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From the Quest headset to the innovative Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses, Shachar joins the podcast to share Meta's strategy to integrate cutting-edge technologies into our everyday lives.In this episode, Shachar Scott, the VP of Marketing at Meta Reality Labs shares insights on how Meta is aiming to democratize access to mixed reality experiences through products like the Quest headset and Ray-Ban Smart Glasses. She discusses the potential for these technologies to enhance everything from fitness and entertainment to productivity and social interaction, as well as Meta's approach to building an open ecosystem of partnerships to drive innovation.Links mentioned from the podcast: Google unveils Vids, an AI-powered video creation app for workRay-Ban Meta Smart GlassesMeta Quest VR HeadsetsWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $100 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. Get started today at safe.global.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the spot ETF steam in Hong Kong to Solana's update.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin and ether briefly rose on news that multiple issuers in Hong Kong said they'd been approved for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Plus, the latest update in Solana to tackle network congestion and gains in meme coins and AI Tokens.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan discusses the state of bitcoin mining in the U.S. and the impact of the upcoming halving on the industry. Plus, why he envisions miners will diversify their business beyond mining ,and insights into AI's influence on the power sector.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst Sean Lee discusses the state of crypto adoption and regulation in Asia.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst Sean Lee breaks down the state of crypto in Asia. He focuses on the impact of South Korea's latest election on digital assets. Plus, the possibility of the spot bitcoin and ether ETF approval in Hong Kong, and which regions are leading the pack when it comes to crypto adoption in Asia.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the potential approval of spot bitcoin and spot ether ETFs in Hong Kong to the "bitcoin sign guy" selling his "Buy Bitcoin" sign.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Bloomberg report that says investors could see approval as early as next Monday for spot bitcoin and spot ether ETFs. Plus, insights on the partnership between the TON ecosystem and HashKey Group to drive crypto on-ramping in Telegram. And, 'bitcoin sign guy' is auctioning the "Buy Bitcoin" sign he held up during Janet Yellen's testimony.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Tuminelli dives deep into the SEC's confrontation with Uniswap, examining the implications for the entire DeFi sector.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.On Wednesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells notice to Uniswap Labs, the team behind the prominent decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap, signaling a forthcoming enforcement action.Amanda Tuminelli, Chief Legal Officer at the DeFi Education Fund, joined Unchained to unpack what the case could mean for Uniswap and the overall decentralized finance (DeFi) industry.Amanda also talks about the DeFi Education Fund's recent lawsuit against the SEC over its airdrop policies and the industry’s need for a proactive counteroffensive approach in dealing with the SEC.Show highlights:Why Amanda thinks that the SEC is going to take a “kitchen sink approach” to their chargesHow the SEC could make a case that some of the tokens traded via Uniswap are securitiesWhat the next steps are in the case, with a lawsuit possibly coming soonWhether there’s an inconsistency between the SEC’s position and Judge Failla’s rejection of the motion to dismiss the Coinbase lawsuitHow the different components of Uniswap make it hard to prove that Uniswap Labs is responsible for everything that happens on the protocolWhy the DeFi Education Fund recently filed a lawsuit against the SECWhy Amanda believes in a “proactive counteroffensive strategy” with the SECHow Amanda would like legislation to be implemented in the U.S.Why the Tornado Cash developers are not liable for the actions of third parties such as North Korean hackers, according to AmandaWhy Amanda thinks Uniswap will ultimately win against the SECThank you to our sponsors!  iTrustCapital  PolkadotGuest |Amanda Tuminelli, Chief Legal Officer at DeFi Education FundPrevious appearance on Unchained: Is This the End of DeFi? Why the US Government Is Going After Tornado CashYou’ve got a friend in me: How amicus briefs are helping the crypto industry win over the courts, Amanda’s op-ed for FortuneLinksWells NoticeUnchained: SEC Puts DeFi in Its Sights With Potential Uniswap SuitUnchained: UNI Drops 16% as SEC Targets Uniswap LabsUniswap Blog Post on the Wells noticeMarvin Ammori Thread on Wells noticeOther cases:Fortune: Don't blame Uniswap for crypto scams, judge rules—and she's rightThe Block: Three crypto advocacy groups file amicus briefs in Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's caseThe DeFiant: SEC Faces Lawsuit Seeking To Exempt Airdrops From Securities ClassificationUnchained: Court Rejects Coinbase's Bid to Dismiss SEC Charges Against ItSocial media commentary:Paul Grewal’s tweet on the potential inconsistencies with the Coinbase case.Gabriel Shapiro’s tweet on how Uniswap AMM smart contracts are not run by the Uniswap company-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rootstock Chief Scientist, Sergio Demian Lerner, regards the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a moment of celebration for the community and highlights the importance of transaction fees for the sustainability of the network.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into are joined by Sergio Demian Lerner, Chief Scientist at Rootstock, to discuss his research on the Patoshi pattern and the early mining of Bitcoin. He explains how he identified that Satoshi Nakamoto had mined approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins and had never spent them, which built trust in the system. Sergio also shares his insights on the upcoming Bitcoin halving and the importance of transaction fees for the sustainability of the network. TakeawaysSergio Demian Lerner identified the Patoshi pattern, which revealed that Satoshi Nakamoto had mined approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins and had never spent them, building trust in the system.The upcoming Bitcoin halving is a moment of celebration for the community and highlights the importance of transaction fees for the sustainability of the network.Rootstock aims to bring the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to Bitcoin and focuses on financial inclusion and the use of Bitcoin collateralized stablecoins.The cultures of Ethereum and Bitcoin differ in terms of complexity, centralization, and fragmentation, with Ethereum being more open and welcoming to developers.The introduction of BitBM and the development of bridges on Bitcoin may lead to changes in the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as the addition of new opcodes for more efficient operations.Chapters00:00 Uncovering the Patoshi Pattern13:51 Rootstock: Bringing the EVM to BitcoinSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Polygon Acquires Ethereum Scaling Startup Mir for $400M Polygon Plans 'AggLayer,' in Bid to Synthesize Modular, Monolithic Blockchains Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs  -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Politicians are taking aim at mining pools, but pool operators aren't making it any easier by allowing for various transaction types on-chain. All this and more in this week’s mining news roundup!Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Matt, Charlie and Will discuss Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news, from Bitmain’s large US operations to Ordinals marketcap projections to mining pools playing games with new transaction types. Senator Elizabeth Warren might even drop by!Chapter Markers:00:00:00 Start00:01:54 Intro & Bitcoin Halving00:03:27 Difficulty Adjustment 00:05:01 Bitmain & BitFuFu00:07:08 New US ASIC Maker00:10:07 Promising or Flop?00:11:15 Ordinals Corner00:15:31 Ordinals Hype Chart00:18:33 Ordinals vs. ETH NFTs00:20:15 Ordinals & Block Space00:23:45 Ordinals: JPEGs for BTC?00:26:16 Mining Fees & Ordinals00:28:41 Bitcoin Pool Revenues00:31:17 Pool Decentralization00:33:20 Sen. Warren on Crypto00:37:15 Wrapping UpPublished twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 👉 Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.👉 Join our Bitcoin Halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! 👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty!Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Alexandra Weck, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Amina Bank. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avenged Sevenfold lead vocalist Matt Sanders discusses how Web3 technologies can change the music industry.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Avenged Sevenfold lead vocalist Matt Sanders joins "First Mover" to discuss the band's new season pass and how NFTs and Web3 technologies are transforming the music industry. Plus, the significance for artists to directly own the rights to their work and engage with their fan base.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Uniswap receiving a wells notice from the SEC to the state of crypto regulation in Dubai.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as decentralized crypto exchange Uniswap received an enforcement notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Plus, Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF saw a record-low daily outflow of $18 million and Dubai's virtual assets regulator looks for ways to reduce compliance costs for small crypto firms.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Philippe Bekhazi, CEO and Founder of XBTO.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," —Phillippe Bekhazi, CEO and Founder of XBTO, joins Markets Daily with insight on Bitcoin's current position and the potential impact of economic data on the crypto market. They also discuss the trend of Bitcoin forming an upward triangle and its correlation with risk assets. Bekhazi talks about the potential approval of an Ether ETF by the SEC and the significance of a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong. Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties05:30 Bitcoin's Upward Triangle and Potential13:01 ConclusionLINKS | CoinDesk 20 XBTO -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

p0x Labs co-founder Kenny Li breaks down the intersection between AI and blockchain.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.p0x Labs co-founder and Manta Network core contributor Kenny Li joins "First Mover" to discuss the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Plus, the significance of AI technologies in developments in the Web3 space.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the spot bitcoin ETF application in Hong Kong to the steam around Friend.Tech.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong regulators are expediting the process to approve the spot bitcoin ETF applications, according to a report from Reuters. Plus, Friend.Tech sees money flowing back to the social application ahead of its potential airdrop. And, crypto exchange WOO X partnered with market maker Wintermute and indices provider GMCI to introduce a set of index perpetual contracts linked to meme coins, the top 30 cryptocurrencies, and layer 2 tokens.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Marc Chandler, Chief Market Strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily,"  Chief Market Strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex, Marc Chandler, joins Markets Daily with insight on the recent consumer price index (CPI) report and its implications for the market, particularly for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The CPI report showed higher-than-expected inflation rates, leading to a rise in US interest rates and a decline in risk assets, including crypto. They also touch on the US jobs report and its impact on interest rates. Takeaways |The CPI report showed higher-than-expected inflation rates, leading to a decline in risk assets, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.The US jobs report, which surpassed expectations, signals a robust economy but raises concerns about interest rates.The relationship between Bitcoin and inflation is questioned, with the guest suggesting that Bitcoin's recent rally is driven more by the advent of ETFs and speculative demand.The impact of the halving on crypto prices is anticipated to be slightly weaker this year due to the shock to supply caused by ETFs.The potential for new record highs in Bitcoin depends on market participants' interpretation of the current consolidation pattern and their confidence in Fed cuts.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update04:34 The US Jobs Report and its Impact on Interest Rates09:35 The Impact of ETFs and the Halving on Crypto PricesLINKS | CoinDesk 20 Bannockburn Global Forex -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Franklin Templeton SVP Sandy Kaul shares how to transform the financial industry and democratize access to alternative investments by empowering individuals to benefit from the assets and networks they build.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this episode of "Money Reimagined," hosts  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren interview Sandy Kaul, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Asset and Industry Advisory Services at Franklin Templeton. They discuss the future of the internet, the role of blockchain and smart contracts in transforming the financial industry, and the potential for tokenization to democratize access to alternative investments. They also explore the concept of the ownership economy and the importance of interoperability in the protocol economy. Chapters00:00 Transforming the Financial Industry19:18 Democratizing Access to Alternative Investments28:38 The Rise of the Ownership Economy35:15 The Protocol Economy: Direct Participation and Rewards41:26 The Impact of Bitcoin ETFsLinks | forbes.com/sandy-kaul Franklin Templeton Crypto Council for Innovation CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Polygon’s Agglayer aims to address the monolithic vs. modular blockchain debate with a decentralized protocol that allows chains to interact with one another.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron and co-founder Brendan Farmer discussed everything about the AggLayer, a decentralized protocol built by Polygon that enables fast, secure cross-chain interactions and allows different chains to use the same native bridge. This allows users to seamlessly move assets across chains in the AggLayer ecosystem. The AggLayer aims to unify blockspace so that it feels like a single chain, improving user experience. Boiron and Farmer also discussed the potential for Layer 2 solutions to scale Ethereum, the benefits of zero-knowledge technology, and the future of Polygon's proof-of-stake chain.Learn more: What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?Show highlights:Background of Brendan and Marc and how they joined PolygonA brief description of what Polygon is overallWhat the AggLayer is and how it aims to enable the best of monolithic and modular blockchainsHow Brendan differentiates the AggLayer from its competitors, such as Optimism's Superchain or Cosmos and why he believes that zk-technology is such a game changerHow the interoperability experience gets better in such a system, according to Marc and Brendan, and what will become possible that's not nowWhich chains can use the AggLayer and how it works to improve security across chainsThe tradeoffs between the various types of zkEVM provers How projects should decide their architecture and when it would make sense to tap the AggLayerWhy projects should build on the AggLayer, including layer 1s, according to MarcHow Layer 1s can still join the AggLayer and retain their own consensus and sovereignty Why Polygon believes that zk-technology is the future of blockchain architectureWhy the Polgyon zkEVM suffered an outage on March 30Whether Layer 3s are needed to scale the Ethereum ecosystemWhy Brendan believes that EigenLayer is not a good fit for rollups to useThe transition of the Polygon PoS chain to become an Ethereum L2 using the AggLayerWhen EIP-4844/Dencun will go live on PolygonThank you to our sponsors!   PolkadotGuests:Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon LabsPrevious appearances on Unchained:Gary Gensler vs. Crypto: What Will the SEC Attack Next?The Chopping Block: The SEC Is Attacking Crypto – Will Gary Gensler Succeed?Brendan Farmer, co-founder of Polygon and co-lead of Polygon ZeroLinksAggLayerPolygon: Aggregated Blockchains: A New ThesisMore technical Agglayer explainerCoinDesk: Polygon Lands Astar Network as First User of New 'AggLayer’Cosmos-Based Canto Blockchain Reverses Course on Polygon Layer-2 Plans, Unveils New Roadmap Zaki on the comparisons with Cosmoszk-TechnologyPolygon: Upgrading Every EVM Chain to ZK: Introducing the Type 1 ProverThe different types of ZK-EVMs by VitalikUnchained: Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are Critical to Ethereum’s FuturePolygon zkEVMUnchained: Polygon zkEVM Chain Goes Down for 10 HoursBlockworks: Polygon unpacks zkEVM outage and ‘emergency’ upgradeLayer 3sUnchained: Layer 3s Only Exist to Take Value Away From Ethereum: Polygon Labs CEO0xCygaar on L3s and L2sPotuz on the benefit of L3s-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the opening of Avi Eisenberg's trial to Financial Stability Institute calling for consistency in stablecoin regulations around the world.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as ether rallied to near $3,600 during the early hours of the East Asia trading day. Plus, crypto trader Avi Eisenberg's criminal fraud and manipulation trial opens. And, the latest study from Financial Stability Institute calls for countries to make their regulatory frameworks for stablecoins consistent.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and VanEck CEO Jan van Eck.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," VanEck CEO Jan van Eck weighs in on bitcoin's 2024 rally and the success of spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. Plus, he explains why it's unlikely for the SEC to approve the spot Ether ETF applications in May and shares insights on competitions in the stablecoin market.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should you get into Bitcoin mining? Is the AI infrastructure play real? We sit down with Steve Barbour, an off-grid Bitcoin mining pioneer.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Steve Barbour, owner of Bitcoin mining and oil and gas services company Upstream Data, joins the show to discuss who should get into Bitcoin mining, what problems Bitcoin mining solves and what he expects going into another Bitcoin bull market.Chapters:00:00:00 Start00:02:30 Introducing Steve Barbour00:04:12 Bitcoin mining & energy00:07:33 Upstream Data's origins00:14:13 Upstream Data's naming00:19:35 Canadian oil vs. Bitcoin00:24:35 Upstream Data's services00:32:54 Colorado oil & Bitcoin00:36:11 Bitcoin vs oil cycles00:41:45 Bitcoin & AI00:45:00 Water vs. air cooling00:49:05 Advice for new miners00:53:59 Mining contract tips00:57:19 When to start mining01:01:31 Steve on Bitcoin ordinalsPublished twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 👉 Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.👉 Join our Bitcoin Halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! 👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty!Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining!-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the positive momentum in bitcoin to developments in the Do Kwon and Terraform Labs case.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin price rose above the $71,000 level for the first time since the beginning of April. Plus, the latest gains in U.S. crypto-related stocks and a Manhattan jury found Do Kwon and Terraform Labs liable on civil fraud charges brought by the SEC.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of ‘Gen C’, Avery and Sam explore the rise of meme culture and are joined by guest Adam Levine, Director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art to discuss the financialization of art and his approach to collecting and exhibiting digital art.In this episode, hosts Sam and Avery discuss the over-financialization of culture and the impact on the art world, particularly in the realm of digital and crypto art. They are joined by this week’s guest Adam Levine, the director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art, who discusses the museum's criteria for evaluating quality in art, the importance of diversity and representation and the role of financialization in the art ecosystem. The conversation provides a thought-provoking perspective on the evolving landscape of the art industry.Links mentioned from the podcast: Biden and Trump-Themed Meme Coins Take Center Stage on SolanaGameScent Wants You to Smell the Gunfire While You Play Video GamesToledo Museum of Art WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Bitget Head of South Asia Jyotsna Hirdyani.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Bitget Head of South Asia Jyotsna Hirdyani weighs in on the current positive momentum across the board and how the upcoming halving will potentially impact the crypto market. Plus, insights on what the South Asian markets are focusing on and the launch of Bitget's PoolX project.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlanta Blockchain Center founder Marlon Williams joins Shown Live founder Shayna Stewart to discuss the significance of diversity and inclusion in crypto.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Marlon Williams, the mastermind behind the Immutable Founders incubator at Atlanta Blockchain Center, joins Shown Live founder Shayna Stewart on "First Mover" to discuss the initiatives that support women and minority founders in the crypto space. Plus, the significance of advocating for diversity and inclusion in the industry.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diego Fernández, Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation of Buenos Aires, breaks down the QuarkID project and the significance of digital identity.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Buenos Aires' Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation Diego Fernández joins "First Mover" to discuss how QuarkID simplifies the process of accessing and verifying personal documents for citizens. Plus, insights on the role zero-knowledge technology plays in the development of digital identity.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Farmer, Co-Founder of Polygon, gives an overview of Polygon's Ecosystem and its adoption and benefits of the Ag Layer.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the strategy and vision behind the Ag layer, which aims to solve the problem of L2 fragmentation on Ethereum with Brendan Farmer Co-Founder of Polygon.Polygon is focused on building a unified environment for value, liquidity, and state in the Ethereum ecosystem. The Ag layer connects different mini-ecosystems within  Polygon and allows chains to plug into the liquidity and value that already exists.TakeawaysPolygon's strategy is to build a unified environment for value, liquidity, and state in the Ethereum ecosystem.The Ag layer connects different mini-ecosystems within Polygon and allows chains to plug into existing liquidity and value.The Ag layer includes a builder marketplace where builders can simultaneously build blocks across multiple chains, providing users with a seamless experience.The goal is to create a positive-sum outcome for all chains involved and avoid fragmentation in the ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:19 Polygon's Strategy and Tech Shift06:50 Analogies for Understanding the Ag Layer07:26 Adoption and Benefits of the Ag Layer09:36 Overview of Polygon's Ecosystem10:54 Polygon Today: POS Chain and ZKVM Chain12:28 Polygon's Technological Innovations14:35 POS Chain and the Future of Polygon19:42 The Ag Layer as a Connector22:02 Competition and Collaboration in the Industry23:36 Avoiding Fragmentation and Rent-Seeking25:23 The Challenge of Monetizing Users in Crypto27:44 The Builder Marketplace and Block Building28:16 MEV and the Ag Layer32:16 Addressing Outages and Ensuring Stability34:44 Precautions and Warnings for Users38:27 The Eigen Layer and L2 Vision40:17 The Den Koon Upgrade and the Blob Market-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Polygon Acquires Ethereum Scaling Startup Mir for $400M Polygon Plans 'AggLayer,' in Bid to Synthesize Modular, Monolithic Blockchains Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs  -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from a potential spot bitcoin ETF in Australia to Franklin Templeton's new report on bitcoin NFTs.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management announced their application for a spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund. Plus, the state of bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT) after its merger with US Bitcoin Corp. (USBTC) And a new report from Franklin Templeton on Bitcoin NFTs.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ethena's synthetic dollar, USDe, hit a $2 billion market cap in just seven weeks, raising eyebrows. Ethena Labs founder Guy Young explores the risks of reinventing the digital dollar.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.This week, Ethena was in the spotlight after the airdrop of ENA, its new governance token. Ethena’s flagship product, the “synthetic dollar” USDe has amassed a $2 billion market cap in less than two months. Meanwhile, ENA’s market capitalization sits around $1.4 billion, with a fully diluted valuation of $15.5 billion. In this episode, Guy Young, founder of Ethena Labs, discusses the risks associated with Ethena, including custodial risks and counterparty risks to exchanges. Young also talks about the use cases of Ethena's governance token, and discusses the potential for Ethena to be integrated with DeFi and CeFi.Show highlights:An introduction to what Ethena is and how USDe worksWhy the team doesn't want to refer to USDe as a stablecoin and prefers to use the term "synthetic dollar"What the risks of USDe are, including custody, counterparties, and smart contractsWhy Guy is "pleased" with how the ENA airdrop went throughHow ENA will be used and what its role will be in the governance of EthenaWhy Ethena is now onboarding Bitcoin as collateralWhy Guy thinks that there's been an "exaggeration" regarding the situation with Maker and AaveGuy's response to the critics who say that Ethena is essentially Terra/LunaWhether USDe would only work in a bull marketHow the Ethena insurance fund works and what it aims to accomplishWhat's next for Ethena after onboarding Bitcoin, with Solana potentially being the next assetThank you to our sponsors!  Polkadot  |  iTrustCapitalGuestGuy Young, founder of Ethena Labs. Previous appearance on Unchained: How Ethena's USDe Challenges Traditional Stablecoin ModelsLinksEthena: Unchained: What Is Ethena’s USDe Synethic Dollar? A Beginner’s GuideDecrypt: Ethena Just Launched to a $1.2 Billion Market Cap: Here’s What You Need to Know Dust on Crust by Arthur HayesAirdrop:Unchained: Airdrops From Wormhole and Ethena Labs Set to Inject $2.4 Billion Into Crypto Market This Week CoinTelegraph: Ethena will become highest revenue-generating crypto project — Delphi Labs CEOENA Airdrop and Season 2: Sats Campaign Learn more: What Is a Crypto Airdrop? A Beginner’s GuideMakerDAO/Aave controversy: The Block: MakerDAO proposes allocating $600 million worth of DAI into USDe and sUSDeThe Defiant: DeFi Projects Clash After MakerDAO Adds Ethena’s USDe As Collateral, Comparisons to Terra’s UST: Unchained: As Ethena’s USDe Quickly Reaches $2 Billion in Market Cap, Some Wonder If It’s as Risky as Terra’s USTThe Defiant: Ethena Stablecoin’s 27% Yield is Triggering Terra-Induced PTSDAndre Cronje’s thoughts on USDeCointelegraph: Ethena Labs founder clarifies USDe stability amid high yield worries-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We go through this week’s Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news, including the dangers to TSMC chip production from the earthquake in Taiwan, Franklin Templeton on Ordinals and Poolin selling its 100 MW farm for a fair chunk of change.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Welcome to the news roundup! Today we chat about potential delays to TSMCs chip production from the earthquake in Taiwan, Franklin Templeton on Ordinals and Poolin selling its 100 MW farm for a fair chunk of change.Chapter Markers:00:00:00 Start00:01:07 Intro00:04:21 The Big Empty Documentary00:05:40 Taiwan Earthquake Impact00:10:55 Bitcoin Ordinals Corner00:15:33 Mining Pool Centralization00:24:23 Stratum V2 Discussion00:29:35 Poolin Sells Texas Assets00:35:18 Sauna Miner Test: S21 vs M6000:38:08 Outro-Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 👉 Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.👉 Join our Bitcoin Halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! 👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty!Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining!-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO and Co-Founder of Truvius. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo discusses BlackRock's launch of its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Asset management giant BlackRock (BLK) partnered with Securitize to launch its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network. Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo joins "First Mover" with insights on the partnership and evolution of real-world assets in the crypto space.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the latest with Wormhole’s newly released W token to VanEck's bullish prediction for Ethereum Layer 2s.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Solana DeFi application Kamino offering a weekly yield of more than 999%, paid out in W and JTO tokens. Plus, VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030 and CFTC data shows that leveraged funds held record net short positions in CME's bitcoin futures last week.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Aaron Klein, Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily,"  Aaron Klein, senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution,  joins Markets Daily with insight on the macroeconomic environment and its relation to financial markets. They focus on the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and inflation and the potential impact on Bitcoin and other crypto assets. Takeaways |The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and inflation is a key factor to watch in the macroeconomic environment.Rate cuts by the Fed could have implications for Bitcoin, other crypto assets, and financial markets in general.Global factors, such as geopolitical tensions and economic developments in other countries, can impact the US economy and financial markets.Understanding the relationship between macroeconomics and financial markets is important for investors and traders.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update01:20 The Federal Reserve's Impact on Financial Markets06:02 Monitoring Global Factors concerning the US Economy10:22 The Intersection of Macroeconomics and Financial Markets12:12 ConclusionLINKS | CoinDesk 20 -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blending tech, culture, and crypto to address online inequities, empowered by blockchain's transformative potential.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren discuss the intersection of technology, culture, and crypto. They explore the increasing toxicity in certain corners of the crypto community and the need to create a more equitable and inclusive culture. They also touch on moderation challenges and the incentives that drive behavior on social media platforms. Their conversation highlights the importance of building better communities and rethinking the structures and incentives that shape online interactions. Takeaways |The crypto community needs to address the increasing toxicity in certain corners and strive for a more inclusive and equitable culture.The challenges of moderation on social media platforms highlight the need to rethink the structures and incentives that shape online behavior.Building better communities and promoting positive norms and behaviors is crucial for creating a healthier digital environment.The intersection of technology, culture, and crypto presents opportunities to address inequities and distortions on the internet. The online economy incentivizes extreme behavior and polarizing discussions, driven by the pursuit of attention and financial gain.Crypto culture emerged in the social media era and is influenced by algorithmic systems that prioritize engagement over thoughtful discourse.Blockchain technology has the potential to empower hyperlocal communities and enable meaningful change at a local level.The erosion of local media has contributed to the rise of toxic behavior in online communities.Policy-making should consider the nuances of different communities and focus on addressing local issues that directly impact people's lives.Links | Crypto Council for Innovation CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," CIO of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, joins Markets Daily with insights on the recent trends in crypto assets, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether, and how ETFs have influenced their trading volumes. It credits the success of Bitcoin ETFs to making Bitcoin more accessible to a broader investor base. Hougan also explores Bitcoin's volatility and its potential to reach new highs, while addressing the outflows from Grayscale's GBTC and the chance for reduced fees. Additionally, the impact of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech is considered less significant than the effects of ETF inflows and the Bitcoin halving event on Bitcoin's price.Takeaways |Bitcoin ETFs have contributed to increased trading volumes and accessibility of Bitcoin to a wider range of investors.Bitcoin's volatility is seen as part of a fixed channel, and the expectation is that it will surpass its previous all-time high.Outflows from Grayscale's GBTC are attributed to the availability of lower-cost products and the need for investors to do due diligence.The introduction of an Ethereum ETF may be more beneficial after the market has had time to digest Bitcoin ETFs.The flows into ETFs and the Bitcoin halving are expected to have a greater impact on Bitcoin's price than the actions of the Fed.LINKS | CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Back Down to $66K as Rising Treasury Yields Catch Investor Interest-Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why might the SEC investigate the Ethereum Foundation, even though the agency has previously affirmed that ETH is a commodity? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.On March 20, Fortune reported that the SEC was investigating the Ethereum Foundation and was looking for legal ways to label ETH as a security.Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Greg Strong, partner at DLx Law joined Laura to discuss everything about the investigation and its implications.  The guests speculate about the hidden motivations behind the SEC's investigation and discuss the likelihood of the approval of spot Ether ETFs. They also discuss the recent ruling in the SEC vs Coinbase case, where the judge dismissed claims that Coinbase's wallet was acting as an unregistered brokerage, but allowed the rest of the suit to proceed. Lastly, they touch on the devastating impact on the crypto industry if the SEC were to win a case alleging ETHer is a security and what they are looking out for in the next couple of weeks and months.Show highlights:Whether the investigation into the Ethereum Foundation is confirmed and why the SEC would do thisWhy Sam Enzer believes that the SEC would be "utterly wrong and ridiculous" in alleging ETH is a securityWhether the number of people working on Ethereum could make the argument that it is decentralizedHow would the SEC justify that ETH is a security and whether the Foundation is running Ethereum’s managerial effortsWhether the SEC is looking for evidence to deny spot ether ETFsWhy SEC chair Gary Gensler has changed his mind on many of his previous stances regarding crypto assets and whether he's acting in good faithThe ongoing battle between the SEC and the CFTC and the need for Congress to regulate the industryWhat the possible outcome of this investigation could be, and whether we'll have a court case soonWhat the impact would be if ETH were classified a securityWhether Prometheum could launch its platform offering custody of ETH as a security before an SEC designationWhy Sam believes that the spot ETH ETFs will be denied on May 23rdHow the SEC has already made up its mind even before gathering the facts, according to SamWhether the recent judgment on Coinbase's case affects the potential case against the EFWhether Ethereum transactions are security transactions, and the difference between primary and secondary salesWhat to expect in terms of regulation and enforcement actions in the short term, given the number of cases at the momentThank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuests:Sam Enzer, Partner at Cahill Gordon & ReindelPrevious appearances on Unchained:How 'a Criminal Choice' Got Sam Bankman-Fried a 25-Year Prison SentenceWhy the SEC’s Case Against Coinbase Is So Significant for CryptoWhy SBF’s Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed HimAnother Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal TrialWhy These Lawyers Say It’s Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge How Might That Impact the Trial?Greg Strong, partner at DLx LawPrevious appearance on Unchained: Why These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifyLinksEthereum Foundation investigation:Fortune: SEC probing crypto companies in ETHereum investigation as hopes for ETF dimCoinDesk: Ethereum Foundation Faces Inquiry From a Government; Fortune Says SEC Investigating ETHUnchained: Ex-CFTC Commissioner Says ETH Can Be Both a Commodity and a SecurityUnchained: SEC Investigating Ethereum Foundation Regarding Proof-of-Stake Transition: Report Ethereum’s security statusUnchained: Ex-CFTC Commissioner Says ETH Can Be Both a Commodity and a SecurityFortune: SEC’s Gensler seen telling hedge funds that Ethereum and Litecoin are ‘not securities’ in 2018 videoCNBC: SEC Chair Gary Gensler on potential Crypto regulation: It's within the securities lawsSEC Chair Gary Gensler discusses potential crypto regulation and stablecoinsCoinDesk: SEC Chair Gensler Declines to Say if ETHer Is a Security in Contentious Congressional HearingDecrypt: Is Ethereum a Security? SEC Chair Gary Gensler Defers on the QuestionWSJ: ETHer’s New ‘Staking’ Model Could Draw SEC AttentionFormer SEC director William Hinman has stated that he believes Ethereum is not a securityJune 2018 speechEmails that made public during the Ripple case.Coinbase caseUnchained: Court Rejects Coinbase's Bid to Dismiss SEC Charges Against ItPrometheumCoinDesk: House Republicans Demand SEC Explain What's Up With Crypto Platform Prometheum Unchained: Aaron Kaplan Scoffs at Legal Tenets of Crypto, But Gives Few Details About PrometheumOther SEC/crypto newsThe Block: DeFi Education Fund and Texas apparel company Beba take SEC to court over 'regulating by enforcement' stanceUnchained: Gensler's Gamble: SEC Targets Ripple With $2 Billion Fine in High-Stakes Enforcement PushBloomberg: SEC Blasted by Judge for 'Abuse of Power' in Crypto Case Against DEBT BoxReuters: US SEC seeks $2 billion from Ripple Labs, chief legal officer says-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. 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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the drop in bitcoin's price to the latest on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as meme coins flourish on Degen Chain, a new layer-3 blockchain built on top of Base. Plus, Roman Storm's legal team filed a motion to dismiss the criminal indictment against the Tornado Cash developer. And, a federal judge has rejected Custodia Bank's argument that it is entitled to a Federal Reserve master account.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Taxbit Senior Director of Government Solutions Miles Fuller.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Taxbit Senior Director of Government Solutions Miles Fuller explains everything investors need to know before filing their crypto taxes, including potential deductions from losses in previous years and how recent developments in bankruptcies could affect tax liabilities. Plus, insights on the latest IRS guidelines and stress relief during tax season.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Luxor's Matt Williams on a new era for miners and traditional finance integrationFollow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Matt Williams of Luxor discusses the launch of their hashrate futures product, bridging traditional finance and mining. They explore the need for miners to hedge volatility, the process of creating mining derivatives, and future possibilities like options contracts and transaction fee hedging.Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.media/ today.Join our halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! https://www.meetup.com/denver-bitdevs/events/299059050/Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the surging volumes on the Degen Chain to the legal battle between Custodia Bank and the Fed.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as meme coins flourish on Degen Chain, a new layer-3 blockchain built on top of Base. Plus, Roman Storm's legal team filed a motion to dismiss the criminal indictment against the Tornado Cash developer. And, a federal judge has rejected Custodia Bank's argument that it is entitled to a Federal Reserve master account.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Emerging Assets Group director of research Bill Noble.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Emerging Assets Group director of research Bill Noble discusses his bitcoin price outlook and whether the upcoming halving will differ from the previous ones given the success of spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, insights on the recent meme coin frenzy and the role of real-world assets and DeFi in the future of finance.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Co-Founders of MITH, Natalie Bruss and Michelle Sanchez, discuss how they’re reimagining fan engagement in a hyperconnected era.Natalie Bruss and Michelle Sanchez, co-founders of MITH, join the podcast to discuss their new creator platform that aims to transform the relationship between creators and fans. With deep backgrounds in talent management, events, and venture capital, they share insights on empowering creators to build direct connections with their most engaged audiences, leveraging blockchain for verifiable digital experiences, and the role of AI in enhancing creative workflows and fan interactions.Links mentioned from the podcast: ‘air head’ by Sora VideoMith on TwitterMith.io WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sreeram Kannan, the founder of Eigenlayer, discusses the initial 'training wheels' phase for Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the innovative world of Eigenlayer. They explore the decentralized trust network's vision and technology in a conversation with Sreeram Kannan, the founder of EigenLayer.The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms. The project is currently on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | Eigenlayer enables developers to build new infrastructure services without the need for separate decentralized trust networks.The system utilizes pooled security and attributable security to ensure the integrity and availability of services.The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, slashing, and market mechanisms.Eigenlayer is on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2.EPISODE LINKS |  EigenLabs CEO on Jump in User Deposits | Video | CoinDesk About - EigenLayer -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the scoops on all the details of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year prison sentence, plus the other conditions of punishment. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), FTX's co-founder, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and $11 billion in forfeiture for massive fraud, marking a historic moment in the crypto industry. Judge Lewis Kaplan emphasized the sentence's necessity due to Bankman-Fried's risk-oriented decision-making philosophy known as “expected value” and lack of remorse. Sam Enzer joined Unchained to unpack the sentencing, discussing the fairness of the length, explaining how the $11 billion forfeiture would work and how it’s different from the bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, Enzer provided insights into the kind of prison SBF would end up in and into the three-year supervised release SBF will face after his prison term. The conversation further delved into the broader impact of the sentencing on the crypto industry, suggesting it could signify the end of a dark chapter. Show highlights: Whether the 25-year sentence is fair, according to SamWhat the $11 billion in forfeiture means for SBFWhether the assets of SBF actually belong to the FTX estateWhere SBF will likely go to prison and why Sam believes that SBF will not go to a maximum security prisonWhen the clock starts ticking for the 25-year sentenceWhy SBF will not be eligible for parole and whether he could get "good time credit"What the defense will attempt in appealing the convictionWhat types of behavior could get SBF enough credit to appeal for a reduced sentenceWhy SBF will have to be supervised for three years after his releaseHow SBF’s philosophy about “expected value,” was the theme of the crime, according to Judge KaplanWhether the co-conspirators, such as Caroline Ellison, will be sentenced and serve in prisonWhy Sam says that the sentencing represented "the closing of a dark chapter" in cryptoThank you to our sponsors!   iTrustCapital  |  PolkadotGuestSam Enzer, Partner at Cahill Gordon & ReindelPrevious appearances on Unchained:Why the SEC’s Case Against Coinbase Is So Significant for CryptoWhy SBF’s Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed HimAnother Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal TrialWhy These Lawyers Say It’s Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge How Might That Impact the Trial?LinksUnchained: FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Historic FraudSBF’s Prison Sentencing Is Coming Up. How Many Years Will He Get?Is Prison Crypto’s New Glow-Up? Post-Incarceration Do Kwon and SBF Are AdmiredWhat to Expect from Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing – and the Lessons We Should LearnHow Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing Went Down: A Timeline of Events -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Energy markets run on credit, but Bitcoin can fix this also. Alan Schroeder joins the podcast to discuss Synota’s instantaneous payout methods for energy suppliers and Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Alan Schroeder of Synota joins The Mining Pod to go through the ins and outs of the energy credit system and how the Lightning Network can make it more efficient through real-time settlement for energy usage. Published twice weekly, The Mining Pod interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape for investors, business professionals, and the intellectually curious. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.media/ today!Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Ned Mention,  analyst at Runa Digital Assets. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Proximity Labs Director Kendall Cole breaks down NEAR protocol's new chain signatures network that offers users multichain access from one account.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Kendall Cole, Director at Proximity Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss NEAR protocol's new chain signatures network that offers users multichain access from their NEAR account. Plus, insights on how the technology enhances user experiences and provides new opportunities for developers in the DeFi space.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the booming market for tokenized U.S. Treasury debt to the Financial Action Task Force calling for crypto regulation.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as data tracked by 21.co shows $1.08 billion in Treasury notes has been tokenized through public blockchains. Plus, a new report from broker Canaccord Genuity gives bullish predictions on bitcoin, and the Financial Action Task Force calls for more jurisdictions to regulate crypto.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Octavio Marenzi, CEO of Opimas.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi, joins Markets Daily to discuss various topics related to the cryptocurrency market. Helene and Octavio cover market trends, indicators, and the impact of geopolitical situations on Bitcoin and gold. They also touch on the SEC investigation into Ether and the potential approval of an Ether ETF. Octavio shares insights on Bitcoin's price volatility and the possibility of it replacing traditional currencies. The episode concludes with the tokenized US Treasury debt market and the challenges of promoting DLT-based bonds to investors.LINKS | Crypto Stocks Like MicroStrategy, Coinbase Could Shoot Up if Short Sellers Exit Over $1B in U.S. Treasury Notes Has Been Tokenized on Public Blockchains-Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cathy Hackl, explores the metaverse's rapid development, the merging of our digital and physical realities and how AI is reshaping our interactions.