Best Digitalasset Podcasts (2025)

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Filters Are Futile 44:04

21h ago44:04

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We’re explaining why trying to filter Bitcoin is a fool’s errand. We dive into the “filter debate,” dissecting why some Bitcoin purists are demanding JPEG‑free blocks and why their efforts are futile, but harmful to the bitcoin network. Fee economics, block‑size limits, real‑world examples, and the clash between censorship resistance and arbitrary …

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Tether Held Talks to Invest in Gold Mining: Report | CoinDesk Daily 2:40

2d ago2:40

2:40

Is Tether getting into gold mining? Stablecoin issuer Tether is considering investing in gold mining. According to the report from Financial Times, the USDT issuer has held discussions with mining groups about putting money into the gold supply chain, including refining, trading and royalties. Plus, U.S. employment data in August shows a slowed lab…

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Why Pokémon Cards Are Better Onchain (and How to Trade Them) - Ep. 898 1:10:22

2d ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Pokémon cards are no longer just collectibles stuffed in a binder. They’re becoming liquid, tradable assets onchain. In this episode, Collector Crypt CEO Tuom Holmberg and Bitwise’s Danny Nelson explain how the project is reimagining the $100 billion trading card industry. From slashing eBay’s 13% fees to near-zero, to solving decades-old authentic…

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THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining News: Trump-Backed ABTC Goes Public, IREN Overpriced? And CORZ Deal Trouble 27:42

2d ago27:42

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On today’s roundup, we have an ASIC market update from Luxor, plus American Bitcoin’s debut on public markets and why one investor wants to put the freeze on the Core Scientific-CoreWeave deal. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT…

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Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Lists on NASDAQ: 'The Best Is Yet to Come' | Markets Outlook 16:41

3d ago16:41

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The latest price moves and insights with Eric Trump and Asher Genoot. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠here⁠. American Bitcoin just made its NASDAQ debut, trading under the ticker ABTC. In this exclusive interview with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Eric Trump and Executive Chairma…

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Bits + Bips: The Case for Why DATs Are Superior to Crypto ETFs - Ep. 897 54:56

3d ago54:56

54:56

DATs aren’t done. They may just be getting started. In this episode, CoinFund’s Chris Perkins and Upexi’s Brian Rudick join Ram Ahluwalia and Steven Ehrlich to dissect why some DATs could outcompete ETFs for certain investors, the bullish accretion math behind premiums, and what makes a winning vehicle. We also dig into whether this is altcoin seas…

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CFTC Gives Go-Ahead for Polymarket's New Exchange | CoinDesk Daily 2:21

3d ago2:21

2:21

Could Polymarket make a return to the U.S. with the CFTC's no-action letter to QCX? The CFTC granted a no-action letter to QCX, Polymarket's new U.S. acquisition, over certain regulatory requirements involving events contracts. Is the prediction market coming back to America? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of …

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The Chopping Block: Trump’s $22B “Gold Paper” DeFi Launch, Buybacks & Garbage Coins - Ep. 896 1:01:43

3d ago1:01:43

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Altcoin froth meets political theater. The team dissects World Liberty Financial’s explosive debut: a $22B token backed by the Trump family, a disputed Aave partnership, insider buybacks, and a “gold paper” instead of a whitepaper. We break down Justin Sun’s role, why critics call it crypto’s “garbage moat,” and how WLFi could become the Thanksgivi…

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Why Kevin O'Leary Is Betting Millions on Sports Cards While Declaring the NFT Market Dead | Markets Outlook 24:13

3d ago24:13

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The latest price moves and insights with Kevin O'Leary. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss his evolving strategy for the maturing crypto market. He explains why he no longer focuses on the daily bitcoin price and has instead switched to an approa…

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'Ondo Global Markets Will Do For US Equities, What the Stablecoin Did for the US Dollar' | Markets Outlook 9:59

