This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, May 06, 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:First Republic Bank Seized and Sold to JPMorgan ChaseCoinbase and Gemini Launch Offshore Crypto Derivatives PlatformsSui Network Officially LaunchesSEC Ordered to Respond to Coinbase AllegationsLinks to the headlines:  Bitcoin Set New Record of Daily Transactions the Same Day the U.S. Government Quietly Engineered a Bank BuyoutCoinbase Opens Offshore Crypto Derivatives ExchangeSui Mainnet Goes Live as Crypto Project Takes on Aptos and DeFi GiantsU.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days-Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.-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.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.The battle to control narratives is the battle to shape how people understand the world around them. But the traditional gatekeepers of narratives - the media - have never had more competition to shape what is perceived as truth. In this episode, NLW speaks with Bedrock Capital founder Geoff Lewis about what it means to seek out opportunities in “narrative violations.” They also discuss: Why de-globalization and “onshoring” are likely to be among the most important economic drivers in the U.S. in the coming decadeWhy the shift to working from home may be an overblown “narrative mirage” How important questions of institutional decay have been co-opted by the culture war Why independent, individuals in the media have more influence than everWhy we’re in a “narrative mirage recovery”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, the US government took out a key Iranian military leader. As the world - and the markets - reacts to the news, some are asking what happens with bitcoin. With global instability on the rise, will more people turn to bitcoin as a safe haven asset? Will speculators drive the price up on that narrative even if it doesn’t bear out in reality? If Iranians use crypto, will that draw the attention and ire of regulators? In a different area of the industry, Telegram has released updated information about their forthcoming crypto token TON. Most notable was the bombshell that the token would not be integrated into Telegram Messenger - which was, of course, the predominant logic behind the more than $1.7B that was invested in the TON presale. Finally, we discuss the dust up around Nakamoto.com, a new crypto journal that was almost immediately accused of affinity scamming and censorship. Is it a case of overzealous bitcoin defenders or does the critique hold merit? Topics discussed:The implications of Iran and geopolitical instability for bitcoin https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-eyes-price-breakout-amid-us-iran-tensionsTelegram updates expectations around TON ahead of SEC deposition https://www.coindesk.com/telegram-tries-to-clarify-gram-crypto-project-amid-ongoing-sec-fightNew crypto journal Nakamoto.com stirs controversyhttps://messari.io/article/naka-naka-naka-work-anymoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes things are clear, and to both Camila Russo (write of The Defiant newsletter) and David Hoffman (co-host of the Crypto POV podcast), it couldn’t be clearer that the essential narrative of 2019 was the rise of DeFi as a true market force. In individual interviews as part of The Breakdown’s end of year coverage, each also makes a 2020 DeFi prediction. For David, it’s all about increased attention on the space and the power of composability, while for Camila, it’s a bet that we’ll start to see the first under-collateralized DeFi loans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe to Road to Consensus here: https://art19.com/shows/road-to-consensus-by-coindeskWe've launched a new podcast featuring interviews with leaders of the blockchain industry. If you like this first episode, please subscribe at the link above! And if you want more info about Consensus in New York on May 13, visit Consensus2019.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

F2pool, believes that anywhere from 600k to 800k bitcoin miners have shut down since mid-November as the bitcoin network’s hashrate - and the cryptocurrency’s price - have declined.Ripple has released the latest version of its most popular product, xCurrent. Porn startup SpankChain raised $6 million in an initial coin offering in 2017.Ohio has officially become the first US state to accept bitcoin for taxes.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S-based crypto mining firm Giga Watt filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy this past Monday, but it still owes creditors some $7 million.Insurance coverage in the crypto space totals about $6 billion, a mere drop in the bucket for a market cap of $140 billion.Six days after the bitcoin cash hard fork, it appears that the chains will be permanently split.Silvergate Bank has 483 crypto startups as its clients, according to a filing it made as part of an initial public offering.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ICE’s bitcoin futures trading platform Bakkt is delaying its product launch. The U.K.’s FCA is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.The Alabama Securities Commission is taking a hard stance on would-be ICO frauds.The U.S. Department of Justice is increasingly focusing a months-long investigation into crypto market manipulation on the tether stablecoin.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin’s price fell below $5,000 for the first time since October 12, 2017, dropping more than $500 to hit $4,981 earlier today.Despite the falling crypto prices, developers and entrepreneurs are still moving into the crypto space.Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is calling on Interpol’s member nations to cooperate in preventing cryptocurrencies from being used for illicit purposes. The U.S. Federal Election Commission may allow people to mine cryptocurrencies to support political candidates - but some restrictions will apply.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A European Central Bank executive board member said this week that blockchain is promising – but that bitcoin is “the evil spawn of the financial crisis.”Two cryptocurrency startups have agreed to register their initial coin offering tokens as securities after settling charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Interest from both employers and job seekers in blockchain and cryptocurrency-related jobs has declined in the past year, new data indicates.After yesterday’s split of the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, several top exchanges have already accommodated the resulting two tokens.