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Welcome to CoinMarketRecap — the podcast from CoinMarketCap.com. We explore the week's top cryptocurrency stories in an easy-to-understand way, cover emerging trends, and interview the people who make the news.

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Welcome to CoinMarketRecap — the podcast from CoinMarketCap.com. We explore the week's top cryptocurrency stories in an easy-to-understand way, cover emerging trends, and interview the people who make the news.

    Why Bitcoin crashed, battle over 1.1 million BTC, OpenSea anger, India crypto ban, Mongoose Coin

    Why Bitcoin crashed, battle over 1.1 million BTC, OpenSea anger, India crypto ban, Mongoose Coin

    In this week's CoinMarketRecap podcast with Connor Sephton, why did Bitcoin suddenly plunge to $42,000? Blockware analyst Will Clemente explains what happened — and what this means for the bull run. "Bitcoin's trial of the century" has reached a dramatic climax in Florida, with hundreds of billions of dollars at stake. Law360 reporter Carolina Bolado covered the court case, and joins us to discuss the jury's verdict. CoinMarketCap's Molly Jane Zuckerman is here for a roundup of the news headlines – including OpenSea's screeching U-turn on plans to join the stock market, doubts over El Salvador's plans to build Bitcoin City, and which cryptocurrencies have topped Google's search rankings this year. Plus, how do you make a profit on non-fungible tokens? A new report reveals some do's and don'ts for collectors — we talk to the Chainalysis economist Ethan McMahon. You can find us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Bitcoin's 'big miss,' Twitter CEO resigns, SHIBA INU surges, Omicron hits crypto, metaverse boom

    Bitcoin's 'big miss,' Twitter CEO resigns, SHIBA INU surges, Omicron hits crypto, metaverse boom

    On this week's CoinMarketRecap podcast with Connor Sephton, we've got an easy-to-understand look at this week's crypto headlines.Bitcoin had a disappointing end to November — with some analysts describing the monthly close as "bearish." That came as a new coronavirus variant spooked the markets, and the Federal Reserve suggested measures designed to stimulate the economy during the coronavirus pandemic may end even earlier than expected.We also find out how you can earn free Bitcoin by ordering takeout, and why 1.1 million BTC hangs in the balance as a high-stakes court case reaches its conclusion.Plus, Molly Jane Zuckerman is here for a look at this week's headlines — including Jack Dorsey's surprise decision to step down as Twitter's CEO, and what this means for crypto. Plus, why a DeFi token called Omicron is surging.You can find us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

    • 33 min
    Crypto struggles, El Salvador, DAO drama, trading hamster dies, Bitcoin and Black America

    Crypto struggles, El Salvador, DAO drama, trading hamster dies, Bitcoin and Black America

    On this week’s CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, all the latest headlines as Bitcoin’s correction continues for a second week — with bulls struggling to break through $60,000. Molly Jane Zuckerman also joins us to discuss the rest of this week’s news — including El Salvador’s plans to build Bitcoin City, ConstitutionDAO’s crisis, and the sad death of Mr Goxx, the crypto trading hamster. Plus, we’re joined by Isaiah Jackson, the author of Bitcoin and Black America. He tells us how cryptocurrencies are offering a powerful alternative after decades of racial bias in the banking system. You can find us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

    • 49 min
    Bitcoin bloodbath, is bull run over, prices to watch, Tarantino NFTs, massive crypto donation

    Bitcoin bloodbath, is bull run over, prices to watch, Tarantino NFTs, massive crypto donation

    In this week’s CoinMarketRecap podcast with Connor Sephton, we’re joined by two analysts for their take on Bitcoin’s massive correction this week. We ask Nick Cawley and Justin Bennett how low BTC might go, whether the bull run is over, and if crypto investors should be worried right now. CoinMarketCap’s Molly Jane Zuckerman joins us to examine why Bitcoin fell so sharply after hitting all-time highs of $69,000. Plus, we discuss the crypto group that raised millions of dollars to buy a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution — and why Quentin Tarantino is facing a legal fight over his plans to launch NFTs inspired by Pulp Fiction. Also in this week’s episode, an animal charity has received the largest cryptocurrency donation in Scotland’s history. We’re joined by Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home as well as Pawthereum, the organization behind the 26 ETH gift. You can find us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

    • 56 min
    Bitcoin drama, Apple CEO invests in crypto, New York City gets its very own coin

    Bitcoin drama, Apple CEO invests in crypto, New York City gets its very own coin

    On this week’s CoinMarketRecap podcast with Connor Sephton, we explore Bitcoin’s volatile week. BTC surged to $68,800 and then tumbled to $63,000… what’s going on? Plus, we speak to Rahul Rai, a crypto trader who believes Ether will overtake Bitcoin and become the world’s biggest cryptocurrency by the middle of next year. Is this prediction too ambitious? CoinMarketCap’s Molly Jane Zuckerman is also here for a look at this week’s crypto headlines as New York City gets its own cryptocurrency, Robinhood suffers a massive data breach, and Beeple’s newest artwork sells for $29 million. You can find us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

    • 52 min
    Squid Game token collapses, SHIBA INU supply, NFT racism row, crypto quiz

    Squid Game token collapses, SHIBA INU supply, NFT racism row, crypto quiz

    On this week’s CoinMarketRecap podcast with Connor Sephton, we look at the collapse of Squid Game token. Despite the fact it had nothing to do with Netflix, SQUID surged from $0.01 to $2,800 — before suddenly crashing below a cent once again. Some investors lost everything, and many watched helplessly as the value of their tokens collapsed. Plus, Molly Jane Zuckerman joins us to discuss Coinbase’s plans to launch a subscription that will replace commission fees… and the NFT collection that tanked after the artist’s old cartoons emerged. And can you pass a basic crypto literacy test? New research suggests 98% of people can’t. Molly Jane takes the quiz live — and you can join in too. You can find us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

    • 42 min

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