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren welcome Cathy Hackl, a leading authority in emerging tech, global executive and tech visionary. Together, they explore the metaverse's rapid development, highlighting the buzz around its potential and how AI and spatial computing are reshaping our interactions.Hackl discusses the merging of our digital and physical realities, emphasizing the critical importance of hardware for spatial computing and voicing concerns over possible compromises. Then, the conversation takes a turn, diving into how cloud computing is booming and we're seeing a swing back to decentralization. It's fascinating to think about how crucial hardware, software, connectivity, and data really are in driving tech forward. We also delve into the realms of NFTs and blockchain, discussing the challenging task of harmonizing state laws with federal regulations. Wrapping up, we touch on the exciting potential web3 and blockchain hold for revolutionizing computing as we know it.Takeaways |The metaverse has experienced a cycle of hype and buzz, but the concept and development of virtual shared experiences in both virtual and physical spaces are still ongoing.Spatial computing, an advanced form of 3D-centric computing, uses AI, computer vision, and extended reality to seamlessly blend virtual content into the physical world.The expansion of computing and the evolution of the internet into the physical world will transform human-to-human communication and human-computer interaction.The development of AI that can see and understand the physical world is crucial for the advancement of spatial computing and the metaverse.While spatial computing offers convenience and augmentation of reality, there are concerns about privacy, virtual air rights, and the potential negative impact of constant data collection.Cloud computing has led to the centralization of the internet, with major platforms dominating the landscape.The expansion of computing and data in the metaverse requires a combination of hardware, software, connectivity, and data management.Enforcement and regulation of the metaverse pose significant challenges, and there is a need for technical understanding and collaboration between policymakers and experts.State laws are being enacted to address potential harms, but federal regulation is necessary to create a cohesive framework.Web3 and blockchain technologies offer opportunities to create solutions for age gating, provenance, and other challenges in the metaverse.Links | Cathy Hackl Crypto Council for Innovation CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tanssi co-founder and Moondance Labs CEO Francisco Agosti discusses the latest funding they raised and how appchains provide a solution for building blockchain applications.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Francisco Agosti, co-founder of Tanssi and CEO of Moondance Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the challenges developers face when building blockchain applications. He says appchains provide a solution. Plus, insights on the $6 million investment Moondance Labs raised for Tanssi.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from HSBC's tokenized gold product in Hong Kong to the latest exploit at Web3 project Munchables.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as HSBC brings its tokenized gold product to Hong Kong, claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real-world asset aimed at retail investors. Plus, Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol agreed to combine their crypto tokens into one, and Web3 project Munchables was drained of an estimated $62.5 million worth of ether.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Bret Kenwell, Equity and Options Analyst at eToro.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Bret Kenwell, Equity and Options Analyst at eToro, joins Markets Daily to share insights on the impact of the end of the quarter on the crypto market and the increasing institutional allocation to Bitcoin. Helene and Bret discuss the potential for spot Bitcoin ETFs in different regions, including Hong Kong. Additionally, they explore the correlation between Bitcoin and the stock market and the potential for a Litecoin ETF.Takeaways |The end of the quarter can have an impact on the crypto market as investors reposition their portfolios for the next quarter.Institutional allocation to Bitcoin is increasing, with some experts suggesting that even a 5% allocation from big institutions could lead to significant price increases.The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in different regions, such as Hong Kong, can open up new opportunities for investors and drive higher demand for Bitcoin.The correlation between Bitcoin and the stock market, particularly the NASDAQ, suggests that Bitcoin can act as a leading indicator for market movements.LINKS | Dogecoin Futures Trading -- Coinbase Will Offer DOGE Derivatives | CCN.comCoinbase secures CFTC approval to list Dogecoin futures Coinbase Is More Than Just a Crypto Exchange: JMP Securities Crypto Market Remains Focused on Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows Over Fundamentals: Coinbase-Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gitcoin 2.0 will transform Gitcoin into a decentralized protocol that makes it easy for communities to allocate capital.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, Laura interviews Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, and Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin. They discuss the evolution of Gitcoin from a centralized platform to a decentralized suite of protocols, Gitcoin 2.0, which allows any Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) based ecosystem to fund its public goods. They also talk about the various funding mechanisms available, including quadratic funding, retroactive public goods funding, and conviction voting. Learn more: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding?The team is also exploring more futuristic concepts such as private voting systems, angel investing 2.0, and impact attestations. The ultimate goal for Gitcoin is to create a capital allocation infrastructure that funds what matters to communities, whether they are towns, states, countries, or online interest groups.Show highlights:Kevin's background and how he came to found Gitcoin and why Meg joined the companyThe differences between Gitcoin 1.0 and 2.0What quadratic funding is and why it is important in the blockchain ecosystemThe problem of sybil attacks and how Gitcoin Passport aims to solve itWhy Gitcoin has changed its approach to put more focus on scaling Ethereum rather than other types of grantsHow Gitcoin is trying to solve capital allocation efficiency with Allo (Capital Allocation) ProtocolWhat streaming quadratic funding is and how it differs from traditional quadratic fundingHow retroactive public goods funding (RPGF) worksWhat conviction voting is and how it addresses some of the current problems in DAOsWhich projects are using Gitcoin Passport and what forWhy Gitcoin is so focused on the Ethereum ecosystem and whether they will launch in other chainsWhat the purposes of the GTC token are and how it could become a flywheel for GitcoinHow Gitcoin can become sustainable long-term, since it's free to use at the momentThe features that are coming down the line for Gitcoin, including privacy and onchain "angel investing" What the future could look like if Gitcoin succeeds in its mission, according to KevinThank you to our sponsors!  PolkadotGuests  | Kevin Owocki, Co-founder of GitcoinMeg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at GitcoinLinks | GitcoinGitcoin 2.0 Whitepaper, co-authored by Kevin Owocki and Meg ListerPublic Goods Funding: The New Meta | Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin, presentation at ETH Denver 2024Gitcoin Entering the End Game Gitcoin’s Citizen Grants programImpact reportCoinDesk: Why Crypto’s Most Altruistic Project Is Going (Kinda) CorporateBlockworks: Gitcoin is restructuring to focus on grants for the Ethereum ecosystem Allo ProtocolAnnouncement threadWeb3 Ecosystem FundingState of Web3 Grants ReportWeb3 Innovations in Public Goods FundingHow To Fund Innovation: A Guide to Web3 Grants, Meg Lister for BeIn CryptoQuadratic fundingORIGINAL WHITE PAPER, co-authored by Vitalik Buterin Retro PGFUnchained: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding?PassportIntroducing Passport - Digital Identity as a Public Good -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from updates on the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple to London's plan with bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as court filings show that the SEC has asked a New York judge to impose nearly $2 billion in fines against Ripple Labs. Plus, insights on the surge in activities on the Base blockchain amid a meme coin-led frenzy, and London's move towards a marketplace for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Livetraders.com founder Anmol Singh.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Livetraders.com founder Anmol Singh shares his analysis on why Tesla stocks are standing out from the traditional finance market and his thoughts on Cathie Wood's $1.5 million price target for bitcoin. Plus, his Algorand outlook and insights on the biggest mistakes traders make.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs, joins The Mining Pod at ETH Denver to break down why ZK Rollups could be the future scaling technique best for Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.More transactions? More users? More fees? Zero Knowledge-based Rollups might be the holy grail of scaling solutions Bitcoiners are looking for. We sit down with Orkun Kılıç of Chainway Labs to discuss the latest in ZKRs.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.beehiiv.com/subscribe today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Digital Collectibles to AI influencers, Dina Fierro of Shiseido Americas discusses beauty's boundaries in virtual realms.Dina Fierro, SVP Web3/Metaverse at Shiseido Americas, shares her journey from fashion to PR and marketing, becoming an early participant of online communities and influencer marketing. She delves into brands' exploration of Web3, metaverse, AI and gaming platforms like Roblox, balancing innovation with brand safety and measurable business objectives. Dina also highlights successful campaigns she’s executed like the NARS Color Quest experience on Roblox and Shiseido's Future Reflections generative NFT project.Links mentioned from the podcast: Why Did Starbucks' Web3 Project Fail? | First Mover ClipsPepe, Dogwifhat Could Lead Next Round of Meme Coin Surge, Traders SayDina on TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Binance's saga in Nigeria to outlooks on Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Coinbase research report that looked at bitcoin ETFs' first week of net outflows in two months. Plus, Nigerian authorities charged Binance with tax evasion and traders bet on how many years Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced to.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong shares his analysis on the crypto market's recent price action and state of spot bitcoin ETFs amid GBTC selling pressure. Plus, potential impacts of the halving event and likelihood of the spot ether ETF approval this summer.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hogan Lovells partner Liz Boison discusses the SEC's inquiry into the Ethereum Foundation.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Hogan Lovells partner Liz Boison weighs in on the SEC's inquiry into the Ethereum Foundation as the "warrant canary" has been removed from the website of the Swiss non-profit organization. Plus, she shares insights into whether Ether will be deemed security in the near future, and explains why the inquiry is not likely tied to the potential spot ETH ETF approval.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from JPMorgan's new report on bitcoin's positioning to the latest update on Do Kwon’s South Korea extradition.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a new report from JPMorgan that says bitcoin still looks overbought despite the recent sell-off. Plus, the latest on Do Kwon’s South Korea extradition and Frax’s singularity roadmap that aims to boost the TVL of its layer 2 to $100 billion.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, gives the scoop on why Blackrock’s new fund had to launch early and has a suggestion for how to handle dustings of Tornado Cash ETH. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, announced the launch of a tokenized investment fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) Fund, developed in collaboration with Securitize. Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, discusses the launch of the fund, which is native to the public Ethereum blockchain and aims to bring an institutional-grade cash management product to crypto institutions, offering faster token issuance, redemption, and transferability. Learn more: What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's GuideHe also talks about how Blackrock has embraced crypto, how the launch of the fund was “front run” by crypto Twitter, and how Blackrock will deal with issues such as the fund being dusted with ETH tainted by sanctioned Tornado Cash ETH. Show highlights:What the BUIDL fund is, its essence and objectivesHow the fund rewards its users, with a system similar to crypto airdropsWhether they were worried about the regulatory aspects of bringing this product on-chain.Securitize's role in the partnership with BlackRockHow much money flowed into the fund on the first day and who the target investor isWhy BlackRock decided to build this product on Ethereum What BlackRock's attitude towards crypto is, according to CarlosHow the launch of the fund was front-run by crypto insiders How a wallet associated with the fund received unintended funds from North Korean tied wallets and whether Ethereum should implement a mechanism for addresses to approve funds that are sent to itWhether the contract is secure and what steps Securitize is taking to increase the safety of the usersThe roadmap for the partnership between BlackRock and SecuritizeThank you to our sponsors!  iTrustCapital  | Polkadot  | UniswapGuestCarlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of SecuritizePrevious appearance on Unchained: Could Securitize Democratize Access to Different Asset Classes?LinksPrevious coverage on Unchained of real-world assets:The Catalysts for This Crypto Bull Market: AI, DeFi, Real World Assets?The Chopping Block: Will Tokenizing RWAs Finally Click This Time?MakerDAO Has Brought in Real World Assets. Is It Worth the Risk?BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) FundThe Block: BlackRock to launch tokenized investment fund with SecuritizeUnchained:Wallet Associated With BlackRock’s Tokenized Fund Spammed With Unsolicited ETH From Tornado CashWallet Associated With BlackRock’s New Fund Receives Memecoins and NFTs-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie, Matt, and Will join the news roundup to talk about this week’s Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news, including public miners offering large ATMs, Bitcoin MEV from Ordinals, and ViaBTC’s stale block problem.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.There’s too much going on in Bitcoin mining these days. Public miners are offering huge ATMs, the Quantum Cats are stirring up Bitcoin MEV and mining pools can’t get their code straight.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.media/ today.Join our halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! https://www.meetup.com/denver-bitdevs/events/299059050/Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets.Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Crews Enochs, Ecosystem Growth Lead at Index Coop. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie discusses why Starbucks' Odyssey project has failed.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Starbucks announced that it is sunsetting Odyssey, the 18-month experiment that uses collectible non-fungible tokens as the anchor of a loyalty program. According to two people familiar with the matter, Polygon Labs paid $4 million to collaborate with the coffee giant in 2022. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie weighs in on Starbucks' failed attempt at entering the crypto space.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from BlackRock's tokenized asset fund to crypto hacks tied to North Korea.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as BlackRock enters the tokenization race with a new fund on the Ethereum network. Plus, FTX CEO John J. Ray III pushes back against Sam Bankman-Fried’s claims that customers lost “zero” money in the exchange’s collapse. And, a UN Security Council study reveals that North Korea-linked crypto hackers stole $3 billion since 2017.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solana has seen remarkable growth and market capitalization, with its token soaring by 791% over the past year. Despite this surge, the factors driving the popularity and success of meme coins on the Solana network remain uncertain.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, discuss the rise of Solana and the recent craze around meme coins on its platform with guest Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO of Solana Labs.Anatoly delves into his journey into crypto and evaluates the sustainability of meme coin growth, probing its impact on Solana's network. He also tackles the challenge of failed transactions on Solana and outlines upcoming upgrades aimed at addressing priority fees and expanding block size. Throughout the discussion, Anatoly Yakovenko provides insights into Solana's comparison with Ethereum, its competitive landscape and ecosystem, scalability initiatives, roadmap, outage management, security measures, and the business model behind the Solana Phone.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | Solana has experienced significant growth and market cap, with its token up 791% over one year.Meme coins have gained popularity on Solana, but the reasons for their success are unclear.The meme coin craze has stressed Solana's network, leading to a high number of failed transactions.Solana is working on upgrades to address priority fees and improve transaction flow and scheduling. Solana is focused on execution and transmitting information quickly, while Ethereum is focused on settlement.The visions of Solana and Ethereum are different, but they compete because of overlapping use cases and features.Security in blockchain networks does not depend on the majority of the network, but rather on the cryptographic signatures and trust of entities like Circle.The Solana Phone aims to disrupt app stores by offering an app store with no fees, allowing developers to save revenue and provide a better user experience.EPISODE LINKS |  Solana Anatoly Yakovenko and Solana Bounce BackSolana Meme Coin Slerf Clocks Higher Trading Volume Than All of EthereumSOL Crosses $200 as Meme Coin Frenzy Bumps Demand for Solana NetworkSolana-Based Crypto Exchange Drift Plans Pre-Launch Market for New Tokens-From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recent price movements of Bitcoin and Ether with insights from Helene Braun and Lumida CEO, Ram Ahluwalia.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Ram Ahluwalia, CEO, and co-founder of Lumida joins the conversation, discussing various market updates. Topics range from the price action of Bitcoin and Ether, the Fed's rate cut expectations, and the SEC's classification of Ether to insights on Coinbase, crypto ETFs, decentralization, custody services, Dogecoin, Coinbase's futures filing, and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin holdings.Takeaways |Bitcoin and Ether experienced significant price increases driven by the Fed's dovish remarks.The SEC's classification of Ether as a security remains uncertain, but the recent Dencun upgrade has led to increased scrutiny.Coinbase's dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market raises concerns about centralization.Decentralization in custody services is hindered by regulatory policies that make it difficult for banks to engage with crypto assets.The future of Dogecoin as an asset and the approval of Ethereum futures by the CFTC are still uncertain.Michael Saylor's large Bitcoin holdings and MicroStrategy's strategy of issuing convertible debt notes to buy more Bitcoin have created a strong bid in the market.-Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canary Labs and Rekt Brands co-founder Ovie Faruq, aka OSF, discusses the dogwifhat community's effort to send the meme coin to the Las Vegas Sphere.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Canary Labs and Rekt Brands co-founder Ovie Faruq, aka OSF, joins "First Mover" to discuss the fundraiser that aims to send the dogwifhat meme coin to the Las Vegas Sphere, and the recent hype around meme coin pre-sales. Plus, the impact of meme coins on the Solana ecosystem.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the potential of spot ether ETF approval to 3AC's Kyle Davies speaking up on the company's bankruptcy.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Bloomberg analyst's prediction that ether ETFs likely won’t get approved in May. Plus, 3AC co-founder, Kyle Davies, speaks up about the company's bankruptcy; and Polygon Labs paid $4 million to Starbucks for the coffee company’s now failed Web3 project.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and David Stryzewski, CEO of Sound Planning Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," CEO of Sound Planning Group, David Stryzewski joins CoinDesk with insights on recent movements in the crypto markets and his insights on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the Fed's monetary policy outlook,  and the potential risks and challenges it faces. The discussion also touches on the price correction in Bitcoin and Ether, the demand for crypto ETFs, and the outflows from Grayscale's GBTC. Takeaways |Bitcoin and Ether are outperforming the broader crypto market.The Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, but its future decisions will depend on economic indicators.The Fed may face challenges in balancing inflation and economic growth.Bitcoin and Ether may experience further price corrections before reversing course.There is a growing demand for crypto ETFs, but competition from larger players like BlackRock and Fidelity may pose challenges for smaller funds.Grayscale's GBTC has seen significant outflows, potentially due to its high fees.The crypto market is still in the early stages, and there is potential for further growth and adoption.-Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denelle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Foundation, emphasizes the significance of strategic focus on outcome-driven development in the blockchain community.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," host  Sheila Warren is joined by Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. This non-profit organization harnesses blockchain technology to enhance global economic opportunities, fostering fluidity in money, openness in markets, and empowerment for individuals.They discuss the purpose of blockchain technology and the importance of building for outcomes. Dixon shares about the challenges of building technology and the evolution of smart contracts on Stellar. They discuss insights gained from the internet's early stages and the hurdles posed by regulatory ambiguity. Emphasizing collaboration, they stress the importance of comprehending local issues and crafting appropriate solutions.Takeaways |Blockchain technology should be focused on building outcomes and solving real-world problems.The evolution of smart contracts on Stellar is an exciting development that will enable more use cases and applications.The blockchain industry needs to come together and have a united face when approaching regulators and policymakers.Understanding local problems and solutions is crucial for building effective blockchain solutions.Collaboration and messaging are key to achieving regulatory clarity and widespread adoption of blockchain technology.Links | StellarRWA.xyz | Treasuries Crypto Council for Innovation CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The brash co-founder of the now defunct crypto hedge fund argues that most, if not all, companies eventually go bankrupt and that 3AC had a “pretty spectacular” run.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Few crypto figures have been as vilified as Kyle Davies, the co-founder, along with Su Zhu, of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which imploded in mid-2022, losing $3 billion and bringing many pillars of the crypto industry down with it. Davies and Zhu have been accused of, among other things, lying about 3AC’s assets as the firm was imploding, trying to borrow money when the firm was insolvent, and seeking funding from the Mafia, all of which Davies denies. But he remains unapologetic about 3AC’s demise, saying most, if not all, companies eventually go bankrupt, and that 3AC had a “pretty spectacular” ten-year run. He joined Unchained to explain why he and Su Zhu were ordered to prison in Singapore for non-compliance with the liquidation proceedings, Zhu’s “six weeks meditating” (in prison), where he’s living now, why he and Zhu went to Bali after the bankruptcy, his $25,000-a-month fee for consulting for crypto bankruptcy exchange OPNX, his and Zhu’s current work advising crypto derivatives platform OX.FUN, and what he wishes he would have done differently in terms of 3AC’s wind down. Show highlights:Whether Kyle is cooperating with 3AC liquidator Teneo and his opinions of that firmHis and his 3AC co-founder Su Zhu’s prison sentences in SingaporeWhy Kyle says he didn’t know about the scheduled court dateWhy Dubai levied fines against him, according to KyleWhere he is living nowWhether or not he made misrepresentations about 3AC’s assets to lenders before its implosion, traded when the firm was insolvent, and borrowed money from the mafiaWhy Kyle went to Bali after the bankruptcy The defense of his $25,000 a-month fee for consulting for OPNXWhy Kyle thinks his reputation post-3AC was still “huge” because all companies eventually go bankruptGamified derivatives platform OX.FUN, where he is an advisorHis dreams of opening a cloud kitchen chicken restaurantWhy he filed a lawsuit against Sixth Man Ventures’ Mike DudasWhat he could have done differently at the time of 3AC’s collapseWhy Kyle is not sorry 3AC went bankrupt Thank you to our sponsors!   PolkadotGuest | Kyle Davies, OX.FUN advisor and co-founder of Three Arrows Capital Links | Su Zhu’s ArrestUnchained: Three Arrows Capital Cofounder Su Zhu Arrested in Singapore3AC Founders’ Assets FrozenCoinDesk: Court Freezes $1 Billion of Assets of Three Arrows Capital Founders3AC VenturesCoinDesk: Bankrupt Hedge Fund 3AC's Return as a VC Stirring Up Crypto CommunityDavies and Su’s Post Bankruptcy LivesNew York Times: Their Crypto Company Collapsed. They Went to BaliNew York Magazine: ‘They Are Very Comfortable Lying’: How fallen crypto kingpins Su Zhu and Kyle Davies are dodging prison — and rebranding OPNXWall Street Journal: Founders of Bankrupt Three Arrows Capital Plan Trading Platform for Distressed Crypto Debt Cointelegraph: CoinFLEX creditors dissatisfied with restructuring to OPNX: ReportUnchained: 3AC Founders’ New Crypto Exchange OPNX to Shut DownCointelegraph: OPNX to shut down with mysterious new exchange as replacementDecrypt: CoinFLEX Creditors React to OPNX Closure: 'They Have Left a Trail of Destruction'OX.FUNMarch 11 Twitter spaces on OX.FUN with Davies and Zhu -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the slip in BTC price to BVM's effort that brings AI to the Bitcoin network.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the slip in bitcoin that sent the largest cryptocurrency by market cap below $63,000. Plus, the latest on Bitcoin Virtual Machine's (BVM) release of a platform that allows users to spin up AI models. And, the Binance saga continues in Nigeria.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo joins CoinDesk with insights on recent movements in the crypto markets as bitcoin (BTC) slipped to as low as the $62,000 level on Tuesday. Plus, what the next halving means for bitcoin and the potential for spot ether ETF approval in the U.S.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon Bailey, formerly of Galaxy Digital, joins the podcast to discuss the underperformance of Bitcoin mining stocks compared to the rest of the market.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Bitcoin hit another all-time high last week, but Bitcoin mining stocks keep lagging. We’re joined by Brandon Bailey, a Bitcoin mining analyst previously with Galaxy Digital Holdings, to break down the price performance. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.media/ today.Join our halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! https://www.meetup.com/denver-bitdevs/events/299059050/Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!-"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Standard Chartered's bitcoin predictions to SOL's recent gains.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Standard Chartered raised its year-end forecast for bitcoin's (BTC) price to $150,000 from $100,000. Plus, surge in Solana’s SOL token on the back of the meme coin frenzy. And Kalshi brings betting on crypto to U.S.-based traders? -Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and 10x Research founder Markus Thielen.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," 10x Research founder Markus Thielen joins host Jennifer Sanasie to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) price movements and where the market is heading next. Plus, insights on spot bitcoin ETF inflows, driving forces behind the recent meme coin frenzy, and the future of Microstrategy's stock.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of “Gen C”, VP of Vivendi, Fabien Aufrechter, discusses how a major media conglomerate is embracing Web3 and generative AI for content authentication, tokenization and more.Sam interviews Fabien Aufrechter, VP at Vivendi, about the company's initiatives around Web3 and generative AI. They discuss using NFTs and blockchain for content provenance and fighting misinformation, tokenizing media for decentralized CRMs and the opportunities and risks that generative AI presents for creative industries. Fabien also shares his unique perspective as the mayor of a French town, Verneuil-sur-Seine.Links mentioned from the podcast: Farcaster Loses 60% of Users In One Month As Interest In SocialFi WanesFabien on TwitterVivendi WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-Want to get three years of access to Consensus with the Microcosms NFT? For just 1ETH, you will gain entry to the conference and be eligible to receive randomized rewards including gift cards to local Austin spots, a hotel stay and VIP access to supercharge your event experience! In addition to three years of access to Consensus, you will also be the holder of a unique generative artwork, the Microcosms NFT, created by artist Fahad Karim. Mint now until March 14th at coindesk.com/consensusnft.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of their new Visa debit card.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of their new Visa debit card for digital assets and the broader impact of such initiatives in the digital asset space. Plus, insights on the current regulatory landscape in the U.S. and the aftermath of FTX's collapse that the industry is still dealing with.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the decline in the bitcoin to El Salvador's BTC "piggy bank."To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the price of bitcoin (BTC) fell to as low as $67,000 during Friday's Asian trading hours, before recovering to the $68,000 level. Plus, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced on X that the nation has moved more than 5,000 BTC into a cold wallet. And, how Bitcoin Virtual Machine is gaining traction.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Base creator Jesse Pollak argues that much cheaper Layer 2 transactions, as well as other developments, will enable the creation of multitudes of specialized Layer 3s that are deeply connected to the onchain economy. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Ethereum’s long-awaited Dencun upgrade finally went live this week, and many L2s immediately saw their transaction fees fall dramatically, as was the intention. Among them was the Coinbase-incubated Base, which was created by Jesse Pollak. Pollak joined Unchained to discuss the impact Dencun was having on Base; how he thinks Layer 1s and Layer 2s will start to differ from one another and eventually spawn a multitude of specialized Layer 3s; his response to criticisms of the increasing use of Layer 2s, what he’s focusing on now, and why he supports using the word “onchain” over “crypto” or “web3.” Show highlights:The problem that Dencun is trying to solveThe benefits of blobs and blobspaceHow Dencun has already reduced Base’s fees, but also increased its transactionsHow Jesse thinks Layer 1s and Layer 2s will start to become differentiated from each otherThe rise of Layer 3sHow Jesse addresses criticisms of fragmentation and centralization arising from the increasing use of Layer 2sWhy Jesse is particularly excited about two features of the Dencun upgrade—transient storage and increased composability between L1s and L2sWhat Jesse and the Base team are focusing on nowWhy Jesse thinks that “onchain” is a better word to describe the industry than “crypto”  or “blockchain” or “web3” Thank you to our sponsors!iTrustCapital  |  Polkadot  |UniswapGuest | Jesse Pollak, creator of Base at CoinbasePrevious appearances:  The Chopping Block: All About That Base With Jesse Pollak Links |Recent coverage on Unchained of the Dencun Upgrade and Base: Dencun Day One: Ethereum Layer 2 Networks See Drastic Drop in Transaction FeesEthereum Completes Milestone Dencun Upgrade, Which Should Substantially Reduce FeesHow Much Will the Dencun Upgrade Really Reduce Ethereum Layer 2 Fees By?Why Base’s Creator Thinks Social Apps Will Be a ‘Huge Part’ of the Layer 2 Blockchain’s SuccessCoinDesk: Debating Dencun: Will Ethereum's Big Update Help or Harm the Network?Jesse’s tweets on DencunOctober 2022   |  January 2024  |  March 13, 2024 Blobs / Proto-dankshardingEIP-4844 proposalBlobs unleashed: Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade activates on mainnet Base says it will support EIP-4844 from 'day 1' following Dencun upgrade Ethereum stans are putting the Bee Movie on blobs for as little as $5SuperchainDecentralizing Base with the OP Stack and Optimism Base’s Commitment to Decentralization with the Superchain -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from David Attermann, senior portfolio manager at M31 Capital. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and uses Wondercraft AI Voice. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie, Matt and Will jump back into our news roundup to go through this week’s Bitcoin mining hits, including mining profitability, rapper French Montana minting a music Ordinal and the Biden administration taking a second shot at a 30% tax on Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.It’s getting frothy out there! On this week’s news roundup, Charlie, Matt and Will go through this week’s hottest stories in Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining including a 4 megabyte music Ordinal (think music NFT but on Bitcoin) from rapper French Montana, among a host of other movements in the mining industry like the Biden admin’s renewed attempts to tax Bitcoin mining.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Join our halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno joins "First Mover" to discuss the global impact of spot bitcoin ETFs' success in the U.S.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and the potential impact of the products on other parts of the world. Plus, why Hong Kong is ahead in the race for a spot ether ETF approval due to the clear regulatory guidelines in the region.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the Bee Movie script on Ethereum to Robinhood's latest gains.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including developers posting the Bee Movie script on Ethereum, how Robinhood could benefit from the bullish crypto cycle, and the latest report from Franklin Templeton’s Digital Assets team on meme coins.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest John Lo, managing partner of digital assets at Recharge Capital.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Helene Braun is joined by John Lo, managing partner of digital assets at Recharge Capital, to discuss Ethereum market volatility, outsized bitcoin funding rates, and DeFi's lagging growth behind the currency sector.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

XION core contributor Burnt Banksy joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of XION blockchain and why he set himself on fire for it.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.XION core contributor Burnt Banksy joins "First Mover" to discuss why he set himself on fire for the launch of the XION blockchain and the burning of a Banksy artwork back in 2021. Plus, how user-friendly products could simplify mainstream adoption of crypto technologies.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from bitcoin's price movements to Ethereum's "Dencun" upgrade.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements as the spot BTC ETF products scored over $1 billion in net inflows on Tuesday. Plus, the Ethereum network went live successfully with its much-anticipated "Dencun" upgrade, and why a U.S. government study says no NFT-specific legislation is needed now.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lyn Alden, Investment Strategist, explores different aspects of Bitcoin's value proposition and its potential impact on the global economy.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age-In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are joined by Lynn Alden, author of the book 'Broken Money,' and discuss Bitcoin's place in the global economy. Casey, Warren, and Alden discuss Bitcoin as a decentralized ledger, addressing the double spending problem and its disruptive impact on traditional banking. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of trust in financial systems and explores catalysts for wider Bitcoin acceptance. Topics include Bitcoin's value proposition, its role as a store of value, and the challenges faced in the legacy financial system.Takeaways | Bitcoin is a decentralized ledger that solves the double spend problem and acts as a global, immutable database.Bitcoin disrupts traditional banking by providing a decentralized alternative to centralized ledgers.The recognition and acceptance of Bitcoin by mainstream economists and institutions is a gradual process that requires time and critical mass.Bitcoin's importance in the global economy is demonstrated by its increasing market cap and its potential as an alternative ledger.Further acceptance of Bitcoin may be unlocked through the exhaustion of alternative ledgers and the stickiness of the asset. Bitcoin's value as a store of value is derived from its potential utility and the belief that it will be widely adopted in the future.Bitcoin's immutability and finality make it a trusted source of exchange and a potential arbiter of truth.Bitcoin's security is continuously tested and improved as it grows in size and adoption.Bitcoin has the potential to serve as a truth layer for various applications, such as contracts and identity verification.Bitcoin's disruptive potential poses challenges to the existing legacy financial system, which may resist its adoption.Links | Lyn Alden Bernstein Is 'Now More Convinced' That Bitcoin Will Hit $150K After Massive RallyBitcoin Eyes $74K as BTC ETFs See Record $1B in Net InflowsThe World Economic Forum  CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Beiko from the Ethereum Foundation, shares the Importance of the Dencun Upgrade, what are their concerns, and Ethereum's long-term scaling strategy.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, discuss the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, a significant upgrade for the Ethereum blockchain, with a special guest,  Ethereum Foundation's Tim Beiko.The upgrade introduces ephemeral data storage, known as blobs, which will reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups. The Dencun upgrade is technology-neutral and does not favor any specific layer2 solution. However, there are concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem and the shift towards less secure chains. Overall, the upgrade is an important step towards Ethereum's long-term scaling plans. Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | The Ethereum Decun upgrade introduces ephemeral data storage, known as blobs, which will reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups.The upgrade is technology-neutral and does not favor any specific layer two solution.There are concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem and the shift towards less secure chains.The Dencun upgrade is an important step towards Ethereum's long-term scaling plans.EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum Finalizes 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees Ethereum.org 5 Things to Know About Ethereum's Latest, Greatest Upgrade: DencunFrom Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest Brian Dixon, CEO of Off the Chain Capital.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Traders have a lot to point to in markets for the bull case: risk demand, bitcoin all-time highs, hopes for an ether ETF. On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun speaks with Brian Dixon, CEO of Off the Chain Capital, about the Dencun upgrade, Ethereum price corrections, Grayscale's Mini GBTC and Coinbase crashes.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Developer activity on EigenLayer has sprouted up extremely quickly, according to founder Sreeram Kannan and investor Olaf Carlson-Wee.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain Capital, an investor in EigenLayer, say that the developer ecosystem around EigenLayer is sprouting up very fast, which reminds Carlson-Wee of the developer excitement in Ethereum’s early days.They discuss the potential of EigenLayer, which uses a restaking mechanism to allow ETH stakers to reallocate their staked ETH and Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) to bolster security for other protocols. They cover how it could turbocharge Ethereum's rollup scaling roadmap and enable Ethereum to become a stack of decentralized software-as-a-service providers. Additionally, they discuss the potential risks associated with restaking as well as how EigenLayer could work with AI.Show highlights:Sreeram's explanation of what EigenLayer is and what is allows on EthereumWhy Polychain invested in EigenLayer's seed roundWhy Sreerarm believes that there are not just going to be three modules in blockchains, but thousandsThe types of applications that can be built with actively validated services, according to SreeramWhy they both believe that EigenLayer will improve smart contractsWhether EigenLayer will help solve the liquidity fragmentation issue in Layer 2sWhat Ethereum inclusion guarantees are and why they are importantThe potential risks of EigenLayer and why Olaf doesn’t agree that EigenLayer results in rehypothecationHow attribution claims work in EigenLayer, allowing for "elastic scaling of security"EigenLayer’s points program and the likelihood of a tokenWhy Sreeram believes that an EigenLayer governance token wouldn't have the same issues as Lido's LDOWhether EigenLayer should be a core part of the Ethereum protocol itselfHow AI and EigenLayer intersect and how to have permissionless innovation in the AI spaceThank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuest |   Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain CapitalPrevious appearances on Unchained:OG Olaf Carlson-Wee on Why His Crypto Thesis Is Stronger Than EverOlaf Carlson-Wee: 'If There Is a Money-Losing Exploit, the Money Is Gone' Why The First Employee Of Coinbase Launched A Hedge FundTo the Moon and Back With Polychain's Olaf Carlson-WeeSpecial Episode with CNBC's Crypto Trader: Olaf Carlson-Wee on Why This Crypto Winter Is Different From Previous OnesAll Things Cryptoeconomics, Pt. 1, With Olaf Carlson-Wee and Ryan Zurrer of Polychain CapitalSreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayerPrevious appearance on Unchained: Do You Need to Think Twice Before Restaking Your Assets?Links | EigenLayerUnchained: What Is Ethereum Restaking? A Beginner's GuideETHDenver’s 2024 Hackathon: Onchain Security, AI, and Gaming Fun Dominate the Winning ProjectsA16z, Binance Labs Make Investments in EigenLayer EcosystemEigenDA OverviewSreeram’s post on why “building on EigenLayer, therefore, doesn't negate the utility of an AVS token”PointsDL News: Kelp DAO opens trading of the $340m EigenLayer airdrop market with KEPCoinDesk: Omni Network Signs $600M Restaking Deal With Ether.Fi to Enhance Security-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trustless Media founder Zach Guzman joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of "Best Dish Ever."To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Trustless Media founder Zach Guzman joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of "Best Dish Ever," a Web3 project focusing on the restaurant scene in New York. Plus, Guzman's outlook on the future of the media industry and how the project utilizes Web3 technologies to create interactive experiences for food enthusiasts. -Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from El Salvador's bitcoin gains to Hong Kong's stablecoin plans.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including El Salvador's major gains from the recent bitcoin (BTC) rally. The Central American nation is sitting on $84 million in unrealized profit on the holdings it first started acquiring in September 2021. Plus, the Binance saga continues in Nigeria, and Hong Kong starts a regulatory sandbox for potential stablecoin issuers.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Peter Eberle, Castle Funds president.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Castle Funds President Peter Eberle on the Consumer Price Index report, U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and the potential for other crypto asset spot ETFs.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.SummarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soluna Digital Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins "The Mining Pod" to discuss the public company’s perspective on Bitcoin mining going into the Bitcoin halving.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Should Bitcoin miners think about AI? Is it too late to get in on the game? How should Bitcoin miners construct JV deals or other structures? We are joined by John Belizaire of Soluna Digital Holdings to dig into this and more.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prometheum Inc. co-founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan joins "First Mover" to discuss the upcoming launch of the platform.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Prometheum Inc. co-founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan joins "First Mover" to discuss the potential timeline for the launch of its fully compliant crypto platform within SEC regulations. Plus, insights on Prometheum's approach to compliance and whether ether is classified as a security.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the surge in bitcoin to the Dogwifhat community's plan in Vegas.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin (BTC) crossed the $72,000 level for the first time. This comes as the U.K.'s FCA removed objections to crypto-based ETNs, opening the gates for more institutional involvement in crypto. Plus, billionaire hedge funder Bill Ackman mulls bitcoin in a tweet, and the Dogwifhat community wants the meme on the Vegas Sphere.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SVP of Vodka and Rum at Diageo, Julie Yufie, joins the pod to share how she keeps iconic spirits brands culturally relevant in this episode of “Gen C.”Julie Yufe, SVP of Vodka and Rum at Diageo, joins “Gen C” to discuss how the beverage giant balances global brand strategy with localized activations. She shares her approach to tapping into cultural moments like the Super Bowl through innovation and creator partnerships. Julie also explains why brand purpose is essential and how she stays inspired by trends across industries.Links mentioned from the podcast: Binance made crypto perfume in a baffling attempt to woo womenPublic trust in AI is sinking across the boardWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-Want to get three years of access to Consensus with the Microcosms NFT? For just 1ETH, you will gain entry to the conference and be eligible to receive randomized rewards including gift cards to local Austin spots, a hotel stay and VIP access to supercharge your event experience! In addition to three years of access to Consensus, you will also be the holder of a unique generative artwork, the Microcosms NFT, created by artist Fahad Karim. Mint now until March 14th at coindesk.com/consensusnft.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Anthony Georgiades, general partner at Innovating Capital.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Anthony Georgiades, general partner at Innovating Capital and co-founder of Pastel Network. The pair discuss bitcoin's recent rally to a new all-time high above $70k, challenges to a possible spot ether ETF approval and AI tokens.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economist with the American Institute for Economic Research Thomas Hogan joins "First Mover" to look back on the success of spot bitcoin ETFs and what it means for crypto's exposure to the TradFi world.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Thomas Hogan, an economist with the American Institute for Economic Research, joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. since the approval in January. Plus, his outlook on the potential coexistence of crypto and traditional finance ecosystems as TradFi players have shown interest in blockchain technologies.