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin cash's contentious hard fork happened today around 1 pm eastern time. Notable consumer bitcoin mining pioneer Baliji Srinivasan is backing a startup seeking to take another stab at popularizing in-home crypto mining.Police in Tokyo have arrested eight men alleged to have run a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that collected 7.8 billion yen (almost $69 million) from thousands of victims across the country.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin fell to its lowest price in over 12 months on Wednesday amid a broader cryptocurrency market sell-off.A new BitLicense has been issued by the New York State Department of Financial ServicesMessenger app maker Kik is quitting Ethereum for good as it continues to develop its own cryptocurrency.One of the bitcoin community’s most beloved veterans just got a promotion.SPECIAL on today's episode: CoinDesk's Nolan Baurle and MarketWatch's Andrew Neary discuss the results of a study comparing the two publications' audiences. How do crypto fans stack up against traditional investors? The results are fascinating.Our study was made possible with the help of Zion Trades.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's increasingly looking like Bitcoin Cash mining pools will run a version of the software called Bitcoin SV.An ongoing legal battle between XRP investors and payments startup Ripple is entering its next phase.Japanese IT giant GMO has reported a loss of about $5.6 million for its cryptocurrency mining business in the third quarter of 2018.Oil industry giants Shell and BP are among a group of firms planning to launch a blockchain platform to automate post-trade processes in the energy industry by the end of 2018.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ironic? A fractious divide in the Bitcoin Cash community has raised fears that the cryptocurrency – the fourth largest by market cap – could split into two.The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the country's stock exchange, Singapore Exchange (SGX), have developed a settlement system for tokenized assets that can work across different blockchains.Global professional services giant Accenture has rolled out a new software license management application built with tech from distributed ledger startup Digital Asset.The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has jailed a bitcoin trader and fined him over $1 million for running a fraudulent bitcoin and litecoin scheme.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitmain is launching two new Antminer models targeting the bitcoin mining industry. U.S. elections drama may be dragging Augur out of the doldrums. Crypto wallet provider Blockchain says it's about to stage what it's calling the "largest crypto giveaway in history." Cryptocurrency mining technology firm Bitfury Group has just closed an $80 million funding round led by venture capital firm Korelya Capital. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to clarify when and how cryptocurrencies may be classified as securities, and will do so in "plain English."The chairman of Deltec Bank & Trust says a widely scrutinized letter about stablecoin issuer Tether's account at the Bahamas-based institution is "authentic." Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets. A little-known ethereum project called Lition is quietly helping real German citizens find cheaper energy. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tether, the company behind the controversial stablecoin of the same name, published a letter purporting to be from Deltec Bank and Trust Limited today, confirming that it has about $1.8 billion in its account as of October 31. However, the letter - dated November 1 - does not have a name attached to it, and the signature is essentially a curve.Coinbase’s head of trading, Hunter Merghart, has resigned after just six months on the job, according to individuals familiar with the situation.Dapper Labs, the company behind the development of the ethereum-based Crypto Kitties, just raised another $15 million from Google Ventures, SamsungNEXT and Andreessen Horowitz, as well as some groups not usually associated with venture investing such as William Morris Endeavour and aXiomatic. The New York Department of Financial Services has just issued its 12th BitLicense, this time to a bitcoin ATM operator called CoinSource. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has frozen accounts that received more than 93,000 ether from two wallets indirectly linked to the troubled Russian exchange WEX.Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen has been gifted a small amount of bitcoin.The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies" in the country.The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has teamed up with distributed ledger startup Digital Asset to develop a blockchain platform for post-trade processing.A cryptocurrency ticker application called CoinTicker appears to be installing two backdoors on computers made by Apple, cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes warned Monday.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just announced $300 million in new fundingThe developer that formalized the code underlying most initial coin offerings (ICOs) – ethereum's ERC-20 token standard – has proposed a new approach in a bid to make the funding schemes more safe for would-be investorsA 21-year-old bitcoin trader from California has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business and now faces a maximum of five years in prison.Bitcoin's (BTC) downside break of the recent narrow trading range may have opened the doors for a drop to key support at $6,100, technical charts indicate.Revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, Pantheon is a suite of ethereum-based services built by PegaSys, a 50-strong engineering team at the ethereum design studio ConsenSyLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has been acquired by NXMH, an investment firm based in Belgium and owned by South Korean conglomerate NXCThe Korean government made waves last year when it moved to ban initial coin offerings from taking place in the country.Blockchain payments startup Ripple Labs has hired former Google executive Amir Sarhangi as its vice president of products.After nearly two weeks stagnating at around $6,400, bitcoin has finally made a move – to the downside. Cryptography startup StarkWare just closed a $30 million equity funding round led by Paradigm and featuring a number of other major investors, according to an announcement made Monday. