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This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bitstamp.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bitstamp</a>.&nbsp;A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Dec. 3,&nbsp; 2022.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:<ul><li>Crypto Lender BlockFi Declares Bankruptcy Following the Collapse of FTX</li><li>JPMorgan Report: Crypto Exchanges Will Remain Dominant</li><li>Crypto Exchange Kraken Cuts 30% of Workforce</li><li>Sam Bankman-Fried's Media Tour</li></ul> Links to the headlines: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/11/28/ftx-fallout-continues-as-crypto-lender-blockfi-declares-bankruptcy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Contagion Spreads</a><a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/11/28/centralized-crypto-exchanges-will-remain-dominant-despite-ftx-collapse-jpmorgan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centralized Crypto Exchanges Will Remain Dominant Despite FTX Collapse: JPMorgan</a><a href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/11/30/kraken-cuts-30-of-workforce-amid-crypto-winter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken Cuts 30% of Workforce Amid Crypto Winter</a><a href="https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/11/30/ftxs-collapse-was-a-crime-not-an-accident/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FTX’s Collapse Was a Crime, Not an Accident</a>-This episode has been edited by <a href="mailto:michele@coindesk.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michele Musso</a>. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-<a href="https://www.bitstamp.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bitstamp</a> is the longest running crypto exchange and recently rated #1 in the world by CryptoCompare. Regulation, transparency, and security are pillars that ensure customers' funds are safe; it’s the Bitstamp way. Learn more about how your crypto is always yours at <a href="https://www.bitstamp.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bitstamp.net</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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THE HASH: Headlines - Top Stories of the Week 11-28-22

November saw a higher-than-expected 263,000 jobs added.&nbsp;This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://pro.nexo.io/?utm_source=coindesk&amp;utm_medium=fixed&amp;utm_campaign=coindesk_podcast_pro_oct22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nexo.io</a>, <a href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Circle</a> and <a href="https://www.kraken.com/breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken</a>.On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW catches up on the macro landscape, including recapping Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Wednesday and how the jobs report released Friday might undermine it as a market signal.&nbsp;-<a href="https://nexo.io/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nexo</a> is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company ensures the safety of your funds and keeps innovating with products like the Nexo Wallet - a non-custodial smart wallet that allows you to create your Web3 identity. Get early access at <a href="https://nexo.io/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nexo.io/wallet</a>.-<a href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Circle</a>, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s <a href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USDC Hub for Businesses</a>.-<a href="https://www.kraken.com/breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken</a>, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at <a href="https://www.kraken.com/breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kraken.com/breakdown</a>.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: ryasick/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at <a href="http://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8</a>. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

BREAKDOWN: Market Whiplash as Jobs Report Undermines Powell’s Less Hawkish Speech

This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bitstamp.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bitstamp</a>.&nbsp;The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Dec. 2,&nbsp; 2022."The Hash" hosts discuss the biggest stories of the day, including decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ankr saying it will reimburse the users impacted by the exploit that occurred on its platform earlier Friday. Plus, a closer look at how Facebook parent Meta is offering a gentle nudge to governments future metaverse policies. See also:<a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/12/02/defi-protocol-ankr-exploited-for-over-5m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeFi Protocol Ankr to Reimburse Users Affected by $5M Exploit</a><a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/12/02/meta-dips-toe-back-into-policy-circles-to-boost-metaverse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Parent Meta Dips Toe Back Into Policy Circles to Boost Metaverse</a>-This episode has been edited by <a href="mailto:michele@coindesk.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michele Musso</a>. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”-<a href="https://www.bitstamp.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bitstamp</a> is the longest running crypto exchange and recently rated #1 in the world by CryptoCompare. Regulation, transparency, and security are pillars that ensure customers' funds are safe; it’s the Bitstamp way. Learn more about how your crypto is always yours at <a href="https://www.bitstamp.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bitstamp.net</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

THE HASH: DeFi Protocol Ankr to Reimburse Exploited Users; Meta Dips Back Into Policy Circles

The iPhone maker wants a 30% cut of gas fees from NFT transfers in Coinbase Wallet.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://pro.nexo.io/?utm_source=coindesk&amp;utm_medium=fixed&amp;utm_campaign=coindesk_podcast_pro_oct22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nexo.io</a>, <a href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Circle</a> and <a href="https://www.kraken.com/breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken</a>.On today’s episode, we catch up on the crypto industry, including:<ul><li>Apple’s dust-up with Coinbase around fees for NFT transfers</li><li>Stripe’s new fiat-to-crypto tooling for developers&nbsp;</li><li>Fidelity opens retail trading of bitcoin and ether&nbsp;</li><li>First U.S. hearing on FTX&nbsp;</li></ul> -<a href="https://nexo.io/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nexo</a> is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company ensures the safety of your funds and keeps innovating with products like the Nexo Wallet - a non-custodial smart wallet that allows you to create your Web3 identity. Get early access at <a href="https://nexo.io/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nexo.io/wallet</a>.-<a href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Circle</a>, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s <a href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USDC Hub for Businesses</a>.-<a href="https://www.kraken.com/breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken</a>, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at <a href="https://www.kraken.com/breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kraken.com/breakdown</a>.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Pablo Monsalve/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at<a href="http://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8</a>. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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