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry including the next steps for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon and a JPMorgan report that compares bitcoin and gold’s allocation in investor portfolios.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a JPMorgan report that says bitcoin is unlikely to match gold’s allocation in investor portfolios due to heightened risk and volatility. Plus, Optimism Foundation selling about 19.5 million OP tokens to an unidentified buyer and Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon's next steps.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at Amberdata. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and uses Wondercraft AI Voice. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg Intelligence explains why the spot Bitcoin ETFs have made TradFi move at the speed of crypto — and why he’s uncertain spot Ether ETFs will be approved. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discussed the performance of Bitcoin ETFs since their launch two months ago. Balchunas noted that the ETFs' performance exceeded his expectations, with a faster and more intense "second wind" than anticipated. He attributed this to a combination of asset managers buying in, retail interest, and the "ETF effect" where the knowledge of incoming flows encourages non-ETF investors to buy. Balchunas also predicted that BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF would likely be the most successful of the nine new spot Bitcoin ETFs, while also doubting that any of the smaller issuers would bow out. He also discussed the potential for spot Ether ETFs, but was less optimistic about their success compared to Bitcoin ETFs.Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Show highlights | Why the Bitcoin ETF performance in the first couple of weeks exceeded Eric's expectationsWhether Eric had ever seen the kind of hype around Bitcoin ETFs occur with other ETFsHow there has been a lot of retail interest in these past few weeksEric's insights into how Bitcoin reached all-time highs again this weekWhether a good portion of the ETF volumes is sustainable and what's driving those large volumesWhether it's safe to say that BlackRock is the winner among issuersWhether the smaller issuers in terms of volume and AUM will close their ETFsWhen options on Bitcoin ETFs will be approvedWhether in-kind redemptions will be allowed in the near future and the role of politics in thatWhether Grayscale will have to reduce its fees considering the huge outflows from GBTCWhy Eric believes that spot ether ETFs won't have as much demand as the bitcoin ETFs didReasons the SEC could use to reject spot ether ETFsWhether issuers will rebalance their portfolios at the end of quartersWhat Eric expects to see in terms of inflows by year’s end Thank you to our sponsors!  iTrustCapital  |  Polkadot  |  UniswapGuest | Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on ThursdayWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?Links | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin’s surge: How the Bitcoins in Your ETF Get Sourced: The Real StoryShould You Sell Bitcoin Now That It’s Nearing Its All-Time High?Miners Appear to Sell $69 Million Worth of Decade-Old BitcoinBitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $69,000, Presaging More Potential GainsPrevious coverage on the Unchained podcast of spot Bitcoin ETFs:Bitcoin’s Price Is Way Up. And $48 Trillion in Wealth Just Got AccessWhy Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionEric’s tweet on $IBITsmashing $788m Ethereum spot ETF:BitMEX Blog: Ethereum ETFs & StakingEric’s tweet on ether ETFs Unchained: Why Spot Ether ETFs Likely Won’t Steal Bitcoin’s Thunder — Even if Staking Is IncludedSpot Ether ETFs Could Introduce New Concentration Risk in Ethereum: S&P Global-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marathon Digital’s tech team joins to discuss its Inscription minting service Slipstream and Layer 2 project, Anduro.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Julian Duran and Mike Casey of Marathon Digital join the podcast to discuss the advent of Slipstream, an Ordinal minting service, and Anduro, a Layer 2 network for Bitcoin. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Usual CEO Pierre Person joins "First Mover" with insights on the new stablecoin project USD0.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Pierre Person, CEO of finance protocol Usual and former politician and member of the French National Assembly, joins "First Mover" to break down the details of USD0 and how the new stablecoin project aims to offer more transparency and fairness in the market. Plus, insights on the state of crypto regulation in Europe.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the surge in AI tokens to Nigeria's new regulatory guidelines.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the 25% surge in artificial-intelligence tokens over the past 24 hours, according to data tracked by CoinGecko. Plus, Nigeria's SEC updates guidelines for crypto firms in an attempt to stop "criminal activities." And, the latest announcement from Hong Kong’s Central Bank on a wholesale CBDC project.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Frambot discusses the future of DeFi and the potential for widespread adoption.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the evolving landscape of DeFi with guest Paul Frambot, the Co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs, a research and development company responsible for building and growing the Morpho protocol. Dencun Coming Next Week - What Are We Expecting?Leading figures behind layer-2 teams told CoinDesk how Ethereum's upcoming Dencun upgrade will affect their networks – and costs.Gauntlet and DeFi LendingAccording to Gauntlet, the move to Morpho offers the potential for more money with greater flexibility.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER TAKEAWAYS | ETH Denver showcased the presence of layer 2 solutions and infrastructure layer solutions in the blockchain space.The competition between different blockchain platforms, such as Ethereum and Solana, is driving innovation and pushing the Ethereum community to accelerate its development.The current model of risk management in DeFi, where protocols are managed by on-chain funds, has limitations and lacks transparency.Morpho Labs is building lending pools that aim to decentralize risk management and allow for a more flexible and efficient system.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Fees Set to Drop for Arbitrum, Polygon, Starknet, Base. But How Much? Days After Ditching Aave, Risk Manager Gauntlet Moves to Rival Lender MorphoCurve Crisis Shows Pitfalls of Decentralized Risk ManagementMorpho -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Seth Ginns, CoinFund managing partner.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by CoinFund Managing Partner Seth Ginns to discuss another possible run to a bitcoin all-time high, government investments in spot bitcoin ETFs and where altcoins fit into the broader crypto rally.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Offchain Labs Chief Strategy Officer AJ Warner joins Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat for a conversation on Layer 2 developments and bringing the next waves of users on-chain.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Trading platform Robinhood announced recently at ETHDenver that it will allow users of its Robinhood Wallet to access swaps on Arbitrum, a layer-2 blockchain atop Ethereum. AJ Warner, Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs, joins Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat on "First Mover" to discuss the partnership and their outlook for Layer 2 developments and user onboarding.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A discussion on the intermediation of physical and digital spaces with contemporary conceptual artist Cole Sternberg - exploring the possibilities of crypto for reimagining money, community, power systems and law for a freer society.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are joined by Cole Sternberg,  a contemporary conceptual artist known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious artworks, to discuss physical vs digital art, NFTs, and Cole’s free republic of CA project.Takeaways | NFTs have the potential to revolutionize the art world by allowing artists to create unique digital artifacts and connect with a global audience.The intersection of the digital and physical in art opens up new possibilities for creativity and expression.The blockchain provides transparency and the ability to transform art over time, creating an ongoing dialogue between the artist and the audience.The perception of NFTs in the artistic community is evolving, with some artists embracing the technology and others remaining skeptical. The original sin in crypto is the financialization of Bitcoin, which can make it challenging for people to move beyond that mental model and explore the broader potential of blockchain technology.NFTs have both hype and utility, with those who have stuck with them deriving value, functionality, and utility beyond just financial gains.The Free Republic of California is an artistic representation of a new country, showcasing the power of reimagining governance and community.The economic assumptions of the Free Republic of California can be debated, but the concept aims to show that positive change is possible by reallocating resources and empowering local communities.Crypto and decentralization offer possibilities for reimagining money and community, allowing for transparency, accountability, and the visualization of systems.Links | Cole Sternberg The Free Republic of California Cole Sternberg: The Path Towards an Enlightened Society | TED Talk The World Economic Forum  CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest Juan Leon, crypto research analyst at Bitwise.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Bitcoin briefly grasped a new all-time high in yesterday's trading, before a broad market sell-off saw prices drop to as low as $60,800. On "Markets Daily" with host Helene Braun, Bitwise Crypto Research Analyst Juan Leon argues the retreat was a healthy pullback that will allow for a more stable price rise ahead of the Bitcoin halving. Plus: Leon's surprising ether price prediction.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the crypto bull market gets started, Alex Pack of Hack VC dives into why he thinks crypto is still so early and how his firm believes crypto and AI will intersect.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode of Unchained, Alex Pack, managing partner at Hack VC. Pack discusses the firm's recent $150 million fundraise, the challenges of raising capital in a bear market, and the firm's focus on early-stage Web3 infrastructure. He also shares his thoughts on the intersection of crypto and AI, the future of DeFi, and the importance of security in the crypto space. Pack believes that the current infrastructure of crypto is still in its early stages and needs significant improvement before it can reach mainstream adoption. He also sees potential in the development of more secure smart contracts and the integration of AI into decentralized applications.Show highlights:How Hack VC was able to raise $150 million in a bear market, especially after the blowups of FTX, 3AC, and TerraAlex's interaction with SBF, whom he calls a "sociopath," and why he didn't invest in FTXHack VC's philosophy to "back hackers" in cryptoThe goals behind Zuzalu, the new community that resembles Balaji Srinivasan's idea of a network stateWhat the main focus of Hack VC's investments are, including scalability, AI, and DeFiWhy Alex believes that "we are still so early"How Alex believes crypto and artificial intelligence will intersect The role of AI agents and how to use them in decentralized applicationsWhy he thinks that EigenLayer is a great solution for middleware applicationsAlex's opinion on the modular vs. monolithic approach for scaling blockchainsHow DeFi survived the last bear market, contrasted with the collapses of CeFi companies like Celsius, BlockFi and FTXWhether algorithmic stablecoins can ever work and what Alex thinks of Ethena's USDeHow to improve security in crypto, according to AlexWhy the outcome of the Bitcoin ETFs exceeded Alex's expectationsWhat he believes the catalysts are for the next bull marketThank you to our sponsors!    PolkadotGuest | Alex Pack, Managing partner at Hack VCPrevious appearances on Unchained:Dragonfly Capital on Why Ethereum Is So Far in the Lead‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit GenesisLinks | New fundBloomberg: Hack VC Raises $150 Million for Bets on Battered Crypto Industry Hack VC Closes $150M Venture Fund I, Bringing AUM to $425MStablecoins:Unchained:What Is Ethena’s USDe Synethic Dollar? A Beginner’s GuideWhat Is Terra and Why Did It Fail?Why It's so Hard to Keep Stablecoins Stable What Is Depegging in Crypto and Why Does It Occur?What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's GuideEigenLayer ecosystemUnchained: What Is EigenLayer? A Guide to the Decentralized ETH Restaking ProtocolThe Block: AltLayer closes $14.4 million strategic round co-led by Polychain and Hack VCModular vs. monolithic approachUnchained: What Are Modular Blockchains? A Beginner's GuideThree Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular DebateCrypto x AI crossoverio.net and Ritual Collaborate to Boost Global AI Compute Landscape Ritual x EigenLayer: Restaking for AIUnchained: 5 Use Cases of AI in BlockchainZuzaluDecrypt: I Spent a Month Inside Vitalik Buterin’s Social Experiment—Here’s What It Was Really Like-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Coachella Innovation Lead Sam Schoonover on their new partnership with OpenSea.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated shortly after setting a record high, rising above $69,000 on crypto exchange Coinbase, a level first touched on Nov. 10, 2021. Plus, Coachella and OpenSea launch their partnership for Keepsakes, a series of collections that unlock IRL utilities at the California-based music festival.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Tom Schmidt, partner at Dragonfly.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The moment crypto traders have been waiting for is here: bitcoin has reached a new all time high above $69,000, a level last seen in late 2021. On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Dragonfly Partner Tom Schmidt to discuss the price action.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded at ETHDenver on the next generation of crypto mining ASICs: Zero-Knowledge (ZK) miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Michael Gao of Fabric Crypto and Nazar Khan of TeraWulf join the show to discuss bleeding edge inquiry into ZK ASIC hardware, including how they could fit into a Bitcoin mining playbook.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with CreateSafe co-founder and CEO Daouda on AI and music.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the $66,000 mark, inching closer to its lifetime peak of $69,000 set in November 2021. Plus, CreateSafe co-founder and CEO Daouda Leonard weighs in on the intersection between music and artificial intelligence (AI).-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, LVMH's Nelly Mensah shares her insight on the luxury giant's foray into Web3, metaverse and immersive tech.Nelly Mensah, VP of Digital Innovation at LVMH joins "Gen C" to discuss their approach to Web3, metaverse and immersive technologies. She discusses LVMH's early embrace of NFTs and the metaverse, the role of digital fashion and virtual worlds in enhancing customer experiences, and how AI is shaping the future of luxury branding.Links mentioned from the podcast: The Rebooting Newsletter on the state of publishersGab’s Racist AI Chatbots Have Been Instructed to Deny the HolocaustRoblox Game Developers Earned a Record $741 Million Last YearNelly’s TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-Want to get three years of access to Consensus with the Microcosms NFT? For just 1ETH, you will gain entry to the conference and be eligible to receive randomized rewards including gift cards to local Austin spots, a hotel stay and VIP access to supercharge your event experience! In addition to three years of access to Consensus, you will also be the holder of a unique generative artwork, the Microcosms NFT, created by artist Fahad Karim. Mint now until March 14th at coindesk.com/consensusnft.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ryan Grace, head of tastycrypto.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.As bitcoin inches closer to an all-time high, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Ryan Grace, head of tastycrypto, to discuss overbought conditions and ether's potential alongside bitcoin's rise.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Commissioner Tung Chan on crypto regulation in the U.S.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Commissioner Tung Chan from the Colorado Division of Securities joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. and biggest challenges for a clear path forward. Plus, insights on the debate between innovation versus regulation as ETHDenver is taking place in Colorado. And, what you need to know about Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, co-founder and CEO of Truvius. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and uses Wondercraft AI Voice. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Thorn unpacks how ETFs, long-term holders, and the upcoming halving should push Bitcoin’s price to over $100,000 by the end of the year.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.After a week in which Bitcoin nearly hit its all-time high, Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy, joins Unchained to discuss the pivotal role of ETF inflows in Bitcoin's recent price surge, the nuanced behaviors of long-term versus short-term holders, and the potential impacts of upcoming halvings and institutional involvement on the market's future trajectory. Alex offers deep insights into the market value to realized value Z-score, explaining its relevance in assessing Bitcoin's valuation. He also delves into the implications of major financial institutions like Merrill and Wells Fargo embracing Bitcoin ETFs for their clients. Furthermore, Thorn speculates on the timing and conditions for an "altcoin season" and shares his price predictions for Bitcoin by the end of the year.Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Show highlights:The main drivers for Bitcoin's recent surge, according to AlexWhether long-term Bitcoin holders are selling due to the recent surge in priceWhat the MVRV (market value to realized value) Z-score is and how Alex uses this metric to assess the Bitcoin marketWhy Alex believes this period in Bitcoin's history is distinctWhat the implications of Merrill and Wells Fargo offering Bitcoin ETFs to their customers are, and how this expands Bitcoin's institutional appealHow the upcoming halving could affect the price, especially since Bitcoin is already closer to all-time highs than previous times ahead of the halvingWhy Alex thinks this might be the first time that highs in bitcoin and ether do not lead to an "altcoin season"Alex's price prediction for Bitcoin by the end of the yearThank you to our sponsors!Uniswap  |  iTrustCapital  |  PolkadotGuest | Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at GalaxyPrevious appearance on Unchained: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionLinks | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin’s surge: Should You Sell Bitcoin Now That It’s Nearing Its All-Time High?Bitcoin Watchers React to BTC Returning to the $60,000 MarkCoinbase App Crashes Amid Bitcoin’s Massive RallyBitcoin Price Surges Past $61,000Others:The Block: JPMorgan says bitcoin price could drop towards $42,000 post April halvingBloomberg: BofA’s Merrill, Wells Fargo Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealth ClientsPrevious coverage on Unchained of spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One Projection-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the EIA’s government overreach targeting Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with ALTAVA CMO Oh Thongsrinoon on digital fashion and future of the metaverse.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.ALTAVA CMO Oh Thongsrinoon breaks down how the startup digitalizes fashion with artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies. Plus, Thongsrinoon's vision on metaverse developments in the future. And, Morgan Stanley, which is among the largest U.S. broker-dealer platforms, has been evaluating offering spot bitcoin ETFs to their clients, according to people familiar with the matter.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Preview to ETH Denver, hosts delve into strategies aimed at democratizing Ethereum accessibility for all attendees, ensuring inclusivity across the community.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, welcome Jesse Pollak, the Creator of Base and Head of Protocols, as a guest host. Together, they delve into topics such as Decentralized Governance, Fraud Proofs, Security, and other relevant discussions leading up to ETH DENVER. Takeaways | Base has made significant progress in reducing fees and improving wallets and identity infrastructure.The rise and fall of FriendTech showcased the challenges of building consumer social products on-chain.The partnership with the Optimism Foundation has allowed Base to contribute to decentralized governance and receive OP tokens.The launch of smart wallets aims to simplify the user experience and make on-chain transactions more accessible.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Base L2 BEAT- BaseThe Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is ScalingFintech Provider Portal Raises $34M Seed Round for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized ExchangeJesse Pollak Creator; Head of Protocols Base; Coinbase -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Mark Palmer, Benchmark managing director.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Benchmark Managing Director Mark Palmer about mining equities ahead of the halving and where MicroStrategy fits into investor portfolios.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Chainway Labs co-founder and CEO Orkun Kılıç on ZK rollups.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The price of bitcoin (BTC) topped the $60,000 level on Wednesday, the original cryptocurrency's first time above that level since the peak of the last bull market in November 2021. Plus, Chainway Labs co-founder and CEO Orkun Kılıç shares the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the launch of Citrea.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest Jason Lau, chief innovation officer at OKX.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun speaks with OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau about bitcoin's rally, upcoming Ethereum network upgrades and second-order effects of the spot bitcoin ETFs.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Addressing issues such as bias, data ownership, innovation, and trust to foster a more inclusive and accessible technological landscape.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are joined by Jake Brukhman, CEO of CoinFund to discuss the intersection of AI and Web3. They explore the potential of decentralized computing and AI, the AI pipeline, and the benefits of bringing Web3 to AI. Brukhman breaks down the importance of decentralization in AI infrastructure and its impact on the finance industry. Hosts delve into the Google Gemini flub and the biases embedded in AI algorithms, the concept of tech neutrality and customization, and the Worldcoin project, highlighting its role in creating civil resistant accounts and its potential applications in fair value distribution, voting systems, and social media governance.TakeawaysThe intersection of AI and Web3 has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including finance.Decentralized computing and AI can democratize access to computing power and enable innovation.Web3 brings openness and collaboration to the AI space, fostering innovation and trust.Decentralization in AI infrastructure can address concerns about bias, ownership of data, and trustworthiness of models. Decentralized networks have the potential to democratize access to computation, making it more affordable and accessible to a wider range of individuals.Open-sourcing AI models can help address biases and allow for localization and customization based on cultural context.Worldcoin's proof of humanity technology enables the creation of civil-resistant accounts, fair value distribution, and democratic voting systems.Concerns about biometric data and privacy can be mitigated through the use of decentralized technologies and zero-knowledge proofs.Links | CoinFund The World Economic Forum  CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He’s formed a new group, the Security Alliance, to improve the overall security posture of the crypto community.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Well-known white hat hacker and head of security at Paradigm Samczsun recently took the wraps off a new security organization called the Security Alliance (SEAL) that offers a 911 hotline for immediate response to security threats, runs war games to simulate potential security incidents, and provides a safe harbor agreement to protect white hat hackers from legal liabilities.He joined Unchained to discuss why he and his fellow white hat hackers decided to start the Security Alliance and how it operates, how the safe harbor agreement works, the measures he takes to maintain his anonymity and why, the top security measures people in crypto should take to protect themselves, and what attack areas in crypto Sam still considers “scary.”   Show highlights:How samczsun got into white hat hackingThe most memorable saves and rescues Sam was able to perform Whether there's a reason why Sam is so good at noticing bugs in cryptoThe origin of his samczsun handleWhat the Security Alliance is and why it was formedHow SEAL would approach a bug or a hackWhether black hat hackers are trying to exploit open groupsWhy the work in the group is volunteered, not paid, and whether that's sustainableHow the SEAL War Games help in training on how to respond to an incident in Web3What the Safe Harbor Agreement is and what it aims to accomplish for white hat hackersHow sam protects his identity and whether his coworkers know what he looks likeThe top security measures people working  in crypto should takeHow projects should approach the audit for their smart contracts given it's an expensive endeavor What attack vectors still scare samWhat is ‘White Hat Hacking’?White hat hacking, often referred to as ethical hacking, is a cybersecurity practice where skilled computer experts use their knowledge for good, employing the same methods as malicious hackers (black hat hackers) but with a significant difference: they do so with permission and for a constructive purpose. These ethical hackers identify vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or applications before malicious attackers can exploit them. By detecting and resolving these security weaknesses, white hat hackers help organizations strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. Thank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  | PolkadotGuest:Samczsun, CEO of Security Alliance (SEAL) and Head of Security at ParadigmPrevious appearances on Unchained: The Chopping Block: Top White Hat Hacker Samczsun Discusses the State of Crypto SecurityLinksIntroducing the Security AllianceBloomberg: Paradigm’s Famed ‘White-Hat’ Hacker Unites Peers Against Crypto Attacks, White Hat Safe Harbor [Github]Chainalysis: Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Risessam’s tweet on security practices Halborn: Explained: The Nomad Hack (August 2022)-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Earn Alliance CEO and co-founder Joseph Cooper on Web3 gaming.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Bitcoin (BTC) surged above the $57,000 level, hitting its 2-year high since November 2021 as the ongoing rally picks up steam. Ether (ETH) has also jumped above $3,200, following an 11% spike in the past week. Plus, Earn Alliance CEO and co-founder Joseph Cooper shares the latest update in Web3 gaming. -Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Jyotsna Hirdyani, South Asia head at Bitget.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Bitget South Asia Head Jyotsna Hirdyani about where $57k fits into bitcoin's larger price cycle and challenges for retail investors.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Santiago Varela is the co-founder of Kardashev BTC, a Mexican Bitcoin mining operation focused on harnessing waste and stranded energy sources for mining Bitcoin.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali on developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."First Mover" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest price movement of bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading near $53,500 after surging more than 20% since the beginning of this year. Plus, a conversation with Stacks' co-creator and Trust Machines CEO Muneeb Ali on what's exciting in the Bitcoin ecosystem.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Micah Johnson, former pro baseball player, artist and creator of Aku World, joins "Gen C" to discuss art in crypto.Today we have artist and former professional athlete Micah Johnson on the podcast. From being a successful artist to creating Aku, a character reminding children to go after their big dreams which has shown up at the NBA All-Star Game, on Beats Headphones, to the cover of Time Magazine, hear how Micah embodies aspirational creator culture.Links mentioned from the podcast: Aku WorldMicah’s InstagramMicah on TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Tactive Wealth Adviser Eddy Gifford.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Tactive Wealth Adviser Eddy Gifford on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to succeed in its goal of obtaining a soft landing, where bitcoin has room to run and which altcoins stand out in today's market.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord answers questions on crypto hacks and scams.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord answers questions from viewers on X about customer protection and online privacy in the crypto industry. Plus, predictions from Pantera Capital partner Paul Veradittakit on developments in the crypto space in 2024.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali says that this is the most exciting time to build on Bitcoin. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Fifteen years after the birth of Bitcoin, the network is now entering an era of remarkable innovation and change, according to Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali.On this episode of Unchained recorded at the Bitcoin Builders conference, Muneeb explores the complexities and advancements within Bitcoin's Layer 1 and Layer 2. He shares his perspectives on what's fueling innovation in Bitcoin's Layer 1 and discusses the implications of Ordinal Inscriptions amid criticism of it by core developers. He delves into the various scaling solutions within Bitcoin, highlighting how trust assumptions vary among them, and how BitVM could be a 'game changer'. He goes over the advantages of integrating smart contracts on Bitcoin, and why he considers BTC the only true form of monetary asset. Show highlights:What's driving innovation in Bitcoin’s L1 How Muneeb feels about Ordinals Inscriptions in Bitcoin, considering the criticism from some core developersHow, in recent years, research and development in crypto happened outside of Bitcoin, and how that's changing now, according to MuneebThe different types of scaling solutions in Bitcoin and how the trust assumptions differ in each of themWhy he feels like BitVM is a 'game changer' and what it enablesWhat the Nakamoto upgrade is on StacksThe advantages of having smart contracts on Bitcoin, according to MuneebWhy he says that BTC is the only asset that is moneyThe challenges to having privacy in BitcoinThank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  |  iTrustCapital  |  PolkadotGuestMuneeb Ali, co-creator of StacksPrevious appearances on Unchained: Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? - NFT CryptoBlockstack On Getting Independence From Google, Facebook And AmazonLinksRecent News:Unchained: Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol, Sees All-Time High in Total Value LockedA New Era for Bitcoin Is Here, Whether Bitcoin Maximalists Like It Or NotBitcoin Passes the $1 Trillion Market Cap Mark; All Cryptos Combined Reach $2 TrillionBitcoin L2s:Unchained: Are Layer 2s on Bitcoin Having a Moment?How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on BitcoinAn Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin?Learn more:What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's GuideWhat Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Michael Nadeau, author of "The DeFi Report." For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and uses Wondercraft AI Voice. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will and Charlie go through this week’s Bitcoin news, including mining stock flows, Braiins adding Lightning and a DL News hit piece on Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Welcome back to the news roundup! Will and Charlie go through this week’s Bitcoin news, including mining stock flows, Braiins adding Lightning and a DL News hit piece on Marathon Digital’s Bitcoin mining site in Granbury, Texas.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Nansen senior research analyst Nik Polk on staking.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Nansen senior research analyst Nik Polk joins CoinDesk with an analysis on the increasing popularity in ether (ETH) staking and the restaking narrative. Plus, regulatory scrutiny around staking and its potential impact on the spot ether ETFs. And, everything you need to know about the upcoming Bitcoin halving.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze joins as a Guest Host to discuss the controversies and issues surrounding the Starknet airdrop, the phased rollout of Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar blockchain and the concept of liquid restaking incentives and rewards.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Starknet Airdrop Coverage Starknet Token STRK begins trading at $5 after a mammoth airdrop. A Fully diluted value of STRK reached as high as $50 billion with an initial market cap of $3.64 billion.Stellar Starts 'Soroban' Smart ContractsThe "Protocol 20" upgrade, which adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts to the decade-old payments-focused blockchain, had been delayed by three weeks due to precautions after a bug was found.Liquid Restaking LandscapeNew liquid restaking platforms like Puffer and Ether.Fi have attracted billions of dollars in deposits, but they've birthed a speculative "points" frenzy that carries some risks.PROTOCOL VILLAGE GUEST HOST |  Mike Silagadze, CEO and Founder at Ether.fi - the first ETH staking protocol that allows stakers to maintain full control of their keys throughout the entire staking process, making it the only truly decentralized liquid staking platform.Takeaways | - Controversies and issues often arise with airdrops, including eligibility criteria and token unlocks.-The introduction of smart contracts on established blockchains can rejuvenate the ecosystem and attract new users.-Liquid restaking is a natural extension of proof-of-stake blockchains and allows users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity.-Points in liquid restaking protocols have sparked speculation and trading frenzy, but their future value is uncertain.-The explosive growth in the liquid restaking market may experience a correction in the future. The money printer being turned on again has led to a speculative frenzy in various markets, including crypto.-Restaking has become a focal point of speculation and value creation in the crypto space.-EtherFi aims to become a trusted brand for holding ETH and accessing DeFi, with plans to roll out integrated products over time.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Starknet Token STRK Begins Trading at $5 After Mammoth AirdropSTRK Tokens Claimed Hit 420M in a Day as On-Chain Metrics SoarStarknet’s STRK Drops 53% Amid Token Issuance CriticismStellar Starts Phased Rollout of 'Soroban' Smart ContractsLiquid Restaking Tokens or 'LRTs' Revived Ethereum DeFi. Can the Hype Last?Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Rakes in $1B in Deposits in Just 3 WeeksAs Crypto 'Points' Farming Grows, So Does Risk of Vague PromisesEtherfi Mike Silagadze - EtherFi | LinkedIn -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The premier crypto is regaining dominance of investment dollars, mindshare and “narrative,” says Ben Schiller.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today's featured story, host Jennifer Sanasie reads a piece by CoinDesk's Ben Schiller, titled "Bitcoin Is Back, Back, Back, Baby."-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with CoinShares head of research James Butterfill on the performance of spot bitcoin ETFs in 2024.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on bitcoin price and spot bitcoin ETF inflows in the rest of the year. Plus, insights on different use cases of NFTs (non-fungible token) and whether they can make a comeback in 2024. -Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Casey and Warren discuss Dixon’s new book ‘Read, Write, Own’ a very straightforward explanation of the history of the internet and the next phase of networks such as blockchain development that will reshape the future. This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are joined by Chris Dixon, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of the book 'Read, Write, Own. Building the Next Era of the Internet.' They explore the distinction between casino and computer cultures in the blockchain space, the need for regulation, and blockchain's potential to shift power dynamics. The conversation covers blockchain's intersection with AI, NFTs, and dispels common myths. Emphasizing the evolution and challenges, it highlights blockchain's inevitability and its potential to revolutionize the internet, stressing the importance of balancing benefits and drawbacks.Takeaways | - Blockchains have dual applications, so distinguishing between casino and computer cultures is crucial.- Regulation is essential to curb financial mercenary aspects and promote long-term perspectives.- Blockchain can shift power dynamics, enabling collective bargaining for data and content control.- The intersection with AI, NFTs, and other technologies offers innovative opportunities and economic models.- Clearing misconceptions, understanding diverse applications and potential of blockchain is vital.Links | Chris Dixon, Author at Andreessen Horowitz Read Write Own cdixon Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto The World Economic Forum  CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun and guest Jim Bianco, president and macro strategist at Bianco Research.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun speaks with Jim Bianco, president and macro strategist at Bianco Research about his contrarian take on the promise of spot bitcoin ETFs.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celestia’s co-founder and its COO talk about how their modular blockchain makes it easier for blockchains to scale. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Celestia, a data availability layer for blockchains, was launched last October to much fanfare. The platform takes a modular approach to blockchains, allowing developers to post data onto it without the need for smart contracts or execution. This makes it extremely useful for scaling roll-ups and other layer two technologies. Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam and COO Nick White join Unchained to discuss what Celestia is and how it works, how data availability sampling allows for more scalability, how Celestia compares with other data availability layers, whether Celestia could become a data availability layer for Bitcoin, and comparisons between Celestia and Solana. Show Highlights:Mustafa’s background and how his project called LazyLedger ended up becoming CelestiaNick’s vision for modular blockchainsWhy Mustafa believes in the “10,000 rollup” endgameWhy Mustafa thinks that gaming and NFT chains work better on a modular blockchainWhat Celestia is and how it resembles the publication of an article in a newspaperWhat data availability sampling (DAS) is and how it works to ensure that the data is available and accurate for validatorsHow DAS allows for more scalabilityWhat types of applications can be built with this type of modular architecture?Mustafa’s explanation of the concept of Blob stream and blob spaceHow a rollup can be an independent or sovereign layer, not just a layer 2 to a layer 1How Celestia competes with other DA layers, like the future EigenDAThe role of the TIA token in the Celestia ecosystem How Mufasa hacked the CIA when he was 16 years old and how he transitioned into cryptoWhether Celestia could become a DA layer for Bitcoin layer 2 rollupsWhether Solana could end up becoming an Ethereum layer 2 using Celestia for data availability The proposal to extend the functionality of Celestia without smart contracts in the base layer Thank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network | PolkadotGuests | Nick White, COO at Celestia LabsPrevious appearances on Unchained: Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular DebateMustafa Al-Bassam, cofounder and CEO at Celestia LabsLinks | Modular vs. MonolithicAlchemy: Modular vs. Monolithic BlockchainsVisa: Monolithic vs. modular blockchainChris Burniske’s tMonolithic vs. modular blockchain | Visaweet on modular vs monolithic“The horrific inefficiencies of monolithic blockchains” by polynyaBlockworks: A spicy salvo launched in the monolithic vs modular debateUnchained: What Is the Blockchain Trilemma?CelestiaCelestia’s explanation of modular blockchainsData availabilityData availability samplingAn introduction to sovereign rollups-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"First Mover" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord on crypto hacks in 2024.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord joins "First Mover" with an analysis on the rising crypto hacks and exploits in 2024. Plus, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down three major Ethereum ecosystem stories to watch, including insights on the network's next major upgrade.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess Williams, head of brand at Shopify, joins “Gen C” to share how they're leveraging creators and gaming for commerce.We’re joined by Jess Williams, head of brand at Shopify, to discuss the brand's work with creators and influencers as the next generation of entrepreneurs, their investment in women's sports sponsorships and their use of platforms like TikTok and gaming for commerce opportunities. Williams also provides insights on marketing trends like leveraging creators for ads and driving commerce through immersive experiences.Links mentioned from the podcast: Disney Tries Again To Get Game Business Right With Epic, Fortnite DealCoinbase’s bouncing QR code Super Bowl ad was so popular it crashed the appJess on TwitterShopify WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our final TAKEOVER episode, Marc Fresa of Vnish and Taylor Monnig of Cleanspark dig into Chad Everett Harris’ Bitcoin genesis, his time at Riot Platform’s and H3 Data Solutions, his new venture.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.The return of the GigaChad! In our final TAKEOVER episode, guest hosts Marc Fresa of Vnish and Taylor Monnig of Cleanspark dig into Chad Everett Harris’ Bitcoin genesis, his time at Riot Platform’s and H3 Data Solutions, his new venture.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Noelle Acheson, author of the "Crypto Is Macro Now" newsletter and former host of "Markets Daily."To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Noelle Acheson, author of the "Crypto Is Macro Now" newsletter. The pair discuss the macro conditions amplifying and damping crypto, including the delayed potential for U.S. rate cuts, government spending and fiat "money printing" and where commodities are outpacing currencies on a global scale.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starknet community members were not happy about many of the details of who was eligible to receive tokens.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Starknet made news this week for announcing what will be the largest initial airdrop by number of eligible addresses ever. But it faced heavy criticism online for many of the details of the airdrop, from the fact that Ethereum solo takers received almost 22% of the distribution to eligibility requirements that users held at least 0.005 ETH in their wallets as of Nov. 15, 2023 to the fact that the token generation event took place almost two years before the unlock date.Starkware CEO Eli Ben-Sasson joined Unchained to respond to the multiple critiques of the airdrop and discuss why he and the Starknet Foundation decided on the details that they did.  Show highlights:What the airdrop criteria was and why they decided to make it that wayWhy they allocated so much $STRK to Ethereum solo stakersEli’s response to the criticism about how little Starknet network participants got in the airdropWhy the STRK Token Generation Event (TGE) was done in 2022, only to be airdropped two years laterWhy Eli believes that even if the unlock of tokens is in two months, it does not indicate misalignment of incentivesWhether Eli will sell his tokens when they become unvestedThank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  |  iTrustCapital  |  PolkadotGuest | Eli Ben-Sasson, CEO of StarkwareLinks | Recent coverage of Unchained on airdrops: Jupiter Founder Meow to Critics of JUP Airdrop: ‘Give Me a Break’Unchained: Starknet’s Airdrop Plan Sparks Some Praise but Also OutrageStarknet’s First Token Distribution Will Be Available to Nearly 1.3 Million AddressesThe Defiant: Starknet Faces Backlash Over Airdrop and Team UnlocksLoomdart’s tweet on the TGELearn more:Do You Have to Pay Taxes on a Crypto Airdrop?What Is a Crypto Airdrop? A Beginner's Guide -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Mick Roche, senior trader at Zodia Markets. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie, Matt and Will go through this week’s most important Bitcoin headlines, including the 8% difficulty adjustment, Coinmint’s $14 million payout and Justin Sun’s Bitcoin ambitions.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Catch up on this week’s Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news! Charlie, Matt and Will go through this week’s most important Bitcoin headlines, including the 8% difficulty adjustment, Coinmint’s $14 million payout to ASIC manufacturer Katena and Justin Sun’s Bitcoin ambitions.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts dissect three key topics: the inception of DN 404 tokens on Ethereum, the resurgence of the OP_CAT function in Bitcoin, and the ongoing airdrop season in the crypto sphere, delving into the implications and controversies surrounding these developments.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Developers on the Ethereum platform introduce 'DN-404' tokens.The new token type claims to solve some of the drawbacks with ERC-404s, an experimental standard that launched last week – to such popularity that it's already driven up congestion on the Ethereum blockchain.The 'OP_CAT' function from the Satoshi-era Bitcoin code is being revived amidst a surge in development enthusiasm.Developers Ethan Heilman and Armin Sabouri view OP_CAT as a simple opcode that offers some of the general-purpose functionality currently missing in BitcoinThe Eigenlayer TVL experiences a significant spike due to a suspected airdrop.Capital locked on restaking protocols is now at $10 billion, in December it was just $350 million.Takeaways | ERC-404 tokens on Ethereum allow for the fractionalization of NFTs, enabling greater liquidity and trading opportunities.The revival of the Opcat function in Bitcoin's development could open up new possibilities for building on the network.Airdrop season is in full swing, with various projects distributing tokens to reward users and incentivize participation in their ecosystems.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum Developers Create 'DN-404' Tokens After ERC-404s Send Network Fees SurgingWhat Is ERC-404? The Experimental Standard Whose First Token Has Rocketed 12000% in One WeekSatoshi-Era Bitcoin Function 'OP_CAT' Dusted Off as Development Fervor Grows Starknet Blockchain Plans Much-Awaited Airdrop of New STRK Tokens Next WeekEigenLayer's Cap Lift Prompts $4B Inflow as ETH Restaking Heats Up Wormhole airdrop: Wormhole (W) Tokenomics -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro, to discuss conflicting January inflation data, pain points for retail investors and stocks to watch.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun and guest Markus Thielen, head of research at Matrixport.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun fills in for host Jennifer Sanasie and speaks with Markus Thielen, head of research at Matrixport. Thielen highlights the bull case for both bitcoin and ether, overvaluation of MicroStrategy stock and Matrixport's year-end price predictions.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Romero, the co-founder of the decentralized social media network, discusses why Frames has become so popular, the central ideas behind Farcaster, and what’s in store for Farcaster’s future. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In the two weeks since Farcaster introduced its Frames feature that allows developers to easily add mini apps to users’ posts, the decentralized social network has become the talk of Twitter, now X, and increased its user base by ten times, according to co-founder Dan Romero. Romero joins Unchained to discuss why Frames has become so popular, the philosophy behind Farcaster and its client Warpcast, why the crypto component behind Farcaster is being kept to a minimum, how Apple’s new Vision Pro could lead to the creation of a 3D social network on Farcaster, how he and his fellow co-founder’s background at Coinbase helped shape their decisions about building Farcaster, and his vision for eventually getting Farcaster to a billion-plus users. Show highlights:What Farcaster is and what problems it’s trying to solveHow and why Farcaster uses blockchain technology in the background How you can use ENS (Ethereum Name Services) for your handles on FarcasterHow the recovery of accounts works on Farcaster and what the security implications areWhat Frames is and why it’s significant for developers and creatorsWhat’s controlled by the protocol vs. the client What Dan imagines could be built with the new Apple Vision ProWhether there’s potential for better economics and ways to monetize content in FarcasterWhy Farcaster is on Optimism, an Ethereum Layer 2, and whether it could be moved to another networkHow they are working to build a more decentralized networkWhat the future of Farcaster and Frames could look likeHow Dan’s background at Coinbase shaped the way in which he decided to build FarcasterWhat the strategy is for scaling the platform to the numbers more associated with Web2 social mediaThank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  |  PolkadotGuest | Dan Romero, Co-founder of FarcasterCoinbase’s Pragmatic Crypto Culture by Dan RomeroLinks | Unchained: Bounties to Build Frames on Farcaster Are Growing RapidlyFarcaster's User Base Skyrockets Nearly 500% After Frames LaunchWhat Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s GuideThe Chopping Block: Is Farcaster the Web3 Social Layer?Dan’s ideas for FarcasterFarcaster architecture | ArchitectureOnchain password reset mechanismWhy Farcaster Frames are importantThe layers of FarcasterFarcaster charges “rent”-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Galaxy Head of Research Alex Thorn about bitcoin's bump above $50k, spot bitcoin ETF inflows and where layer 2s built on bitcoin might surpass those on Ethereum.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Tabar, CEO of BitDigital, joins the show to discuss the bitcoin miner’s strategy, its AI investments and how he thinks of the upcoming halving.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Will is joined by Sam Tabar, CEO of BitDigital, to discuss the Bitcoin miner’s focus on AI, its asset-light mining strategy and how Sam is thinking about mining post-halving.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madeleine Pierpont of The Museum of Modern Art shares how the renowned museum is embracing digital art and bringing awareness of the medium to its visitors.In this week’s episode, Madeleine Pierpont from MoMA discusses the museum's initiatives around digital art, exhibiting Refik Anadol’s NFT art physically, launching the Postcard project for collaborative blockchain art creation and their goal of bridging the gap between the traditional art world and Web3. We also discuss the role of museums today, challenges around art financialization and the future of AI art.Links mentioned from the podcast: Apple Vision Pro review: The infinite desktopEmployee loses $25M of firm’s funds after call with deepfake colleaguesFarcaster's Dan Romero Explains How 'Frames' Did What X (Twitter) Doesn'tWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Victoria Bills, chief investment strategist at Banríon Capital.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Victoria Bills, chief investment strategist at Banríon Capital, about expectations for Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, probability of a spot ether ETF and top tech stocks.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lucas Bruder, the CEO of Jito Labs, which builds infrastructure for Solana, says despite the outages, the blockchain still has a lot going for it. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.On Tuesday, Solana suffered a network outage, just shy of a year since its last shutdown. The blockchain had to quickly get a new version out and notify its validators to upgrade to it and restart their systems before blocks could be produced again, resulting in downtime of roughly five hours. This was previously something that had happened regularly to the blockchain but seemed to have been largely addressed over the past year.Lucas the CEO of Jito Labs, which builds infrastructure for Solana and staged a highly successful airdrop last year that helped rejuvenate the blockchain, joined Unchained to discuss what caused the outage, whether it’s something that builders on Solana should be concerned about for the future, recent improvements Solana has made to its technology, whether the implementation of Firedancer would have prevented this incident, and the promise of the Solana phone. Show highlights | What caused the Solana blockchain’s outage this weekWhether Solana needs to have better quality control Whether the halt of the network affects the builders in the spaceWhat recent developments in the infrastructure surrounding Solana give Lucas confidence in the networkWhether the Firedancer client that’s now in development would have prevented this week’s outageThe promise of the Solana phoneWhether the network going down presents a setback for the Solana community in terms of recognition and momentumWhether financial companies will consider using Solana if these issues keep occurringThank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  | iTrustCapital  | PolkadotGuest |  Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito LabsLinks:Recent coverage of Unchained on Solana:Jupiter Founder Meow to Critics of JUP Airdrop: ‘Give Me a Break’Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular DebateAnatoly Yakovenko on Solana’s Astounding Recovery and Its Future PlansOutage:Unchained: Solana Back Online Again After Suffering 5-Hour OutageMatthew Sigel’s explanation for why the outage happenedMert’s tweet on how Solana prioritizes security over livenessCoinDesk: Can We All Stop Pretending That Solana Is in Beta?-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Eric Ervin, CEO of Onramp Invest. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie, Matt and Will talk about bitcoin mining news this week, including price, Hut 8’s leadership change, the EIA seeking energy data and French Montana shilling his latest Bitcoin NFT.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Charlie, Matt and Will talk about bitcoin mining news this week. We go over bitcoin’s price rebounding from ETF outflows, Hut 8’s new CEO, the Federal government seeking energy information on Bitcoin miners and rapper French Montana shilling his Quantum Cat.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Guest Host Nebojsa Urosevic, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Tenderly, joins us to share insights on Ethereum's development process and future.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:The Solana Blockchain Freeze Solana, the low-latency blockchain that's seen an explosion in activity in recent months, experienced an approximately five-hour outage on Tuesday.Eigenlayer Lifts Staking Cap, Soars Past $3B The temporary lift comes as restaking on Ethereum is booming despite warnings from developers that it might strain the network.Taproot Wizards NFT Project Sells OUTAll 3,000 of the "Quantum Cats" digital images were claimed by the end of Monday's public mint, selling for a fixed price of 0.1 BTC ($4,265) each – despite severe technical issues that had delayed the process by a full week.PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT  Final ‘Holesky’ TestnetThe test simulated “proto-danksharding,” a technical feature aimed at reducing the cost of transactions for rollups as well as making data availability cheaper.Guest: Nebojsa Urosevic is Co-Founder and SVP of R&D at Tenderly -A full-stack infrastructure solutions provider, powering Web3 developer teams with the essential tools and services throughout their development journeys. As a former software engineer for almost a decade, with experience in building, scaling and maintaining large-scale distribution cloud systems, Nebojsa is now responsible for the development and maintenance of a custom scalable Ethereum Virtual Machine that has the ability to reverse engineer transaction execution and perform various simulations in real-time.Takeaways | The recent Solana outage highlights the challenges of scaling blockchain networks and the need for continuous infrastructure improvement.The Eigen Layer restaking protocol offers a new way to earn rewards and secure other protocols, but there are still risks and uncertainties associated with it.The DenKun upgrade and Proto-Dang Sharding are important steps towards improving scalability and reducing costs on the Ethereum network.The development of layer 2 solutions and the competition among them will play a crucial role in the future of Ethereum and blockchain technology.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Solana Back Up Following Major 5-Hour Outage EigenLayer Lifts Staking Cap, TVL Soars Past $3B Bitcoin NFT Project Taproot Wizards Sells Out First Collection, Raking in $13M Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Reaches Final ‘Holesky’ Testnet, Starting Countdown to Data 'Blobs'Tenderly From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ric Edelman, founder of Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Ric Edelman, founder of Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals as he explains why it's going to take time for asset managers to get their clients set up with the spot bitcoin ETFs – but once they do, the market will skyrocket.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin’s potential to revolutionize the global economy through financial inclusivity and enhanced efficiency lies in its technology and the innovations that can be built on top of the blockchain.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital AgeIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are joined by Tim Draper, Venture Capitalist and Founder at Draper Associates/DFJ/Draper University. The discussion delves into Bitcoin's evolution, its interactions with L1s and L2s, and analyzes the ramifications of spot ETF approval on Bitcoin's rebellious ethos.  How does Bitcoin contribute to global wealth creation, and what is its potential to revolutionize the world economy, with a focus on user experience and upcoming innovations on the Bitcoin blockchain?Takeaways | Bitcoin's evolution goes beyond investment opportunities and explores its potential as a transformational economy.The spot ETF approval validates Bitcoin's presence in the traditional financial system but also raises concerns about its rebellious ethos.Bitcoin has the potential to create global wealth by providing liquidity and enabling participation in the world economy.The future of Bitcoin lies in its technology and the innovations that can be built on top of the blockchain.The age of AI will bring new challenges and opportunities, and Bitcoin can play a role in creating a depoliticized and decentralized form of money.Links | Why Tim Draper Is Still Bullish on Bitcoin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GFZI5dq88EA recent book that he launched:Amazon.com: How to be The Startup Hero: A Guide and Textbook for Entrepreneurs and Aspiring Entrepreneurs eBook : Draper, Tim: Kindle Store The World Economic Forum  CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, as she breaks down the models and charts she's watching this week, meaningful changes to the bitcoin versus ether ratio and updates on altcoin market moves.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The co-authors of a new paper discuss how to block illicit activity without turning neutral software into financial institutions. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Trying to regulate DeFi is a huge challenge because in a truly decentralized system, there should be no centralized actors to make and enforce rules for. This could make combating illicit finance challenging since traditionally, regulation has been targeted at centralized intermediaries. Yet Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Polygon Labs; Michael Mosier, the co-founder of boutique law firm Arktouros; and Katja Gilman, senior lead for public policy at Polygon Labs, published a paper last week that proposes to do just that. Rettig and Mosier join Unchained to discuss what prompted them to write the paper, what the difference is between "onchain CeFi" and "genuine DeFi," how targeting high-risk wallets can be one part of the solution, how critical communications transmitters (CCTs) are another piece of the puzzle, and what next steps they are pursuing. Show highlights | The motivations behind their paper and Michael and Rebecca’s legal backgroundsWhy Michael views the Bank Secrecy Act as outdated in the context of DeFiHow critical KYC and AML compliance is for the integrity of DeFiWhat Rebecca identifies as the principal risks in the DeFi sectorWhy their proposal target the protocol layer for effective DeFi regulationHow "onchain CeFi" differs fundamentally from "genuine DeFi"Whether a decentralized protocol can be effectively regulated when controlled by a DAOHow if DeFi were to be classified as critical infrastructure by the Cyber and Information Security Agency (CISA), it would impact the sectorWhether the critical components of blockchain networks, such as RPCs, can be regulated effectivelyHow categorizing wallets based on risk can be one part of the solution to fighting illicit financeWhy Rebecca considers Tornado Cash a prime example of “genuine DeFi”What steps Rebecca and Michael plan to take next following the publication of their paperThank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  |  Polkadot-Guests | Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Polygon LabsPrevious appearances on Unchained:Just a Coincidence? Coinbase and Polygon Lawyers See Bad Omens in SEC CrackdownKik’s Surprising Move in Its Lawsuit With the SECMichael Mosier, cofounder of Arktouros PLLCLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on the topic: Could the Bank Secrecy Act Harm Crypto? Coin Center Thinks So Full paper: Genuine DeFi as Critical Infrastructure: A Conceptual Framework for Combating Illicit Finance Activity in Decentralized FinanceRebecca’s threadCoin Center: Broad, Ambiguous, or Delegated: Constitutional Infirmities of the Bank Secrecy ActTornado CashUnchained: Given the Sanctions on Tornado Cash, Is Ethereum Censorship Resistant?Illicit funds in crypto:Unchained: How Much Money Are Terrorists Actually Raising in Crypto?Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Polygon LabsMichael Mosier, Cofounder of Arktouros PLLC-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation, about the performance of recently launched spot bitcoin ETFs compared to the introduction of gold ETFs and the practical use of real world assets for traders and institutions.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celsius Mining recently completed its Chapter 11 restructuring and is now managed by Hut 8. Are creditors getting a good deal?Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Celsius Mining was one of the only truly functional parts of Celsius, a defunct lending firm that went belly up in mid-2022. The mining firm recently transitioned to its own entity, Ionic, and is working with Hut 8 to run its mining assets. But did creditors get a good deal? We brought on citizen journalist and long time skeptic ‘ChazzonKe’ to learn more.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melody Hildebrandt, CTO of FOX, joins the pod to discuss how AI and other emerging technologies are impacting and changing the media industry.In this episode of "Gen C," Avery and Sam explore the changing dynamics of the media industry and the impact of technology on media consumption and production. They discuss with this week’s guest, Melody Hildebrandt, CTO of FOX, the potential implications of AI in the newsroom, the importance of verifying content in the age of disinformation and how blockchain could revolutionize content financing and distribution.Links mentioned from the podcast: Gen C on YouTubeL.A. Times to lay off at least 115 people in the newsroomMelody on TwitterVerify WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Julius de Kempenaer, senior technical analyst at StockCharts.com.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie chats with Julius de Kempenaer, senior technical analyst at StockCharts.com, about crypto market structure, altcoin performance, and his near-term performance outlook for bitcoin.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meow responded to those who said that Jupiter unfairly enriched itself in the airdrop at the expense of the protocol’s community. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.While Solana DeFi protocol Jupiter staged what was by most measures a very successful airdrop launch on Wednesday, achieving a market cap of close to $800 million, the company’s critics pointed out numerous ways the company seemed to unfairly enrich itself in the process. While Jupiter’s founder, who goes by the pseudonym Meow, acknowledges he might have done some things differently, he finds the criticisms of the launch mostly based on “bad faith” and misinformation.  Meow joined Unchained to discuss the thinking behind the launch mechanics of JUP, how the prior launch of memecoin WEN served as a dry run for JUP, whether the aggressive pricing strategy of JUP was a mistake, and what he hopes to achieve with Jupiter next, including the possibility of enabling companies of all kinds to list themselves publicly on chain. Show highlights:What Jupiter is and how it extends its functionality beyond mere token swappingWhat users are primarily utilizing the dollar-cost-average feature of Jupiter forMeow’s background in crypto and how he ended up in the Solana ecosystemWhy a launchpad seemed the ideal choice for Jupiter's token launchWhat prompted the decision to release WEN, a memecoin, before launching JUPMeow's response to criticisms regarding the launchpad's mechanicsWhether the aggressive pricing strategy for Jupiter was a misstepHow Meow feels about being targeted for criticismWhat's on the horizon for Jupiter as a platform following the airdropThank you to our sponsors! Popcorn Network iTrustCapitalGuest |   Meow, cofounder of JupiterLinks | Unchained: Pro-Ethereum Crowd Slams Solana-based Jupiter Airdrop as ‘Absolute Trash’Jupiter Traders Claim Whopping 545 Million JUP Tokens in First 8 Hours of AirdropJupiter’s Airdropped Token JUP Debuts at a $878 Million Market CapBreakpoint 2023 Meow conferenceThe Block: Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter confirms token release date-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO and co-founder of Truvius. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Swan launched a large mining company out of stealth. The question is … how?Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Bitcoin financial services company announced its 4.5 EH/s Bitcoin mining operation the other week, turning heads across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Why is a financial services company getting into Bitcoin mining and how did they do it so sneakily? We find out with Rapha Zagury, CIO of Swan and head of Swan Mining.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at Kaiko.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at Kaiko, about how markets reacted to yesterday's FOMC meeting rates decision.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining us, Riad Wahby, Co-founder and CEO of Cubist, delves into the risks of restaking, potential contagion effects on blockchain security, and the essential questions that the blockchain ecosystem must address.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPICS | Lido DAO Endorses Rivals LayerZero launched a Lido stETH bridge last October without asking for Lido DAO's permission. The community responded this week by endorsing a pair of its biggest competitors."Blockchain protocols frequently pride themselves on their "permissionlessness" – the idea that anyone, anywhere can build on top of a protocol without asking for explicit approval. But in practice, it is sometimes wiser to ask for permission."Blockchains and DecentralizationThe goal of these "protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors?PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT  Guest: Riad Wahby Riad Wahby is the co-founder and CEO of Cubist, a developer of hardware-backed, non-custodial key storage and signing infrastructure that enables companies to protect staking keys and secure withdrawals.Takeaways | Keys are fundamental in blockchain interactions and require careful management to ensure security.Restaking introduces risks and potential contagion effects that can impact the security of the underlying blockchain.The restaking ecosystem offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration, but reputation and risk assessment are crucial for making informed decisions.Building systems that can withstand non-compliant users and incentivize responsible behavior is essential for the long-term success of blockchain networks.There is continued interest in blockchain and crypto among students, with a focus on computer security, cryptography, and the intersection of blockchain and AI.Balancing entrepreneurship and academia requires efficient time management and leveraging the support of graduate students and teaching assistants.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Lido DAO Rebukes LayerZero by Endorsing Rivals Wormhole, Axelar for Crypto BridgeAs Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians Riad S. Wahby Riad S. Wahby - Google Scholar Cubist Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conversations at Davos underscored the growing relevance of Web3 and AI in the crypto community, emphasizing their potential to empower individuals, challenge existing power structures, and facilitate decentralized networks by spreading data control.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Also Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age-In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren discuss the conversations around Web3 and AI that took place at Davos. In particular, a conversation Michael had at Davos2024  with Stan Stalnaker the founding director of Hub Culture and a noted expert on the impact of social globalization on Web3 application to AI. They highlight the shift in discussions and the increasing relevance of these topics in the crypto community. The conversation emphasizes the interconnection of Web3 and AI and the need to address data ownership and self-sovereignty. They also explore the role of Europe in data regulation and the potential of Web3 to empower individuals and challenge existing power structures. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in the conversation and advocate for data empowerment.Takeaways | The conversations at Davos highlighted the intersection of Web3 and AI and the increasing relevance of these topics in the crypto community.Data ownership and self-sovereignty are crucial in the Web3 ecosystem, and the conversation emphasized the need to address these issues.Europe plays a significant role in data regulation, and GDPR has paved the way for discussions on data empowerment.Web3 has the potential to empower individuals and challenge existing power structures by spreading data control and enabling decentralized networks.Links | How AI and DePIN Will Change Web3 Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem Hub Culture The World Economic Forum  CoinDesk.com-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest David Duong, head of research at Coinbase Institutional.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong joins host Jennifer Sansie to discuss macro factors, why March will be a big month for crypto market movements and why ether is an essential part of a 2024 crypto portfolio allocation.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The well-known venture capitalist has published a book, Read Write Own, about how the concentration of power into the hands of a few Internet behemoths is bad for entrepreneurs and society at large. Sign up for our free newsletter here!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, believes the Internet’s early ideals of democratization and community ownership have been subverted by the consolidation of power into just a few small companies like Facebook and Google. He’s written a new book called Read Write Own in which he writes about this phenomenon and argues that blockchain technology can help reverse the trend by providing an environment in which developers and entrepreneurs can once again build direct relationships with their audiences. Dixon joins Unchained to discuss criticisms of crypto VC firms, how he feels now about a16z’s previous investment in Facebook, how crypto has become overly politicized in the U.S., why Facebook’s Libra project was ultimately shut down, the significant promise of restaking and EigenLayer in particular, and why he believes that creator royalties are essential for the NFT market.  Show highlights | What inspired Chris to write his new book and why he thinks the crypto industry is misunderstoodWhat the current problems of the Internet are and how do just a few companies control most of the revenueHow Chris explains the concept of blockchains to the laymanThe importance of property rights in the real world and how blockchains make this betterHow Chris responds to the criticism that venture capital firms “dump on retail” and  what a proper allocation of tokens to VCs isWhat the best designs are to achieve good governance in decentralized networksHow the crypto industry has become politicized in the U.S. What Chris thinks about a16z’s investment in FacebookWhy Facebook’s Libra project was shut down and his takeaways from the ventureWhat lessons did Chris learn from the 2022 crypto debacle, with the collapse of FTX, Terra, Celsius, 3AC, etc?Where Chris sits in the debate about modular vs. monolithic networksHow restaking and EigenLayer could “unlock a bunch of new design possibilities,” according to ChrisThe role of open source software in driving a better environment and better projectsHow decentralized social networks could attract new levels of adoption Whether creator royalties are necessary and why Chris believes that they are “non-negotiable”Thank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn NetworkGuest | Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, author of Read Write OwnPrevious appearance on Unchained: Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best LegoLinks | TokenomicsUnchained: What Is Tokenomics? A Beginner's GuideVenture CapitalUnchained: Does Venture Capital Investment Violate the Ethos of Crypto? Sequoia Says NoModular vs. monolithicUnchained: Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular DebateWhat Are Modular Blockchains? A Beginner's GuideRestakingUnchained: Do You Need to Think Twice Before Restaking Your Assets? What Is Ethereum Restaking? A Beginner's GuideRoyaltiesUnchained: Are NFT Royalties the Way? How to Build a Sustainable Creator EconomyThe Chopping Block: Two on Two Debate: NFT Royalty Throwdown!The 2022 debacleUnchained: Collapses, Bankruptcies, and Fraud: How 2022 Became the Year of Crypto CarnageSocialFiUnchained: What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s GuideCrypto & AIUnchained: When AI and Blockchain Meet, How Can Each Technology Benefit?The Chopping Block: Why AI Will Change the Course of History in CryptoUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BMW’s Head of Digital Experiential Content, Gaming and the BMW Metaverse shares insights on creating authentic brand experiences in virtual worlds and building relationships with the next generation of drivers.In this episode of “Gen C,” Avery and Sam chat with BMW’s Head of Digital Experiential Content, Gaming and the BMW Metaverse Pia Schörner about the automaker's forward-thinking approach to engaging younger audiences through gaming, the metaverse and emerging technologies like VR and AI. With 17 years driving innovation at BMW, Schörner provides an inside look at everything from the company's presence on Fortnite to its perspectives on digital ownership and the future of driving.Links mentioned from the podcast: Just Us: Kith Announces Loyalty Program With Exclusive Sneaker CollaborationsFake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday‘Palworld’ video game ignites furor as it becomes an overnight sensationBMW Group on TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Elliot Chun, partner at Architect Partners.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Elliot Chun, partner at Architect Partners, about tomorrow's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the most important mergers and acquisitions in crypto.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Masiero of Standard Bitcoin joins the show to discuss mining bitcoin in the Southeast of the United States, Ordinals and why bitcoin mining might be destabilizing the Texas grid in the long term.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Texas is Bitcoin country, right? Over two gigawatts of energy is now mining bitcoin in Texas, but it might be bad for the long term stability of the Texas energy grid. Tom Masiero of Standard Bitcoin walks us through why, in addition to insights on mining bitcoin in the Tennessee Valley.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ryan Rasmussen, crypto research analyst at Bitwise.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Bitwise Crypto Research Analyst Ryan Rasmussen on the wide scope of assets Bitwise is watching across the crypto ecosystem, including layer 2s, crypto equities and bitcoin mining.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The huge risks of a bug occurring to an Ethereum “supermajority” execution client were laid bare this week. Sign up for our free newsletter here!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.This week a major potential risk to Ethereum was highlighted by a bug that surfaced in Nethermind, a minority execution client. While the bug was fixed quickly, it raised the question of what would happen to the blockchain if Geth, which is used by more than two-thirds of validators and so is considered a “supermajority client,” had a bug. The situation could potentially result in a catastrophic fork of Ethereum. Ethereum developer Lefteris Karapetsas joined Unchained to discuss the different scenarios of what could happen, the potential impact of a supermajority client issue on staking services such as Lido, why he feels the incentive system is poorly designed, and what other solutions are out there to address the lack of client diversity. Show highlights | What a consensus issue is in Ethereum and what happened with Nethermind last weekendWhy it would be a big problem if a supermajority client had a bugThe potential impact on staking services such as LidoWhy Lefteris feels like he is reliving the historic Ethereum DAO hack all over againWhether the largest entities running nodes will start pursuing client diversityHow the data on the prevalence of specific Ethereum execution clients is not verifiable or programmatic, making it less transparent and difficult to analyzeWhy Lefteris believes that the incentive system is not designed to achieve client diversityWhether there are developments in the works to try to solve the lack of client diversity Thank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  | iTrustCapitalGuest  | Lefteris Karapetsas, Founder of RotkiappPrevious appearance on Unchained: Is Code Law? Should the Hacker Be Punished? The DAO Creators DisagreeLinks | Unchained: Most Ethereum Staking Pools Are Using Just One Execution Client, Potentially Increasing Risks to the NetworkThe Chopping Block: Data Availability & Why It’s ImportantCoinDesk: Bug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger OutageThe Defiant: Ethereum Software Client Centralization Sparks ConcernCrypto.news: Nethermind rolls out urgent fix for block processing bug in Ethereum clientLukasz Rosmej’s tweet that minority client Nethermind had a consensus issueLefteris’ tweet on a supermajority Ethereum client bug Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong’s tweet on what he’d do in a censorship resistance request scenarioRun the majority client at your own peril! by Dankrad Feist-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Pallavi Chintam and Max Good of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Kelly Ye, head of research at Decentral Park Capital. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will, Charlie and Matt talk about the Bitcoin mining halving, Swan getting into the mining game and Core Scientific exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Will and crew go through the top stories in Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining, including data on the upcoming Bitcoin halving, Swan announcing its 4.5 EH/s mining operation and Core Scientific re-listing on the Nasdaq. Charlie also gives us an overview of what’s happening in the Ordinals ecosystem this week!Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grants are sparked by a retreat led by Vitalik Buterin, and creations akin to NFTs are minted on the Bitcoin blockchain, garnering attention at Sotheby's. Meanwhile, a glitch in Ethereum's Nethermind client software resulted in the removal of 8% of validators.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:TOPICS | Zuzalu -  Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in MontenegroThe program aims to continue the "growth of the pop-up city movement" and "support technology-driven projects,” according to a post on Gitcoin.Genesis Cat NFT Sells for $254K in Sotheby's AuctionThe sale of the digital image from the Taproot Wizards project came as popularity surges for the NFT-like creations minted atop the Bitcoin blockchain's Ordinals protocol. All in, some 19 lots sold by Sotheby's raked in a combined $1.1 million.Ethereum outageThe lion's share of Ethereum's validators rely on the same piece of software to power their operations. According to some experts, this could be a big risk.EPISODE LINKS |  Zuzalu, Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in Montenegro, Inspires Grants for 'Zu-Villages' Bitcoin-Based Digital Art Image 'Genesis Cat' Sells for $254K in Sotheby's AuctionBug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ben Emons, senior portfolio strategist at NewEdge Wealth.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" begins with a minute of markets updates followed by an more macro-focused interview with host Jennifer Sanasie and Ben Emons, senior portfolio strategist at NewEdge Wealth on his outlook for the U.S. economy during this election year.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The approval of Bitcoin ETFs has both legitimization and inclusion implications, but the impact on the market is still uncertain. Will a Grayscale ETF Approval Affect Bitcoin's Decentralization and Future Blockchain Technology? In this episode of  "Money Reimagined," hosts  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren discuss their experience at Davos and their interview with Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale. They explore the recent approval of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF and its impact on the market. They also delve into the intersection of AI and crypto, highlighting the potential for blockchain technology to address issues in AI such as bias and deep fakes. The hosts debate the implications of the ETF approval for Bitcoin's decentralization and the battle for its soul. They also touch on the challenges and potential outcomes of the upcoming Ethereum ETF applications.Links | Grayscale's GBTC Has Moved More Than 100K BTC to Exchange Since Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch Is Grayscale Takeover Bait Amid Bitcoin ETF Battle?FTX Affiliate Alameda Research Drops Grayscale LawsuitWorld Economic Forum Crypto Council for Innovation Michael Sonnenshein | CEOIGrayscale -Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto creates an “incentive vortex” that is destined to take over everything, according to the investment firm’s founder and CIO.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Polychain Capital founder and CIO Olaf Carlson-Wee has been through every single bubble in crypto history, from Bitcoin’s rise past the single digits in 2012 to the ICO craze of 2017 to 2021’s NFT mania, and he says his main thesis about crypto has remained consistent since the beginning. That is, that crypto constitutes an “incentive vortex” that will replace the world’s preoccupation with country-backed currencies. Carlson-Wee, who was the first employee at Coinbase, joins Unchained to discuss the significance of the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, how he successfully navigated all the industry blow-ups in 2022, the challenges of balancing incentives for early adopters versus new users, why EigenLayer is so significant, why Worldcoin’s distribution strategy is a “disaster,” and the strange places that the intersection between crypto and AI could take us. Show highlights:Why Olaf sees the current market as the cusp of another bull run and how his thesis has remained consistent since 2011​​How the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs marks a significant milestone Why criticisms of the crypto space are really criticisms of money in general The fundamental differences between Web3 applications and the Web2 ecosystem and why they matterThe importance of fair token distribution in enhancing the value of Web3 projectsWhen Olaf expects Bitcoin to replace legacy financial systemsThe areas and technologies Olaf and his fund are keen to invest inWhy Olaf thinks a modular blockchain architecture is superior to a monolithic one in the long termHow EigenLayer is innovating to enable new types of applications and whether it competes with CelestiaHow Polychain managed to avoid being hurt by the major market blowups of 2022, including Terra and FTXThe evolution of the space from an ideologically driven to a more pragmatic approachThe significance of incentive design in crypto ecosystems and the trade-offs involved in system designOlaf’s perspective on the recent rise of points systemsThe growth of privacy-focused crypto projects and the potential for private blockchains to become the normWhy he thinks Worldcoin’s distribution strategy is a “disaster”Olaf’s interest in the intersection of AI and crypto and potential developments in this areaHis bullish outlook on SocialFi and Web3 gamingThank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn NetworkGuest:Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain CapitalPrevious appearances on Unchained:Olaf Carlson-Wee: 'If There Is a Money-Losing Exploit, the Money Is Gone' Why The First Employee Of Coinbase Launched A Hedge FundTo the Moon and Back With Polychain's Olaf Carlson-WeeSpecial Episode with CNBC's Crypto Trader: Olaf Carlson-Wee on Why This Crypto Winter Is Different From Previous OnesAll Things Cryptoeconomics, Pt. 1, With Olaf Carlson-Wee and Ryan Zurrer of Polychain CapitalLinks:Olaf Carlson-WeeForbes: This Man Has Been Living On Bitcoin For 3 YearsWhy This Hedge Fund CEO Once 'Put Most Of My Meager Life Savings Into Bitcoin'TechCrunch: The future is a decentralized internetBlockworks: Why Polychain Capital Founder Never Sells His Crypto CoinDesk: Olaf Carlson-Wee: Crypto Is the Great Wealth-Redistribution MachineRestaking/EigenLayerUnchained: DeFi Protocol EigenLayer Reaches Restaking Capacity, Pushing TVL Past $1.4 BillionDo You Need to Think Twice Before Restaking Your Assets? Olaf’s tweet on EigenLayerCrypto + AIOlaf’s tweet: “in crypto nearly 100% of value accrues to start-ups and outsiders, not existing establishment interests”The crypto ethosEpisode of The Chopping Block where Haseeb Qureshi talks about Justin SunRecent investments from Polychain CapitalCoinDesk: Crypto VC Firm Polychain Capital Raises $200M for Fourth Fund: Fortune (Jul 18, 2023)Polychain Capital and Hack VC Lead $18 Million Funding Round for Bitcoin Staking Protocol BabylonThe Block: Polychain Capital-backed Bioniq to leverage Internet Computer with new Bitcoin Ordinals marketplaceFortune: Polychain Capital among group betting $20 million that first-person shooter ‘Shrapnel’ can succeed where other Web3 games have failed,CreateSafe, the company behind Grimes AI, raises $4.6m in seed round-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After investors "sold the news" of the launch of bitcoin ETFs, market watchers are looking for the next event that could drive market prices.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today's episode, host Jennifer Sanasie reads a piece from CoinDesk's Daniel Kuhn, titled "Will the Next Bitcoin Halving Be Another Hype Cycle?"This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie, featuring guests Marcin Kaźmierczak, cofounder of RedStone, and Alex Felix, managing partner and chief investment officer at CoinFund.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" starts with a minute of markets updates, followed by two deep dives into crypto sectors listeners might not be as familiar with. First, RedStone Cofounder Marcin Kaźmierczak explains what's trending in the world of DeFi, including real-world assets (RWAs) and liquid staking and yield generation, also known as LSD-Fi. Next, CoinFund Chief Investment Officer Alex Felix dives into the Web3 corner of crypto, recapping key infrastructure improvements that might propel the adoption of Web3 technologies in 2024.Note: At 0:58, “Below $38k” was mistakenly read instead of “Below $39k.”This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can mine Bitcoin at home, you just have to have the right device.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Ever wanted to mine Bitcoin at home? Well, you can with FutureBit! Founder and CEO John Stefanopoulos joins us to talk about how to mine Bitcoin at home and why it's important for network decentralization.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Avery back in action, she and Sam get into the latest news and updates like Snoop and Solo Stove and celebrity CMOs in this episode of “Gen C.”Avery shares her experience attending CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, and the key trends and technology that stood out. They also analyze the massive growth of Roblox's user base and discuss how and when the platform should monetize its audience. Other topics include Forbes utilizing connected wallets for subscriber acquisition and the implications of AI in content production and e-commerce.Links mentioned from the podcast: Inside Solo Stove’s Viral Snoop Dogg Partnership—And How It Almost Didn’t HappenRoblox Monthly Active Users tweetForbes Makes Premium Content Free For Web3 Community Via Digital Wallet ConnectVayner Morning Brew tweetFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Leo Mizuhara, CEO of Hashnote.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's episode of "Markets Daily" begins with a minute of markets updates, followed by an interview with host Jennifer Sanasie and Leo Mizuhara, CEO of Hashnote on layer 2s to watch, the ongoing Coinbase versus SEC case and the resurgence of the Solana ecosystem.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attorney Sam Enzer explains how the case that’s currently being heard could impact the SEC's entire enforcement regime against crypto.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.On Wednesday, a federal court in New York heard oral arguments in Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the SEC’s case against it for, among other things, allegedly acting as an unregulated securities exchange. Notably, Judge Katherine Polk Failla pressed the SEC to explain how it has jurisdiction over Coinbase in the case by defining what it considers a security. Sam Enzer, a partner at Cahill Gorden & Reindel who represents Coinbase but not in this matter, joined Unchained to discuss why this case is so significant for the crypto industry, how he believes the government contradicted itself on the crucial definition of what constitutes a security, why he thinks the judge will not dismiss the case at this early stage, how the Ripple and Terraform Labs cases could be used by each side, and why he thinks Judge Failla is such a perfect choice to rule in this case.  Show highlights:Why SEC v Coinbase holds important implications for the U.S. crypto ecosystemWhat the SEC alleges against Coinbase, focusing on its trading platform, wallet, and staking servicesHow Coinbase forcefully counters the SEC's claims as it strives to get the case dismissedWhat the “major questions doctrine” entails and its critical role in this disputeWhy Sam perceives the judge as “extremely skeptical” of the SEC's stanceWhether inconsistencies surfaced in the SEC lawyers' argumentsWhat “strict liability” means and its frequent mention in this legal battleWhat takeaways from the Ripple and Terraform Labs cases offer about secondary market salesWhy Sam believes Judge Katherine Polk Failla is exceptionally well-suited for this caseWhether Judge Failla might reject the motion to dismiss, and when Thank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn Network  |  iTrustCapitalGuestSam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & ReindelPrevious appearances on Unchained: Why SBF's Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed HimAnother Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal TrialWhy These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge How Might That Impact the Trial?LinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on the Coinbase case and the topic of securities:SEC Sues Binance, Coinbase: ‘This Is Not the End of Crypto in the United States’ These 2 Crypto Trading Platforms Agree With SEC Chair Gary GenslerCoinbase’s Legal Action Against the SEC: How It Will Likely Unfold ‘Is ETH a Security?’ Why Gary Gensler Couldn’t Give Congress a Straight AnswerGary Gensler vs. Crypto: What Will the SEC Attack Next?Rep. Emmer on Why He Believes Gary Gensler Is a ‘Bad-Faith Regulator’Coinbase vs. SECUnchained: Federal Judge Presses SEC Over Jurisdiction in Case Against CoinbaseSEC Sues Coinbase for Breaking Securities LawsSEC Files Motion to Freeze Binance’s Assets, Asks for ‘Sworn Accounting’SEC Files 13 Charges Against Binance Including the Mishandling of Funds, Sale of Unregistered SecuritiesSEC Calls Solana, Polygon, Algorand and Other Tokens Securities but Misses Ether in Binance LawsuitCointelegraph: Senator Lummis files amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s dismissal motion against SEC.Other casesKrakenCNBC:Crypto exchange Kraken settles with SEC for $30 million, will close US staking operationXRPUnchained: SEC vs Ripple: Judge Rules XRP Sold on Exchanges Is Not a SecurityTerraform LabsReuters: Judge sides with US SEC, says Terraform Labs crypto founder Do Kwon violated law-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Pallavi Chintam and Max Good of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Gorast Tasevski, product analyst of Purpose Investments. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dencun upgrade on Ethereum aims to cut layer two transaction costs and decrease data storage expenses, while Metamask's intent-based system seeks to improve efficiency…Plus Insights from Telos Foundation's New Executive Director!"This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Dencun Upgrade Goes Live on Ethereum’s Goerli Test-Net Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators.MetaMask's New Transaction Routing SystemMetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns.PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT  Guest:  John Lilic - Executive Director at the Telos FoundationWithin this dialogue, John Lilic delves into his blockchain background and the transition from Ethereum to Telos. He underscores Telos' standout features—high throughput and cost-effective transactions—casting it as a formidable contender among Layer 2 solutions like Polygon. John envisions Telos as a global US dollar settlement layer, especially impactful in developing nations. Detailing Telos' strategy, he highlights a focus on Asia, developer engagement, and strategic partnerships to broaden its influence. Despite visibility challenges, John remains confident in Telos' potential and the inherent value it brings to users.EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Devs Wait for Finalization on Testnet MetaMask's Secret Project Could Shake Up How Ethereum Works John Lilic Joins the Telos Foundation as Executive Director Telos Blockchain John Lilic Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Andy Baehr, managing director of CoinDesk Indices.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Andy Baehr, managing director of CoinDesk Indices, about the "season finale" of crypto winter and the recent launch of the CoinDesk 20 Index.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A live recording at The Hub by Casper Labs during the WEF's Annual Meeting at Davos 2024.This week on "Money Reimagined," hosts  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are in Davos, Switzerland for Davos 2024. They engage in a live podcast session featuring  Yat Siu , a seasoned veteran technology entrepreneur/investor and the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. Joining them is Faryar Shirzad, former staff of the National Security Council at the White House and currently the Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase.The conversation explores the lessons that the crypto industry can learn from past bull market mistakes and the importance of building a lasting legacy. Delving into the crypto industry's journey they dissect the ramifications of regulatory uncertainty and advocate for a steadfast federal framework. The conversation extends to emphasize the transformative potential of crypto intermediation and the imperative of showcasing its advantages to the broader audience. The exploration spans diverse realms, from gaming and education to payments, as strategic avenues to invite more individuals into the Web3 sphere. Takeaways: The crypto industry should learn from past bull market mistakes to build a lasting legacy.Regulatory uncertainty has had a significant impact on the industry, but progress is being made in terms of developing a consistent federal framework.Crypto intermediation, particularly in terms of custody and exchange services, has been a major focus of regulatory attention.Demonstrating the benefits of crypto, such as property rights and financial inclusion, is crucial in winning over the general public.Use cases in gaming, education, and payments can help bring more people into the Web3 space.Links | Yat Siu: The Metaverse Man Gets Real Faryar Shirzad- wikipediaWorld Economic Forum Crypto Council for Innovation -Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Mark Connors, head of research at 3IQ.