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January, a new token is being launched on the ethereum blockchain that will be backed one-for-one by bitcoin. An advisory committee to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) believes the agency should provide clearer guidelines on how cryptocurrency transactions may be taxed. An arbitration body in China has ruled that despite the country's central bank ban on cryptocurrency trading, bitcoin should still be legally protected as a property with economic values. Shipping giant Maersk and tech provider IBM are wrestling with this problem with TradeLens, their distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform for supply chains. The four biggest agricultural corporations in the world plan to utilize tech such as blockchain and AI to bring the global grain trade into the digital age. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parties solicited to invest in the pre-initial public offering (IPO) funding round for Bitmain Technologies, Ltd., the leading maker of cryptocurrency mining software and hardware, received pitch decks falsely suggesting the company had secured financial backing from Digital Sky Technologies Global and GIC Private Limited.One of the oldest software wallet providers in the cryptocurrency industry is launching its first hardware product. Announced Thursday, Blockchain has partnered with hardware wallet maker Ledger and started taking orders for a new handheld device called Lockbox. The first batch of shipments will go out in November.Distributed ledger tech startup Ripple saw revenue from the sale of the digital asset XRP more than double this past quarter compared to the second quarter of 2018. The U.K. Royal Mint has suspended a long-running plan to create a crypto asset representing physical gold holdings. Deutsche Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, and Deutsche Börse, owner of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, have completed a blockchain trial investigating the technology's potential in securities settlement. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Police in the Indian city of Bangalore have seized an ATM just weeks after it was set up by local cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin. A college freshman is coming after your cryptocurrency – but not to steal your coins, just to prove that someone could do so pretty easily. The Financial Services Agency, also known as the FSA, Japan's finance regulator, has formally approved a cryptocurrency exchange association as a self-regulating industry body. Over a million dollars' worth of bitcoin has been hidden in a digital picture – and there's still some left to be found, despite attention from cyber-sleuths.The U.K.-based settlement infrastructure provider Setl has been granted a license from France's securities regulator to operate a central securities depository system using blockchain tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto exchange Coinbase announced support for the Circle-issued stablecoin Tuesday.The newest commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission met with representatives from money manager VanEck and blockchain startup SolidX earlier this month to discuss a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). A decade after launching its first Android device, global consumer tech giant HTC is officially releasing its first blockchain-enabled phone. Months after its debut, the cryptocurrency being launched by the estate of the late Wu-Tang Clan member Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) is moving ahead – starting with a public pre-sale that begins this week.Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, published a mysterious tweet on Monday about bitcoin that's whipping up speculation across social media and the cryptocurrency community that it may be more than just a joke. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transaction fees on monero have fallen sharply after last Thursday's system-wide software update.An Australian securities regulator shuts down an ICO project planning to raise as much as $50 million.Not to be outdone, the U.S. SEC has suspended the trading of shares for a company which claimed to be offering an ICO that was registered with the regulator.Accenture says it has created an "interoperability node" that houses the rules of four major enterprise platforms.San Francisco-based smart contract security startup Synthetic Minds has raised $5.5 million for its bid to roll out a technology that analyses blockchain networks for coding bugs.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new report indicates that an infamous North Korean hacking group has managed to steal over half a billion dollars in cryptocurrencies.Ethereum's next hard fork will be postponed until early 2019, developers said Friday. Binance looks to add more stablecoins.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might make it easier for fintech startups to navigate legal waters.A global money-laundering watchdog will begin publishing rules for international cryptocurrency regulation by next summer. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A clampdown on cryptocurrency by Indian regulators is forcing one exchange in that country to go to great lengths to do business.The U.S. Marshals have announced a plan to auction off nearly $4.3 million worth of bitcoin next month. Clients of the defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox must submit claims for trapped funds by October 22. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with blockchain startup Coil as part of its mission to provide payment services for the unbanked. A U.S. cryptocurrency exchange is reporting a significant increase in trades between tether (USDT) and a newer alternative called TrueUSD. For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trading bots appear to have gamed a big token announcement from Coinbase.Binance teams up with Chainalysis to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real-time.A senior U.S. official made a big statement on blockchain-based smart contracts this week. Amazon Web Services' China division is partnering with public blockchain project Qtum.The ICO for Civil’s blockchain-for-journalism has officially failed. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Gemini dollar (GUSD) soared above $1 to a high of $1.19 Tuesday, just a day after competing stablecoin Tether (USDT) dropped to an 18-month low.Crypto exchange Bitfinex announced a new process for depositing fiat currency, a move that came after the platform halted the service in recent days.Singapore-based crypto exchange Huobi will list 4 US dollar-pegged coins some time this week.A new startup called the Paradigm Foundation has secured $1 million in equity seed as it hopes to unite all the decentralized exchanges in a single order book.