In this exciting episode of The Crypto Market Watch, we dive deep into the latest developments and controversies surrounding the crypto world. Here's a rundown of the topics we cover in this episode:

Intro (00:00 - 03:14)

• Catching up and a quick preview of today's topics

WorldCoin: The Controversial Project (03:15 - 12:43)

• The ambitious goal of WorldCoin and its reliance on biometric scanning
• Privacy concerns and the trade-offs between decentralization and data protection
• The potential societal impact of WorldCoin and the broader implications of biometric technology

Regulatory Crackdowns on Binance and Coinbase (12:44 - 24:21)

• A discussion on the recent crackdowns on major crypto exchanges
• How regulation may impact the future of the crypto space
• Exploring the possibility of increased regulations in the UK and around the world

Disney Backs Out of the Metaverse (24:22 - 33:18)

• Disney's surprising decision to withdraw from metaverse projects
• Speculation on the reasons behind the decision and its implications for the metaverse
• A broader discussion on the role of corporations in shaping the future of Web3 and crypto

The UK's Role in Web3 and Crypto (33:19 - 42:03)

• The potential for the UK to become a leader in the Web3 and crypto space
• The challenges and opportunities faced by the country in its pursuit of crypto prominence
• Exploring the UK's stance on regulations and its potential impact on the industry

Brainstorming the Episode Name (42:04 - 45:30)

• A light-hearted discussion on possible episode names, eventually settling on "Worldcoin: Scan Me Harder, Daddy"

Outro (45:31 - 47:08)

• Wrapping up the episode and thanking the listeners
• Where to find us: Discord, Telegram, and Twitter

Be sure to tune in for this in-depth discussion of the latest happenings in the world of cryptocurrency, and join our community on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter to share your thoughts and opinions on these critical topics!

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In this week's episode of The Crypto Market Watch, hosts Marsh Frost and Dr. Nick discuss the recent collapse of Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank, which sent shockwaves through the global markets, particularly in the crypto industry. They delve into the impact of these events on stablecoins like DAI and USDC, as well as the potential consequences for both traditional and decentralized finance. They also ponder whether the instability in the banking sector can be blamed on the crypto industry or if it's a symptom of larger issues in the world of finance.

• Banking Collapse!

• Silvergate 

• Silicon Valley Bank

• Stablecoins de-pegging (USDC and DAI)

• Recovery

• Backstop / Bailouts

• Do DAOs fix this?

Rug of the week:

Euler Finance - REKT

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This week, Dr Nick and Marsh Frost talk about the anatomy of Ponzis and how they could lead to the future of finance…

Show Notes:

• What is a Ponzi?
• Are all Ponzi scams?
• Are there different types of Ponzis?
• How to spot a Ponzi?
• The ponzi ponzu continuum
• Ponzinomics
• Sustainable Ponzinomics

Resources:

Charles Ponzi - Wikipedia

Rug of the week:

dForce Network - REKT

News:

• The Block: Brazil's oldest bank says you can now pay your taxes with crypto
• Threat of Uniswap Replication Triggers Rare Clash With A16Z - The Defiant
• An Ode to LocalBitcoins (and a Lesson About Maintaining Bitcoin's Public Goods)
• What Does Kraken's SEC Settlement Mean for Crypto Staking?
• The Block: Warren pledges to reintroduce crypto anti-money laundering bill
• UK Financial Regulator Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto ATM Operators
• Kraken to Discontinue Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Staking-As-A-Service Program and Pay $30 Million to Settle SEC Charges
• NFT Marketplace Blur Releases Native Token for Community Ownership
• USDC faces SEC enforcement amid stablecoin crackdown

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In Episode #17, Dr Nick and Marsh Frost discuss the concept of Midcurving. Dr Nick and Marsh Frost frequently refer to making Midcurve decisions in Crypto. In this episode, we dive deeper into what Midcurve is and why all is not lost if you are a serial midcurver.

Show Notes:

• What is midcurving in crypto?
• What does this tell us about investing in crypto?
• 15 IQ trades vs 150 IQ trades
• What are the risks?
• Nick’s greatest mid curves
• What do you think is the right approach?

Midcurve memes:

A midcurve meme made by Marsh Frost:  https://imgflip.com/i/7b4wzo

Resources:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1134845/CBDC_WEB_PDF_-_7_FEB_2023_1130am.pdf

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/paper/2023/the-digital-pound-technology-working-paper.pdf

Rug of the week:

BonqDAO - REKT

News:

https://twitter.com/functi0nZer0/status/1623242412242894849
Contentious Uniswap Vote Highlights the Opaqueness of Decentralized Governance

Will the SEC Convince a Court It’s Right to Label These Tokens as Securities?

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/08/binance-is-organizing-a-consortium-to-try-to-rebuild-trust-in-crypto-source/

Unpacking India's CBDC Pilots as Country Prepares for Digital Rupee

Craig Wright Loses Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK Court

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In Episode #16, Dr Nick and Marsh Frost don their laser eyes and pull back the curtains on Bitcoin and deep dive into the pioneering technology. Jpegs (NFTs) on bitcoin is a new utilisation of the protocol, and we address the buzz around ordinals head-on.

• What is bitcoin?
• Why is it significant?
• Why can't others replicate its success?
• What are its limitations?
• How do you attack bitcoin?
• How does it work
  • Consensus mechanism
  • Proof of work
• NFTs on Bitcoin
• Ordinals
• The Future of Bitcoin

Resources:

http://mempool.me/

Bitcoin Podcast:

Citadel Dispatch - Actionable Bitcoin Discussion

Rug of the week:

Shredded Apes LP drained, 78M tokens liquidated

News:

The UK Sets out Its Plans for Becoming a Global Crypto Hub

$588M worth of unlocks scheduled for February

Court-appointed examiner confirms Celsius operated as a Ponzi

Birkin vs. MetaBirkin, what one case heading to trial today may mean for the future of Web3

Bitcoin premium in Nigeria tops 164% amid demonetization

North Korean hackers try to launder $27M in ETH from Harmony bridge attack

https://finbold.com/european-investment-bank-issues-first-ever-sterling-pound-digital-bond-on-blockchain/

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Dr Nick and Marsh Frost discuss Dr Nick's Crypto predictions for 2023.

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In this episode, Dr Nick and Marsh Frost reviewed Dr Nick's predictions for last year (2022).

Marsh and Dr Nick go through each prediction and see how on the money Dr Nick is with each prediction.

The Tweet thread under discussion:

drnick (anti-crypto arc) 🗳️² on Twitter: "Happy New Year! Will be dropping some crypto narrative predictions for 2022 throughout the day. 👇" / Twitter

Some of the predictions:

• Social Tokens
• Play to Earn
• Ponzinomics
• Identity
• CryptoSV
• Moral Panic
• Panic panic
• SportsDAOs
• Crypto Social Media
• Reputation
• NFT Third Wave

And more…

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Dr Nick and Marsh Frost talk about NFTs. We discuss the technologies future and what the "Trump Digital Playing Cards" means for NFTs. During the second half of the show, Dr Nick and Marsh go through 2022 major news events, how they impacted Crypto, and how the 2022 dominoes lined up. 

• What is an NFT vs a Fungible Token
• Future of NFTs
• 2022 News Round-Up

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