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On today's episode of "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Mark Connors, head of research at 3IQ, about 2024 bitcoin price predictions, why ether is a "sleeping dog," and where institutional interest in crypto assets is picking up.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan and VanEck’s Matthew Sigel delve into the details of the first two days of trading and what each company tried to focus on with its offering. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Thursday was a momentous day in crypto as the first SEC-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs finally began trading after more than a decade of waiting, and by almost all accounts, it was a huge success, with more than $625 million in inflows on the first day of trading. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and VanEck head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel joined Unchained to discuss their approaches towards selling their products in the market, the challenges of competing with larger firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, the fee wars and where those are headed, the importance of specialist expertise in the crypto investment space, and how Bitcoin prices might react to all the new supply in the market. Show highlights:Why Matt Hougan regards the first week as a massive success for BitcoinHow Matthew Sigel emphasizes the costs and benefits ETFs offer to retail investorsThe strategic marketing approaches of VanEck and Bitwise aligning with Bitcoin community valuesThe reasons for Bitwise's standout performance in the first days of trading, according to MattWhether the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs will reshape the broader ETF landscapeMatt's perspective on why some financial institutions resist Bitcoin, and their eventual openness to cryptoWhether the established players in finance feel threatened by the rise of open-source technologiesWhether Gary Gensler’s statement after the approval is “totally crazy”Why data for the various ETFs in the market should be analyzed on a weekly or monthly basisThe ongoing fee competition and how smaller entities can compete against giants like BlackRock and FidelityGrayscale's strategies to remain competitive with higher fees and the possibility of launching a new, low-fee ETFHow investment advisors might adapt to these new crypto products and the potential for mainstream adoptionMatthew’s predictions for when BTC investors, both short-term and long-term, will take profitsWhy they are both closely monitoring Ethereum's performance and the prospects for a spot ether ETF in the marketThank you to our sponsors!  Arbitrum Foundation  |  Popcorn NetworkGuests:Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset ManagementPrevious appearances on Unchained: Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck.LinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionApproval:Unchained: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Finally Receive SEC Seal of ApprovalWhat Officials, ETF Issuers, and Others Are Saying About the SEC's Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalsLaura Shin’s op-ed on Unchained: Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are (But Mostly Aren't) a Big Deal for CryptoDavid Z. Morris’ op-ed on Unchained: The SEC’s Bumbling Bitcoin ETF Rollout Was Perfectly On-BrandFirst days of tradingUnchained: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $4.6 Billion First Day Trading VolumeSpot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Topped $625 Million on First Day in ‘Phenomenal’ Debut, Led by BitwiseVanguard Isn’t Allowing Customers to Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFsEther Rallies on Optimism Following Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalsSpot Bitcoin ETF Approval Sparks Altcoin RallyCoinDesk: UBS and Citi Will Let Some Customers Trade Bitcoin ETFs, Contrary to RumorsThe Block: Elizabeth Warren slams SEC over decision to allow spot bitcoin ETFs, says crypto needs to follow anti-money laundering rulesBlackRock's new spot bitcoin ETF tops $1 billion in big first day of tradingBlockworks: Spot bitcoin ETF volumes eclipse $4.5B on first day of tradingFees Unchained: VanEck Pledges 5% of Profits From Yet-to-Be-Approved Spot ETF to Bitcoin Core DevelopersFee Competition Heats Up Among BlackRock and Other Spot Bitcoin ETF ApplicantsBitcoin ETF Fee War Could Make Investing in Bitcoin Cheaper Than Using an ExchangeBlackRock, ARK 21Shares Lower Bitcoin ETF Fees Again as Approval LoomsBitwise will donate 10% of the profits of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETFLearn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we discuss with the co-founders of Sonu how they’re disrupting the music industry and empowering both artists and fans with their blockchain-backed music streaming company.DJ and music producer TOKiMONSTA and Co-Founder Laura Jaramillo discuss Sonu, their music streaming and NFT platform built on blockchain aiming to provide artists with new revenue streams and more transparency into their fandom. We’re also joined by Magdalena Kala, our guest co-host to discuss the latest news of the week like the Bitcoin ETF approval.Links mentioned from the podcast: Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest CryptocurrencyFox News and Polygon team up to develop and opensource a media verification platform Reality check: virtual human AYAYI launches first “phygital” fashion collectionTOKiMONSTA’s TwitterLaura’s TwitterSonu’s WebsiteMags’ TwitterDouble Down Fund WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Victoria Bills, chief investment strategist at Banríon Capital.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Tune to today's episode of "Markets Daily" for a minute of market news followed by an interview with Banríon Capital Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills on how financial advisers might speak with their clients about bitcoin and crypto assets in 2024.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Miguel Kudry, CEO of L1 Advisors. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three ETF experts discuss all things Bitcoin ETF, from record-high trading volumes to how the SEC botched the approval and roll-out process to brokerages blocking customer purchases. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably heard that spot Bitcoin ETFs were finally approved by the SEC this week. That set the stage for 11 such offerings from the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK 21Shares to begin trading on Thursday. On this episode of Unchained, Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store; Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; and James Seyffart, research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discussed the initial record trading volumes, the mechanics of how the funds work, the botched roll-out process, the pointed commentary from SEC commissioners, the potential for future Ethereum spot ETFs and predictions for total inflows. Plus, they explain why brokerage firms like Vanguard, Merrill and others were blocking customer access to the ETFs.Show highlights:The initial impact and trading volumes on the launch day of the ETFsHow BlackRock’s ETF, IBIT, had a lot of volume in pre-market and what that meansWhy Eric was surprised that BlackRock proceeded with a waiver for its ETF, but realized that it was “genius marketing”Whether there’s a problem that ETFs don’t trade 24/7, unlike BTC itselfWhy James says the spot ETFs are not going to have significant premiums or discounts to NAV What the percentage premium is and how it will play out with spot Bitcoin ETFsWhether the SEC will ever allow in-kind creation and redemptionWhy Nate and Eric believe that the SEC’s denials of spot Bitcoin ETFs for a decade was “completely suboptimal” for retail investorsHow the SEC commissioners pointedly disagreed with each other in their comments and dissentsThe politics of the approval processWhether Ethereum spot ETFs will be approved nextWhy some big platforms and brokerages are not offering the spot Bitcoin ETFsHow RIAs will respond to the ETF and whether there’s going to be mainstream adoption by advisorsThank you to our sponsors!  Arbitrum Foundation  | Popcorn Network  | iTrustCapitalGuests: James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on ThursdayWhy the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on ThursdayWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?Nate Geraci, President of The ETF StoreLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bitcoin ETF has been approved in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, Anchor and Producer, collaborates with Helene Braun, Exchanges Reporter, in conversations on Twitter Spaces featuring Cinthia Murphy, Director of Research at ETF Think Tank, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, and Ryan Rasmussen, Researcher at Bitwise. Additionally, CoinDesk's Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation, Nik De, contributes to the discussions.Links:  What Is a Bitcoin ETF? - CoinDesk Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street: A Double MilestoneBitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest CryptocurrencyBitcoin’s Wall Street Debut Ends in Tears for Futures Traders, Leads to $83M LiquidationsBitcoin’s Wall Street Debut Ends in Tears for Futures Traders, Leads to $83M Liquidations-The Twitter spaces bitcoin ETF special was edited by senior producer Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz and the theme song is “Ocean Oasis” by PALA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest John Palmer, Cboe Digital president.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Cboe Digital President John Palmer about where institutional interest might pick up following the spot bitcoin ETF approvals and on Cboe's launch of margined futures for bitcoin and ether.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The proposed Ethereum gas limit increase holds the potential to enhance transaction throughput, coinciding with the significant milestone of the Bitcoin ETF debut, and in a parallel realm, Fox News and Polygon collaborate on an anti-deep fake tool.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | Ethereum's Vitalik Proposes Gas Limit IncreaseEthereum's gas limit refers to the maximum amount of gas that can be expended in an individual block. A limit increase could improve network capacity and potentially reduce costs for users.Bitcoin ETFs Approved In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today gave the green light to the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reactions from across the crypto industry to the news.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  Polygon and Fox Join in Blockchain Project to Combat ‘Deepfakes’"Verify" is an open-source protocol built on Polygon's PoS blockchain, specifically used to establish the origin and history of registered media.EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes Gas Limit IncreaseBitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry ReactsBitcoin Miners May Be Due a Breather After Spot ETF Approval, JPMorgan SaysBitcoin ETFs: What to Expect on Day OneGary Gensler Voted to Approve Bitcoin ETFs, Despite Public Criticism Fox, Polygon Release Blockchain-Powered Tool 'Verify' to Weed Out DeepfakesWe Tried Fox's Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here's How It WentSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Kevin O'Leary.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Kevin O'Leary, O'Leary Ventures chairman, about why he thinks spot bitcoin ETFs are "practically useless" for institutional investors. But, he does see the approvals as a milestone for other reasons – tune in to hear O'Leary's full take on how the digital asset industry will evolve with the inclusion of U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hermine Wong explores the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, emphasizing that it could have short-term market fervor but may not necessarily lead to significant long-term adoption of Bitcoin.In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," host Michael Casey discusses the anticipation surrounding the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF. Casey is joined by Hermine Wong, Founder of herminewong.xyz and Principal at Berkeley School of Law, a regulatory expert offering insights on the topic. They explore the potential impact of ETF approval or disapproval on the relationship between the crypto industry and Washington. They also discuss the regulatory frameworks in Asia and Europe and the need for the US to catch up. The conversation delves into the importance of driving adoption and the challenges faced by disruptive tech in engaging with policymakers. They also touch on the opportunities for adoption through tokenization and NFTs.Takeaways: The entry of institutional investors into the crypto space indicates their belief in the long-term value of Bitcoin, but it may dilute the policy argument for the democratization of access.The US regulatory framework for crypto lags behind other jurisdictions, but many startups still prefer to domicile themselves in the US due to the flow of value and customer base.Crypto industry advocacy should focus on demonstrating the value of crypto in terms of access and opportunity, rather than taking an adversarial approach with regulators.Tokenization and NFTs present opportunities for driving adoption by accessing new populations and empowering artists and creators.Links | If a Bitcoin ETF Is Approved, Here’s What May HappenBitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC StepsBitcoin ETF Approval Expected Soon, Bears Lose $100M BTC Blasts Past $47K as Bitcoin ETF Excitement Gets FeverishHerminewong.xyz-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Simeon Hyman, global investment strategist at ProShares.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."Markets Daily" kicks off a new format with a minute of market updates, followed by an interview with a rotating cast of market analysts across the crypto space. Today, host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Simeon Hyman about the importance of keeping bitcoin value fundamentals in mind while watching price volatility on the potential spot bitcoin ETF approval, and where crypto assets fit in a modern day investment portfolio.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montanez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas break down the spot Bitcoin ETF launch timeline, plus analyze the already ruthless fee war.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.It’s set to be a historic week in crypto, with the SEC widely expected to finally approve a spot Bitcoin ETF, although it’s not a 100% certainty. Two Bloomberg analysts who have followed all the developments closely since the beginning, James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, join Unchained to discuss the final filings, the likely to schedule, and whether all the applications are likely to be approved on the same day. Then they dive into the real action: the cutthroat wars that have already begun, why Grayscale might be keeping its fees on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust so high, and who the likely winners in what has traditionally been a “winner take most” category will be. Show highlights:What the recent 19b-4 and S-1 filings say about how close the ETFs are to approvalWhether Hashdex's existing futures ETF impacts its treatment in the spot Bitcoin ETF processThe likely timeline for trading to start post-ETF approvalThe possibility of simultaneous launches for all approved ETF issuersThe SEC's concerns about ensuring a fair launch, informed by the BITO experienceEric’s surprise at JP Morgan's involvement as an Authorized ParticipantWhy the SEC is approving the ETF despite Gensler’s stance against cryptoWhat extreme cases Eric believes might cause the ETF not to be approved How BlackRock's low fees set a challenging benchmark for competitorsThe potential for an issuer to offer even lower fees than current playersHow issuer margins are thin due to marketing fees, and the impact of waiversJames’ theory about why Grayscale might be keeping the fee on GBTC so highPredictions about which issuer(s) will gain the bulk of assets under managementThe rumor about BlackRock introducing substantial liquidity on the ETF's first dayEric and James's expectations for ETF inflows and market dynamicsThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation  |  Popcorn NetworkGuest:James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?LinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFFees Unchained: Fee Competition Heats Up Among BlackRock and Other Spot Bitcoin ETF ApplicantsCaitlin Long’s tweet warning about no feesFidelity set their fee to .39%Invesco/Galaxy chose to waive feesMarket participants:Unchained: Goldman Sachs Could Take Vital Role in BlackRock, Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETFs: ReportThe Block: Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs: SourceReuters: BlackRock, VanEck among asset managers that submitted updated filings for spot bitcoin ETFCoinDesk: BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETFOthers:Better Markets’ letter: The SEC Must Follow the Law and Reject Spot Bitcoin ETPs Which Will Inflict Massive Investor HarmFXSTREET: BlackRock might be on track to create history with $2 billion inflows in spot Bitcoin ETF in a weekEleanor Terrett of Fox News’ tweet on Better Markets’ letterScott Johnson of Van Buren Capital’s estimateLearn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Riyad Carey, research analyst at Kaiko.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."Markets Daily" kicks off a new format with a minute of market updates, followed by an interview with a rotating cast of market analysts across the crypto space. Today, host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Riyad Carey about potential room for ether price movement, the meme coin market and airdrops to watch.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montanez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EVP and Head of Innovation at Publicis Media Keith Soljacich joins us on this episode of “Gen C” and discusses how brands utilize evolving technologies to create deeper connections and supercharge business.In the first episode in 2024, we sit down with Keith Soljacich, EVP, head of innovation at Publicis Media to discuss how he uses emerging technologies to create personalized and emotional brand connections. Keith talks us through how he vets and brings technological opportunities, like artificial intelligence, blockchain and XR, to the number of clients that make up the Publicis Media network.Links mentioned from the podcast: The Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I. Use of Copyrighted WorkRekt Brand Announces Equity For It’s HoldersSony, Nikon and Canon Partner to Fight DeepfakesKeith’s TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Sean Farrell, Fundstrat head of digital asset strategy.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."Markets Daily" kicks off a new format with a minute of market updates, followed by an interview with a rotating cast of market analysts across the crypto space. Today, host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Sean Farrell about an investment pivot to ether and layer 2s, plus the latest bitcoin ETF updates.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montanez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we head into what’s expected to be the home stretch for an SEC approval, venture capitalist Spencer Bogart gives his take on the most recent news.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.The past few days have been a busy stretch in the run-up to a potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC. Goldman Sachs was revealed as a possible authorized participant (AP) for BlackRock and Grayscale’s offerings, the SEC met with representatives of major stock exchanges, and a report skeptical of an imminent SEC approval likely caused a 7% decline in Bitcoin. Spencer Bogart, general partner at venture capital firm Blockchain Capital, joined Unchained to break down what all of these events mean, as well as discuss who the likely winners will be among ETF issuers, the impact of a spot bitcoin ETF on companies such as MicroStrategy and Coinbase, and how a spot ETF will affect Bitcoin futures ETFs and leveraged crypto ETFs.Show highlights | Why the newly authorized participants in the spot Bitcoin ETFs are critical for maintaining the ETF’s price alignmentThe reasons behind the excitement over Goldman Sachs becoming an authorized participant in the spot Bitcoin ETFsHow the Matrixport report led to a 7% drop in BTC valueThe importance of seed funding for ETFs and its impact on their stability and growthThe pivotal role of distribution in an ETF and why Spencer emphasizes its significanceWhether the fees charged by ETF issuers will become a decisive factor for consumers in choosing their preferred ETFThe potential impact of changes in the Grayscale board on its aspirations to launch an ETFHow the introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF might influence BITO, the futures-based Bitcoin ETFWhether the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF could affect the stock value of MicroStrategySpencer's reasoning behind why Coinbase stands to "absolutely benefit" from the introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETFThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn Network | iTrustCapitalGuest | Spencer Bogart, General Partner at Blockchain CapitalLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFMatrixport reportWhy the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs againJihan Wu’s tweet defending the analyst Unchained: Why Did Bitcoin's Price Dip as ETF Approval Nears?Market participants:Unchained: Goldman Sachs Could Take Vital Role in BlackRock, Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETFs: ReportThe Block: Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs: SourceReuters: BlackRock, VanEck among asset managers that submitted updated filings for spot bitcoin ETFCoinDesk: BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETF8-AsThe Block: Fidelity, Grayscale filing 8-A forms show progress for spot bitcoin ETF applicationsFeesFidelity set their fee to .39%Invesco/Galaxy chose to waive feesGrayscale:Unchained: DCG CEO Silbert, President Murphy Exit Grayscale Board Learn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO and cofounder of Truvius. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vitalik Buterin unveils the latest iteration of the Ethereum ecosystem roadmap, Dencun is introduced as the transformative upgrade, while Solana garners increased momentum.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:TOPIC  |  Dencun - The Next Big Upgrade Developers also penciled in the end of February as a soft target for the upgrade to hit the main Ethereum blockchain.UPDATED ETHEREUM ROADMAPEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin released an updated version of his Ethereum ecosystem roadmap last weekend. The roadmap is used as a rough guiding post and progress tracker for the overall development of the Ethereum ecosystem, and this year's update gave a glimpse into how Buterin thinks the second-most valuable blockchain ecosystem might be able to address two of its biggest challenges: speed and centralization.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  TOPIC | SOLANA: SOL tokenSolana has been one of the biggest gainers of the latest crypto cycle, with a handful of airdrops and meme tokens accelerating big boosts in the price of SOL. Also, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released an updated roadmap for the ecosystem.EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum Developers Target January for First Testnet Deployment of Next Big Upgrade, 'Dencun' https://x.com/vitalikbuterin/status/ Single slot finality | ethereum.org The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing? Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Markus Thielen, Matrixport head of research and strategy.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."Markets Daily" kicks off a new format with a minute of market updates, followed by an interview with a rotating cast of market analysts across the crypto space. Today, host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Markus Thielen about a potential March BTC slump, clarifications on two leaked investor reports and a bullish price prediction for bitcoin at the end of 2024.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montanez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The delicate balance between efficiency and decentralization, and the potential for crypto's democratic governance.This episode is sponsored by Cboe DigitalIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren delve into the challenges of self-custody following the notorious Ledger hack, reflecting on a year of reckoning and consolidation in the crypto industry. Our hosts stress the pivotal role of decentralization and choice in system design and underscore the urgency of constructing a robust foundational layer for the future of decentralized technologies. Gain insights into the principles of decentralized governance and its parallels with constitutional principles.Links | What We Know About the Massive Ledger HackLedger Exploit Endangers DeFi; Sushi Says 'Do Not Interact With ANY dApps'Lido Tests of 'Distributed Validator Technology' Portend 2024 Decentralization PushEthereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, TencentFrom our sponsors:Do you have a trusted partner for your crypto trading? Cboe Digital will introduce financially settled margin futures on Bitcoin and Ether on January 11th, 2024 with physically delivered contracts to follow.  Listed and cleared on Cboe’s U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and complemented by a liquid crypto spot market for greater ease and access.  We invite you to learn more about this and all applicable risk disclosures at cboedigital.com/coindesk.-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Eddy Gifford, wealth advisor at Tactive.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."Markets Daily" kicks off a new format with a minute of market updates, followed by an interview with a rotating cast of markets analysts across the crypto space. Today, host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Eddy Gifford on January price predictions, spot bitcoin ETF approval odds and market moving news for the new year.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montanez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Burniske and two proponents of each approach discuss their different characteristics and relative benefits, and what will drive the next crypto bull cycle.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode of Unchained, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana Labs, Nick White, COO at Celestia, and Chris Burniske, partner at VC firm Placeholder discuss the differences between modular and monolithic, or integrated, blockchains, with Solana epitomizing the monolithic approach and Celestia the modular one. They all agree that both approaches have their merits and will likely coexist, but argue each lends itself to specific use cases and developer preferences. They also discuss what will drive the next crypto bull cycle, and each gives their best predictions for a specific development in the crypto industry in the next few years.Show highlights | Chris’s explanation of the modular vs. monolithic approach in blockchainsWhat drove Anatoly to prioritize speed in Solana's architecture and its impact on the networkWhat Celestia is and how it represents the first modular blockchain networkWhether developers and users will gravitate more towards modular or monolithic blockchainsHow Solana, as one of the fastest blockchains, is gearing up to handle massive usage and scalabilityWhy Chris views Celestia as a frontrunner in the data availability sectorHow Nick perceives the philosophical similarities and executional differences between Celestia and SolanaWhether there's potential for Solana to transition into a modular blockchain in the futureWhy Chris believes that the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) might surpass the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) in user adoptionWhat challenges Bitcoin faces in developing actual Layer 2 solutions, especially considering its "doomers storage" issueWhat could drive the next crypto bull marketTop predictions for 2024 and beyond Anatoly’s perspective on how a significant hack could pose a serious setback for the entire industryThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn Network | iTrustCapitalGuests | Anatoly Yakovenko, cofounder of Solana LabsChris Burniske, partner at PlaceholderNick White, COO at Celestia LabsLinks | Modular vs. monolithicAlchemy: Modular vs. Monolithic BlockchainsVisa: Monolithic vs. modular blockchainChris Burniske’s tweet on modular vs monolithic“The horrific inefficiencies of monolithic blockchains” by polynyaBlockworks: A spicy salvo launched in the monolithic vs modular debateUnchained: What Is the Blockchain Trilemma?CelestiaCelestia’s explanation of modular blockchainsData availabilityData availability samplingAn introduction to sovereign rollupsSpot Bitcoin ETF:Unchained: Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?Ledger ConnectKit incidentUnchained: Ledger Library Compromised, Causing Confusion and Panic in Crypto CommunityUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A farewell from Noelle Acheson.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.We want to hear from you! Listeners can email podcasts@coindesk.com with any questions or feedback.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes, the law is the law, industry experts say.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Code Is Not (Always) Law.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Pallavi Chintam, quantitative analyst at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from David Attermann, co-founder and managing partner of Omnichain Capital. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, delves into the anticipated bull run in crypto, the potential collapse of the traditional financial system, and his unique take on Bitcoin, Ethereum, sh*tcoins, and more. Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.As 2023 nears its end, the crypto community is abuzz with speculation: will the relentless crypto winter give way in 2024? Crypto OG Arthur Hayes is confident that crypto is on an upswing. According to Hayes, these market cycles are historically recurrent, indicating a potential bull run in the near future. In this episode, Hayes offers his insights on a range of compelling topics, from what he believes will be a resurgence of central bank money printing between 2024 and 2027 to the effect spot Bitcoin ETFs will have on crypto markets. He also shares his views on the post-FTX blockchain landscape, the dynamics of Ethereum and meme-coins, and why he thinks Tether won’t last. Show highlights:Why Arthur believes that central banks across the globe might resort to printing money again between 2024 and 2027Why he's anticipating a bull run in the crypto market within the next yearWhether the financial system established post-World War II is on the verge of a breakdownWhat Arthur recommends investors should do in the event of a spot Bitcoin ETF launchWhy he is confident that the launch of a Bitcoin ETF won't immediately lead to a massive surge in pricesHow, according to Arthur, the collapse of FTX actually validated the resilience of the blockchain ecosystemWhether the DCG crisis is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the crypto industryWhy Arthur maintains a bullish stance on ETH and the Ethereum ecosystem, despite labeling it a “shitcoin”Whether he sees the use of the Bitcoin blockchain for trading memecoins (BRC-20s) as problematicWhy Arthur thinks Tether's dominance will be challenged with the entry of major U.S. banks into the stablecoin marketWhy he firmly believes that AI systems will favor Bitcoin over traditional forms of moneyWhy, in Arthur's view, China may not aim to become the issuer of the global reserve currencyThe investment strategy of Arthur’s family office, MaelstromThank you to our sponsors!Arbitrum Foundation | Uniswap | Popcorn NetworkGuestArthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom.Previous appearances on Unchained:Arthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to DigitalThe Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes on Why Crypto Needs to Ditch the BanksHow Crypto and Blockchain Technology Could Change Financial ServicesLinksMacroeconomicsCoinDesk: The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Interest Rates Is Breaking Down: Arthur HayesBad Gurl by Arthur HayesThe Periphery by Arthur HayesArthur Hayes’ tweet: “the U.S. banking crisis is back”Bitcoin ETFs and marketsForbes’ Billy Bambrough on Arthur Hayes’ hot ETF take - “If ETFs managed by TradFi asset managers are too successful, they will completely destroy Bitcoin.”Blockworks: Institutional custody of bitcoin could kill it, cautions HayesArthur’s tweet on cash or in-kind Bitcoin ETFsUnchained: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsArthur’s meme on BlackRock SBF and FTXWhite Boy by Arthur HayesWhite Man by Arthur HayesNew York Magazine: The Original King of Crypto Is Back Arthur Hayes rubbed success in the Feds’ face and got busted. Now he’s returning to a shell-shocked industry.CZ and BinancePanda Power by Arthur HayesUnchained: How Binance Will Open All Its Activity to the U.S. GovernmentBinance to Pay $4.3B Penalty to Resolve U.S. DOJ Criminal Investigation; Changpeng Zhao Resigns, Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering ChargesEthereum, Solana, meme-coins:Hayes predicts SOL will go to $100, but also calls it “Sam-coin piece of dogshit L1 that at this point is just a meme”Arthur’s tweets on memecoins: Tweet: “thinking about what shitcoins I’m going to yolo into.”Tweet: “$BONK > $SHIB”Tweet: “Can $L be this cycle’s $SHIB?Artificial intelligenceMassa by Arthur HayesUnchained: When AI and Blockchain Meet, How Can Each Technology Benefit?The Chopping Block: Why AI Will Change the Course of History in CryptoStablecoins:Arthur’s tweet on Ethena flipping USDTUnchained: How Ethena’s USDe Challenges Traditional Stablecoin ModelsUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, global regulatory rumblings, financial conditions and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Chainalysis: The 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index Nigeria Lifting Ban on Bank Accounts for Crypto Firms Could Lead to Usage 'Surge' Erdogan Appoints Crypto Lecturer to Central Bank Rate-Setting Board - Bloomberg India Issues Compliance 'Show Cause' Notices to 9 Offshore Exchanges Including Binance and KuCoin -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO and cofounder of Truvius. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores ether outperformance, inflation expectations, Mt. Gox and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Mt. Gox Appears to Have Started PayPal Repayments Tied to 2014 Bitcoin Hack Infamously Hacked Crypto Exchange Mt. Gox Delays Bitcoin (BTC) Repayment Deadline by a Year CoinDesk Turns 10: The Legacy of Mt. Gox – Why Bitcoin's Greatest Hack Still Matters -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spotlighting groundbreaking projects that are committed to the industry's progress, ongoing innovation, and adaptability.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | New Technology - Projects CelestiaCelestia has released its mainnet beta after issuing tokens to 580,000 users.AvailThe announcement comes as Celestia's recent launch and airdrop have kindled interest in "modular" blockchain projects that can relieve the burden on primary networks like Ethereum.EigenDA EigenLayer’s platform for "re-staking" is designed to extend Ethereum’s pooled security from ETH stakers to other blockchain systems – a way for developers to bootstrap new networks without having to create their own communities of network validators.SUAVEUnbundles the mempool and block builder role from existing blockchains and offers a highly specialized and decentralized plug-and-play alternative. Sharing the same sequencing layer allows crypto to stay decentralized, block builders to capture cross-domain MEV, validators to maximize their revenue, and users to transact with the best execution, while reducing the economic centralization pressure on each domain.BitcoinPROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  TOPIC | INDUSTRY TRENDS - BUSINESS SIDE Real World Assets and Industry AdoptionZero-Knowledge ExplosionIs crypto ready? / A16z - better UIEPISODE LINKS |  Celestia Airdrops TIA Token as Network Goes Live, Claims Start of 'Modular Era'Avail, Data Availability Solution to Rival Celestia, Unveils 'Incentivized Testnet' Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security 2023 Q4 Outlook Report | CCDataThe Future of MEV is SUAVE | Flashbots JPMorgan says ether to outperform bitcoin next year | The BlockJP Morgan: Ethereum to Outperform Bitcoin in 2024, Halving ‘Priced In’ - DecryptSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.–See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheila Warren's top picks from the year, compelling discussions with Noelle Acheson and Hyun Song Shin, shedding light on Bitcoin's impressive performance, India's evolving crypto landscape, and the challenges faced by central banks in a tokenized world. It's a celebration of insightful conversations and noteworthy moments that defined the financial narrative in the past year. This episode is sponsored by Cboe DigitalWe are celebrating the holiday season with a special "Money Reimagined" edition featuring the hosts' top picks from the year in our 'Best of' compilation.In this week's episode, Sheila Warren selects two of her favorite picks: Noelle Acheson On What’s Not Happening With BitcoinThe Impact of Tokenization on the Monetary System and the Need for Tokenized Central BanksIn the first installment, Sheila Warren is solo talking with Noelle Acheson CoinDesk collaborator and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack. Acheson provides persuasive proof of Bitcoin's resilient performance over the course of the year, demonstrating its remarkable outperformance in comparison to conventional stocks.They explore the importance of Bitcoin ETFs, with Warren offering insights into India's changing perspective on cryptocurrency and its position in global crypto regulations, offering a thorough analysis of the country's evolving landscape.Sheila’s second pick is a conversation Michael and she both had with Hyun Song Shin, Head of Research at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), about the recent release of the Annual Economic Report. They examine the challenges presently confronting central banks, and explore the immobilization or locking of tangible assets, along with the legal obstacles associated with tokenization.From our sponsors:Do you have a trusted partner for your crypto trading? Cboe Digital will introduce financially settled margin futures on Bitcoin and Ether on January 11th, 2024 with physically delivered contracts to follow. Listed and cleared on Cboe’s U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and complemented by a liquid crypto spot market for greater ease and access. We invite you to learn more about this and all applicable risk disclosures at cboedigital.com/coindesk.-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2023 was another packed year for crypto, with some big winners, and regulatory news taking the main spot. Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In 2023, the crypto industry began with post-FTX fallout such as Operation Chokepoint 2.0, the failures of banks serving the crypto industry, and the SEC's Wells Notice against Coinbase.Meanwhile, Bitcoin Ordinals brought innovation to the Bitcoin network, while Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade introduced new functionalities. The criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried was the dramatic climax of the year, as lawmakers’ concerns about crypto being used for terrorist financing brought crypto into the mainstream conversation. The year ended with Binance's substantial settlement with the U.S. government and spot Bitcoin ETFs in the horizon, ushering in what looks like the beginnings of another bull market. Thank you to our sponsors!Arbitrum Foundation  |  Uniswap  |  Popcorn NetworkLinks | DCGUnchained: Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy?Reuters: Crypto lending unit of Genesis files for U.S. bankruptcyCELSIUSUnchained: 7 Revelations From Celsius’ Examiner ReportWhy the Celsius Examiner Report Shows 'a Complete Disaster in Almost Every Way'Operation Chokepoint 2.0WSJ: Regulator Orders Crypto Firm Paxos to Stop Issuing Binance StablecoinThe Verge: Kraken pays a $30 million fine and shuts down crypto staking in the USUnchained: Coinbase’s Top Lawyer Calls SEC Wells Notice a ‘Massive Overreach’Just a Coincidence? Coinbase and Polygon Lawyers See Bad Omens in SEC CrackdownBitcoin OrdinalsUnchained: Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About?Bitcoin’s Daily Transaction Fees Surpass Ethereum’s for First Time Since 2020Signature, Silvergate, SVB, Bank Failures and USDC DepegInvestopedia: What Happened to Silicon Valley Bank?CNBC: Stablecoin USDC breaks dollar peg after firm reveals it has $3.3 billion in SVB exposureUnchained: The Chopping Block: Was Crypto Just Debanked?Why Caitlin Long and Meltem Demirors Are Worried About Crypto’s Future in the US - CryptocurrencySEC Issues Coinbase a Wells NoticeRep. Emmer on Why He Believes Gary Gensler Is a ‘Bad-Faith Regulator’Reuters: Signature Bank failure due to 'poor management,' US FDIC report saysThe Verge: Silvergate has collapsedEthereum’s Shanghai upgradeUnchained: Shapella in the Rearview: After Major Upgrade, What’s Next for Ethereum? Staked Ethereum Withdrawals Enabled As Shanghai Upgrade Goes LiveCoinDesk: What’s Next After the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Known as ShapellaPrometheumUnchained: Prometheum and Paradigm in Debate: Can the Status Quo Work for CryptoThese 2 Crypto Trading Platforms Agree With SEC Chair Gary GenslerCrypto Community Unearths Questionable History of SEC-Aligned Prometheum - Cryptocurrency RegulationSEC vs. Binance and CoinbaseUnchained: SEC Files 13 Charges Against Binance Including the Mishandling of Funds, Sale of Unregistered SecuritiesSEC Sues Coinbase for Breaking Securities LawsSEC Sues Binance, Coinbase: ‘This Is Not the End of Crypto in the United States’RippleUnchained: New Order in SEC vs. Ripple Over XRP Is a Win for Crypto: What Happens Now?The Chopping Block: Jake Chervinsky on How the SEC Has Lost CredibilityCoinDesk: Ripple, Crypto Industry Score Partial Win in SEC Court Fight Over XRPBitcoin ETFsUnchained: Grayscale Wins Lawsuit Against SEC Over Denial of Bid to Convert GBTC Into a Bitcoin ETFDoes Grayscale’s Win Against the SEC Mean a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved?Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionWhy Financial Advisors Are So Excited About a Spot Bitcoin ETFMarket Forecaster Raoul Pal Says There’s a Good Chance Bitcoin Will Hit $100K-$200K in 2024Why Swan CEO Cory Klippsten Is Still Convinced That Bitcoin Is Headed to $1 MillionSBF TrialUnchained: How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s DecisionWhile Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here’s Everything That Happened So FarDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?A 20+ Year Sentence? Why the Evidence Against SBF Was Too Hard to OvercomeTerrorism in cryptoUnchained: How Much Money Are Terrorists Actually Raising in Crypto?WSJ: Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in CryptoBinance settlement Unchained: How Binance Will Open All Its Activity to the U.S. Government Binance to Pay $4.3B Penalty to Resolve U.S. DOJ Criminal Investigation; Changpeng Zhao Resigns, Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering ChargesWSJ: Binance Penalties Include a Number of Crypto Industry Firsts: The Treasury Department’s FinCEN is imposing its first-ever monitorship on the cryptocurrency exchangePoints systemsUnchained: Crypto Points Systems Are a 100x Opportunity, But Founders, Be Wary Li’s Newsletter: Lessons on Points Programs for Crypto Apps-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. 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Experimentation with tokenization is leading to growing confusion about terminology, and that is getting in the way of a deeper understanding of its potential, says Noelle Acheson.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece for CoinDesk: “Security Tokens and Tokenized Securities Are Not the Same Thing.” Further reading: Overdue: Statement of Dissent on LBRY-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Puma's Head of Emerging Technology, Ivan Dashkov, joins us to discuss how the sportswear brand is approaching digital fashion, community building and marketing innovation.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.In the final episode of 2023, Avery and Sam discuss predictions for 2024 and interview Ivan Dashkov, Head of Emerging Technology at Puma, about innovation in marketing and brand-building strategies like social media, NFTs, the metaverse and AI.Links mentioned from the podcast: Threads is officially starting to test ActivityPub integrationThe rise of AI fake news is creating a ‘misinformation superspreader’H&M nailed its metaverse entry with one simple priority, UXIvan’s TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. crypto regulation has much to learn from Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. But while these jurisdictions offer legal clarity around digital assets, they also have some of the toughest rules in the world, says CoinDesk’s Emily Parker.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Emily Parker, titled: “Crypto-Friendly Does Not Mean Crypto-Easy.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Li Jin of Variant Fund dives into the trend of points in crypto: why projects favor points over tokens, the art of designing such systems, and the potential of on-chain points.Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Over the past year, the crypto industry has seen the rise of a new trend: the adoption of points systems. Li Jin, cofounder of Variant Fund, says that while points systems have long been a staple in the Web2 domain, their integration into the crypto ecosystem could have pitfalls. She covers how these points are currently being leveraged within crypto applications in the hopes of driving user engagement and retention, why they’re taking off now, and why they’re off-chain. She also points out that, if implemented poorly, they could engender disloyalty instead of leading to sustainable communities, and urges founders to be thoughtful about the design of these systems, especially about how points translate to economic value.Show highlights  | What points are in crypto and their role in rewarding user behavior​​Examples of popular projects that have successfully implemented points systems​​Why points mechanisms are gaining traction in crypto, offering benefits of tokens without the downsides​​Whether points, that are currently off-chain, will eventually move on-chain, and the implications for users and founders​​How points can incentivize inorganic behavior, drawing from Li Jin's experience in the Web2 sector​​The potential pitfalls of points systems and how they can sometimes create more disloyalty than loyalty​​Identifying which crypto projects are best suited for using points, and the importance of product-market fit​​Why keeping the economic value of points ambiguous can enhance user engagement and loyalty​​Whether points are being used by projects to navigate around regulatory challenges​​Future developments in points systems, including the potential of bringing points on-chain for a universal loyalty system​​Thank you to our sponsors!Arbitrum Foundation  |  Uniswap  |  Popcorn Network  | PhemexGuest |Li Jin, cofounder and General Partner at Variant FundPrevious appearances on Unchained: Will Every Piece of Media Enter the Internet as an NFT? Variant Fund Says YesThe Chopping Block: Two on Two Debate: NFT Royalty Throwdown!Links | Points:Li’s Newsletter: Lessons on Points Programs for Crypto AppsLi’s comments on the topic: Tweet 1 on points entering “the crypto app zeitgeist”Tweet 2 on points discounting the cost of the productTweet 3 on points and product-market-fitTweet 4 on how points can “distort activity”CoinDesk: Crypto Points: Off-Chain Derivatives That Everyone is Talking About Web3 Loyalty Programs Are a Trojan Horse for Good Crypto PolicyDL News: Why DeFi protocols love to offer ‘points’ before airdrops Projects using pointsRainbow walletFriend.techBlastBlackbirdsMarginfiParcl-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, speaks with Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.As the year comes to a close, host Noelle Acheson speaks with guest Jeff Dorman, CIO of Arca, about what the crypto narrative is shaping up to be in 2024.