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How Much Money Are Terrorists Actually Raising in Crypto?

A recent Wall Street Journal article that claimed Hamas raised $130 million via cryptocurrency has sparked considerable debate, especially after Sen. Elizabeth Warren used it as her sole source to ask for tighter regulations around crypto. However, the veracity of this claim has come under scrutiny. Yaya Fanusie, Jessi Brooks, and Andrew Fierman delve into the reported figures, methodology behind it, and subsequent industry responses that sought to correct the public record.

Unchained

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The Creator Economy, AI and Future of Web3

Host Megha Chaddah dives into the state of crypto regulation in Hong Kong as the city continues its effort to keep a check on bad actors. Plus, a conversation with Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu on non-fungible tokens (NFT), crypto regulation and the future of Web3. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Forkast IQ

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Sriram Krishnan: AI, Crypto and Entrepreneurship

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, opened its London office, the first outside the United States, on Nov. 2. In an exclusive interview with Forkast’s Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Krishnan discusses the growing crypto ecosystem in the U.K., the excitement behind decentralized social media platforms, and the rising synergy between artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Word on the Block

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[SPONSORED CONTENT] Founder and CEO of World Mobile Group, Micky Watkins discusses his plan to provide internet access for all through the use of balloons

Micky Watkins of World Mobile Group is making it his mission to provide internet connectivity to those without access in areas like Africa. WMG creates a sharing economy model that gives people the opportunity to set up their own tethered balloons to provide internet connectivity and in return are paid for their efforts.

Cardano Summit 2023 Interviews

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[SPONSORED CONTENT] Dr. Bernhard Kronfeller of Boston Consulting Group joins the studio at the Cardano Summit to discuss the landscape of layer-1 blockchains

Dr. Kronfeller shares his takes on future of layer-1 blockchains given the saturation of the landscape and provides guidance on how companies can differentiate themselves in the space.

Cardano Summit 2023 Interviews

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How Can OpenSea Regain Dominance After Layoffs and the NFT Market Decline?

Last week, OpenSea, the former frontrunner in the NFT marketplace, confirmed the layoff of half its workforce as the NFT markets seemed to bottom out. gmoney, NFT collector and founder of 9dcc, joins Unchained to provide insight into the once-dominant NFT marketplace’s fall from grace.

Unchained

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A 20+ Year Sentence? Why the Evidence Against SBF Was Too Hard to Overcome

In this episode of Unchained, Laura does a detailed unpacking of the historic Sam Bankman-Fried trial and verdict with defense lawyer Sam Enzer and former Southern District of New York prosecutor Rich Cooper.

Unchained

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[SPONSORED CONTENT] Dr. Marwan Alzarouni of the Dubai Blockchain Center shares his insights as Strategic Advisor to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

As Strategy Advisor to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dr. Alzarouni discusses his approach to emerging technologies like crypto, metaverse and AI. He shares the innovative ways they plan to use the technology to double Dubai's GDP by 2033.

Cardano Summit 2023 Interviews