4d ago9:59

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The latest price moves and insights with Ondo Finance Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. Ondo Finance launched Ondo Global Markets on Wednesday, a new platform offering fully backed, tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to investors worldwide. Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode explains how the tokens…

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Teases Memecoin to Challenge Trump | CoinDesk Daily 2:30

4d ago2:30

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom teases an upcoming release of a memecoin to challenge TRUMP. California Governor Gavin Newsom teased an upcoming release of a memecoin to challenge TRUMP. Will it be able to "turn up the heat"? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break …

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How Crypto Insiders Are Sidestepping the Law to Dump on Retail - Ep. 895 58:05

4d ago58:05

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Behind some of the biggest token launches of the past year — from Trump’s $TRUMP coin to the recent Kanye West’s $YZY, to the collapse of $LIBRA and this week’s launch of $WLFI — the same insider names keep popping up. In this episode, Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Vaiman explains how figures like Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, celebrity promoter Sahil…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bears Are Wrong About Strategy’s Bitcoin Play 37:58

4d ago37:58

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Ed and Tim from Bitcoin Treasuries break down the corporate bitcoin strategy space, MicroStrategy's dominance, valuation challenges, and what's next for treasury companies in this volatile market. Ed and Tim from Bitcoin Treasuries join us to talk about the explosive growth of bitcoin treasury companies, why traditional metrics don't work anymore, …

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CoinDesk's David LaValle on Crypto ETFs and What's Next for Financial Infrastructure 6:54

5d ago6:54

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David LaValle, the former head of ETF at Grayscale, begins his new role as CoinDesk's President of Data and Indices. He joins Jennifer Sanasie to discuss how the successful launch of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs marked a major inflection point, and why the market is now ready for its next phase of maturity.-Midnight is introducing a novel approach t…

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Gold Hits Record $3.5K as Whales Dump Bitcoin | CoinDesk Daily 2:36

5d ago2:36

2:36

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as gold surged to a record high of $3,500 an ounce. Gold surged to a record high of $3,500 an ounce earlier, driven by growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, a worsening fiscal outlook for major economies, and increased political pressure on central bank p…

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THE MINING POD: Is Bitcoin’s Mining Revenue Model Broken? 49:30

5d ago49:30

49:30

Our guest, Cormint CEO James McAvity, makes the case that Bitcoin’s low transaction fees should raise concerns. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Tod…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Tether on RGB, finding UAE's $700mm in btc, and USGox data on Bitcoin 17:10

8d ago17:10

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We dive into the UAE’s $700 M Bitcoin mine, the US government’s on‑chain data feeds via Chainlink, and Tether’s comeback on RGB, plus nation‑state mining drama. Colin Charlie joins us to unpack the UAE’s secret $700 million Bitcoin mining operation, the US government’s bold move to publish macro data on-chain through Chainlink, and Tether’s planned…

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Eric Trump Says U.S. and Beijing Are ‘Leading the Way’ in Crypto | COINDESK DAILY 2:46

9d ago2:46

2:46

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Eric Trump praised China's crypto efforts. Eric Trump praised China during a panel at BTC Asia, saying that there is “no question” the country had “made an unbelievable mark on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.” He emphasized the U.S.–China dynamic as pivotal in the future of d…

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THE MINING POD: ABTC Could Go Public Next Month, IREN Expands its GPU Feet, Ocean Pool Has a Glitch 33:39

9d ago33:39

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Reports suggest that ABTC could start trading as early as next month following its merger with Gryphon Digital. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Tod…

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Why These DeFi Builders Are Betting It All on Coinbase’s L2, Base - Ep. 894 1:28:37

9d ago1:28:37

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Subscribe to the new Bits + Bips channels! 📺 YouTube 🎧 Podcast → Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Fountain 🐦 X / Twitter Coinbase’s L2 Base is quickly becoming the most powerful distribution funnel in crypto — and two builders are betting everything on it. In this episode, Aerodrome’s Alex Cutler and Moonwell’s Luke Youngblood explain why the…