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, crypto predictions, consumer confidence and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Consensus Magazine 6 Predictions for Crypto in 2024: Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit Blockchain Tech Predictions for 2024, From Experts at Ripple, Coinbase, a16z, Starknet ETFs, Halving, Upgrades – What to Expect With Bitcoin Next Year 7 Predictions About the Crypto Lending Landscape in 2024 2024: The Year of Regulatory Compromises 5 Predictions for Real World Assets in 2024 -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A DeFi project steps precariously close to insider trading.On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the murky waters of DeFi news. Inside the Desk: Danny recaps his latest deep-dive piece looking at a highly profitable yet legally dubious DeFi trading strategy – one that could render those behind the trade vulnerable to what would be a first-of-its-kind insider trading investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are going back in our archives for this year before this podcast to share some stories that we think are special. This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | Events ZuzaluThis invite-only gathering of 200 people in the Mediterranean marina town of Lustica Bay has been taking place since late March and wraps up this week, featuring official sessions on zero-knowledge cryptography, twice-a-day jumps into the Adriatic Sea, and the chance to get face time with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.Curve hack, DeFi existential crisis Curve, a leading decentralized exchange on Ethereum, was hacked for more than $70 million in July. Questions continue to linger around the platform's long-term viability and potential contagion risk.Ethereum Validator WithdrawalsFollowing last week's milestone Shanghai upgrade, we moved to wind down CoinDesk's Ethereum validator project, but it could be a week before the 32 ETH we staked (about $67,000 worth) hits our wallet. C. Spencer Beggs, our director of engineering, breaks down the technical steps he's taken.TOPIC | New Technology - Projects Account Abstraction was Fire at the start of 2023Account abstraction – a concept recently embraced by Visa – could make Ethereum wallets significantly more user-friendly.WorldcoinWorld ID has added integrations with Shopify, Minecraft, and Reddit alongside a slew of developer-focused updates that could expand the OpenAI founder's blockchain-based "proof-of-personhood" service to more users.Bitcoin OrdinalsIn the historic auction house's first-ever sale of the Ordinals inscriptions known as "NFTs on Bitcoin," a batch of three pixelated images from a mushroom-themed collection drew about $450,000, or roughly five times the highest estimates.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  TOPIC | INDUSTRY TRENDS - BUSINESS SIDE Layer2 ManiaUsers will be able to bridge their ETH starting Thursday, with the official launch of the main network on Aug. 9.Crypto Winter / Legal -Regulatory: SBF gets charged | Binance + CZThe alleged fraudster and ex-FTX CEO acted "in good faith," Bankman-Fried's attorney said in an emotional closing argument.ZK Teams Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward "Polygon CDK," a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older "Polygon Edge" was used by Dogechain, in an unofficial effort to build a Dogecoin-oriented smart-contracts network.EPISODE LINKS |  Zuzalu Is 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites, Cold Plunges, Vitalik SelfiesAs Curve Averts DeFi Death Spiral, Fiasco Exposes Serious RisksCoinDesk Winds Down Ethereum Validator ‘Zelda,’ and We Now Wait to Get Money BackEthereum Upgrade Could Make It Harder to Lose All Your Crypto 'Bitcoin NFT' Hysteria Comes to Sotheby's as Super-Mario-Style Mushroom Character Tops $200KSam Altman Is Bringing Worldcoin's Controversial Eye-Scanning Orb to Reddit and MicrosoftCoinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week Sam Bankman-Fried on Verge of Tears as His Lawyer Concludes DefensePolygon Stops Work on 'Edge,' Used to Build Dogechain, as Focus Turns to ZK Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, the oil price, crypto regulation and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:42 Different Countries Discussed or Passed Crypto Regulations, Legislation in 2023: PwC -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The outspoken entrepreneur discusses his unwavering long-term support for the premier cryptocurrency, and why he thinks all alt-coins are eventually going to zero.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Swan founder and CEO Cory Klippsten is all-in on Bitcoin. Not only does he believe that Bitcoin is poised to reach $1 million by 2030, he also thinks most alt-coins add little to no value and will eventually all go to zero. Accordingly, his company is a massive bet on the future of Bitcoin, from educating people about the world’s first crypto and convincing them to eventually self-custody, to making private equity investments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, to eventually planning to launch the first US Bitcoin-only trust company to create a safer environment for investors. Here he talks to Unchained about his crypto journey, the likely impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs on crypto adoption and prices, his extreme skepticism about Bitcoin Ordinals, when he first knew Sam Bankman-Fried was a fraud and why he thinks that crypto VCs have done a “massive disservice” to the world.Show highlights | What Swan Bitcoin is, its origin story, and the future trajectory envisioned by CoryCory's journey into crypto, his journalism background, and the shift to a Bitcoin-centric focusHow Cory is navigating discussions with hedge funds, family offices, and insurance companies in anticipation of a Bitcoin spot ETFSwan’s Bitcoin-only investment strategiesHow lending and borrowing with Bitcoin is evolvingCory's private equity investments within the Bitcoin ecosystemThe rationale behind Swan launching the first US Bitcoin-only trust companySwan's stance on financial privacy, especially after warning customers that banks might close their accounts if they used mixersCory's reasoning for advising against "trading" the Bitcoin spot ETF launchPredictions on when BTC might reach new all-time highsCory's perspective on Bitcoin Ordinals and their impact on the Bitcoin mempoolThe concerns about decreasing block rewards and the future security of BitcoinWhy Cory was convinced of FTX's fraudulent nature after reviewing the balance sheet that led to SBF's downfallWhy he thinks that VCs have done a "massive disservice” to the worldThank you to our sponsors!Uniswap |  Popcorn Network | Arbitrum FoundationGuest | Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan BitcoinLinks | Swan Bitcoin:Fortune: Swan deployed more than $200 million in 2023 building out institutional offerings such as Bitcoin-backed lendingProtos: Some Swan Bitcoin customers lose banking accessCoinDesk: BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust CompanyWSJ: Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Files for Bankruptcy ProtectionCointelegraph: Swan Bitcoin to terminate customer accounts that use crypto-mixing services Bitcoin ETFs:Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs:How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?BlackRock Updates Bitcoin ETF Filing to Make Access Easier for Wall Street Banks FTXCoinDesk: Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance SheetOrdinals:Cory’s tweet on Ordinals Unchained:Bitcoin Ordinals-Related Token ORDI Passes $1 Billion in Market ValueBitcoin Mempool Reaches Record Levels of CongestionBitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What’s the Hype About?Bitcoin’s BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable?Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to BitcoinLearn more:What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A seamless mix of reflection and anticipation of compelling discussions and featuring in this second half of the conversation, the political, economic, and global implications of Bitcoin.This episode is sponsored by Cboe DigitalWe are celebrating the holiday season with a special "Money Reimagined" edition featuring the hosts' top picks from the year in our 'Best of' compilation.In this week's episode, Michael Casey selects two of his favorite picks: A Rant | The Labyrinth of Digital Feudalism’s Grip and the Quest for Intentionality‘Flipping the Narrative’: Stories and Statistics of Bitcoin With Troy Cross | Part 2 In the first installment, Sheila Warren takes the spotlight, joining co-host Michael Casey for an impassioned discussion. She recounts her morning encounter with Google, unraveling the pervasive hold of digital feudalism. Brace yourself as she explores how the allure of convenience ensnares us in the intricate web of modern existence.The second pick is Part 2 of Michael Casey and Sheila Warren’s conversation into the world of Bitcoin and climate change with environmentalist and Bitcoin mining OG Troy Cross. Troy, is not only a Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College but also a distinguished Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.-From our sponsors:Do you have a trusted partner for your crypto trading? Cboe Digital will introduce financially settled margin futures on Bitcoin and Ether on January 11th, 2024 with physically delivered contracts to follow.  Listed and cleared on Cboe’s U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and complemented by a liquid crypto spot market for greater ease and access.  We invite you to learn more about this and all applicable risk disclosures at cboedigital.com/coindesk.-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin ETFs, interest rates and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin ETF Ad War Officially Underway With Bitwise Campaign Small ESG-Focused Crypto Asset Manager Is Another Late Entrant to Bitcoin ETF Race -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into recent news in tech, gaming and all things Miami Art Week.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.Avery and Sam discuss recent stories in tech regulation, gaming and brands at Miami Art Week. They explore topics like the EU's AI Act, the leaked trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, brands participating in the metaverse and games and how brands can capture the high-value Art Basel audience.Links mentioned from the podcast: Decrypt Media Inc. and Rug Radio Merge to Create Global Web3 Publishing CompanyThe EU Just Passed Sweeping New Rules to Regulate AIGTA 6: Grand Theft Auto VI could smash revenue recordsFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin transactions, U.S. GDP strength and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:BitcoinShrooms: An Ordinals Auction 'Bitcoin NFT' Hysteria Comes to Sotheby's as Super-Mario-Style Mushroom Character Tops $200K -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democratic lawmakers signed on to sponsor the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. The bill is bad for crypto in the U.S., even if it never gets through Congress.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk's Dan Kuhn, titled: “Elizabeth Warren's Crypto Bill Is Likely Unconstitutional and Unlikely to Pass.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Jason Pagoulatos, head of markets at Delphi Digital. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart explains why it seems the SEC prefers cash vs. in-kind creation of spot bitcoin ETFs, and why this choice would negatively impact Grayscale. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Unchained is doing its annual survey. Let us know what we’re doing well, how we can improve, what you’d like to see more of, and generally, how we can serve you better. The survey also helps us find sponsors whose products and services would appeal to you. Plus, participating gives you an opportunity to win Unchained merch! Five randomly selected respondents will receive one free Unchained t-shirt or mug — your choice. Click here to participate. Thanks so much!The long-awaited approval of a spot bitcoin ETF looks to be mere weeks away, and Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart joins Unchained to discuss the final issues and considerations, especially the battle over whether the new funds will feature in-kind vs. cash creation and redemptions, which appears to be one of the last main sticking points in negotiations between the SEC and fund companies. He also discusses the specific impact of an ETF approval on Grayscale, which runs the $26.6 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and why he thinks the SEC has thrown in the towel on trying to classify Ethereum as a security.  Show highlights: | Why James views the multitude of potential issuers meeting with the SEC as a positive sign for the future of ETFsWhen James anticipates the ETFs will actually be listed on exchanges, which differs from their approval datesThe crucial differences between in-kind versus cash creation and redemptions in ETFs and their impact on market dynamicsHow the choice of in-kind or cash creation and redemptions influences the overall cost structure of these financial productsWhether the current actions of ETF issuers suggest a "bending the knee" approach to the SEC's preference for cash creations and redemptionsHow the selected ETF model will specifically impact Grayscale and the future of its GBTC offeringThe potential strategies behind BlackRock's private trust, especially in terms of integrating its Bitcoin holdings into its prospective ETFWhy James holds a more cautious outlook for the approval of an Ethereum spot ETF compared to his confidence in Bitcoin ETFsThank you to our sponsors!Arbitrum Foundation  |  Popcorn Network  |  UniswapGuest | James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Links | Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs:How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?BlackRock Updates Bitcoin ETF Filing to Make Access Easier for Wall Street Banks Understanding the ETF creation and redemption mechanismNate Geraci’s tweet on in-kind/cashJames comments “the people want in-kind”James: “I think everyone is gonna have to bend the knee to cash creates and redeems.”Eric Balchunas suggests the SEC is only letting cash-create ETFs launch initiallyUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin ETFs, the U.S. economy and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Sales of Solana Phone Surge as Traders Chase BONK Arbitrage TradFi Goes All-In on Fed Rate Cuts. What It Means for Bitcoin -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Market trends to Blockchain’s financial disruption, Avichal explores the 2023 tech landscape. This episode is sponsored by Cboe DigitalIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren is joined by Avichal Garg, the Co-Founder and General Partner at Electric Capital to discuss the tech side of crypto in 2023. From crypto market trends and investor sentiment to the challenges of AI technology and its potential for abuse Avichal skillfully delves into the intricate interplay of these elements, unraveling the layers that define the complex tapestry of the crypto world.Links | About Me – Avichal Garg Electric Capital Avichal Garg, Electric Capital A Difficult Truth: The Unspoken Mismatch of Web3 and Generative AICrypto Winter Is Over -From our sponsors:Do you have a trusted partner for your crypto trading? Cboe Digital will introduce financially settled margin futures on Bitcoin and Ether on January 11th, 2024 with physically delivered contracts to follow.  Listed and cleared on Cboe’s U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and complemented by a liquid crypto spot market for greater ease and access.  We invite you to learn more about this and all applicable risk disclosures at cboedigital.com/coindesk.-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Debating also the integration of Layer 2 functions on Ethereum's main chain, the unexplored territory of Blockchains’ identity and personal data storage; and Vitalik's deeply technical essay.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories: Polygon and CelestiaCelestia's "data availability" solution – pitched as a cheaper alternative to storing data on Ethereum – will become an option for builders who are using Polygon’s customizable software stack to spin up new layer-2 networks.CRYPTO POINTS Points rely on highly performant off-chain database systems called Servers to store and verify individual point balances.Sam Altman and WorldCoinWorld ID has added integrations with Shopify, Minecraft, and Reddit alongside a slew of developer-focused updates that could expand the OpenAI founder's blockchain-based "proof-of-personhood" service to more users.Cronos -Crypto.com PartnerThe new "Cronos zkEVM chain" is launching initially as a test network, based on Matter Labs’ software tools, which can be used to spin up new layer 2 and layer 3 “hyperchains” atop Ethereum.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  - An Essay by Vitalik Ethereum's Buterin Floats Prospect of Taking Some Layer-2 Functions Back on Main ChainVitalik Buterin, a member of the Ethereum Foundation's executive board, once pushed "layer-2" networks as a way to provide faster and cheaper transactions. Now he's got ideas for "enshrining" some of those functions on the main chain.EPISODE LINKS |  Polygon to Offer Data Solution Celestia as Option for New Layer-2 DevelopersCelestia, Blockchain Data Solution, Sees TIA Token Surge as Polygon Plan Announcedhttps://x.com/jonwu_/status/1735059813087015384?s=20https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1734787782940168569?s=20https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1732889600425644235?s=20https://x.com/gabrielhaines/status/1734911303980917048?s=20 https://twitter.com/puntium/status/1734722454566887843Sam's WorldcoinCronos, Partner of Crypto.com, to Start Layer 2 Network With Matter Labs Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores rates euphoria, a market correction, a meaningful rule change and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.FASB Mulls Fair-Value Accounting for Crypto Holdings: Report MicroStrategy Buys $250M in Bitcoin, Calling the Crypto 'Superior to Cash' - CoinDesk Bitcoin CEO: MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Explains His $425M Bet on BTC -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, inflation, El Salvador and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.World's First Bitcoin Bonds Receive Regulatory Approval in El Salvador -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Experts Dorothy DeWitt and Michael Dawson discuss the implications, challenges, and potential outcomes of Binance's compliance monitorship. The record $4.3 billion settlement reached between Binance and the U.S. government over charges of money laundering and sanctions violations calls for the world's largest crypto exchange to maintain an independent compliance monitor for the next five years. Michael Dawson, a partner at WilmerHale, and Dorothy DeWitt, founder and CEO of Tolt Strategies, a former director at the CFTC and former general counsel at Coinbase, dissect the intricacies of this arrangement, delving into the roles and responsibilities of the compliance monitor, the potential impact on Binance's operations and the broader implications for the crypto industry.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights:What exactly is a compliance monitor, and why it's essential in the Binance settlement Which regulatory agencies do the monitors report to and their significanceWhy the DOJ insisted on including a compliance monitor in its settlement with Binancehow Binance’s compliance monitor is expected to create a “ripple effect across the industry,” according to MichaelWhy Binance, despite being a non-U.S. entity, is subject to a U.S.-appointed monitorDorothy's perspective on why more monitorships might be appointed in the crypto industry going forwardHow much the monitorship will cost Binance and the factors influencing their choice of monitorWhether the government will be able to discover other crimes with all this new information, which will be used by other agencies such as the IRS and the FBIWho might be appointed as the compliance monitor for Binance and why Michael favors Patrick McHenryWhat constitutes the SAR lookback and AML program consultancyWhat could happen when the government gets to look at all past transactionsWhat happens if the monitor discovers any wrongdoing within BinanceWhether the monitorship is likely to impact Binance's business operationsAdvice from Dorothy and Michael for Binance's new CEO on navigating these challengesWhy predicting the future of Changpeng Zhao, Binance's ex-CEO, is complex, according to DorothyThank you to our sponsors!  LayerZero  | Popcorn Network  | Arbitrum FoundationGuests |  Michael Dawson, partner, Financial Institutions Group at WilmerHaleDorothy DeWitt,  founder and CEO of Tolt Strategies and former Director of the Division of Market Oversight at the CFTCLinks |SettlementDOJ Settlement TextFINCEN Settlement TextCFTC Settlement TextOFAC Settlement TextWSJ: Binance Penalties Include a Number of Crypto Industry Firsts: The Treasury Department’s FinCEN is imposing its first-ever monitorship on the cryptocurrency exchangeCoinDesk: Binance's Future and Other Questions Post-Settlement Unchained: Binance to Pay $4.3 Billion to Settle U.S. DOJ Criminal Probe; CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty for Violating Bank Secrecy Act Law360: Binance's Compliance Chief Is Optimistic About MonitorshipThe C FTC's guidance on monitorship:CFTC Releases Enforcement Advisory on Penalties, Monitors and AdmissionsOther monitors at crypto companies:Coinbase (independent monitor):  Press Release- January 3, 2023: Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Announces $100 Million Settlement with Coinbase, Inc. after DFS Investigation Finds Significant Failings in the Company’s Compliance Program | Department of Financial ServicesRobinhood Crypto (independent compliance consultant):  Press Release- August 2, 2022: DFS Superintendent Harris Announces $30 Million Penalty on Robinhood Crypto for Significant Anti- Money Laundering, Cybersecurity & Consumer Protection Violations | Department of Financial Services (ny.gov)-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, steps back from the daily markets coverage to address an often misunderstood topic: Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value?Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On today's show, we depart from the usual format – rather than a market update, Noelle breaks down a common misconception about bitcoin.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Bouhanna joins us to discuss the art world’s embrace of NFTs and the intersection between digital art and traditional auction houses.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.In this episode of "Gen C," we sit down with Michael Bouhanna, vice president, contemporary art specialista and head of digital art and NFTs at renowned auction house Sotheby’s. Michael takes us through the evolution of digital art as a movement and collectors’ growing embrace of crypto art. We discuss sales like Sotheby’s record-breaking $6 million sale of the Goose, as well as predictions for digital art's presence during Miami Art Week and beyond.Links mentioned from the podcast: Shopify COO nods to their crypto workYour A.I. Companion Will Support You No Matter WhatMichael on TwitterSotheby’s WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores sharp weekend correction in crypto markets, consumer expectations, NFTs and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin's 4% Drop Cools Overheated Funding Rates, Data Show Pudgy Penguins to Launch Webkinz-like Virtual World in 2024 It’s All a Game | Messari NFT Dashboard / CryptoSlam! NFT Price Floor -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No, despite what you might have heard recently, Bitcoin transactions do not consume a swimming pool of water. Noelle Acheson dives into the fallacy, and points out that poor research is not the only culprit here.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for CoinDesk, titled: “Why Are People Spreading Falsehoods About Bitcoin’s Water Use?”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Eric Ervin, CEO of Onramp Invest. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pal describes the likely scenarios for where Bitcoin’s price goes next year, and also discusses the relative merits of Ether vs. Solana and the usefulness of BRC-20 tokens.  The likely impending approval of spot bitcoin ETFs has already sparked a major rally in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but will the bull run continue once the funds are up and running? On this episode of Unchained, the founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor, Raoul Pal, describes why a spot bitcoin ETF is such a significant development, likening it to a free trade agreement with the traditional financial world. He also discusses what effect a spot Ether ETF is likely to have on Ether prices, the relative merits of Ether vs. Solana, the usefulness of BRC-20 tokens and why 2024 is likely to be a very good year for crypto and the economy as a whole. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How Pal sees crypto as creating a new parallel financial system that a spot Bitcoin ETF will soon offer entrée to What he believes will be the key catalysts for the upcoming bull market in cryptoWhy Raoul is predicting a "very strong 2024" for the crypto market, including his outlook for the price of BitcoinHow he thinks investors and institutions will respond to the potential launch of an ETH spot ETFWhy Raoul is bullish on both Ethereum and SolanaWhat developments in the Solana ecosystem are making Raoul particularly optimisticWhich network Raoul expects to emerge as the winner in the blockchain spaceWhy he views BRC-20s and Ordinals inscriptions as positive developments for BitcoinThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Phemex | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Raoul Pal, cofounder and CEO of Real VisionLinks | Bitcoin ETF and markets: Unchained: Bitcoin Surges Past $40,000 for First Time Since April 2022Signs Increasingly Point to January Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications77% of Financial Advisors Are Waiting for a Spot Bitcoin ETF to Offer Their ClientsHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFLearn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Ordinals and BRC-20sUnchained: Bitcoin Ordinals-Related Token ORDI Passes $1 Billion in Market ValueBitcoin Mempool Reaches Record Levels of CongestionBitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About?Bitcoin’s BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable?Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to BitcoinLearn more: What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin OrdinalSolana vs. ETHUnchained: Anatoly Yakovenko on Solana’s Astounding Recovery and Its Future PlansUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, employment data, retail interest and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Dips as U.S. November Job Growth of 199K Tops Estimates-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Market reactions, regulatory realities, political perspectives, and AI's rise in a comprehensive overview with a focus on Bitcoin's price reaching over 44,000. This episode is sponsored by Cboe DigitalIn this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," your hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren hash out an in-depth discussion on the latest in crypto news including the recent surge in Bitcoin to over 44k, regulatory crackdowns on exchanges, and the enduring impact of blockchain and crypto. -“Blockchain and Bitcoin aren’t going anywhere!”But that's not all—this episode is packed with insights! From Jamie Dimon's bold call to ban Bitcoin to shifts in political leadership; Casey and Warren explore the opportunities and responsibilities facing the crypto community. They also shed light on the OpenAI transparency and accountability crisis. As Casey argues that AI development is being controlled by a small group of powerful elites, advocating for opening up the AI process, including code, data, and algorithms, to promote auditability and accountability.And of course, don't miss out on CoinDesk's much-anticipated Most Influential list of 2023. Get ready for a resourceful, engaging discussion that covers the hottest topics in the crypto space.Links | Bitcoin Surge Blasts $170M in Bearish Shorts as BTC Price Targets $48KHouse's McHenry Says He Won't Seek Reelection, Costing Crypto a Top Ally Most Influential 2023 by CoinDeskJPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Bashes Crypto: 'I'd Shut It Down' JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Says He's 'Deeply Opposed' to Crypto; Could Bitcoin Reach $125K Next Year?From our sponsors:Do you have a trusted partner for your crypto trading? Cboe Digital will introduce financially settled margin futures on Bitcoin and Ether on January 11th, 2024 with physically delivered contracts to follow.  Listed and cleared on Cboe’s U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and complemented by a liquid crypto spot market for greater ease and access.  We invite you to learn more about this and all applicable risk disclosures at cboedigital.com/coindesk.-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A censorship issue plagues blockchains, notably within the Ethereum network, where 72% of blocks are crafted by validators filtering transactions linked to a sanctioned program known as Tornado Cash.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Censorship on Ethereum is Becoming a ProblemFour of the five biggest "block builders" on Ethereum are excluding transactions sanctioned by the U.S. government, data shows.Bitcoin Mining: CENSORSHIP OR 'SPAM FILTERING?'Opinions are divided in the Bitcoin community over the efforts by a new mining pool called Ocean, guided by the feisty developer Luke Dashjr and backed by Block Inc.'s Jack Dorsey, to weed out NFT-like transactions the project characterizes as "spam."Columbia CryptoEconomics (CCE) Workshop 2023This two-day workshop brings together practitioners, researchers, and academics to discuss challenges, recent progress, and opportunities in the economics of blockchain protocols.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  CoinDesk’s Most Influential of 2023 Fifty people who defined the year in crypto.EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum's 'Censorship' Problem Is Getting WorseBitcoin Inscriptions Divide BTC Community Amid Network Congestion, but Are 'Unstoppable' Jack Dorsey Aims to Create Anti-Censorship Bitcoin Mining Pool With New Startup Hot from Columbia University Crypto EconomicsMost Influential 2023 by CoinDesk  Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don’t wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, presidential debates, the European economy and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Here's Why Bitcoin's Famed Bull-Market Pullbacks Have Been Elusive During the Recent Price Surge Binance, SBF, ETH and Gensler Get Mentions at Republican Presidential Debate -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A crypto winter of growth and optimism: from those who developed the tech to those who led the fight for sensible regulation, the year has been full of influential figures transforming the crypto industry.On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson are joined by Nik De to review some of the most influential figures of the year in crypto as part of Consensus Magazine's Most Influential 2023 list, including Messari CEO Ryan Selkis, Elizabeth Warren, Gary Gensler and more.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin ETFs, U.S. employment data and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Key Metrics Show Crypto Traders Turning to Ether From Bitcoin BlackRock, Bitwise File Updated Applications for Spot Bitcoin ETF -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things looked bleak for Solana after the collapse of FTX. Anatoly Yakovenko explains how the blockchain rebounded so successfully that SOL became the best-performing top crypto in 2023. Solana’s native token SOL has been one of the best-performing cryptos of the year, up more than 500% so far, but you wouldn’t have guessed that would be the case given how closely tied the blockchain was to FTX, which held huge amounts of SOL and was a big supporter of the platform. The blockchain also experienced numerous outages in 2022. But Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana’s co-founder, says the discipline imposed by FTX’s collapse, as well as improvements to the technology, have made Solana stronger. On this episode of Unchained, Yakovenko talks about the impact of FTX’s collapse, his early impressions of Sam Bankman-Fried, the SEC’s designation of SOL as a security, how entrepreneurs are leaving the U.S. because of the regulatory risk, SOL’s share of the stablecoin market, and why he thinks it’s inevitable that finance will eventually run on something like Solana. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How the Solana ecosystem weathered the FTX crisisHow FTX’s collapse was like ripping off a band-aid for SolanaAnatoly's initial impression of SBF as a “super genius”Why, despite SOL's strong 2023 performance, the Solana ecosystem hasn't experienced a corresponding growth in active developersWhat factors Anatoly believes contribute to the relatively low number of daily active wallet addresses in SolanaHow Solana addressed and rectified the outage issues that were so frequent in previous yearsWhy Anatoly draws a parallel between Ethereum and Windows 95, and Solana and Windows 2000Why he's not worried about Jump Crypto building a client for the blockchainThe ongoing debate within Solana on open-source versus closed-source culture, and the potential for future shiftsHow the Solana Foundation is handling the SEC's classification of SOL as a securityWhether there's a trend of developers and founders relocating from the United States in search of a more supportive ecosystemWhy Solana holds a low market share of stablecoins across various blockchains, and the implications of this trendWhy Anatoly considers trading volume a more critical metric than Total Value Locked (TVL) in assessing blockchain successHow Web3 gaming has been flourishing on SolanaWhy Anatoly is confident that DeFi will find its rightful place on the Solana networkThe future plans for the Saga phone after its market challengesWhat Anatoly thinks is the number one focus for Solana for the near termThank you to our sponsors! LayerZero  | Popcorn Network  | Arbitrum FoundationGuest | Anatoly Yakovenko, Co-founder of Solana LabsPrevious appearance on Unchained: Will Solana Be the Execution Layer and Ethereum the Settlement Layer?Previous appearance on The Chopping Block: Anatoly Yakovenko on Why Solana Is Building the SAGALinks | Unchained: Solana Saga review Decrypt: Mad Lads NFTs Hit All-Time High as Backpack Taps FTX Lawyer for Exchange Launch Op-ed by Anatoly on Fortune: Solana co-founder: 'To keep the next great American founder in America, Congress must regulate crypto. But first lawmakers should learn how it works'-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, crypto influencers, Federal Reserve projections and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Introducing Most Influential 2023 -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Quigley, chief marketing officer of Niantic, discusses the company's history of developing location-based augmented reality games, including Pokemon GO.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.Listen to this week’s episode where we discuss how Niantic encourages people to explore and bring joy to their lives through the use of AR. We talk about tools for developers, partnerships with brands and his thoughts on the future of AR and generative AI.Links mentioned from the podcast: Sports Illustrated Published Articles by Fake, AI-Generated WritersDeveloper Conference Axed After Fake Female Profiles OutcryPika Wows in Debut as AI Video Generator Takes Aim at Tech GiantsDogecoin Funded SpaceX ‘Doge-1’ Moon Mission Gets a Step Closer to LaunchMike on TwitterNiantic WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores strong crypto moves, oil price pessimism, bitcoin criticism and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Tops $42K as Crypto Market Recovers to Pre-Terra Levels Bitcoin Going From Boiling the Oceans to Draining Them, According to Critic -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

COP28 kicks off in the UAE this week. While it is likely to deliver the usual ineffective hand-wringing, at significant cost, this year there is a twist: the presence of Bitcoin delegates shows just how far the industry has come.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for CoinDesk, titled: “COP28 and Bitcoin: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO and Co-Founder of Truvius. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GOP presidential candidate also talks about how pegging the dollar to a basket of commodities that could eventually include Bitcoin would help the U.S. economy, and why he hates the idea of a CBDC.Vivek Ramaswamy is likely the biggest supporter of crypto among the current crop of presidential candidates. But his enthusiasm comes not from an inherent love of the technology or its principles themselves, but a dissatisfaction with what he calls the “administrative state” that’s stifled innovation in a number of important industries, crypto among them. On this episode of Unchained, Ramaswamy discusses his radical plan to slash the number of people working at federal agencies; his three-point crypto policy plan based on the freedom to code as a protected form of expression, the freedom of financial self-reliance, and the freedom to innovate free from regulatory overreach; why the current orientation of the U.S. government towards regulation of the crypto industry by enforcement isn’t helping anyone; his plans to stabilize the U.S. dollar by pegging it to a basket of commodities that could eventually include Bitcoin; why he’s so opposed to central bank digital currencies; and what industries he thinks could benefit from the use of blockchain technology.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How Vivek, who has a background in biotech, fell down the “crypto rabbit hole”How the administrative branch of government doesn't work like it's supposed to, according to VivekWhy he believes the government poses a threat to the future of cryptoHow he would respond to a situation in which the code of a smart contract is exploitedHow Vivek would prevent the use of crypto for illicit endsWhy he thinks that the current status quo in terms of crypto regulation is the “worst of all worlds”Vivek’s plan to stabilize the U.S. dollar by pegging it to a basket of commodities, potentially including BitcoinWhy he is so against the creation of a central bank digital currency in the U.S.How blockchain technology can be used to help the U.S. maintain its technological supremacyThank you to our sponsors!  |  Arbitrum Foundation  |  Phemex  |  Popcorn NetworkGuestVivek Ramaswamy, 2024 U.S. Presidential CandidateVivek on The Chopping Block: Why Vivek Ramaswamy Wants Less Crypto RegulationLinksOriginal speech unveiling his crypto policy plan at the North American Blockchain Summit 2023Unchained: GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Makes the Case for Reduced Crypto RegulationBloomberg: Ramaswamy’s Crypto Deregulation Plan Is Scaring the IndustryCoinDesk: Ramaswamy Shares Crypto Plan, Making Him the Only GOP Candidate Who Has One-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the crypto market rally, energy prices, how oil prices impact bitcoin and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and Harpie.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Rises to $38.8K for the First Time Since May 2022 Bitcoin - Monthly Return GDPNow - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta China’s Xi Seen Delaying Key Economic Plenum, Defying Norms - Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-Harpie is the most advanced on-chain security solution for monitoring and protecting your crypto wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Secure your wallet for free at harpie.io.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is AI older than you think? Exploring AI Governance challenges and solutions from centralization concerns to data ownership and community empowerment. This episode is sponsored by Cboe DigitalIn this week's episode of "Money Reimagined," – host Michael Casey sits down with MIT Professor Alex “Sandy” Pentland to discuss data ownership, data control, crypto, and AI technologies as they reshape the landscape of digital innovation, offering new possibilities and problems concerning security considerations that affect humanity now. Links | Sam Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO Following In-Principle AgreementSriram Krishnan: AI, Crypto and EntrepreneurshipThe Creator Economy, AI and Future of Web3 Professor Alex 'Sandy' PentlandOverview ‹ Data Provenance for AI Overview ‹ The Atlas of Opportunity — MIT Media Lab Overview ‹ Safe Paths — MIT Media Lab  From our sponsors:Do you have a trusted partner for your crypto trading? Cboe Digital will introduce financially settled margin futures on Bitcoin and Ether on January 11th, 2024 with physically delivered contracts to follow.  Listed and cleared on Cboe’s U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and complemented by a liquid crypto spot market for greater ease and access.  We invite you to learn more about this and all applicable risk disclosures at cboedigital.com/coindesk.-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cosmos faces internal leadership challenges, with its founder advocating for a 'hard fork.' Concurrently, the Ethereum Name Service founder contemplates challenging Unstoppable Domains in light of its recently approved patent. Meanwhile, concerns arise about a potential Blast 'backlash,' leaving investors unsettled by recent developments in the crypto landscape.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Cosmos - Cosmos' founder Jae Kwon favors splitting the blockchain into twoCosmos Hub is an intermediary among all independent blockchains created within the Cosmos network. ATOM powers the Cosmos ecosystem of blockchains programmed to scale and interoperate with each other.Ethereum Name Service (ENS), in an intellectual-property dispute with rival Unstoppable Domains.ENS Founder Nick Johnson told CoinDesk he’s unhappy with Unstoppable Domains's patenting of work that he claims he produced and published earlier.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  BLAST The idea of a yield-paying layer-2 blockchain atop Ethereum has demonstrated market allure. However, even the project's biggest investor has taken issue with the execution and marketing surrounding the initial rollout.And something hot off the presses - CELO With hot competition between layer-2 technology providers like Optimism, Polygon, and Matter Labs, Celo's choice is being closely watched by the blockchain industry.EPISODE LINKS |  Cosmos Founder Calls for Chain Split; ATOM Down 3%'We Are Prepared to Go to the Mat:' ENS Founder on Patent Dispute With UnstoppableCelo Developer Proposes Mid-January Timeline for Evaluating Closely Watched Layer-2 MoveBlast's One-Week, $600M Haul Shows Promise of Yield, Pitfalls of HypeSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don’t wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores signals in the U.S. economy, regulatory overreach, market moves and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:U.S. Treasury Campaigning for Amplified Powers to Chase Crypto Overseas China Investment Bank Bans Bearish Research, Wealth Displays - Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Nelson describes his recent scoop where he learned that Polygon quietly gave DraftKings preferential treatment while telling the public it was an "equal" member of the validator community.On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson take a deep dive into a recent scoop of Danny's, involving layer 2 blockchain Polygon and sports betting company DraftKings.[1:04] Inside the Desk: When Polygon announced DraftKings would be joining its validator community, it failed to disclose the financial incentives lurking in the background of the deal. Read Danny's full piece on CoinDesk: "​​Polygon's Secret Deal: Sending DraftKings Millions to Run Failed Validator."[17:09] Ben previews CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023, releasing Dec. 4.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin above $38,000, rates expectations, U.S. SEC influence and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Solana Leads Layer-1 Token Gains as Bitcoin Crosses $38K  Kaiko Data Debrief -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A pair of crypto industry tax experts describe the problems with the tax agency’s new reporting proposals and suggest alternatives.  The IRS sparked a storm of controversy when it released proposed new rules for crypto transaction reporting earlier this year. The new rules seek to define who is considered a broker, what types of transactions need to get reported, and the kinds of digital assets that need to be included, but many in the industry consider them overly broad and ultimately unworkable. Lawrence Zlatkin, VP of Tax at Coinbase, and Shehan Chandrasekera, Head of Tax Strategy at tax software firm CoinTracker, discuss the crypto industry’s specific objections to the proposed new rules, and what might be a better way forward. They also delve into how the regulations would apply to stablecoins and NFTs, potential blockchain-based solutions for the reporting requirements, and what the likely outlook and timeline for the proposals to come into effect are.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights |  What the newly proposed IRS regulations around crypto are and when they are likely to go into effectWhat entities qualify as a broker and why this may pose a problemWhat the implications for the industry are if these regulations were passedThe number of additional reports the IRS is expecting to receive if these regulations are adoptedHow the regulations would apply to stablecoins and NFTsWhat the five types of brokers are under the proposed regulations and the three types that they exclude, according to ShehanThe unprecedented amount of comments submittedWhat suggestions Coinbase and CoinTracker have in mind for better tax regulationWhy Lawrence thinks that DeFi exchanges should be treated the same as centralized onesWhether people should have privacy concerns about the new proposalsWhat some blockchain-based solutions for tax reporting, such as attestation tokensWhat are the next steps for the IRS's proposed regulation areHow long it will take to actually implement these regulationsThank you to our sponsors!  LayerZero | Popcorn NetworkGuests | Shehan Chandrasekera, Head of Tax Strategy at CoinTrackerLawrence Zlatkin, VP of Tax at CoinbaseLinks |  Previous coverage of Unchained on crypto taxes, with appearances from Shehan and Lawrence:Everything You Need to Know About Filing Your 2022 Crypto TaxesYour 2021 Crypto Taxes: How to Handle NFTs, DAOs, Airdrops and MoreEverything You Need to Know About Your 2020 Crypto Taxes Why You Shouldn’t Trust Crypto Exchange Reports for Your TaxesThe IRS Is Cracking Down on Crypto Taxes: What You Need to Know Could the Bank Secrecy Act Harm Crypto? Coin Center Thinks SoInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (117th Congress)Proposed rule:IRS proposed rule text: Gross Proceeds and Basis Reporting by Brokers and Determination of Amount Realized and Basis for Digital Asset TransactionsU.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Proposed Regulations on Sales and Exchanges of Digital Assets by BrokersCoinDesk: How the Crypto Industry Responded to the IRS Proposed Broker RuleTwitter thread from Ji Kim of the Crypto Council for Innovation CNBC: President Joe Biden to sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill⁠ into law—here's how crypto investors will be impactedIRS issues guidance, seeks comments on nonfungible tokensCoinbase first comment letterCoinbase second comment letterCoinTracker comment letterUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, inflation, the Binance settlement and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Altcoin Rally Cools as Massive $650M Worth of Token Unlocks Loom Over Crypto Market Omid Malekan's Post -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Avery and Sam unpack the OpenAI drama, then chat with Chris Duffey of Adobe on AI's impact on creativity and his view on Web3.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.In this episode, Avery and Sam interview Chris Duffey, who leads strategic development for Adobe’s Emerging Solutions. We discuss how Adobe is incorporating generative AI into their suite of creative tools including Photoshop, and Duffey's vision for bringing these emerging technologies to brands, creators and 3D worlds.Links mentioned from the podcast: Sam Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO Following In-Principle Agreement'Oops, You Stepped Into the Future': Nike Drops Sneakers With NFTsDunk Wars on FortniteChris on TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, Black Friday, banks moving into crypto and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitpanda and Raiffeisen Unit Agree to Offer Crypto for Banking Customers St.Galler Kantonalbank Works With SEBA Bank to Offer Swiss Customers Bitcoin, Ethereum Santander Private Bank Introduces Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Clients in Switzerland K-Bank Buys Majority Stake in Thai Crypto Exchange Satang for $103M -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When supposedly safe investments like bonds and stocks underperform, what does that mean for our view of apparently risky investments like bitcoin? Noelle Acheson offers her thoughts.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for CoinDesk, titled: “Bitcoin and the Changing Definition of 'Safety'”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at Amberdata. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A pivotal figure in the Sam Bankman-Fried case discusses how she became the one-time crypto mogul’s confidante, including whether she ever had a romantic relationship with him. Tiffany Fong has had an unusual route to crypto fame. After losing most of her life savings in the Celsius bankruptcy, she began posting on YouTube about her experiences and eventually received some leaked documents, which she shared with The New York Times and on her channel. The leaks gave her some visibility, and that’s when Sam Bankman-Fried began following her on Twitter.  