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Weekend Story: Policymakers Need to Focus on Tokenization, Not Just Tokens

On today’s show we’re taking a look at why it’s the process, not the product that could make tokens part of everyday life, courtesy of John Rizzo, a former senior spokesperson at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Feb 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 18, 2023

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Crypto Update | U.S. SEC May Ban Staking?

With native tokens on DeFi staking platforms spiking on rumors the SEC may ban staking, plus a look at what you actually own when you buy an NFT, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Feb 9, 2023 at 5:58 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Kazakhstan's President Signs Legislation to Limit Energy Usage of Crypto Mining

The new law also calls for government-approved mining pools.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Feb 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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Weekend Story | Better Policy Can Turn NFTs Into an Intellectual Property Powerhouse

On today’s show we’re taking a look at the intersection of collectible tokens and intellectual property, courtesy of Diana Stern, the general counsel at Palm NFT Studio.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Feb 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 5, 2023

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Weekend Story | Regulatory Clarity? Financial Watchdogs Could Not Be More Clear

On today’s show we’re taking a look at the clarity of the confident, empowered regulator, courtesy of Gareth Rhodes, former deputy superintendent and special counsel at the New York State Department of Financial Services.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Feb 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 4, 2023

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Crypto Update | Why Real Regulatory Change in Crypto Has Not Happened

With crypto markets continuing to dip since late Thursday, plus a look at the blockchain innovator’s dilemma, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Feb 3, 2023 at 5:44 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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CDCROP: Parliament house, Canberra, Australia. (Unsplash)

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Australia Releases Token Mapping Consultation Paper, Plans to Reveal Crypto Rule Framework in 2023

The move was announced in August by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new government .

By Amitoj Singh

Feb 3, 2023 at 6:49 a.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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UK Crypto Industry Celebrates Government’s Planned Exemptions for Crypto Ad Approvals

But the country’s financial watchdog says it will “take a consistent approach to that taken for other high-risk investments,” when the time comes to set up enforcement rules.

By Camomile Shumba

Feb 2, 2023 at 3:22 p.m. UTC

Feb 2, 2023

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At World Economic Forum This Year, Panels Debated Blockchain 'Case Studies'

In efforts to avoid association with the FTX collapse, conversations shifted away from "crypto" and more to specific applications of the underlying blockchain technology.

By Nikhilesh De

Jan 24, 2023 at 6:10 p.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023