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BlockFi is being forced to pay a $100 million settlement with the SEC and state regulators for offering people high yield on their accounts. They've been under investigation since the end of last year for offering earnings as high as 9.5%. With Inflation currently at 7.5% (according to official numbers), it's no wonder that this opportunity for people to safeguard some of the value of their savings has been so popular. But now the SEC are cracking down.As Erik Voorhees said:BlockFi did nothing wrong; they harmed nobody. They built a great company that provides a service customers love. It's disgraceful that regulators are stealing $100m from them. The absurdity of penalizing an innovative company that offers 8% yield on the dollar while inflation ravages peoples' savings... Originally appeared on Coindesk.tvTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

TOP STORIES:Inflation hits 7.5%   Bull Market Again?  Hungary Wants EU Crypto Ban How Private Are Your Crypto Transactions? CIA Secret Surveillance Program EARN IT Bill is BACK Huge news: CIA's bulk surveillance program revealed, and the insidious EARN IT bill that Snowden called a "disgrace", passed unanimously.The biggest crypto news this week was the couple who were arrested for allegedly laundering $4.5billion from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. But the most interesting part of the story was how the government was able to trace these funds through dark market accounts, in and out of bitcoin and into privacy coins. We chat to a chain analytics expert about how this was possible, and the data that is leaked every time we transact in crypto.Thanks to our special guests:Wendy O: https://www.youtube.com/c/CryptoWendyOLorne:https://twitter.com/Lornestar00:00 YT Cracker - Bitcoin Barron01:33 Show Intro03:18   WendyO Inflation Hits 7.5%07:19   WendyO  Bull Market Again?09:45  Wendy O   Hungary Wants EU Crypto BAN14:07  Lorne Lantz  How Private Are Your Crypto Transactions?26:13  Get Off My Digital Lawn Intro26:40  CIA Secret Surveillance Program32:38  EARN IT Bill Is Back36:54  Naomi Responds To TwitterBrought to you by NBTV members: Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, Ogar, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

This year Congressman Emmer proposed a bill to limit the Fed's ability to issue its own digital currency.He says that a CBDC is an Orwellian surveillance tool, and that we should not be trying to emulate China.He has been an outspoken advocate for financial privacy, and so we chatted to him about cryptocurrencies, and whether the SEC and Fed are taking us down a dangerous path.https://emmer.house.gov/2022/1/emmer-introduces-legislation-to-prevent-unilateral-fed-control-of-a-u-s-digital-currencyBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Sam Ettaro, Ogar, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

CPI numbers just released, and US inflation has soared to 7.5% in the past year, which is a 40-year high.Price increases covered the entire economy:Wages have risen at the fastest pace in at 20 years.Electricity skyrocketed 4.2% in January alone, up 10.7% over the year.Furniture and supplies saw the largest one-month increase on record since 1967. Food costs, air fares, all rose.Used-car prices: Up 41% from a year ago!This is what happens when you quadruple the money supply in a year.And yet the money printing continues.Might be a good time to think about where to park your money outside of cash.Original video from Coindesk.tvTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Assange's brother, Gabriel Shipton, announces the FreeAssangeDAOI dive into the AOPP privacy controversy with Paul Puey, CEO of Edge Wallet.Tom Crown dives into the biggest headlines of the week!00:00 - Intro02:11 - Metaverse Token Crash (feat. Tom Crown)06:18 - India's Crypto Tax09:14 - Binance SMS Scam12:00 - FreeAssangeDAO (feat. Gabriel Shipton)21:47 - AOPP Privacy Nightmare or Overblown? (feat. Paul Puey)39:06 - OutroHuge thank you to Tom, Gabriel, and Paul for coming on the show!Free Assange DAO: https://juicebox.money/#/p/assangedaoCheck out Tom Crown's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomCrownPaul Puey's twitter: https://twitter.com/paullinatorMore about the Assange NFT:'Censored' is a 2-part NFT collection by artist Pak in collaboration with imprisoned WikiLeaks-founder Julian Assange.It will be auctioned on February 7th. The first part is a one of a kind ("1/1 edition") NFT, which Pak describes as "dynamic and generative" - meaning that the digital art piece changes over time.The second part of the collection is an "open edition" which will also be participative.Renowned digital artist Pak is one of the highest grossing artists alive, known for pushing conceptual and stylistic boundaries. Pak became a household name in the traditional art world after Sotheby's auctioned his collection 'The “Fungible' in April 2021, selling for US $16.8 million. In December 2021, Pak again made headlines as his collection 'The Merge' set a new record for an artwork sold publicly by a living artist at US $91.8 million, surpassing Jeff Koons's "Rabbit".Proceeds of the NFT will go to benefit Julian Assange's defense fund as he fights against a US extradition request.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AssangeDAO    Background Info: https://assangedao.org    Chat: http://discord.gg/assangedaoFollow:https://twitter.com/assangedaohttps://twitter.com/muratpakhttps://twitter.com/wikileakshttps://twitter.com/gabrielshiptonhttps://twitter.com/stellamoris1Brought to you by NBTV members: Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.media#crypto #bitcoin #metaverse #FreeAssangeDAO #binanceSupport the show