Fong unexpectedly managed to carve out a relationship with the one-time crypto mogul, and after he was arrested last November, she chatted often and even met with him while he was under house arrest. From there, she became known for posting details of her conversations with Bankman-Fried and documents he shared with her, and went on to attend every day of his trial in person and do videos on them.  On this episode of Unchained, Fong shares why she thinks SBF opened up to her, whether she ever had a romantic relationship with him, her unpleasant encounter with Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother at the trial, why she doesn’t really consider herself a crypto influencer, and what her plans are now that the trial is over. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | What Tiffany did before getting into cryptoHow Tiffany lost most of her life savings in the Celsius bankruptcy and how that jumpstarted her journey into the content creation spaceHow did she get in touch with Sam Bankman-Fried and get him to speak with her after FTX’s collapseThe conversations Tiffany had with SBF during his house arrest Tiffany's response to the rumors about a romantic relationship with SBFHow Tiffany reacted to the DOJ reaching out to her for information before the SBF trial Why did she decide to go to the courtroom every day during the SBF trialTiffany’s unpleasant encounter with SBF's mom, Barbara FriedHow Tiffany feels about crypto, and why she doesn’t consider herself a "crypto influencer"What Tiffany’s career plans are now that the SBF trial is overThank you to our sponsors!  Arbitrum Foundation  |  Popcorn Network  | PhemexGuest |Tiffany Fong, Crypto content creatorLinks |RollingStone: The Crypto Whistleblower at the Center of the Sam Bankman-Fried Storm-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores Binance, again, the Fed pivot, crypto markets and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Binance to Pay $4.3B to Settle U.S. Criminal Case; Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Resigns as CEO and Pleads Guilty in Seattle After CZ Quits as Binance CEO, Richard Teng Looks Like the Heir Apparent Binance to Make 'Complete Exit' From U.S., Pay Billions to FinCEN, OFAC on Top of DOJ Settlement Jameson Lopp Post -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Financial advisors in the US control $8 trillion in assets. Here’s why 77% are waiting for spot Bitcoin ETFs.According to surveys of financial advisors, only 12% are currently recommending that clients invest in Bitcoin, while 47% of advisors personally own Bitcoin and a whopping 77% say they are waiting for a spot Bitcoin ETF to become available so they can offer it to their clients. On this episode of Unchained, Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals and author of “The Truth About Crypto,” explains how this should all lead to high demand once the first spot Bitcoin ETFs become available, although it will take some time for them to allocate. Edelman also discusses how FTX’s implosion impacted advisor perceptions of crypto, why investors have not been that excited by crypto futures ETFs, and which Bitcoin ETF issuers he believes are likely to be the big winners.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How regulatory confusion keeps financial advisors away from recommending Bitcoin to their clientsHow the collapse of FTX affected financial advisors’ interest in crypto, according to RicHow the knowledge level of financial advisors about Bitcoin is "extraordinarily low"Why 77% of investment advisors are willing to buy a spot Bitcoin ETFWhy there wasn't a huge interest from advisors after the launch of Bitcoin futures ETFsThe percentage of client portfolios that he expects they will allocate to BTCWhy Ric thinks there won't be huge inflows immediately after the approval of spot BTC ETFsHow financial advisors will decide whose ETF to buy, among the 12 potential issuersWhy he believes spot Ethereum ETFs have great growth potentialWhy he thinks tokenization might be the "next big thing" that will increase institutional activityTake the Unchained 2023 survey!Unchained is doing its annual survey. Let us know what we’re doing well, how we can improve, what you’d like to see more of, and generally, how we can serve you better. The survey also helps us find sponsors whose products and services would appeal to you. Plus, participating gives you an opportunity to win Unchained merch! Five randomly selected respondents will receive one free Unchained t-shirt or mug — your choice. Click here to participate. Thanks so much!Thank you to our sponsors!  LayerZero  | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Ric Edelman, Founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial ProfessionalsPrevious appearance on Unchained: Financial Advisors Control $5 Trillion in Investor Wealth. Are They Buying Bitcoin?Links | Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs:How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: BlackRock Files for Spot Ethereum ETFThe Bitcoin ETF Is a Double-Edged SwordBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At CoinDesk’s State of Crypto event in Washington, DC. Senators Gillibrand and Lummis discuss their bold comprehensive regulation bill aiming to unify all crypto interests under 'one tent.’ The conversation touches on the current legislative progress and the consequential impact on crypto innovation.This episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.In this week's episode of "Money Reimagined," amid our Thanksgiving week programming, we present a unique recording – host Michael Casey with an on-stage interview at CoinDesk's State of Crypto event in Washington DC last month with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming. As co-sponsors of a crucial bill (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act) to overhaul crypto regulation, their insights offer a timely and significant perspective amidst the ongoing drama and turmoil in Congress, particularly on the day of the interview, coinciding with the House's vote on a nomination for speaker.Links | CoinDesk's State of Crypto Unpacking the Latest Lummis-Gillibrand Bill DraftLummis, Gillibrand Reintroduce Comprehensive Legislation To Create Regulatory Framework For Crypto Assets - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity forbitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and OptionsTrading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against yourpeers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-freesimulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries, and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusd-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores Binance, Kraken, U.S. recessions and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Kraken Accused by SEC of Operating Unregistered Platform, Improperly Mixing Customer Funds Binance in Talks to Pay More Than $4B to End U.S. Criminal Case; CZ Could Still Face Charges: Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of "Gen C," we dive into the current gaming landscape with Daniel Paez, vice president and executive producer of the Immutable digital trading card game Gods Unchained.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.This week, Avery and Sam interview Daniel Paez, the VP and Executive Producer of Gods Unchained, a successful digital trading card game from Immutable. Daniel shares insights from his experience in traditional gaming at places like Blizzard and discusses the state of Web3 gaming today, including how to build sustainable games and a potentially hot take on why ownership matters less to gamers than we think.Links mentioned from the podcast: Disney To Launch NFT Platform With Dapper Labs Featuring Pixar and Star WarsDaniel on TwitterGods Unchained WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto moves, Argentina, Worldcoin and a surprise announcement about CoinDesk.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:OpenAI Ousts Sam Altman From CEO and Board Roles; Worldcoin Drops 12% Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency; Bitcoin Gains Nearly 3% Crypto Exchange Bullish Completes Purchase of CoinDesk: WSJ Fidelity Wants to Create an Ether ETF, Joining BlackRock in Doubling Down on Crypto -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"If the broker rule proceeds as is, it will surely spell the near-total collapse of the crypto industry in the United States," writes Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith and DeFi Education Fund CEO Miller Whitehouse-Levine.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Kristin Smith and Miller Whitehouse-Levine, titled: “Congress Gets the Runaround From Regulators, Again,” written as part of Consensus Magazine's Tax Week.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Todd Groth, head of index research at CoinDesk Indices. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/.-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coin Center’s Peter Van Valkenburgh believes that the U.S. Treasury could use the Bank Secrecy Act in a dark way against crypto developers. In this episode of Unchained, Peter Van Valkenburgh, director of research at Coin Center, explains why the IRS's proposed broker rule for tax reporting in crypto could harm the crypto industry as well as the security and privacy of users. He explains how Coin Center thinks the IRS should accomplish its aims, and why that would even work for collecting taxes on DeFi gains. Additionally, Peter explains why he believes the Bank Secrecy Act might be unconstitutional and how that could potentially affect developers building in crypto. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | What does the IRS's proposed broker rule entail for crypto tax reporting and why this could  have a negative impact on the industryWhat responsibilities do brokers in the crypto space now faceWhy the IRS didn’t use Congress's amended language from the infrastructure billWhy Peter argues that the IRS’s new proposed broker rule on crypto is unconstitutional and the principles at stakeThe alternative approaches Peter suggests the IRS could adopt for more effective and fair regulationWhy Peter has concerns for crypto developers about the potential application of the Bank Secrecy ActWhat actions Coin Center is undertaking to advocate for changes in the Bank Secrecy Act to better align with crypto realitiesWhy Coin Center is appealing in its lawsuit against the Treasury Department over the OFAC sanctions on Tornado CashThank you to our sponsors!  Arbitrum Foundation Popcorn NetworkGuest | Peter Van Valkenburgh, director of research at Coin CenterPrevious appearances on Unchained: Why the SEC Is Probing Yuga Labs and Coin Center Is Suing TreasuryHow Coin Center Is Helping Define The 'Big Fuzzy Gray Area' Of Blockchain And Cryptocurrency LawWhy the SEC's Proposed Rules Affecting DeFi Could Violate the First AmendmentLinks | IRS Crypto RegulationCoin Center: Report Electronic Cash, Decentralized Exchange, and the ConstitutionThe Blockchain Association’s letter opposing tax regulations proposed by the IRSCoinDesk: How the Crypto Industry Responded to the IRS Proposed Broker RulePatriot Act California Bankers Assn. v. ShultzBank Secrecy ActCoin Center:Report Broad, Ambiguous, or Delegated: Constitutional Infirmities of the Bank Secrecy ActTornado CashCoin Center:U.S. Treasury sanction of privacy tools places sweeping restrictions on all AmericansCoin Center is suing OFAC over its Tornado Cash sanctionDenial of Coin Center’s motion in its case against the US Treasury over OFAC sanctions-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores consumer signals, energy prices, market moves, ETF comparisons and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:A Physical Dogecoin Could Reach the Moon in December (WMT) Walmart Lifts Profit Outlook, Stays Cautious on US Consumers - Bloomberg Target (TGT) Profit Blows Past Expectations Amid Leaner Inventories - Bloomberg Home Depot (HD) Narrows Guidance for Full Year Profit, Revenue - Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An exploration into emerging decentralized networks, the subtle revolution in blockchain utilization, and a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in Layer 2 developments.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Infura's baby step toward decentralization.Infura, from the Ethereum developer Consensys, is so dominant it's been cast as a single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – with a "federated" group of partners.What are ‘Intents’?Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we use blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  OKX Apes into L2 race PLUS a wrap of L2 developments including:KintoRedstonePolygon's Ryan Wyatt joining Optimism Foundation in a growth role. "We're going to need a lot of L2s," he told CoinDesk TV.Plasma blockchain designs, all the rage after they were first invented in 2017, could come back in vogue after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wrote in a blog post-Tuesday that the category "opens the door to very large scalability gains."EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent 'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon TechnologyBlockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M Blockchain Developer Lattice Unveils 'Alternative Data Availability' Network for Optimism Ex-Polygon Veteran Wyatt Joins Optimism Foundation Unit in Growth Role Plasma: Scalable Autonomous Smart Contracts Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don’t wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, stablecoins, rate expectations and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:JPMorgan, Apollo Tokenize Funds in 'Proof of Concept' With Axelar, Oasis, Provenance Crypto Market Sees Net Capital Inflow for First Time in 17 Months Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Martin traveled across El Salvador, observing bitcoin adoption in the first country to make BTC legal currency.On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson take a look at bitcoin adoption alongside Jonathin Martin, bitcoiner and graduate student at The Wharton School. Martin discusses the nature of adoption – by who, in what parts of the country and for what purposes – and explores the complexities of attempting to imbed a new digital currency in a nation.Check out Jonathan's latest report from El Salvador, "Westerners See El Salvador as a Template for a New Monetary System."If you liked this episode, listen to Jonathan Martin's previous appearance on "Carpe Consensus" on Spotify or Apple.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From NEARCON 2023 a conversation with emphasis on scalable infrastructure, user-friendly experience, and ethical AI integration. This episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," host Michael Casey while in Lisbon, Portugal at NEARCON 2023, engages in a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of blockchain innovation and governance, NEAR Foundation's newly appointed CEO, Illia Polosukhin. He sheds light on the organization's visionary approach, emphasizing the pivotal role of multi-chain interoperability, scalable infrastructure, and user-friendly experiences in shaping the future of the open web. Shifting focus, Casey drives the conversation into the profound impact of AI on society, underscoring the importance of ethical considerations and decentralized models to mitigate potential risks. Simultaneously Illia highlights the promising synergy between AI and blockchain for transformative applications and governance solutions.Links | Illia Polosukhin: Building Near's Blockchain, Embedding AI Near Foundation Joins Celestia in Race to Provide 'Data Availability' for Ethereum Rollups Near Foundation and Polygon Labs Collaborate to Build ZK SolutionNEAR Foundation NEARCON 2023From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity forbitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and OptionsTrading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against yourpeers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-freesimulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusd-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores exchange developments, bitcoin miners, economic data and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon Technology Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Q3 Net Loss More Than Doubles as Production Slumps Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates, but Misses on Revenue -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here’s why it’s difficult to calculate exactly how much money terrorists are raising in crypto. The 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 veracity of reported figures, the methodology behind them, and the subsequent industry responses that sought to correct the public record. They examine the political implications of cryptocurrency, its use in funding organizations, and the nuanced role of stablecoins in this digital economy. Additionally, they address the broader challenges in regulating crypto to prevent illicit funding, emphasizing the need for factual accuracy and a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling such complex issues. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights |  How the Wall Street Journal article claimed that Hamas and other militant groups in Palestine raised $130 million via cryptoWhy Yaya, who spent some time in his career doing research on terrorist financing, found those numbers oddWhy Jessi believes that there's been a loss of focus on facts and accuracyAndrew's explanation of the post by Chainlaysis that corrected the recordWhy it's so difficult to make a confident assessment of how much money is being funneled to terrorist groupsWhether crypto has become politicized Why is it so important to focus not only on the crypto fundraising but also the other avenues, according to JessiThe role of USDT and other stablecoins in fundraising terrorist organizationsTow North Korea is a much more sophisticated actor than Hamas in its know-how about cryptoHow the government has tried to respond to the illicit usage of crypto, such as the OFAC sanctions on Tornado cashThe challenges to creating regulations to prevent the use of illicit activity in cryptoThank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com |  LayerZero  | Popcorn NetworkGuests | Yaya Fanusie, Director of anti-money laundering and cyber risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation.Previous appearance on Unchained: How Widespread Is Money Laundering in Crypto?Hamas has been experimenting with crypto for years: Yaya Fanusie, appearance on FOX BusinessJessi Brooks, CCO and Legal Officer at Ribbit Capital.Previous appearance on Unchained: How This DOJ Strike Force Hunts Down Cryptocurrency CriminalsAndrew Fierman, Head of Sanctions Strategy at Chainalysis Links | Fundraising report and corrections WSJ: Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in CryptoCryptocurrency Feeds Hamas’s TerrorismQuestioning Two Senators on Crypto TerrorismWashington Post: U.S. to warn crypto firms against financing Hamas, terror groups U.S. Cyber Command helps prosecutors seize stolen cryptocurrency traced to illicit N. Korea nuclear weapons programFT: Israel orders freeze on crypto accounts in bid to block funding for HamasFortune: Stricter verification laws in the U.S. won’t stop international terrorists from using cryptoDOJ: Global Disruption of Three Terror Finance Cyber-Enabled CampaignsElliptic: Setting the record straight on crypto crowdfunding by HamasHow Hamas has utilized crypto, and what may be comingChainalysis: Cryptocurrency and Terrorism Financing: Correcting the RecordDOJ Takedowns Terrorism Financing with Blockchain AnalysisNic Carter Twitter thread: Can crypto-twitter OSINT outperform the WSJ’s chain analysis?Nic Carter Tweet: Liz Warren wyd?Tornado Cash sanctions: Bitcoin News: Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Logan Paul, and Beeple Dusted by OFAC-Banned Tornado Cash TransactionsPrevious coverage of Unchained on Tornado Cash:Is This the End of DeFi? Why the US Government Is Going After Tornado CashThe Chopping Block: ‘Code Is Law’ Is ‘Obviously Not How Anything Works Ever’The Chopping Block: Why DeFi May Be Over-Complying With Tornado Cash SanctionsPreston Van Loon on Ethereum’s Merge and His Lawsuit Against TreasuryGiven the Sanctions on Tornado Cash, Is Ethereum Censorship Resistant?The Chopping Block: Did OFAC Overstep by Sanctioning Tornado Cash?Tornado Cash Sanctioned. Did the Government Overstep Its Bounds?Unchained: Tornado Cash Cofounder Arrested, Another Sanctioned by U.S. GovernmentCrypto anti-money laundering bill:Warren’s letter: Warren, Marshall, Casten, 100+ Lawmakers Ask Biden Administration to Address Crypto-Financed Terrorism after Reports of Hamas Raising Millions in Crypto to Fund OperationsThe Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023 Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger MarshallCoinDesk: Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Gains Momentum as More Sign On-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores new inflows into the crypto ecosystem, inflation, a false XRP ETF report and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bogus BlackRock XRP Filing Spoofs ETF Watchers, Crypto Traders Crypto Fund Inflows of $293M Bring Yearly Total Above $1B: CoinShares CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows | November 13th 2023 StanChart, SBI form $100m digital asset venture fund - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise Crypto VC Maven 11 targets $100 million for third fund | The Block Venture Capital Lightspeed Faction Starts $285M Fund for Blockchain Startups SBI unveils Digital Space fund of up to $660m, including web3, metaverse - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DeShone Kizer and Jorge Peniche join this episode of “Gen C” to discuss their origin stories and how the two brands are collaborating around rapper Nipsey Hussle’s legacy.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.DeShone Kizer shares how he made the shift in his career from an NFL quarterback to founder of an authentication platform for limited editions called One of None. We discuss the collaboration between Kizer and Jorge Peniche, creative director of Nipsey Hussle’s clothing brand, The Marathon Clothing, and about bringing to life a new NFT project bridging physical Marathon gear and digital collectibles.Links mentioned from the podcast: NFTs could be coming to RobloxHumane launches AI PinOne of None WebsiteThe Marathon Clothing WebsiteDeShone on TwitterJorge on TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores recent crypto project exploits, U.S. consumer expectations, big-bank investment comments and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Poloniex Hot Wallets Hacked With $114M Seemingly Stolen: On-Chain Data https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1723757797316133240Raft Suffers $3.3M Exploit That Drove Down Stablecoin 50%, but Hacker Likely Lost Money on Attack Binance fake-app scammers steal crypto funds via malicious Skype app: SlowMist The Crypto Market Rally Looks Overdone, JPMorgan Says -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are many cross-border CBDC trials under way, but one stands out in its progress, institutional participation and potential to disrupt the current system. Noelle Acheson takes a look at the mBridge project and what it could mean for global trade.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for Consensus Magazine's Trading Week, titled: “A CBDC Alternative to SWIFT?”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO of Truvius. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFT expert gmoney says that OpenSea “rested on their laurels” far too long. Can the once-leading marketplace rise again?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. He talks about the competitive dynamics that challenge the platform's market share and whether a token launch could help. In addition, gmoney delves into why the NFT market has been “abysmal,” what could potentially catalyze its revival, and how he thinks creator royalties will evolve.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | Whether OpenSea 'rested on their laurels' after becoming the market leaderWhether the fact that its competitor Blur launched a token was a reason for OpenSea's fallWhether OpenSea not immediately following other platforms such as Blur in making creator royalties optional led to some of its declineHow gmoney wants to incentivize people to pay creator royalties Why the NFT market has gone down and what gmoney's thesis for NFTs isWhat catalysts could cause the next NFT bull run, according to gmoneyHow NFTs make it possible for certain groups to access new forms of credit Whether Ethereum can be displaced in its leadership position in the NFT marketWhat gmoney thinks could revive OpenSea’s prospectsWhether Blur's model is to blame for the decline in the NFT marketHow gmoney thinks Blur should act to retain its market dominanceThank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com | Arbitrum Foundation | Phemex | Popcorn NetworkGuest | gmoney, NFT collector and founder of 9dccLinks | Previous episodes of Unchained and The Chopping Block debating NFT Royalties:The Chopping Block: Did Blur Cause a Decline in the NFT Market?The Chopping Block: Two on Two Debate: NFT Royalty Throwdown!Are NFT Royalties the Way? How to Build a Sustainable Creator EconomyDecrypt: Blur Jumps Nearly 30% Within Days While OpenSea LayoffsDid Blur Really Crash the NFT Market?OpenSea’s move to make creator royalties optional for NFT tradesBlur Overtakes OpenSea as Ethereum NFT Trading SkyrocketsCointelegraph: OpenSea lays off 50% of staff with severance in preparation for version 2.0 launchCoinDesk: NFT Lending Platform Blend Sparks Concerns Over Ecosystem LiquidityThe Information: Coatue Cuts Value of OpenSea Stake by 90% as Fund’s Returns SagAxios: The fight over a shrinking NFT market as marketplaces foresee next big boomUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Associate Producer is Eleanor Pahl and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto market dynamics, a possible ether spot ETF, a shift in rates expectations and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:TH Soars Above $2K as BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust Registered as Corporate Entity in Delaware  Ether Surges to 7-Month High, Outshines Bitcoin on BlackRock ETF Plans; Altcoins Plunge -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk's SBF Trial Newsletter team shares their unique insights from inside the court room and exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their coverage of Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial.Credits: Nikhilesh De, Managing Editor, Policy and Regulation, CoinDesk              Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor, Technology, CoinDesk              Elizabeth Napolitano, Reporter, Policy and Regulation CoinDesk              Danny Nelson, Managing Editor, Data & Tokens, CoinDesk              Marc Hochstein, Executive Editor, CoinDesk              Pubkey https://pubkey.bar/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the controversies in decentralized governance to the potential of decentralized data in Web3, this coverage delves into layer 2 developments and zero-knowledge proofs providing a glimpse into the promising future of blockchain and its ongoing evolution.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories: Arbitrum Research Pitch A proposed coalition of professional researchers could help "accelerate decision-making" at the Ethereum layer-2 project, but complaints have surfaced over the cost and potential conflicts of interest.The Graph Q&A   The Graph, a protocol for indexing and querying data stored on blockchains, plans to add AI-assisted querying with large language models as part of a suite of new features disclosed Tuesday.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  Margaux’s scoop on Kraken plus latest on L2s (Including Nil)The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs, and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base.EPISODE LINKS |  Arbitrum Voters Polarized Over 'Research' Pitch With $2M Price Tag Almost All of DeFi Uses the Graph' – Q&A With Edge & Node CEO Tegan Kline The Graph, Known as 'Google of Web3,' Plans AI-Assisted QueryingKraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops, and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don’t wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the factors behind today's crypto market moves, a new big-name crypto exchange, bitcoin fees, GDP growth and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Call Skew Hints at Further Price Rise as Spot ETF Optimism Energizes BTC GDPNow - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Deutsche Börse to launch cryptocurrency exchange in 2024 - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise Bitcoin Fees Soar Nearly 1,000% Since August as Ordinals Are Back in Vogue KuCoin and Gate exchanges to list BRC-20 memecoin Sats | The Block -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.SummaryNoelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the factors behind today's crypto market moves, a new big-name crypto exchange, bitcoin fees, GDP growth and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, the show's over: Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all seven counts in the FTX fraud trial. Now, the crypto industry and its reporters move on to other topics – maybe even out of crypto winter, and into spring?On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news.[0:55] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk reporter Helene Braun has been covering the Sam Bankman-Fried trial alongside Danny Nelson. The pair reflect on the verdict and the experience in the courtroom.[14:58] The world of crypto still turns, even as SBF's trial comes to an end. Ben and Danny chat about what's on the horizon, from the end of crypto winter to the rise of real world asset tokenization. Ben highlights Consensus Magazine's Trading Week package.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The challenges of crypto journalism ( journalism as a whole) and the necessity of holding key players accountable cannot be understated, as journalists grapple with the complex dynamics of a transforming industry.This episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren delve into the crucial role the press plays in shaping public perception of emerging technologies. They discuss the ongoing evolution of journalism, influenced by tech monopolies and the impact of social media, that underscores the need for adaptability and a commitment to fair and balanced reporting. Furthermore, blockchain's potential to establish trust in journalism through immutable records and provenance of information holds promise, even as the limitations of blockchain analysis and AI in understanding intricate financial data remain evident. In the age of decentralization, journalists play a vital role in safeguarding the public interest and revealing conflicts of interest in blockchain. Outlets like CoinDesk offer comprehensive coverage and expert insights on AI and decentralized technology. In this digital era, Casey and Warren stress the ongoing importance of journalistic integrity and ethical standards, especially as AI gains prominence.Links to topics discussed in this episode | The story that started it all:Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance SheetA year in review: A Year After Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall, Solana and Other FTX Holdings Are Flying High Wall Street Journal and Elliptic controversy explainedElliptic disavows WSJ report on Hamas' crypto fundraising Wall Street Journal corrects article misciting Hamas' cryptoWhen AI and Blockchain Merge, Expect the Mundane at FirstWhat Crypto Can Learn From AI About Getting Its Way in WashingtonAI Is Killing Crypto Venture Capital InterestFrom our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity forbitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and OptionsTrading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against yourpeers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-freesimulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries, and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusd-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores a crypto IPO, Chainlink, Fed comments and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Dragon Is Latest Meme Stock Craze in China on Zodiac Year Hopes - BloombergGrayscale Chainlink Trust Zooms to 200% Premium, Indicating Institutional Demand for LINKStablecoin Issuer Circle Internet Said to Consider 2024 IPO - Bloomberg  -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A defense lawyer and a former prosecutor discuss what SBF’s likely sentence will be, the defense’s hope for an appeal, and whether the government will pursue the second trial.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. They discuss what a thorough job the government did in presenting its case, whether the government will pursue a second trial on campaign finance charges, why it takes so long for sentencing to occur, what the differences between this case and the Bernie Madoff case are, and what Bankman-Fried’s likely sentence will be. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How the cross-examination of SBF showed to the jury that he was unreliable, according to RichWhy the charge conference with the jury is important to the prosecution for “protecting the record”Why the closing argument of the prosecutors was so effective What “conscious avoidance” is and how the prosecutors tried to prove that SBF was guilty of thatWhy SBF’s tweet last November that  "FTX is fine" was the hardest part of the trial for the defense, according to EnzerWhy Enzer wasn’t surprised by how quickly the jury made its decision What SBF’s strongest argument is for an appealWhy Enzer "hopes" that there won't be a second trial against SBF and whether he will plead guilty to the additional chargesWhy the sentencing occurs so many months after the verdictHow this case is similar, but also different, from the Bernie Madoff caseHow many years SBF could spend in prison, according to Enzer and CooperWhen cooperating witnesses such as Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh, and Gary Wang are likely to get sentencedThank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com  | LayerZero  | Popcorn NetworkGuests | Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.Previous appearances on Unchained: Why SBF's Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed HimAnother Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal TrialWhy These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?Rich Cooper, Former SDNY prosecutorLinks | Previous coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s DecisionSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s FamilySBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ While Defense Claims His Actions Were ‘Reasonable’SBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One FactSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF’s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So FarSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?SBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life'SBF Trial, Day 7: In SBF Trial, Did the Defense Lose Its Opportunity With the Star Witness?SBF Trial, Day 8: Former BlockFi CEO Adds Credibility to Fraud Charges SBF Trial, Day 9: Nishad Singh Describes Former FTX CEO as a Bully and Big SpenderSBF Trial, Day 10: Defense Struggles to Discredit Nishad Singh's TestimonySBF Trial, Day 11: How Alameda Got FTX Into a $9 Billion HoleSBF Trial, Day 12: Former FTX General Counsel Speaks Out Against SBFSBF Trial, Day 13: Before Judge, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Gives Few Straight AnswersSBF Trial, Day 14: Sam Bankman-Fried Casts Blame on Others for Key Decisions at FTXSBF Trial, Day 15: Prosecutors Hammer Bankman-Fried’s Contradictions With Reams of EvidenceSBF Trial, Day 16: In Final Cross Examination, SBF Gets Caught Again by His Own WordsSBF Trial, Day 17: Closing Arguments Ask: ‘Villain or Good-Faith Actor?’ SBF Trial, Day 18: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty on All 7 Counts in Swift VerdictDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?Katie Haun’s thoughts on the sentencingProtos: Sam Bankman-Fried caught deleting more tweets that aged like milkUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FTX founder still faces potential post-trial motions, sentencing and perhaps another trial.Link to story: 'What's Next for Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Case'Sign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Nikhilesh De, Sandali Handagama, Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto fund inflows, a development in Asia, the US lending outlook and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Crypto Funds See $767M Six-Week Inflow, Best Since 2021 Bull Market: CoinShares CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Hong Kong Now Considering Spot Crypto ETFs for Retail Investors: Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.SummaryNoelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto fund inflows, a development in Asia, the US lending outlook and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of “Gen C”, we are re-airing our conversation with Marc Mathieu, the co-founder of the Web3 Studio at Salesforce and was previously CMO at Samsung Americas. He has held senior marketing positions with Unilever, Coca-Cola, among others. His unique and provocative approach to a Web3 strategy is a must listen for all marketers.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.The Web3 Studio at Salesforce is focused on bringing hundreds of thousands of brands large and small into the Web3 universe. As the largest SAAS company in the world, unlike Nike or Starbucks, Salesforce is not focused on the end consumer, but on the business layer that lies in between. Avery and Sam sit down with Marc to discuss his career, why he is so passionate about Web3 and Salesforce’s role in it. They also dive into key lessons from Marc’s career that affect his perspective on the new internet.Links mentioned from the podcast: Salesforce’s Web3 ModulesMarc's TwitterSalesforce WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores trading volumes, layer 2 blockchains, U.S. business activity and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Coinbase Global, Inc. Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Call November 2, 2023 Anil Gupta, Vice President, Investor Relations Coinbase Shareholder LetterCoinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company DefiLlama Base-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a rare interview, two Genesis creditors discuss their dealings with the lender and DCG, including the sales pitch that got them to give Genesis new loans after the 3AC debacle. Two Genesis creditors, BJ and Branden, who prefer to use pseudonyms for security reasons, spoke with Unchained about the alleged fraud by the crypto lender and its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG). The discussion is one of the first times Genesis creditors have spoken with a media organization about the situation. BJ and Branden explain how they gave more loans to Genesis after it took a $1.1 billion hit from the liquidation of Three Arrows Capital and how they then came to be members of the ad hoc group, a collective of Genesis customers who came together to try and save the company from bankruptcy. They talk about how they now want DCG to pay back the $1.1 billion it owes over a shorter timeframe and to pay back any Bitcoin in actual Bitcoin. The discussion with Unchained followed shortly after New York Attorney General Leticia James filed a lawsuit against Genesis, along with its parent company Digital Currency Group, and Gemini Trust.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | What NYAG Letitia James alleged in the lawsuit against Gemini, DCG, and GenesisHow BJ and Branden became creditors of GenesisHow Genesis claimed it got into what it called a “liquidity mismatch”How, after the Three Arrows Capital collapse, BJ and Branden were reassured that Genesis had "no issues" and "was back to business" Whether the trading and lending units of Genesis were all part of the same company and why that distinction is important.What the difference is between the ad hoc group and an unsecured creditors committeeWhat the creditors are proposing in order to get their assets backWhy the creditors want to be paid in crypto, not in USDWhether the case will go to litigation and what Silbert can do to avoid itThank you to our sponsors!  | Crypto.com | Arbitrum Foundation | Phemex| Popcorn NetworkGuests| Branden, Creditor of GenesisBJ, Creditor of GenesisLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on Genesis and DCG:Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It?Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy?$630M Due Next Week: Is DCG at Default Risk?NYAG LawsuitUnchained: NY Attorney General Sues Crypto Firms Gemini, Genesis, and DCG for Over $1 Billion FraudThe Block:DCG says it was 'blind sided' by NYAG suit in third quarter shareholder letterGenesis, Gemini, DCG disputesUnchained: Gemini Says DCG Missed $630 Million Payment Last WeekCameron Winklevoss Threatens to Sue DCG and Barry Silbert Over Delays in Genesis ResolutionDCG Calls Gemini Lawsuit a ‘Publicity Stunt’ From Cameron WinklevossDCG Calls Gemini’s Complaint a PR Campaign in Motion to Dismiss LawsuitFTX and Genesis Reach $175 Million Settlement, Resolving Complex DisputeDCG and Genesis Reach In-Principle Deal With CreditorsGemini and Genesis Creditor Groups Object to In-Principle Deal to Resolve BankruptcyGenesis Winds Down its US Spot Crypto Trading OperationGenesis Sues Parent Company DCG, Seeks Repayment of $600 MillionDCG Proposes Remuneration Plan That Could Enable Gemini Earn Users to Be Made WholeGenesis Winds Down All Crypto Trading Services: ReportGemini Pushes Back on DCG’s Remuneration Proposal, Calling it an ‘Attempt to Bait’ Earn UsersDisclaimer: Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Bitcoin ETFs round the corner, financial institutions are gearing up to promote BTC investing. The message is likely to obscure Bitcoin’s origins but could be useful for native-crypto companies, argue Dave Birnbaum and David Waugh, from Coinbits.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Dave Birnbaum and David Waugh, titled: “What Will Wall Street’s Bitcoin Narrative Be?”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Colton Dillion, CEO of Hedgehog. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market reactions to the employment data, gold buying, bitcoin vs. ether investment theses and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:15 Years After the Bitcoin White Paper, Bitcoin Builder Culture Flourishes Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Is a Step Toward a Scalable Settlement Layer: Goldman Sachs Gold Demand Trends Q3 2023 -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty. Twelve jurors spent less than five hours deciding the facts. They asked for portions of transcripts from Paradigm's Matt Huang and Third Point's Robert Boroujerdi testimony, as well as highlighters and Post-it Notes, and when they didn't immediately receive the version of the indictment, they requested that too.Link to story: 'Unanimous Verdict, Your Honor': Sam Bankman-Fried's Conviction Was InevitableSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An examination of Starknet's latest moves, layer 3 networks are ready to go ‘live’ and how a student's research paper turned into $345M.  This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Starknet (STRK) TokensArbitrum "Orbit" Is Now LivePROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  The Celestia Launch and AirDropSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Starknet Foundation Showers STRK Tokens on Contributors, Though They're Not Trading Yet Arbitrum Foundation Says 'Orbit' for Layer-3 Networks Now Ready for Mainnet How a Ph.D. Student's Research Paper Turned Celestia Into $345M Blockchain Project Overnight Celestia Airdrops TIA Token as Network Goes Live, Claims Start of 'Modular Era'Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with: Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market uplift, an investor survey, Solana, the U.S. Federal Reserve and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Manager Survey October 2023 Solana Surges to 14-Month High; Sell Pressure Lingers as FTX Unstakes $67M Tokens https://x.com/solana/status/1719310929593057720?s=20 How a Ph.D. Student's Research Paper Turned Celestia Into $345M Blockchain Project Overnight -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried going to prison? Five weeks into his criminal trial, 12 randomly selected New Yorkers are preparing to discuss among themselves whether they believe he violated federal law or not.Link to story: The Case Against Sam Bankman-FriedSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When SBF decided to take the stand, reporters flocked to the courthouse to try and get a spot in the room itself to watch the former FTX CEO recount his version of events. Turns out Sam didn't remember much of what happened at FTX.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.[0:53] Inside the Desk: For weeks, Danny's been predicting that SBF would choose to take the stand – either for his ego, or as a last-resort attempt to sway the jury. Danny recaps SBF's direct and cross examination.[12:10] Danny chats with David Z. Morris outside the courthouse.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheila Warren delves into the thrilling world of FinTech and crypto at Money 2020, with industry luminaries Patrick Murck and Chris Brummer; sharing their perspectives on the financial revolution.This episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren is at the Money 20/20 Conference in Las Vegas and is joined by Georgetown Law Professor, author, and trusted advisor Chris Brummer;  and Patrick Murck the President and Chief Legal Officer at Transparent Financial Systems, a member of the IMF’s High-Level Advisory Group on Fintech and an Affiliate with the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University.Warren, Brummer, and Murck delve into the convergence of boundaries, regulatory hurdles, and the evolution of user experience within the crypto and fintech domains.They also touch on the tokenization of real-world assets, blockchain technology, and regulatory fit, all while considering the potential for an evolving asset class and seamless integration into traditional finance.Links: Chris Brummer |  https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/chris-brummer/ Patrick Murck | https://cyber.harvard.edu/people/pmurck -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusdMoney Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores Tether's latest attestation, U.S. wage pressure, ETF moves and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets https://x.com/mikealfred/status/1719499406221996237?s=20 Tether Reports $3.2B Excess Reserves, but Lags in Reducing Secured Loans Bitcoin - Monthly Return -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried's fourth day of testimony in his trial saw a quieter and more composed demeanor, but he still faced challenges in providing clear and coherent responses to some questions from the prosecution. The trial is now moving into its final phase with closing arguments scheduled for Wednesday, bringing an end to the presentation of evidence and legal discussions on jury instructions.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Woes as FTX Founder Wraps Up TestimonySign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Defense lawyer Sam Enzer says Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony had evasive answers and non-sequiturs—but that the defense may now have a good argument for appeal.Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried did about as well as he could in his testimony Friday but that he was unlikely “to withstand the scrutiny” of what prosecutors have already said will be a robust cross-examination when he takes the stand Monday. Enzer noted that Bankman-Fried’s attempts to explain why he thought his trading shop, Alameda Research, could borrow billions in dollars of FTX customer assets “defies common sense,” and that the company’s own terms of agreement or any other communications offered no justification for this belief. A Thursday hearing without the jury present, in which the defense gave a preview of some arguments it wanted to make, ended up giving the government answers from SBF that it can now use against him. Enzer also said that Bankman-Fried’s contention that his biggest mistake – a failure to implement proper risk management – did not constitute criminal fraud, did not address the core of the government’s case; namely, that he lied about how FTX was handling customer deposits. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights:Why Enzer thinks Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony is unlikely to sway jury sentiment or withstand cross-examinationWhy the evidentiary hearing in which SBF testified without a jury may hurt his causeThe purpose of the evidentiary hearingHow Judge Lewis Kaplan hinted at what he thought about SBF’s testimonyHow Bankman-Fried is likely to fare against prosecutor Danielle Sassoon in what she has promised will be a robust cross-examinationHow the defense tried to recast SBF’s image by humanizing himWhy the defense now has stronger grounds for an appeal than it previously did What the jury is likely to make of SBF’s contention that he was in the dark about core allegations Why the prosecution said it would call rebuttal witnessesWhat a charge conference is and why that will take place after SBF testifiesThank you to our sponsors! | Crypto.com | Arbitrum Foundation | LayerZero | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.Previous appearances on Unchained: Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial – Ep. 558Why These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?Links | Previous coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s DecisionSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s FamilySBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ While Defense Claims His Actions Were ‘Reasonable’SBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One FactSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF’s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So FarSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?SBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life'SBF Trial, Day 7: In SBF Trial, Did the Defense Lose Its Opportunity With the Star Witness?SBF Trial, Day 8: Former BlockFi CEO Adds Credibility to Fraud Charges SBF Trial, Day 9: Nishad Singh Describes Former FTX CEO as a Bully and Big SpenderSBF Trial, Day 10: Defense Struggles to Discredit Nishad Singh's TestimonySBF Trial, Day 11: How Alameda Got FTX Into a $9 Billion HoleSBF Trial, Day 12: Former FTX General Counsel Speaks Out Against SBFSBF Trial, Day 13: Before Judge, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Gives Few Straight AnswersSBF Trial, Day 14: Sam Bankman-Fried Casts Blame on Others for Key Decisions at FTXDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?Good Morning America: FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried on crypto giant's collapse: 'A lot of people got hurt. And that's on me'Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto funds, crypto integrating with finance outside the U.S. and some big-name hedge fund support.