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Financial services provider Fidelity Investments is launching a cryptocurrency trading and storage platform.The price of the tether stablecoin (USDT) fell to an 18-month low Monday, and rumors are swirling.But it's not all bad news for stablecoins: Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has announced that it is adding four U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies to its platform for trading. Blockchain startup Adhara has secured $15 million in new funding from Consensys, the ethereum design studio. Good news for its all-star team of former banking innovators.Sony has developed a new blockchain-based digital rights management system that may see commercial rollout. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea by trading volume, has been sold.Ethereum's next system-wide upgrade is on track for November release, according to coders.Gary Cohn, once the chief economic advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has just joined a blockchain startup called Spring Labs.U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair J. Christopher Giancarlo says that an influx of institutional investors to the cryptocurrency markets may help the space "mature.”Crypto exchange Coinbase is shutting down its institutional-investor focused index fund product, a spokesperson told CoinDesk.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coinbase will add the 0x protocol token to its professional trading platform, Coinbase Pro. It's the first ERC-20 token to get a place on the platform.A region in Northern Syria is looking to cryptocurrency as a way to overcome economic sanctions.Crypto giveaway scams featuring Elon Musk impostors are common on Twitter, but on Thursday they went to new heights, with a promoted tweet from a verified account.The Securities and Exchange Commission moves against an initial coin offering and its organizer who allegedly claimed to have received approval from the agency. Know any Mandarin-speaking blockchain experts? The People's Bank of China is hiring as it continues development of its central bank digital currency. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three years in the making, bitcoin's first sidechain, called "Liquid", is now live. The Financial Stability Board says that cryptocurrencies and digital assets are not currently a threat to global financial stability. The Securities and Exchange Commission goes after an alleged pump-and-dump scheme involving a $100 million ICO. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini hires another Wall street executive Blockchain finance firm Clearmatics Technologies raises over $12 million in a Series A funding round. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Persian Gulf may get its first cryptocurrency exchange licensed by a central bank.A cryptocurrency investment fund in Switzerland receives a license from the nation's financial markets regulator.Blockchain startup Bitwala is aiming to launch Germany's first "blockchain bank account."SpankChain, a cryptocurrency project focused on the adult industry, has suffered a breach that saw almost $40,000 in ethereum (ETH) stolen.Japanese IT giant GMO Internet is jumping into the race to launch a successful stablecoin, planning the launch of a yen-pegged cryptocurrency in 2019.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

French supermarket giant Carrefour joins an IBM Blockchain program.An ICO on bitcoin? If start-up RSK has its way, it could happen.Controversial exchange Bitfinex attempts to disprove rumors of insolvency. Stealth startup Good Money plans to launch of crypto wallet with the help of "mega-bloggers." Hope Floyd's available!Venezuelan citizens must now purchase passports using the Petro, the nation's oil-backed cryptocurrency. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yale University reportedly invested $400 million in crypto fund. SEC is looking for more comments on rejected bitcoin ETFs.Miner making multi-million bet on Ethereum staying Proof-of-Work.Celsius has over 10,000 users earning interest on crypto. Fortnite Cheat has bitcoin-targeting malware.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EOS community is having its first voting fraud scandal. The U.S. Department of Justice charged seven alleged Russian intelligence agents with using cryptocurrencies to fund undercover operations across the world. An ICE official says that his agency tracks cryptocurrency conversions in its investigations.The co-organizer of the first-ever Crypto Springs conference says, “nothing is decentralized”.A French start-up receives $1.7 million to develop the Lightning Network. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A critical exploit originally found in bitcoin’s code was patched last month before criminals could act on it. But it now appears there were some victims.IBM claims to have found a way to reduce the energy consumption needed on proof-of-work blockchains.This week RIpple was out in full force at its Swell conference.Crypto exchange Gemini announced that from now on the digital assets it holds in custody will be covered by the insurance company Aon.A new Congressional bill dubbed Blockchain Promotion Act of 2018 was recently introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives.Host Pete Rizzo has the latest.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk has released a list of the top universities that offer courses on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Former president Bill Clinton spoke at Ripple’s Swell conference in San Francisco on Monday. Clinton expressed concern about "disparity of access" to new technologies like blockchain. A new marketplace for crypto collectibles offers to sell them in bundles.Venture capitalist invested almost four times more in blockchain projects this year.CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan discusses a new report on the top universities in blockchain education. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hyperledger and Enterprise Ethereum Alliance join forces.--Three companies are now using Ripple’s xRapid in real life.--Researchers say that Ether’s price plunge didn’t hit ICOs.--Blockchain is praised at the U.N. General Assembly.--Montana nearly banned crypto mining in a single county. Host Marc Hochstein has the latest.Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe looks ahead to the the problem of securing a trillion dollar cryptocurrency wallet.