, according to CoinDesk's story recently about a Bitcoin mining facility in Upstate New York.

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Is an opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn CoinDesk’s Deputy Managing Editor for Consensus Magazine, titled: DeSantis and the Growing Culture War Around Bitcoin.

On today's show, we are taking a look at the growing gap between reality and political narrative as over time, that narrative has gotten a little more complicated.

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A Consensus 2023 panel with William Shatner and Dave Broome.

At age 92, William Shatner is still seeking out innovative ways of engaging with fans. The legendary actor, along with Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome, discusses his longtime interest in crypto and how Web3 is shifting the entertainment landscape as it redefines the fan experience. Shatner also reveals his new NFT collection, Infinite Connections. Featuring an extremely detailed digital Shatner 3D avatar, the collection visually explores scientific phenomena—such as quantum physics, magnetic frequencies, and mathematical theories—along with various earthly elements, from sonic vibrations to volcanic eruptions, to the...

A number of companies, including Strike, Coinbase, and others, have indicated that they may leave the United States due to regulatory pressure. It is possible, however, that those threats are empty.

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Is an opinion piece by David Z. Morris, CoinDesk’s Chief Inside Columnist, titled: Cathie Wood Thinks the U.S. Crypto Exodus Is Here. Is It?

On today's show, we are going to take a look at the American crypto ‘walk away’ movement and if there are still advantages for crypto companies under the Am...

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A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 27, 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:

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Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour as Meme Coin Shysters Prof...

While the crypto markets are slightly up today, traditional markets are mixed and the GM of Binance Japan Says Stablecoins Are the ‘Glue’ Between the Real Economy and the Blockchain.

Today's Stories: 

Stablecoins Are the 'Glue' Between the Real Economy and Blockchain: Binance Japan General Manager

Brazil's Central Bank Selects 14 Participants for CBDC Pilot

Nike OF1 NFT Sale Surpasses $1M Despite Delays, Tech Issues

Coinmint Sues California Chipmaker for $23M, Alleging ‘Elaborate Deception’

F1 Ticket Provider Platinum Group Introduces NFT Tickets for Globa...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 26, 2023.

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"The Hash" hosts weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today. The number of ether (ETH) on exchanges has hit a low not seen since July 2016 as staking saps up available ether. Separately, the potential sign that good-economic-news-equals-bad-news for digital asset prices narrative is beginning to shift. Plus, the lawyer representing some FTX investors, Adam Moskowitz, joins "The Hash" to discuss basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal being served in a class action lawsuit...

A Consensus 2023 panel with Caitlin Long, Richard Booth and Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie.

The demise of three crypto-friendly banks, along with not-so-subtle pressure from U.S. regulators, exacerbated a longstanding problem. Ever since the early days of bitcoin, startups in the field struggled to obtain or keep basic bank accounts as traditional financial institutions feared regulatory and reputational consequences from associating with anything “crypto”-coded. Industry veterans discuss this perennial challenge and possible solutions.

Michael Casey, CoinDesk’s chief content officer, moderates alongside panelists:

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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.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, May 25, 2023.

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"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 during Tuesday night's game between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, Binance marketplace is launching a non-fungible token (NFT) loan feature where digital asset holders can secure ETH loans by...

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.  

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Bitcoin-Based ‘Space Pepes’ Led Weekly Trading Volumes Among NFT Collections

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Raises $115M, Led By Blockchain Capital

Black Market for Worldcoin Credentials Pops Up in China

Lawyers Challenging U.S. Tornado Cash Sanctions Say Free Speech Is at Stake

Do Kwon's De...

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.

“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwart...

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'Consensus Conversations' host Michele Musso speaks with Josh and Jesse Berger co-founders of PKT Pal (Packetpal) a plug-and-play device that is designed for wifi sharing and mining of PKT tokens, all while keeping security a top priority.  

Josh and Jesse also are the founding community members of PK...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

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"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 protocols and crypto projects dropped 70% in Q1 2023 compared to the same period last year. And, new research from both Chainalysis and Elliptic have put a...

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. 

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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 institutions. This featured story is titled: Consensus Survey–TradFi Investors Remain Bullish on Crypto’s Long-Term Prospects.

On today's show, we discuss a CoinDesk conducted survey from Consensus 2023, that finds that de...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

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"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 data platform CryptoSlam. Separately, new items on FTX CEO John Ray III's billing report suggest there is work underway for a reboot of the exchange. And, LabDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization focused...

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 Profit Over $200K in Rug Pulls

FTX CEO's Legal Billings Continue to Hint at '2.0 Reboot'

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 22, 2023.