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Digital Asset Fund Flows | October 30th 2023 Crypto Funds See Largest Inflow in 15 Months, With Bitcoin, Solana Leading Rally: CoinShares Thailand’s Kasikorn Bank Buys Majority Stake in Satang Crypto Exchange for $103M Thailand's KBank Starts $100M Fund Targeting AI and Web3 Robin Hood NYC 2023 Fireside Chat Stan Druckenmiller and Paul Tudor Jones -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon relentlessly cross-examined Bankman-Fried, highlighting his inconsistencies and evoking exasperated responses as she aimed to prove him an unreliable narrator.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His TestimonySign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Ron Friedman, VP of Mattel Future Lab, joins us to share how Mattel is bringing iconic toy brands into the digital future through a human-centered approach to innovation.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.Ron Friedman of Mattel Future Lab shares his perspective on the importance of brand authenticity, mainstream accessibility and leveraging Web3 tech to reimagine play. He shares Mattel's vision for pioneering the future while staying true to their mission of connecting people. We talk about iconic brands like Hot Wheels and Barbie and how the brand is continuously looking to evolve these beloved entities.Links mentioned from the podcast: Threedium Secures $11 Million Series A Led by Interpublic Group To Revolutionize High-Fidelity 3D CommerceMeta Quest 3 review: almost the one we’ve been waiting forMattel CreationsRon on TwitterFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, consumer expectations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Overdue: Statement of Dissent on LBRY -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand in his criminal trial to present his case, emphasizing that FTX and Alameda Research's problems stemmed from errors, a lack of dedicated risk management, and mistakes made by key lieutenants rather than deliberate fraud on his part. During the testimony, Bankman-Fried questioned the accuracy of key witnesses' statements and described misunderstandings and differences in interpretation regarding certain events and financial practices related to the case.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Throws Caroline Ellison Under Bus in TestimonySign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Kevin Reynolds, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even comprehensive crypto legislation won’t stop people from making bad investment decisions, says EY's blockchain leader Paul Brody.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Paul Brody, titled: “Regulatory Clarity Won’t Bring an End to Crypto Risk.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. This episode used WondercraftAI voice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents three notable market movement highlights from last week and additional commentary. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from David Attermann Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Omnichain Capital.For more on the CMI, you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, sees inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs reaching more than $14 billion in the first year after a potential SEC approval and the price of bitcoin spiking to $47,000. He also sees approval of these products possibly occurring this year. In a recent report, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, predicted that inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs would rise above $14 billion in the first year following the potential approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of multiple applications the agency is considering. Thorn called the availability of this product significant because it will give financial advisors and wealth managers accessibility to digital assets in a way that will be acceptable to clients seeking exposure to crypto. He also believes approval of a spot BTC ETF could occur this year before the holidays and draws comparisons between Bitcoin and gold as investment products. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | Why Alex believes this is a significant moment for BitcoinHow, in Bitcoin, retail had access to this asset before institutionsWhy Alex expected the spot Bitcoin ETF approved this yearWhat the capital inflows Galaxy expects to be in the first years and how they arrive at those numbers Whether the addressable market will increase significantly for BitcoinWhat will be the average percentage of assets adding BTC exposureWhy Alex compares Bitcoin to gold, and what he learned after comparing both types of assetsHow much the price of Bitcoin will increase after the first year of the ETF approval, according to Galaxy's reportHow the several spot Bitcoin ETFs will be differentiated Thank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com  | Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at GalaxyLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: Bitcoin Soars Past $35,000 Amid Spot ETF OptimismBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets12 spot bitcoin ETFs in consideration by the SECGalaxy: Sizing the Market for a Bitcoin ETFAlex’s thread drawing out highlights from the reportAlex’s thread on the potential for a “gamma squeeze”CoinShares Digital Asset Funds Flow Weekly-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto performance, US GDP, and the market impact of the ongoing trial….you know the one.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Surges to All-Time Highs in Turkey and NigeriaBitcoin (BTC) - USDT - Money flow, trading volume by exchange and total volume over time.LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Tells Jurors: I Made 'Mistakes' at FTX, and 'a Lot of People Got Hurt'-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried's first day of testimony in his criminal trial began confidently but quickly turned into a series of evasive and indirect responses under cross-examination, raising doubts about his control over his own narrative and the case's outcome. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon skillfully challenged Bankman-Fried, leading to moments of confusion and rebukes from the judge, highlighting the complexity of his defense.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried's Jurors Were Sent Home for the Day, but His Debut on the Stand Was Significant AnywaySign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Insights into Polygon's transition to version 2.0 and the debut of the "POL" token. Also, a shift towards decentralization and governance is a significant stride in bolstering trust and credibility among the broader blockchain community.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:A cybersecurity hacker earns a living by safely testing Ethereum's security – benefiting the network's integrity.Bitcoin blossoms with tech developments - It’s not just Bitcoin’s price that’s suddenly exploding. PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT  The State of PolygonSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  This Cybersecurity Pro Gets Paid to Hack Ethereum – for the Good of the Network All of a Sudden, It’s All About BitcoinInstitutions Race for Bitcoin, Sending CME Open Interest to Record HighBitcoin Spot ETFs Could See Inflows of $14.4B in First Year, Galaxy SaysPOL Contracts Go Live on Ethereum Mainnet as Part of Polygon 2.0 Polygon Proposes Council for ‘Decentralized Governance,’ Names 13 MembersLido Finance Sunsets Solana Staking Product After DAO VoteManta's Layer-2 Blockchain Already Plans to Ditch OP Stack for PolygonFrom Our Sponsor: All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify in his criminal trial today, but his prior statements in media interviews contradict the testimony given by other witnesses under oath. It remains uncertain how he will explain his role in the alleged misconduct, and the trial will likely hinge on his testimony.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify to Role of Lawyers, 'Good Faith' Efforts, Filing SaysSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Jack Schickler, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores a crypto market twist, U.S. GDP reports, on-chain data and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Jump 9% as Crypto Traders Take Riskier Bets Glassnode LookIntoBitcoin Coin Metrics -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a break from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial coverage, “Carpe Consensus” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson chat about bitcoin ETFs and the state of crypto policy.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.[0:46] Inside the Desk: October is historically a good month for bitcoin, and this year is no different. But, there’s some additional factors pushing the price, including the potential for a spot bitcoin ETF approval in coming months.[16:22] The ShillFest: Ben dives into policy, discussing the politicization of the industry, possible stablecoin regulation and what bankruptcy courts have to do with the U.S.’s approach to crypto policy.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commissioner Summer Mersinger delivers a candid perspective on cryptocurrency regulation at CoinDesk's State of Crypto event in Washington, DC. This episode is sponsored by PayPalIn this special live episode of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren engage with Commissioner, Summer Mersinger from the CFTC, discussing the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. The conversation dives into the legislative vacuum, enforcement actions, and the need for rulemaking to navigate this complex space. Commissioner Mersinger also emphasizes the importance of engaging with regulatory bodies and abiding by the rules as the crypto industry evolves on a global scale, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities ahead.LINKS:CFTC Commissioner Mersinger 'Not Surprised' at Bitcoin's Spike Amid ETF Interest Crypto investing isn't just a fad, CFTC Commissioner Mersinger says amid latest ETF-fueled bitcoin rally -PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusd-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin dominance, stablecoins, payments and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Mastercard Plans Web3 Collaborations With Self-Custody Wallet FirmsNorth America Leads World in Crypto Usage Despite Ongoing Regulatory Questions, While Stablecoin Activity Shifts Away from US Services -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It appears Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy will likely center around his own testimony as the key witness in the trial, with a recent court filing suggesting at least six witnesses for the defense. It's likely that some of these witnesses may be character witnesses attesting to the defendant's moral character and conduct.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Defense Has 6 Witnesses to Open With: DOJSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Elizabeth Napolitano Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SEC decided not to appeal its court loss against Grayscale, which means GBTC’s conversion to a spot BTC ETF is likely on its way. Also, multiple spot Bitcoin ETF applications appear to be inching closer to approval.James Seyffart, market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, feel quite certain a spot Bitcoin ETF will launch in the next few months. First, the SEC decided not to appeal a court’s rejection of Grayscale’s application to convert its Bitcoin trust to a spot ETF. Second, there’s been a change in the way the SEC has been treating the many other spot Bitcoin ETF applications—requesting minuscule tweaks in disclosure language. And even though other legal hiccups are occurring—the NY Attorney General’s lawsuit against Grayscale parent company, DCG, the SEC’s potentially renewed vigor in the Ripple case, and Cointelegraph’s incorrect tweet about a bitcoin ETF—the SEC needs a PR win right now. According to them, this means good things not just for spot Bitcoin ETFs but also, shortly thereafter, Ethereum ETFs. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights| Why the SEC did not appeal a decision in the Grayscale caseWhether the NYAG lawsuit against DGC, the parent company of Grayscale, will affect the prospects for GBTC being converted into an ETFHow likely it is that GBTC will be converted into an ETF and what needs to happen for that to occurWhy the SEC probably wants Grayscale to "completely refile," according to JamesWhy the recent changes in the ETF applications are "relatively modest," according to MattWhether the incorrect Cointelegraph tweet about a spot bitcoin ETF will be used by the SEC to bolster its market manipulation argumentAn overview of the deadlines of the different applicationsWhat happened at the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs and how it was different from the launch of Bitcoin futures ETFsWhether the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF will pave the way for a spot ether ETFWhat the impact is of all the negative PR for the SEC and Chair Gary Gensler after losing many casesWhat the differences between the various ETFs are and how they will compete in the marketLightning round questions: volumes after launch, inflows in the first year, projections for BTC priceThank you to our sponsors! | Crypto.com | LayerZero | Popcorn NetworkGuests| James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearance on Unchained: Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFMatthew Hougan, CIO of BitwisePrevious appearances on Unchained: The 2 Types of Investors Driving Interest in CryptoBitwise’s Latest Plans to Get a Bitcoin ETF ApprovedLinks| ETFs:Previous coverage of Unchained on ETFs:Does Grayscale’s Win Against the SEC Mean a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved?Grayscale v. SEC: Who Won This Week’s Hearing?Why Grayscale Is Suing the SEC Over Its Denial of a Bitcoin ETF$5 Billion in AUM: Why Growth at Grayscale Exploded in the Last QuarterBitwise’s Latest Plans to Get a Bitcoin ETF ApprovedDCG’s Dilemma: Should It Sell Its GBTC Holdings to Repay Gemini?Unchained: Bitcoin Surges to $30K After False Spot ETF Approval TweetEthereum Futures ETFs See ‘Average’ First-Day Trading VolumesCointelegraph: Clarification on sharing false spot Bitcoin ETF newsRedeem GBTC 🌽 CampaignRipple:SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple CEO and Chairman - Unchained CryptoMarket manipulationCNET: 23-year-old arrested in Emulex hoaxSEC Charges Avraham Eisenberg with Manipulating Mango Markets’ “Governance Token” to Steal $116 Million of Crypto AssetsNYAG lawsuit:NY Attorney General Sues Crypto Firms Gemini, Genesis, and DCG for Over $1 Billion Fraud-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team has announced that they will have a single expert witness, Joseph Pimbley of PF2 Securities. Pimbley's testimony will focus on addressing the financial issues related to FTX's dealings with Alameda and their actual balances, potentially raising questions about Bankman-Fried's alleged culpability, but it remains uncertain whether it can overshadow the emotional impact of testimony from the defendant's close associates admitting involvement in purported crimes.Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Proposes Financial Expert as Witness to Rebut DOJ TestimonySign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Nikhilesh De, Sandali Handagama and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin moves, U.S. GDP, crypto fund flows, privacy and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1716529570759704832https://x.com/SGJohnsson/status/1716477694261485980GDPNow - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CoinShares Fund Flows Nym Technologies Attracts $300M in Crypto Fund Commitments for Privacy Infrastructure -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of “Gen C,” Tom McLeod, co-founder of Arkive, discusses the company’s goal of making art more accessible through decentralization and community.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.Tom McLeod, co-founder of Arkive, joins Gen C to discuss his background shifting from music and tech to arts and culture and how his company, Arkive is democratizing art collecting and patronage. Tune in to learn about Tom’s takes on emerging tech, collective ownership and disrupting the traditional museum model.Links mentioned from the podcast: Universal Music sues AI company Anthropic for distributing song lyricsMacy’s Steps Into the Metaverse With New Digital Fashion PlatformTom on TwitterArkive WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the trial's recess until this Thursday, let's take a closer look at the courtroom's unique ambiance and explore the noteworthy distinctions between the primary courtroom and the overflow area.Link to story: The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: It’s the Courthouse Life for UsSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores safe havens, politics and crypto prices climbing despite rising U.S. yields.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Lawmaker Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring for House Speaker Role Crypto-Friendly Congressman McHenry Temporarily Takes Over U.S. House Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System (McHenry upload) Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina Massa Gains Upper Hand on Milei as Argentina Heads to Runoff - Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins bill is sensible legislation for technology that could help millions of people, says Circle’s Heath Tarbert, the former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Heath Tarbert, titled: “The Stablecoin Bill Is a Vital Upgrade for US Financial Plumbing.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Kelly Ye, Head of Research at Decentral Park Capital. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried is facing an even more difficult task in proving his innocence after this week’s compelling testimony by the last member of his inner circle. Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that compelling evidence from Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle had increased the difficulty for the fallen FTX CEO to convince a jury of his innocence. Former FTX head engineer Nishad Singh said that he became suicidal after understanding the full magnitude of FTX’s misuse of customer funds, while ex-chief legal counsel Can Sun helped show how SBF allegedly lied to lawyers. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | Sam (Enzer’s) thoughts on how the trial is going for the defense what Nishad Singh's emotional testimony revealed about SBFhow Singh felt "betrayed" by Bankman-Fried, who may have been a big brother figure to himwhy the defense went much harder after Singh in its defense than it did the other members of the inner circlewhether the jury felt empathy with Singh about his suicidal feelings what the rationale was behind the order of the witnesseswhy Sam believes that the accounting professor Peter Easton's testimony was "damning" for the defense whether the testimony of former FTX general counsel proved that SBF lied to his own lawyerswhy the communications between SBF and his lawyer, which are generally privileged, were divulged in courtwhy Sam believes that it's likely that SBF will testify, although he would advise him not toThank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com  |  Hedera  |  Popcorn NetworkGuest | Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.Previous appearances on Unchained: Why These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?Links | Previous coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s DecisionSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s FamilySBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ While Defense Claims His Actions Were ‘Reasonable’SBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One FactSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF’s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So FarSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?SBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life'SBF Trial, Day 7: In SBF Trial, Did the Defense Lose Its Opportunity With the Star Witness?SBF Trial, Day 8: Former BlockFi CEO Adds Credibility to Fraud Charges SBF Trial, Day 9: Nishad Singh Describes Former FTX CEO as a Bully and Big SpenderSBF Trial, Day 10: Defense Struggles to Discredit Nishad Singh's TestimonySBF Trial, Day 11: How Alameda Got FTX Into a $9 Billion HoleDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?Good Morning America: FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried on crypto giant's collapse: 'A lot of people got hurt. And that's on me'Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The trial is on break until Thursday (10/26), so the CoinDesk SBF Trial Team compiled their favorite quotes from throughout the trial thus far.  Link to story: 'Absolutely Not': FTX's Former General Counsel Says He Never Approved Loans of Customer FundsSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto prices, U.S. government debt and answers listener questions.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Spot Bitcoin ETF Excitement Hits Main Street, Google Search IndicatesSEC Drops Charges Against Ripple CEO Garlinghouse, Chairman Larsen-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Protocol podcast dives into blockchain, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the evolving layers of blockchain technology. CoinDesk journalists Brad Keoun, Sam Kessler, and Margaux Nijkerk provide updates and clear explanations of the industry's intricacies, making it accessible to all interested in this dynamic field.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER The Protocol podcast is produced and edited by Senior Producer Michele Musso with support from Executive Producer Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The competition among DeFi networks is fierce, with Scroll currently holding the 23rd spot in the rankings. Meanwhile, the Ethereum validator queue has seen a significant reduction in wait times for staking and rewards, and an 'OG of Blockchains' has recently accomplished a nine-year-old project.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," be part of our discussion with hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of  The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk. Together, they explore the continuously evolving landscape of blockchain technology, with a particular focus on what makes Scroll stand out, the diminishing demand for staking on Ethereum, and, in our PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT, Stellar's integration of smart contracts.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Scroll Confirms Mainnet Live, as Co-Founder Predicts Speed Gains Over EthereumEthereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking DemandStellar, Early Blockchain Built for Payments, Adds Smart Contracts to Take on Ethereum Clip from Scroll Co-Founder Scroll Co-Founder Discusses zkEVM Mainnet Launch -All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptime Concierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The trial entered a painfully slow phase as the prosecution examined poorly prepared witnesses that delivered lackluster performances, eliciting frustration from Judge Lewis Kaplan.Link to story: ‘Oh, Yes’: Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' MoneySign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin support, U.S. housing, the cost of bad crypto policy and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:U.S. Treasury Targets Gaza Crypto Business in Sanctions to Squeeze Hamas Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism Correcting the Record: Inaccurate Methodologies for Estimating Cryptocurrency's Role in Terrorism Financing Top U.S. Bank Regulator Faulted for Lack of Crypto Guidance to Banks U.S. Crypto Regulatory Fog Keeps Standard Chartered Rooted in UAE, Asia State of Crypto Week 2023 CoinDesk's State of Crypto -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk reports from the courthouse on week three of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.[0:46] Inside the Desk: Danny recounts what it's been like attending the trial.[16:22] Danny records outside the courthouse (and inside a bar, pardon the noise) alongside Nik De.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy in his trial is coming into focus as his legal team seeks to reframe the narrative around his actions at FTX. The defense aims to raise reasonable doubt by challenging key witnesses' testimonies and sowing doubt in their credibility, but faces hurdles in piecing together a cohesive story as the prosecution's case remains strong.Link to story: SBF Trial: For Once, Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a PunchSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker, Sam Kessler and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores U.S. yields, Chinese growth, Binance.US and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Binance.US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals Trading Bitcoin on Binance Got Tougher During the ETF Rumor Frenzy: Kaiko Bitcoin Nears $29K as Fidelity ETF Amendment Bumps Bullish Sentiment -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attorneys Samson Enzer and Greg Strong say Caroline Ellison’s testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried was damning. They agree one thing could turn it around: SBF’s own testimony. However, that runs the risk of increasing his sentence.Samson Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Greg Strong, partner at DLX Law, dissect the second week of the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. At this point, the prosecution’s star witness, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, has testified, as well as another prominent insider, co-founder Gary Wang. But both Enzer and Strong believe that it’s already over for the defense, but agree that the only thing that could turn it around is testimony from SBF himself—but that runs the risk of the defendant significantly increasing his sentence. Find out how they thought the more salacious details of Ellison’s testimony, concerning alleged bribes to Chinese government officials, would affect the jury, and why Enzer believes introducing that testimony may have been risky for the government. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | Whether the prosecution gave the defense any fodder for its failed entrepreneur theoryHow SBF and Ellison’s romantic relationship could affect the jury’s deliberationsThe jury’s reaction to Ellison saying SBF’s belief was that “don’t lie, don’t steal” didn’t fit into his philosophy of utilitarianism Why the defense didn’t object to the mention of alleged bribes to Chinese government officials the first timeWhy the defense attorney complain about photos shown of SBF and his hairHow the jury might react to the testimony involving alleged Chinese government bribes, Thai prostitutes, and Saudi princeHow Ellison crying in her testimony could affect the juryWhy the defense didn’t ask Ellison about not hedging Why the cross-examination of Gary Wang of was limited in its success for the defenseWhat caused a moment of tension between Zac Prince and the defenseWhy Greg and Sam think SBF shouldn’t testify, but believe it’s his only, very risky, chance If convicted, how many years do they think SBF’s prison sentence will be? Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com | LayerZero | Popcorn NetworkGuests |Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.Previous appearances on Unchained: SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial? - Unchained CryptoGreg Strong, partner at DLx LawLinks |  Previous coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s DecisionSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s FamilySBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ While Defense Claims His Actions Were ‘Reasonable’SBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One FactSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF’s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So FarSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?SBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life'SBF Trial, Day 7: In SBF Trial, Did the Defense Lose Its Opportunity With the Star Witness?SBF Trial, Day 8: Former BlockFi CEO Adds Credibility to Fraud Charges SBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?Did Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?Here’s How Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Stakes Trial Could Play OutSBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseThe High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins: What to ExpectGo deeper into the trial | Unchained:In the SBF Case, Elite Corruption Is What’s Really on TrialCooperating Witnesses in the SBF Trial May Get Little to No Prison Time-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, testified that a September 2022 meeting with Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, revealed the extent of Alameda's use of FTX user deposits, leaving a substantial hole in the balance sheets of both companies and prompting Singh's feeling of betrayal. Singh's testimony provided strong evidence to prosecutors that Bankman-Fried played a pivotal role in FTX's alleged crimes, emphasizing Singh's role as both a co-conspirator and a victim in the unfolding saga.Link to story: Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was MissingSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the U.S. consumer, bitcoin ETFs and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Jumps to $30K, Then Dumps, as False Spot ETF Approval Report Circulates  -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nobody understands restaurants like Ben Leventhal. From starting Eater and Resy to his new venture, Blackbird, Ben discusses bringing restaurants on-chain and building loyalty.Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.In this episode of the podcast, Avery and Sam chop it up with Ben Leventhal from Blackbird Labs. Ben has been a successful entrepreneur having started Eater, acquired by Vox, and Resy, acquired by Amex, and is now using NFTs and loyalty rewards on-chain to connect restaurants with their best customers with his new venture, Blackbird Labs.Links mentioned from the podcast: Wearable Life Moment Tech Is BackVeeFriend Partnership Game Is StrongBen on TwitterBlackbird WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-From our sponsor:Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores consumer expectations, spot bitcoin ETFs, signals from Asia, Ethereum fees and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approval Partially Priced In, Coinbase Says SEC Won’t Appeal Loss in Grayscale Case, Boosting the Odds GBTC Can Become a Bitcoin ETF IntoTheBlock Report Ethereum's New Low-Fee Regime May Put Its 'Ultra Sound Money' Thesis to Test -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the trial progresses into its second phase, defense attorney Mark Cohen's cross-examination of witnesses like BlockFi CEO Zac Prince has so far failed to substantially undermine the prosecution's case against Sam Bankman-Fried. The defense continues to argue that FTX's terms of service, specifically regarding customer funds and obligations, may not support the misappropriation claims, but the prosecution maintains that misappropriation occurred when Bankman-Fried breached a fiduciary duty and made material misrepresentations, suggesting that the defense's argument may not fully address the allegations.Link to story: Crypto Lender BlockFi Believed Alameda Was Solvent Given Balance Sheet It Was Shown, CEO TestifiesSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a distraction for the industry when the focus should be on passing enabling legislation, says Katherine Snow, head of legal at Messari.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Katherine Snow, titled: “Crypto Should Ghost the SBF Trial.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A breakdown into the most pressing global issues, shedding light on everything from international conflicts and crypto's implications to the dynamics of celebrity culture and the moral responsibility of our digital age.This episode is sponsored by PayPalIn this episode of "Money Reimagined" Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren offer an inspection of the pressing issues of our time, from the ongoing turmoil in Israel and the controversial nexus of crypto in terrorism to the alluring realm of crypto celebrity culture, offering their perspectives and expressing their frustration with those who choose to ignore these pressing issues. They discuss the role of crypto in terrorism and how the industry is responding. Warren passionately advocates for diverting funds away from terrorists and emphasizes the need for the crypto industry to unite against illicit activities. The discussion shifts its focus to privacy and surveillance concerns, prompted by a recent hacking incident, and delves into the pervasive skepticism surrounding the crypto industry, in part due to the ongoing SBF trial.LINKS:Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the SirensChinese Bribes, Saudi Investors and Thai Prostitutes: Caroline Ellison Gives SBF Trial’s Most Shocking Testimony YetStar Witness Caroline Ellison Says Sam Bankman-Fried Directed Her to Commit FraudSheilas Article : Crypto Risks Another Sam Bankman-Fried if U.S. Doesn't Provide Clear Regulation-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries, and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusd-Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, discusses why Caroline Ellison’s testimony has been the most critical in the case so far, why sidebars in the courtroom can get heated, and whether SBF might testify as a final Hail Mary for the defense. The second week of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial is underway, bringing emotional testimony from SBF’s ex-girlfriend and former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison, along with some surprising stories about alleged bribes to Chinese officials and discussion about reaching out to the Saudi Crown Prince for help. Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, discusses why the question of who was actually in charge is so critical to the case, the defense’s strategy to discredit Caroline Ellison, and why sidebars in the courtroom can get so heated. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights:Why Caroline Ellison is a critical witness on a "number of levels," according to AriWhat a software developer at FTX revealed about whether SBF was directing tradesWhy a lawyer’s body language is something the jury looks out for Why there have been so many sidebars in the trial and why they can sometimes get heated The reason why the lawyers, particularly the defense team, have been so repetitive with their questionsConsidering the long prison sentence SBF is facing, why Ari "doesn't understand" SBF’s decision to push forward with the trial Whether, after three days of testimonies, Ellison has come out as a credible witness for the juryWhy the defense is facing an "uphill fight" and whether testimony from SBF would serve as a final Hail Mary for themThank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com |  Hedera  |  Popcorn NetworkGuest |   Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs.Previous appearances on Unchained: Is TRM Labs Blocking Addresses From DeFi Protocols? Ari Redbord Says YesThe Legal and Regulatory Fallout From Terra’s Collapse: Who Will Pay?How Much Prison Time Is FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Facing?Links | Previous coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So FarSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s FamilySBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ While Defense Claims His Actions Were ‘Reasonable’SBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One FactSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF’s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?SBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life'SBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?Did Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?Here’s How Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Stakes Trial Could Play OutSBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseThe High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins: What to ExpectGo deeper into the trial: In the SBF Case, Elite Corruption Is What’s Really on TrialCooperating Witnesses in the SBF Trial May Get Little to No Prison Time-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the cross-examination of Caroline Ellison, the lead attorney, Mark Cohen, failed to establish his expected point that Ellison may have been more responsible for the collapse of FTX than his client, Sam Bankman-Fried. Cohen's questioning also did not significantly undermine Ellison's credibility, and he missed opportunities to delve into certain aspects of the case, ultimately leaving the defense's strategy unclear and raising questions about their ability to challenge the prosecution's narrative of Bankman-Fried's actions in taking funds from customers and investors.Link to story: SBF Trial: Defense Counsel's Cross-Examination of Star Prosecution Witness MeanderedSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Nick Baker, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market reactions, fast bitcoin payments, Ethereum yield and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking DemandProtocol Village: Blockstream Opens 'Greenlight' Lightning ServiceLightning-as-a-service, without the technical fuss.The Lightning Network Grew by 1212% in 2 YearsCoinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Covering the influence of conflict on Israel's crypto sector, the evolution of smart contracts on Bitcoin, and a comprehensive examination of the ethical, technical, and legal intricacies that define the crypto landscape, notably in the aftermath of the FTX collapse as witnessed in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in New York City.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.Follow the show here for more.In this episode of "The Protocol," join our hosts, Brad Keoun, the founding editor of  The Protocol Newsletter, along with tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, as they delve into the ever-evolving realm of blockchain technology. Amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, they delve into the dynamic interplay between innovation and adversity. Additionally, they explore the contentious World Coin project, which employs iris scanning for biometric authentication, shedding light on the convergence of AI and blockchain technology. Sam Kessler provides insights from the Manhattan courthouse regarding the technical intricacies of the FTX collapse during the SBF trial. It becomes evident that the sector is undergoing a refining process in response to heightened scrutiny and legal deliberations following FTX's involvement.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS |  Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the SirensBitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ PlanThe Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago SadaChinese Bribes, Saudi Investors and Thai Prostitutes: Caroline Ellison Gives SBF Trial’s Most Shocking Testimony Yet-All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Ellison continues her testimony, stating that Sam's ethical compass revolved around maximizing utility for the greater good, rather than adhering to traditional moral principles. She disclosed how this philosophy led to bending and breaking rules, including fraudulent practices, which ultimately contributed to the downfall of Alameda and FTX, affecting lenders, investors, and customers, while also highlighting the personal toll and emotional impact of these actions.Link to story: Chinese Bribes, Thai Prostitutes and an End to the Lies: Caroline Ellison’s Explosive Second Day of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-FriedSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker, Danny Nelson and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Somensatto, who leads North America public policy for Chainalysis, discusses regulation, global perspectives and how brands should approach crypto.In this sponsored bonus episode of the podcast, Sam sits down with Chainalysis’ Jason Somensatto to discuss how the current regulatory landscape can be challenging for those looking to build, including in the Global South. We also discuss Jason’s ‘Best Customers vs. Bad Actors’ framework when it comes to risk and data.Links mentioned from the podcast: ChainalysisJason Somensatto on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores U.S. inflation reports, an intriguing bitcoin innovation called BitVM and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’ Decentralised Finance in the EU: Developments and risks Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The government’s star witness, the former CEO of Alameda Research and once romantic partner of Sam Bankman-Fried, testified this week. CoinDesk reports from the courthouse.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.[1:09] Inside the Desk: Danny recounts what it's been like attending the trial.[14:24] Danny records outside the courthouse, alongside Eli Tan.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Ellison began her testimony by unveiling a complex narrative of her and SBF’s intertwined personal and professional lives, shedding light on alleged fraudulent practices that ultimately led to the collapse of Alameda, FTX, and significant losses for exchange customers and investors.Link to story: Star Witness Caroline Ellison Says Sam Bankman-Fried Directed Her to Commit FraudSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Nikhilesh De, Marc Hochstein, Danny Nelson, Sam Kessler and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores spot bitcoin ETFs, bitcoin endorsements, inflation and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin - Monthly Return SEC Must Review Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1711386982226485391?s=20 Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Geopolitical Risks Rise Jim Cramer thinks 'Mr. Bitcoin is about to go down big' | The Block -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An optimistic perspective on the fusion of AI and blockchain technologies, with augmented reality as a potential emerging frontier.This episode is sponsored by PayPalIn this episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren delves into the exciting convergence of blockchain, AI, and digital assets, particularly emphasizing decentralized storage and processing, with Shawn Wilkinson Founder & CSO of Storj. Wilkinson highlights his journey from founding a distributed cloud storage company, Storj, to developing a distributed GPU platform for AI. The conversation touches on the challenges of crypto adoption and the critical role of token economics in incentivizing engagement in distributed computing and storage projects. Furthermore, Shawn discusses the potential cost savings and security benefits of decentralized systems in AI and cloud computing. Regulatory challenges in the US crypto market are explored, with an emphasis on the importance of building practical, real-world solutions. LINKS:storj.io -PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get Started now at paypal.com/pyusd-Money Reimagined has been produced by senior producer Michele Musso, edited by associate producer Ryan Huntington and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Brian Klein, partner at Waymaker, discuss the strategies that the defense and prosecution appear to be using, and why the testimonies from FTX software developer Adam Yedidia, FTX cofounder Gary Wang, and others to come will be so damaging for the defense.The first week of the criminal trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has come to a close, with his former friends and FTX colleagues Adam Yedidia and Gary Wang delivering powerful testimonies that are forming the foundations for the prosecution’s arguments — arguments that the defense may have a difficult time surmounting. Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Brian Klein, partner at Waymaker, discuss Alameda’s special privileges coded into the FTX software, the reason why a scorched FTX customer may have been chosen as the first witness, and why upcoming key witnesses are going to be a “real problem” for the defense.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | What we learned about the prosecution and defense’s strategies after the first week of the trialHow the jury being mostly non-finance professionals may impact deliberationsWhy Brian believes someone “out of the mainstream” would make an ideal juror for the defenseWhy Sam believes the defense’s opening was stronger than the prosecution’sWhich arguments may be the most difficult for Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers to defendWhy the defense’s “building a plane as you’re flying” analogy may come back to hurt them in closingWhy Sam believes the order of the witness testimony so far is helping the prosecution build the foundation of its caseWhether Adam Yedidia’s testimony was effective at establishing him as a credible witnessWhether the fact that some witnesses are cooperating to avoid prison time will impact the jury’s decisionWhat Gary Wang, former CTO of FTX, revealed about Alameda's special privileges coded into FTX software and how it wasn’t an “oversight”Whether Judge Kaplan is growing impatient with the defenseWhether the prosecution's objections were sustained reasonably by Judge KaplanWhy upcoming insider witnesses pose a “real problem” to the defenseWhy Gary Wang, Nishad Sigh, and Caroline Ellison could very well serve no prison timeWhy it's "not even an open question" that the defense team will appeal if they lose the caseThank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com  |  LayerZero  |  Popcorn NetworkGuest: | Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & ReindelPrevious appearance on Unchained: SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseBrian Klein, partner at WaymakerPrevious appearance on Unchained: SBF Behind Bars: Why Revoked Bail Is a Big Deal for Crypto’s Biggest TrialLinks | Previous coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So FarSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s FamilySBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ While Defense Claims His Actions Were ‘Reasonable’SBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One FactSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF’s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda’s Special PrivilegesDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?Here’s How Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Stakes Trial Could Play OutSBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseThe High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins: What to ExpectIn the SBF Case, Elite Corruption Is What’s Really on TrialBusiness Insider: Sam Bankman-Fried deleted his tweet saying FTX 'assets are fine' on the day he announced his Binance deal-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Wang asserts that SBF was aware of the $8 billion deficit in Alameda’s balance sheet but continued to publicly deny that there were any issues in FTX’s liquidity or accounting. Caroline Ellison begins her testimony.Link to story: Bankman-Fried Seeks to Probe Lawyers’ Involvement in $200M ‘Sham’ Alameda LoansSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores a shift in interest rate expectations, funds flows, crypto aid and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund Volume 152: Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report | by James Butterfill | Oct, 2023 | CoinShares Blog -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of hedge fund Alameda Research and on-and-off girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, is likely to be the next witness to testify on behalf of the government in its trial against the former crypto mogul, following former FTX executive Gary Wang.Link to story: Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to Testify Tuesday in Sam Bankman-Fried TrialSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Helene Braun, Nikhilesh De, Marc Hochsteinand and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julia Klim of Equinox speaks with Avery and Sam on her role and how the lifestyle brand has been on top of fitness and culture trends for decades.In this episode of the podcast, Avery and Sam sit down with Julia Klim, VP Strategic Partnerships and BD at Equinox. Julia discusses how Equinox has evolved its brand over the years and has used innovation and creative partnerships to connect with consumers. Julia also discusses the role of Web3, gamification and alternate realities in the fitness and lifestyle journey.Links mentioned from the podcast: Tom Hanks is an AI brand character and is not happy about itThe Moma and Saatchi Gallery Continue to NFTJulia on TwitterEquinox WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.