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The Chopping Block: Tom Lee the New Saylor? DAT Consolidation, Token Wrappers Under Fire - Ep. 893 58:00

10d ago58:00

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DAT mania meets market reality. Tom Lee becomes the face of ETH as BitMine amasses 1.5% of supply and mNAV premiums start to collapse. We break down Japan’s MetaPlanet tax arbitrage, SharpLink’s buyback tactics, and the coming wave of DAT M&A. Plus: Robinhood launches tokenized stocks in Europe using Arbitrum, the WFE fires a warning shot, and Styl…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: 5 Essential Privacy Tips For Bitcoin 33:39

10d ago33:39

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Satsie from PayJoin Foundation explains why Bitcoin isn't anonymous, covers essential privacy tools like address management, VPNs, and running nodes, plus discusses PayJoin batching and silent payments for better on-chain privacy. Satsie, board member of PayJoin Foundation joins us to talk about Bitcoin privacy fundamentals. We cover why Bitcoin is…

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Two VCs on Why the 4-Year Cycle Is Dead, DATs & Hyperliquid vs. Binance - Ep. 892 1:08:25

11d ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Subscribe to the new Bits + Bips channels! 📺 YouTube 🎧 Podcast → Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Fountain 🐦 X / Twitter Is crypto no longer moving in predictable four-year waves? From the rise of DATs and stablecoin-specific chains, to Hyperliquid challenging Binance itself, the industry is fracturing into segments with winners and losers. I…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Nobody Is Using Bitcoin Right Now 32:43

11d ago32:43

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Bitcoin transaction fees have collapsed to near-zero levels despite BTC hitting new highs. Will Owens from Galaxy Digital breaks down the data showing "free blocks" and what this means for miners and the network's long-term sustainability. Will Owens from Galaxy Digital joins us to talk about Bitcoin's shocking transaction fee collapse. Despite BTC…

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The Chopping Block: Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev on Tokenized Privates, 24/7 Stocks & AI-Verified Code - Ep. 891 56:56

16d ago56:56

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Altcoin froth meets real-asset rails. Vlad explains why Robinhood built an L2, how tokenized stocks—and even private shares like OpenAI/SpaceX—could trade on-chain, and what that means for accreditation, access, and the public/private wall. Plus: DATs, DTCC in a tokenized world, and AI that formally proves smart contracts. Welcome to The Chopping B…

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The LayerZero/Wormhole Bidding War Shows How to Value a Crypto Business - Ep. 890 51:35

16d ago51:35

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The drama is heating up in crypto M&A. LayerZero, the omnichain interoperability protocol, shocked the market with a $110 million bid to acquire Stargate DAO — the very bridge it originally launched. Then Wormhole jumped in, asking the DAO to pause the vote so it could make a counter-offer. This episode unpacks the first-ever so-called onchain bidd…

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Companies Are Competing to Bring Crypto to the Masses. Who Is Best Positioned? - Ep. 889 1:16:56

17d ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Subscribe to the new Bits + Bips channels! 📺 YouTube 🎧 Podcast → Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Fountain 🐦 X / Twitter Crypto is moving past speculation — and into the battle for mass adoption. In this episode, Phantom CEO Brandon Millman and Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz join Unchained to debate who will own the next hundred million users. …

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Trump Family Expands Crypto Empire | COINDESK DAILY 2:47

18d ago2:47

2:47

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the Trump family extends their crypto bet to Dogecoin. Thumzup Media Corp., which has Donald Trump Jr. as a major shareholder, said it will buy Dogehash Technologies in an all-stock deal, pivoting from digital marketing into industrial-scale crypto mining. What's next for t…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: The Tornado Cash Trial, Explained 53:25

