UPDATED: How Big A Deal Are The Changes to Crypto Accounting Standards?



The board that oversees corporate accounting standards has voted unanimously to change the way corporates account for cryptoassets on their balance sheets, and some argue it eliminates a major barrier to enterprise adoption.

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Courts Hand SEC Half an L in Binance US Case



NLW catches up on the latest legal details of the SEC’s battle against the zombie exchange Binance US. The judge recently denied an SEC request to compel Binance US to produce specific information, and NLW explores how big a deal it was and where it leaves things in the case now.

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Why the SEC Needs the Bitcoin Spot ETF



A reading of excerpts from:

Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Actually, the SEC Does. (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-09-06/who-needs-a-bitcoin-etf-actually-the-sec-does?srnd=opinion&embedded-checkout=true) – Bloomberg

Bitcoin ETF Applications Are Bitcoin’s Best Marketing Strategy (https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/08/31/bitcoin-etf-applications-are-bitcoins-best-marketing-strategy/) – Tim Haldorsson

Stop Thinking About ‘Wins’ or ‘Losses’ in the Bitcoin ETF Debate (https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/09/05/stop-thinking-about-wins-or-losses-in-the-bitcoin-etf-debate/) – David Ackerman

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Could Oil and a Gov't Shutdown Screw Up Powell's Plans?



At the FOMC press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about the economic factors that could impact rate policy. Two of the examples cited were oil and a potential government shutdown. In today’s episode, NLW explores both of those macro challenges.

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Crypto: It's So Over. We're So Back.



On LRS, NLW reads excerpts from and analyses:

How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C. (https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/08/16/how-paypal-upended-the-crypto-debate-in-washington-dc/) – John Rizzo

The End of the End of Crypto (https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/08/16/the-end-of-the-end-of-crypto/) – Daniel Kuhn

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Beijing Bazooka: Why China Isn't Being More Aggressive As Economy Deteriorates



On a macro show, NLW explores how China’s economic situation has been deteriorating; the highly targeted interventions from the Chinese government; and the discussion of why more aggressive tactics aren’t being deployed to right the ship.

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Why Post Malone Is Against CBDCs



On today’s week catch up: Post Malone and Rogan discuss CBDCs; SEC to appeal Ripple and more.

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A Primer on China's Current Economic Turmoil



China has posted some troubling economic data of late, leading many macro commentators to call attention to the concerning developments. In today’s episode, NLW provides a primer on the past few years of wobbles, issues in the real estate sector, and the CCP’s lack of good options.

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A Flurry of Amicus Briefs in Coinbase vs. SEC



Everyone from blockchain lobbyists to Senators to an esteemed group of academic legal experts have filed amicus briefs in the Coinbase vs. SEC case. NLW breaks it down, along with news that SBF’s bail has been revoked.

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A Primer on LK-99



LK-99 has captured the world’s attention for its promise of room-temperature superconductivity. But what does that even mean? NLW provides an overview and primer.

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