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"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 reverse the malicious changes. Meanwhile, move-to-earn game STEPN is integrating Apple Pay. Plus, Bitcoin Pizza Day has taken a negative turn, as rug pulls da...

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 innovative and disruptive company like Meta helps to inform her work at Coinbase. She also gives us the insider scoop on how the infamous Su...

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 Genesis Parent DCG Missed $630 Million Payment

Jack Dorsey-backed TBD Launches New Web5 Toolkit to Decentralize the Internet

Market Wa...

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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 criminals may exploit to launder money through crypto assets. However, it appears that this legislation may actually further a strategy to ban crypto. 

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You can see resemblances between Do Kwon's Bitcoin purchases during Terra/Luna's peaks. 

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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. dollar exposure.

This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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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:

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Bitcoin Has a 'Real Problem' in U.S.: Paul Tu...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 18, 2023.

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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 feature. And, MicroStrategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor tells Decrypt the company is intrigued with how Ordinals could lead to software innovation. 

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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 Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System

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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, cryptocurrencies, and CBDCs, shedding light on the diverse forms of digital currencies that exist. Data privacy and surveillance concerns take center stage as they discuss the implications of a dig...

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 maker Ledger seemingly digs itself into a deeper hole while answering questions about the firm's new wallet recovery service on Twitter. Plus, a Santiment report reveals that pepecoin (PEPE) could face challenges...

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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 recognitions and is involved with several industry and nonprofit organizations. She earned her B.A. in economics from the University of California at Davis.

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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.

“Carpe Consensus” is executive produ...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday,  May 18, 2023.

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"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 its stablecoin reserves using a portion of its profits starting this month.

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Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome,’ French Regulator Says 

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 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 Says Although Not Banned NFTs Have Crypto-Like Attributes

Coinbase Hasn't Proven SEC Needs to Create Crypto-Specific Rules, Regulator Says

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'Consensus Conversations' host Kamala Alcantara speaks with Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga about blockchain technology and the crypto environment. 

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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 original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

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"The Hash" hosts break down some of the top stories shaping the crypto industry today, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying before Congress on artificial intelligence oversight. Separately, Bitcoin technology and financial services company River has raised $35 million in a Series B round, with participation from billionaire investor Peter Thiel. Plus, lessons learned from a social experiment called GREED.

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OpenAI CEO Testifies Before Congress on AI...

Featuring “Crypto Critics’ Corner” hosts Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey, and former Terraform Labs employee Hyungsuk Kang.

The past year saw the collapse of a huge variety of frauds, scams, and deeply flawed projects in crypto. Some of the most respected (and consistently correct) scam-spotters in the industry discuss how they identify red flags and dig into the nitty-gritty of uncovering malfeasance. We also meet a special guest – a former employee of one of the most notorious projects to blow up in 2022, who left early because of the bad behavior he saw from the inside. Featuring:

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 15, 2023.

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"The Hash" hosts discuss some of the top stories facing the crypto industry today, including hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones saying that bitcoin (BTC) has become less attractive thanks to an unfriendly regulatory picture in the United States. Separately, the SEC wants to revise a $22 million penalty set on crypto startup LBRY to $111,614, according to court documents. And, Worldcoin, the crypto project led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is reportedly "in advanced talks" on...

Avery and Sam sit down with streetwear legend and Web3 entrepreneur Bobby Hundreds on the eve of the release of his new book, "NFTS ARE A SCAM." Bobby discusses his thoughts on how brands should build Web3 projects, his approach to culture and community and how AIR may be the most Web3 movie ever made.

This episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.com.

For the last 20 years, Bobby and Ben Hundreds of The Hundreds have successfully built a global brand through their forward-looking approach to community and creative collaboration. In 2021, they released the Adam Bomb Squad N...

Today's Stories: 

House Democrats Consider New Stablecoin Bill Proposal: Source

Bakkt Mass Delists Tokens Including Aave, Avalanche, Compound, Filecoin, MakerDAO and Uniswap

Quadriga CX Bankruptcy Claimants to Get 13% on the Dollar

South Korea Probes Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb on Ex-Lawmaker's Transfers 

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Bitcoin Holds Above 200-Week Average as Dollar Index Rallies Most Since February

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces Back From Friday Lows

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at the consequences of the U.S.’s lack of regulatory clarity and what the important next steps are to keep crypto on-shore, courtesy of Jennifer J. Schulp, the director of financial regulation studies at the CMFA, and Jack Solowey, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.

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This episode was edited by Ryan Huntington and produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at the inherently risky nature of today’s financial system and why the U.S. government has blocked safer alternatives, courtesy of George Kaloudis, CoinDesk's senior research analyst and columnist.

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