18d ago53:25

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Reporter David Morris breaks down the Tornado Cash trial, Roman Storm's conviction on money transmission charges, and what this means for crypto privacy and open source developers going forward. David Z Morris joins us to talk about his extensive coverage of the Tornado Cash trial. We dive deep into Roman Storm's conviction, the legal precedent for…

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Bo Hines Joins Tether; Wyoming Launches Stablecoin | COINDESK DAILY 2:43

19d ago2:43

2:43

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Bo Hines joins Tether as U.S. strategy advisor. Bo Hines, former White House Crypto Council chief, has joined Tether as U.S. strategy advisor. This comes amid news that the state of Wyoming has launched their U.S. dollar stablecoin Frontier Stable Token. CoinDesk’s Jennifer…

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THE MINING POD: Leadership Change, 50 EH/s, and HPC W/ CleanSpark's Harry Sudock 29:32

19d ago29:32

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What does CleanSpark’s leadership transition mean for the bitcoin miner? Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Harry Sudock from CleanSpark joins …

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Why Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Is Bullish on HYPE | Markets Outlook 18:24

20d ago18:24

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The latest price moves and insights with Atlas Merchant Capital co-founders Bob Diamond and David Schamis. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. Atlas Merchant Capital co-founders Bob Diamond and David Schamis join CoinDesk with insights into the Wall Street's plan for crypto and the underlying blockchain technology. Plus, their bull…

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Will Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech Move BTC? | COINDESK DAILY 2:33

20d ago2:33

2:33

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin price dropped after traders took profit over the weekend. Bitcoin fell sharply as traders took profit following the new all-time high. According to data from Glassnode, investors booked in over $3.5 billion of realized profits across the weekend. Where is bitcoin he…

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Are Financial Advisors Too Late to Crypto? | Markets Outlook 10:39

22d ago10:39

10:39

The latest price moves and insights with TMX VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Cinthia Murphy, Investment Strategist at TMX VettaFi, to discuss where we are in the crypto education cycle. Cinthia sheds light on the challenges financial advisors fac…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: We're in a Recession on TikTok, But Not in the Market 41:22

22d ago41:22

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Stocks are soaring but TikTok is calling recession. The hosts examine viral recession indicators vs hard economic data to see if we're heading for downturn or if it's just vibes-based panic in 2025. We’re diving deep into the disconnect between market performance and recession fears. They explore viral TikTok recession indicators, analyze Q2 earnin…

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Stablecoins are the "New Lifeblood" of Crypto | Markets Outlook 8:58

23d ago8:58

8:58

The latest price moves and insights with Sentora Head of Lending Patrick Heusser. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Patrick Heusser, Sentora's Head of Lending, to discuss the future of on-chain financing and what it means for both institutions and individual investors. Plus, he provides insigh…

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Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Trump/Putin Meeting Tension and Inflation Concerns | COINDESK DAILY 3:25

23d ago3:25

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin’s recent rally has come to a stall. And, what to expect from the Trump/Putin meeting? Bitcoin’s recent rally has come to a stall after hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s flip-flop on the U.S. government’s BTC purchases. Wi…

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THE MINING POD: Proto ASIC Miner, MARA’s AI Move, Google Invests in Terawulf, Ethiopia Mining Ban 36:05

23d ago36:05

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Proto is changing the game with its new ASIC miner, Rig, and MARA takes a majority stake in an AI/HPC company tied to France’s government-run power provider. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/bloc…

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Crypto Firms, Fintechs and Banks Hope to Dominate Stablecoins. Who Will Win? - Ep. 888 50:48

23d ago50:48

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Stablecoin-focused blockchains are popping up everywhere. Stripe, Circle, and more are betting they can dominate payments. But are these chains even needed? And will Ethereum ever be ready for real-world assets? Austin Campbell, NYU professor and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting, joins Unchained to cut through the hype. From why “the market eve…

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Bitcoin's Market Cap Soars Past Google's After Hitting New All-Time High | COINDESK DAILY 2:42