—Decentralized exchange Everbloom is looking to become a certified broker-dealer in the U.S.—U.S. regulators brought charges against securities swap platform 1broker and its CEO Patrick Brunner for violating federal law.—Shares in the publicly listed blockchain tech and consultancy firm DigitalX have slumped after it revealed it is facing a legal claim in an Australian court.—Messaging giant LINE has announced the first five decentralized apps, or dapps, on its custom blockchain platform. Host Bailey Reutzel has the latest from CoinDesk. Recorded September 28, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitmain’s IPO filing reveals that it’s doing well despite the bear market.-AND-If you bet that the SEC would delay its bitcoin ETF decision again, you’re a winner. -ALSO-In a biting op-ed on CoinDesk.com, former EY employee Angus Champion de Crespigny writes that permissioned blockchains may have no real business benefit.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk editor Marc Hochstein investor Jalak Jobanputra on blockchain's progress in the developing world and advancing women's participation in the industry.Host Pete Rizzo has the rest. Recorded September 27, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coinbase is gearing up to rapidly expand the range of crypto assets it lists.-AND-A new Ethereum scaling solution is out, and will be ready sooner than any other technologies aimed at scaling the second largest blockchain so far.-ALSO-Mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain has officially filed for an IPO, providing new business details in the process.-ADDITIONALLY-Cryptocurrency representatives mingled with at least one Congressman at a D.C. event on Tuesday. But regulatory clarity is still a long ways off.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk editor Marc Hochstein interviews attorney Preston Byrne on the legal issues around ICOs, ether and XRP and whether stablecoins can really work.Host Bailey Reutzel has the rest.Recorded September 26, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We traveled to the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City and spoke to four leading voices in the blockchain world, asking each one: how useful is a blockchain, anyway? Hear answers from investor Jalak Jobanputra, Microsoft's Yorke Rhodes, attorney Preston Byrne, and Hyperledger's Brian Behlendorf in conversation with host Marc Hochstein. Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more, visit CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a special episode of Late Confirmation, we visit the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City, where a broad range of thinkers and creators from different fields gather alongside the UN General Assembly. In this episode, we sit down with four notable attendees from the blockchain sphere and ask them each one question: Where is blockchain tech on the hype cycle?The Gartner hype cycle, for those who don’t know, tracks the expectations of a new technology over time. Developing technology can hit the Peak of Inflated Expectations before falling into the Trough of Disillusionment, from which –– if successful –– it will emerge onto the Slope of Enlightenment. As a subjective measuring tool, the hype cycle can be useful thought experiment for thinking about discussions of blockchain technology.Our interviewees in this episode include Hyperledger’s Brian Behlendorf, attorney Preston Byrne, Microsoft’s Blockchain Engineering team Project Manager Yorke Rhodes, and Jalak Jobanputra, founding partner of Future/Perfect Ventures.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new research paper claims that tether has had no meaningful impact on the price of bitcoin.-AND-Bitmain unveils another ASIC, but it’s light on detailed specifications.-ALSO-3D-printed gun creator and bitcoin advocate Cody Wilson has been arrested in Taiwan following charges from U.S. police that he paid for sex with a minor.-ADDITIONALLY-Independent software developer Alexey Ak-who-nov has built a new tech solution for ethereum that may use significantly less disk space.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk reporter Nikhilesh De joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss new deadlines for SEC decisions on bitcoin ETFs.Recorded September 21, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cryptocurrency exchanges react furiously to a new report from the New York Attorney General’s office.-AND-Another Japanese exchange loses millions of dollars to hackers.-ALSO-Cypherpunk veteran David Chaum has a new coin: Elixxir.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk research analyst Peter Ryan joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss the latest statistics on blockchain venture capital and ICOs.Recorded September 20, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Banking giant PNC has adopted Ripple’s technology for cross border payments-AND-Leaders at R3 believe that enterprise blockchain industry will soon see consolidation.-ALSO-Binance says it will launch a cryptocurrency exchange on (almost) every continent. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk editor Stan Higgins joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss a newly released report from the New York Attorney General’s office following an inquiry into the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges.Recorded September 19, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another stablecoin?! Yes, believe it or not. This time, it’s a token anchored to the Japanese yen. -AND-Kyber Network is adapting the technology beneath its decentralized exchange to allow merchants to accept payments in any ethereum token. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss the use of bitcoin by Palestinians, and the remaining hurdles to cryptocurrency adoption in the Palestinian Territories. Recorded September 18, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cloudflare says it's made it easier to access the InterPlanetary File System or IPFS.-AND-Bancor partners with EOS for a new cross-chain product.-ALSO-A U.S. district court ruled to seize the assets and property of Alexandre Cazes, the deceased Canadian who allegedly was behind the darknet marketplace AlphaBay. Among that property? A 2013 Lamborhini Aventador. -DON’T MISS-MIT Media Lab’s Michael Casey joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss the inverse relationship between the price of ether and the value of the Ethereum network.Recorded September 17, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IBM and Hacera launch a crypto “yellow pages.”