Using a fingerprint to unlock electronic devices and even homes is very common these days. Fingerprint security is incredibly convenient, but is it more or less secure than using a pin or password?It turns out fingerprints are more like usernames than passwords: they’re unique, static, and identifiable as belonging to you. We dive into some of the vulnerabilities you need to be aware of with biometric security, and the best ways to protect your devices.Topics discussed:00:00 - Intro 01:20 - 3 Core Problems with Fingerprint ID02:33 - How Fingerprints Can Be Stolen03:52 - The Threat of Masterprints04:40 - Current Safeguards05:15 - Your Rights Don’t Cover Your Fingerprints06:02 - Are Fingerprints Stored in a Database?07:31 - Is a Pin more or Less Secure?07:44 - Tips for Securing Your Devices09:41 - In SummaryBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Our full interview with Julian Assange's brother was one of the most important interviews on our channel. This week we'll summarize our 1hr+ interview, and dive into all the latest in the crypto and privacy worlds.Thanks to Jebb for coming on the show!https://www.youtube.com/c/CryptoJebbWatch the FULL interview with Assange's brother here:https://youtu.be/sUGj_TIIOJUhttps://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/FULL-assange-story:cBrought to you by NBTV members: Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, Ogar, and and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

With Charles Payne on "Making Money" on Fox Business, 1/25/2200:00 - Schadenfreude crypto crashes01:21 - Odell Beckham: should you take your salary in bitcoin?02:39 - Price predictions03:12 - Buy the dipThanks, Charles, for having me on the show!Original segment can be found here:https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6293609311001 To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Today the UK announced the Julian Assange has won the right to appeal his extradition to the USA.Assange's brother, Gabriel Shipton, reveals the full story of government corruption, assassination attempts, and why this case sets the most dangerous precedent for freedom of the press of our lifetime. "The national security state doesn't want its secrets exposed. They're using the espionage act to clamp down on publishers. They're afraid of leaks. They're afraid of being surveilled. ... Julian turned the lens of surveillance back around onto them. ... They want Julian dead. ... There's a worldwide movement of people who see this case for what it is.It's the criminalization of telling the truth - the criminalization of journalism. ...He's my hero actually. But he's also my brother."Please consider supporting Assange by pressuring your representatives. Visit: https://assangedefense.orgYou can also learn more about the Free Assange DAO at https://t.me/FreeAssangeDAOBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Naomi Brockwell, and OgarTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Moxie Marlinspike, OG cypherpunk and privacy legend, just announce his resignation as CEO of Signal. This was an abrupt announcement that caught much of the privacy space off-guard. Moxie earned the trust of the community by consistently delivering high standards that protected the privacy rights of users. Can the app still be trusted to maintain those high standards now that Moxie is no longer at the helm?  In this video we’ll dive into the history of Signal, and reveal the surprising background of one of the team members who will be carrying the torch forward. Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show