24d ago2:42

2:42

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin surged past its previous record on Wednesday to above $124,000. Bitcoin surged past its previous record on Wednesday, rallying in tandem with U.S. equities as investors turn risk assets. The new high of $124,000 made bitcoin the fifth-largest asset by market cap acr…

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The Chopping Block: Corpo Chains, Monero’s AI Vampire Attack, and DAT Mania - Ep. 887 51:39

24d ago51:39

51:39

Altcoin season meets corporate blockchains as Circle and Stripe launch their own L1s, Monero suffers the biggest 51% attack in history (powered by an AI named “Garth”), and the crew debates whether the DAT boom is heading toward equilibrium or mania. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, an…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: The Economic Case for Bitcoin Treasury Companies 54:19

25d ago54:19

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Steven Lubka explains "paper bitcoin summer" - how treasury companies use regulatory arbitrage to efficiently acquire Bitcoin through capital markets, creating leveraged Bitcoin exposure for investors who can't directly buy BTC. Steven Lubka, VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto, joins us to talk about the "paper bitcoin summer" phenomenon, treasur…

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Bits + Bips: Why ETH Is Soaring and How Long The Rally Can Continue - Ep. 886 1:15:33

25d ago1:15:33

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Ethereum’s rally has captivated the market, but is it really about the GENIUS Act and stablecoins, or just raw flows? In this episode of Bits + Bips, Alex Kruger, Ram Ahluwalia, Steven Ehrlich, and special guest Sid Powell of Maple Finance, dive deep into what’s driving ETH, the macro forces shaping crypto’s next leg up, and whether traders are com…

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Which Types of Crypto Assets Make for Good Treasury Companies? - Ep. 885 1:04:07

26d ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Subscribe to the new Bits + Bips channels! 📺 YouTube 🎧 Podcast → Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Fountain🐦 X / Twitter In this episode of Unchained, Guy Young, founder of Ethena Labs, and Rob Hadick, general partner at Dragonfly, unpack the emerging wave of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) and why altcoins may be the next to follow Bitcoin an…

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Traders See 90% Chance for September Fed Rate Cut After Mixed July CPI Results | COINDESK DAILY 3:19

26d ago3:19

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed. U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed, with headline numbers better than forecast, but the core rate rising faster than expected. How will the result affect the Fed's decision on interest rates in September? CoinDesk’s Jennif…

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Why Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Modified Its $1.5M Target | CoinDesk Spotlight 50:29

26d ago50:29

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Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Cathie Wood. Follow the podcast here. ARK Invest founder, CEO and CIO Cathie Wood joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to explain how the rapid adoption of stablecoins is causing a shift in her famous $1.5 million bitcoin forecast. Plus, the personal journey that sparked her passion for e…

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THE MINING POD: Pacific Northwest Bitcoin Mining w/ Beau Turner 53:24

26d ago53:24

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Oregon and Washington should be havens for bitcoin miners, but red tape and a lack of curtailment programs are holding the states back. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome bac…

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Will the 'Saylor Effect' Push Ether to $8K? | Markets Outlook 12:36

27d ago12:36

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The latest price moves and insights with Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, who is also the managing partner and CIO at Round13 Capital DAF, joins CoinDesk with his bullish outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether in the next few years. Plus, he…

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Ether Tops $4.3K on Weekend Rally, What's Next? | COINDESK DAILY 3:21

27d ago3:21

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as ether rallies over the weekend. Ether's rally over the weekend sent the second largest crypto to over $4,300, dragging bitcoin along to the $120,000 level. Plus, Strategy buys more BTC on the 5-year anniversary of their bitcoin treasury strategy and Harvard discloses $116 m…

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GEN C: The Art of Crypto Brand Building at Scale 26:23

27d ago26:23

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Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, breaks down how innovative campaigns and visionary storytelling drive long-term growth, simplify crypto adoption and redefine the future of finance. Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, has been building Gemini's marketing strategy for six years, helping transform the exchange from a small te…

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