-AND-R3’s CordaCon event draws big crowds as rumors swirl about the company’s cash crunch. -ALSO-GAW Miners founder Josh Garza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Rachel Rose O’Leary joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss recent developments on ethereum’s road to becoming scalable. Recorded September 14, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FOAM’s decentralized world map is now live.-AND-BitGo just launched its own regulated custodian for crypto assets.-ALSO-10 years after Lehman: Bitcoin and wall street are closer than ever.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Christine Kim joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss ethereum's next major upgrade, Constantinople.Recorded September 13, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bitcoin mining company called Bitewei is being hailed as a new rival to Bitmain.-AND-Yet another stablecoin has been unveiled, this time from blockchain startup Carbon. -ALSO-The CEO of OKCoin has been released from police custody after speaking with investigators regarding alleged bitcoin futures manipulation.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Leigh Cuen joins host Stan Higgins to discuss the launch of new crypto wallet Jaxx.Recorded September 12, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SEC hits crypto asset fund and “ICO superstore” with penalties in a double whammy.-AND-Ethereum developers are hard at work on new ways to fend off ASICs.-ALSO-Le crypto is coming for French sports fans in the form of a new cryptocurrency for a major Parisian soccer team.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s editor-in-chief Pete Rizzo joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss the week’s biggest news: the combination of Stellar and Chain to form Interstellar. Recorded September 11, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interstellar is born. The long-awaited union of Chain and Lightyear.io has delivered a new company.-AND-The WeChat crackdown on cryptocurrency-related accounts continues! This week’s victim: mining giant Bitmain.-ALSO-More stablecoins! No fewer than two companies announced new crypto tokens pegged to the US dollar.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Brady Dale joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss new information about BitTorrent’s acquisition by Tron founder Justin Sun.Recorded September 10, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The era of big ticket ICOs may be over, at least according to some cryptocurrency industry observers.-AND-The pioneer of the proof-of-stake consensus system wants to get into… hardware?-ALSO-Crypto payments firm Wyre has acquired a smart contract startup originally backed by investor Tim Draper. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss new developments in the EOS network that may be welcome news for developers.Recorded September 7, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Officials in China want to use blockchain to track the movements of paroled convicts. Maybe Chinese ICO backers will get to use blockchain after all?-AND-IBM is working with a blockchain organization that believes personal data ownership is a human right.-ALSO-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told Congress this week that the social media platform is looking at blockchain technology for potential fraud prevention.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan joins host Stan Higgins to discuss the steep market downturn and its potential causes. One mysterious Silk Road-linked wallet has everyone guessing...Recorded September 6, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good news out of China? The People’s Bank of China’s digital currency researchers are expanding.-AND-Ripio is expanding its crypto-powered loan offering across South America.-ALSO-R3’s attempt to take over a “settlement coin” project didn’t quite work out.-TODAY'S GUEST-CoinDesk’s Brady Dale joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss a $43 million plan by Civic to boost its user base.Recorded September 5, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new paper co-authored by Vitalik Buterin proposes to solve the network’s “free rider” problem.-AND-The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has pushed back the launch of a blockchain replacement for the decades-old CHESS clearing and settlement system.-ALSO-EOS developers are shelling out big bucks to pay for network resources.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Annaliese Milano joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss new details about BitTorrent’s acquisition by Tron founder Justin Sun, and a competing bid from blockchain project NEO.Recorded September 4, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Developers move to change the economics of the Ethereum blockchain.-AND-Messaging giant LINE launches a live blockchain and plans to issue 1 billion of its own tokens.-ALSO-Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten will buy cryptocurrency exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin, and its plans don’t end there.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Brady Dale joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss a decision by Coinbase to remove the crypto collectible game War Riders from its iOS app. Do Apple’s rules ban non-fungible tokens? Recorded August 31, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ethereum’s biggest test is fast approaching, and an important decision regarding issuance is up in the air.-AND-Secret contracts provider Enigma has signed eight partners to test its service at launch.-ALSO-Bitcoin mining juggernaut Bitmain is coming to Ethereum, and possibly other blockchains.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss forks, airdrops, and the five possible forks heading for Bitcoin Cash.Recorded August 30, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Binance backs $32 million funding for a new stablecoin from the creator of a billion-dollar Korean online commerce site.-AND-After the acquisition of BitTorrent, Tron’s founder Justin Sun also acquired a share in the Chia Network, a new protocol developed by a BitTorrent co-founder.-ALSO-Hong Kong is tweaking its immigration policies to attract blockchain professionals from all over the world.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Anna Baydakoba joins host Stan Higgins to discuss how the Russian capital of Moscow is using blockchain to improve public services.Recorded August 29, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lloyd's of London, the centuries-old insurance marketplace, is quietly providing cover against the theft of cryptocurrencies.-AND-China is encouraging its citizens to report illegal token sales. -ALSO-Crypto exchange Huobi wants to buy a public company.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss Bitcoin’s changing fees and what it means for the future of the cryptocurrency.Recorded August 28, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A blockchain project spearheaded by NEX Group is facing questions over its future.-AND-One of the biggest airlines in Russia has piloted a blockchain system for collecting data on plane refueling.-ALSO-Chinese search giant Baidu moves to censor some of the crypto discussions taking place on its Reddit-like platform.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s David Floyd joins host Stan Higgins to discuss EOS’s long-promised voting system, which could determine the fate of an account worth $35 million.Recorded August 27, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A feud between Bitcoin Cash’s developers could split the year-old cryptocurrency in two.-AND-Mt Gox’s former creditors can now submit proof of their claims in a newly-approved rehabilitation process. No word on whether they’ll get their Thicket Basilisk back, though.-ALSO-Ethereum must tackle challenging questions before an October upgrade, but an important phone call earlier today failed to produce any immediate results.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Brady Dale joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss the practice of crypto startups burning their coins.Recorded August 24, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rejections to nine bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals.-AND-Crypto startups are destroying millions of their own token supply to generate value for investors.-ALSO-A Chinese regulatory agency may block access to more than 100 overseas crypto trading platforms. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk research analyst Peter Ryan joins host Stan Higgins to discuss new discoveries on the state of litecoin.Recorded August 23, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The central bank in Thailand said it will launch its own digital currency by next year.-AND-New rules imposed by the Chinese government have led to a crackdown on blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts on WeChat.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk reporter David Floyd joins host Stan Higgins to discuss a collectible playing card that sold for more than $60,000. The twist? It’s a crypto card, from a game that hasn’t even launched yet.Recorded August 22, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two investing giants say they’re not involved in pre-IPO funding for Bitmain, despite reports to the contrary. -AND-Proposed changes to the $200 million Siacoin blockchain would ice out Bitmain’s mining rigs, but concerns around the changes are growing.-ALSO-After being acquired by Tron founder Justin Sun, several employees at BitTorrent have left.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss the difference between transactions and payments.Recorded August 21, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A U.S. bitcoin trader has been indicted for alleged money laundering -AND-The SEC is going to decide the fate of yet another bitcoin ETF this week.-ALSO-Lightning Network is getting its own hacker camp.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk reporter Brady Dale joins host Stan Higgins to discuss the strangest collectible tokens you could imagine. Recorded August 20, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Accusations of a cloned app mean that Ethereum’s gambling problem is only getting worse.-AND-Coinbase wins a patent for a secure bitcoin payments system.-ALSO-Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com rolls out blockchain platform with its first app.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk market analyst Sam Ouimet joins host Stan Higgins to discuss the uncanny correlation between the price of Overstock’s stock and the price of bitcoin.Recorded August 17, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ripple gives its blessing to a set of crypto exchanges for its xRapid service. -AND-Airbnb Co-Founder Backs $22 Million in Funding for Crypto Dealer SFOX.-ALSO-A newly-disclosed vulnerability in Intel chips could have far-reaching effects on cryptocurrency security. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk researcher Adam Hart joins host Stan Higgins to discuss investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency education being made by American universities and institutions.Recorded August 16, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The code for an anonymous Lightning Network is now live.-AND-Bitcoin’s Taproot privacy tech is ready – but there’s a big catch. -ALSO-Prime Trust enters the cryptocurrency custody race and says it will hold ‘any’ Ether.CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De joins host Stan Higgins to discuss a $10 million token venture fund from messaging giant LINE.Recorded August 15 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The AirSwap decentralized exchange is upgrading its tech to handle any-size Ethereum trades.-AND-You can now get paid for using bitcoin’s Lightning Network, but don’t quit your day job. -ALSO-Coders are making new efforts to fork mining giant Bitmain off the Siacoin blockchain.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss how bitcoin has maintained dominance in the recent down market.Recorded August 14 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Russian team with big aspirations plans to build a cargo drone fleet connected via blockchain.-AND-Long-term thinking? In a rare move, ICO founders will delay crypto paydays for a decade. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Leigh Cuen joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss the Turkish fiat crisis and a recent spike in trading volume on Turkish cryptocurrency exchanges.Recorded August 13, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Micropayment applications are taking off on bitcoin's Lightning Network.-AND-Facebook’s David Marcus is stepping down from the Coinbase board of directors.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s David Floyd joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss the upcoming forks of what was one of the most highly anticipated ICO projects of all time – EOS.Recorded August 10, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SEC will decide on 9 proposals in the coming months, not counting the one they just delayed.-AND-IBM and Maersk have 94 companies signed up to their supply chain platform.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Brady Dale joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss the latest developments in Tezos. Just one year ago, the blockchain was held up as the prime example of ICO gluttony. But today, things appear to be going a bit smoother.Recorded August 9, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Street is looking to adopt blockchain technology for securities lending – that's if internally they can all get on the same page. -AND-The SEC’s Bitcoin ETF decision has been postponed until September. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s David Floyd joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss the precipitous drop in users on Augur. The much-anticipated decentralized predictions market is seeing as little as 24 users per day following an impressive launch. Where is everybody?Recorded August 8, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A 17th century principle is finding use in 21st century tech. We’ll talk about blockchain insurance.-AND-Another U.S. state will start to recognize blockchain data. Rock and roll!-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Christine Kim joins host Stan Higgins to discuss a proposed bitcoin ETF from investment management firm VanEck that’s put all eyes on the SEC. Again.Recorded August 7, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Digital Asset is ready to spread wings and fly — the startup’s CEO Blythe Masters tells CoinDesk about the project’s new ambitions.-AND-Economist and investor Tuur Demeester doesn’t expect bitcoin to soar in 2018.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Annaliese Milano joins host Pete Rizzo to discuss smartdrops, a potentially better method to distribute tokens that’s gaining steam.Recorded August 6, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Stock Exchange’s parent company plans to launch a digital assets platform and a bitcoin futures product.-AND-Setting sun? It turns out that US dollars are dominating the bitcoin trading, not Japanese yen.-ALSO-A group of Mt Gox’s creditors are ready to claim for bitcoin and bitcoin cash repayments. Recorded August 3, 2018 in New Paltz, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A company previously only known for a crazy party with palm readings and something called “moon oil mining” has finally been formally revealed… and they’re trying to rebuild the internet. We'll look at Handshake.-AND-Should have stayed with the iced tea! The company formerly known as Long Island Iced Tea – now Long Blockchain – has been subpoenaed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.-ALSO-A new bitcoin mining calculator aims to tell the ‘truth' about profitability. We’ll look at the new product from RandomCrypto. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Peter Ryan joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss key performance indicators of BCH vs. BTC.Recorded August 2, 2018 in New Paltz, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A newly released transcript shines a light on a heated debate over crypto happening inside the SEC.-AND-Bitcoin cash celebrated its first birthday yesterday. Long the subject of criticism, BCH is said to have seen an influx of new projects, including social media and tipping methods, taking advantage of its blockchain.-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Stan Higgins joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce – aka Crypto Mom – and her dissent from a recent decision rejecting a bitcoin-tied exchange-traded fund backed by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.Recorded August 1, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spanish bank giant BBVA can't hold crypto – and that's a problem. -AND-The NFL is the latest sports league to enter the world of crypto as the players union announced a deal with a blockchain startup.-ALSO-Martti 'Sirius' Malmi, also known as the first coder to work alongside bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is launching a new cryptocurrency with ambitious goals.
-DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Sam Ouimet joins host Stan Higgins to discuss BTC's price drop.Recorded July 31, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first major app on Blockstack, launched today, is promising to disrupt future models of employment, bringing it more in line with a decentralized ethos. -AND-A blockchain “app store,” backed by IBM, aims to help connect banks and fintech and software vendors.-ALSO-A public blockchain project has raised over $20 million from institutional investors in a combined token and equity sale. -DON’T MISS-Speaking of institutional investors, CoinDesk’s Adam Hart joins host Pete Rizzo to discuss the quarterly State of Blockchain report. Hart’s finding suggest that large institutions may be betting against retail investors on the Bitcoin futures market. Recorded July 30 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rejects a request from the Winklevoss twins for a Bitcoin ETF… again.-AND-Are Know-Your-Customer regulations a scam? At least one CEO thinks so.-ALSO-Hope your burner phone has a camera! This crypto wallet is replacing private keys with encrypted QR codes. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Peter Ryan joins host Bailey Reutzel to discuss the surprising results of a new survey looking at the political leanings of the crypto community.Recorded July 27 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin engineer Jameson Lopp reflects on an incident last year that saw armed police descend on his home.-AND-Bitcoin’s cutting-edge ‘Coin Selection’ tech gets its first major integration.-ALSO-Decentralized exchange Waves scored a $6 million debut. But trouble wasn’t far behind. -DON’T MISS-CoinDesk’s Nolan Bauerle joins host Marc Hochstein to discuss new insights into quarterly cryptocurrency project funding.Recorded July 26 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Said Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.CoinDesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first Augur assassination markets have arrived.-AND-What scams? Ethereum’s vision for decentralized apps is only growing bolder.-ALSO-Bitcoin's price is nearing $10K on a single, troubled exchange. CoinDesk’s Anna Baydakova joins Editor-in-Chief Pete Rizzo to discuss the mysteries around WEX.Recorded July 25, 2018 in New York, NY.Thanks to our sponsors!Saïd Business School, University of OxfordOxford Fintech ProgrammeOxford Blockchain Strategy ProgrammeLate Confirmation is a CoinDesk production made in collaboration with The Podglomerate.For more information, visit www.coindesk.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.