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Podcasts featuring news, illuminating discussion and insightful commentary from the editorial team at CoinDesk.com.
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We're talking to experts in the crypto and blockchain space about the future of the industry. You'll hear from economists, entrepreneurs, developers and other speakers from Consensus events.
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Is bitcoin a macro asset? Over the course of 2019, there has been growing focus on the role of bitcoin in the larger global economy. Is it becoming a safe haven asset, akin to digital gold? Is it something even larger - a generational hedge against the rise of modern monetary theory? This pop-up podcast, produced in conjunction with CoinDesk's Invest: NYC conference, talks to some of the markets leading thinkers to explore bitcoin in the macro economic context. To hear more from these speake ...
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Pantera Capital general partner and portfolio manager Cosmo Jiang. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Pantera Capital general partner and portfolio manager Cosmo Jiang joins CoinDesk to discuss their investment in Solana and the growth of the blockchain in the past year.…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is pardoned by President Trump. Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is free after receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. Plus, Trump comments on his meme token after announcing investment in AI infrastructure and an Ethereum core developer …
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Gary Gensler is out as the SEC chair and Polymarket bettors are positive that Trump will pardon Ross Ulbricht. Bitcoin has retreated from an overnight high after Donald Trump did not mention crypto during his inauguration speech. Plus, Gary Gensler is out as the SEC chair and …
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and CoinDesk Senior Analyst James Van Straten. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Bitcoin is up around 550% from the cycle lows during the FTX collapse. If the four-year cycle plays out as usual with huge price appreciation the year after the halving, could the largest crypt…
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Bitcoin mining YouTube legend BitsBeTrippin joins the show to go through 2025 predictive trends, plus how to deal with pesky anti-mining neighbors. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Michael Carter (Bits Be Trippin) joins us to share his recent experience with city council meetings and mining facility approvals. From sound regulations to econom…
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DJ Skee joins us this week to talk about the evolution of marketing through product placement and the power of nostalgia in collecting. DJ Skee is a multifaceted entrepreneur known for breaking artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Lorde and pioneering marketing strategies in music and tech. As the founder of The Realist, he's revolutionizing the…
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Colin and Will cover the Tether and Swan Bitcoin lawsuit and other news on this week’s roundup. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week’s news roundup, Colin and Will dig into Tether’s lawsuit against Swan Bitcoin, the latest development in a now two-front legal dispute over the companies’ bitcoin mining joint venture. Plus, the U.S. governme…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin regained $100K days ahead of the Inauguration Day. Bitcoin spiking to $100K ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 as traders anticipate pro-crypto announcements from the new administration. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports the top headlines of…
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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Could Trump Launch a Strategic Reserve Backed by XRP, SOL and Other 'American-First' Assets?
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades joins CoinDesk to discuss XRP's recent rally that sent the token's price to a high above $3.00. Plus, he weighs in on the rumor…
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The World Network launches Mini Apps 1.1, which will enable social chat and connection tools. Tools for Humanity Chief Product Officer Tiago Sada joins CoinDesk's Christine Lee for an exclusive interview to discuss growth on World Network, security and what projects they are seeking to develop under a new incubator program. - This episode was hoste…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from bitcoin's surge following the CPI data to Tether's move to El Salvador. Buyer sentiment is taking over as CPI data shows inflation stabilizing, more corporates announce Bitcoin acquisition strategies, an Tether moves its head quarter to Bitcoin friendly country El Salvador. …
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. XRP surged to $2.90 Wednesday morning, leading the overall crypto markets in gains. This comes as whales are stacking the token amid optimism for an XRP ETF product, according to data tracked by Santiment. Here's what you need to know befo…
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Former TikTok Head of Marketing Nick Tran shares how the traditional marketing playbook is evolving and why brands need to rethink their approach to connecting with modern consumers. Nick Tran is a marketing innovator whose career spans leadership roles at Samsung, Hulu and most notably as Head of Marketing at TikTok during its explosive growth pha…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Coinbase scores another legal win against the SEC. One of Italy's largest banks is buying bitcoin, Binance U.S. slams the SEC, and a federal court says the SEC must explain why the agency has refused Coinbase's formal request for clear crypto rules. Coinbase Chief Legal Office…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Maple co-founder and CEO Sid Powell. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Maple co-founder and CEO Sid Powell joins CoinDesk to discuss recent movements across the crypto markets and outlook on a Fed interest rate cut following a strong jobs report. Plus, insights into sta…
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Jaran Mellerud breaks down why Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have captured almost all of Europe's bitcoin mining industry. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, the CEO of Hashlabs Mining, Jaran Mellerud, joins Colin to discuss Bitcoin mining in Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Bitcoin mining on the European market is almost exclusivel…
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COINDESK DAILY: Jamie Dimon Bashed for Bitcoin Hate; Donald Trump Jr. to Become Advisor for Kalshi
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Donald Trump Jr. announces a strategic advisor role for prediction market Kalshi. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Donald Trump Jr. announces a strategic advisor role for prediction market Kalshi and J.P. Morgan CE…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Consensus Hong Kong chairman Michael Lau. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Consensus Hong Kong chairman Michael Lau joins "Markets Daily" to discuss Hong Kong's ambitions to become a Web3 hub and trends to watch for in the Asia region. Plus, a preview into the content,…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as "Razzlekhan" releases a new music video before prison. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing to put digital wallets under the same standard as bank accounts. Meanwhile the Republican-led Senate Banking Committee seeks to create a digital assets subcommitte…
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THE MINING POD: Compute North Lawsuit, Phoenix Group’s 50 MW Site, Canaan’s Nano 3S and Avalon Mini 3
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We cover the Compute North creditor lawsuit, Phoenix Group’s new 50 MW North Dakota site, and Canaan’s Nano 3S and Avalon Mining 3 in today’s news roundup. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For today’s news roundup, Will, Colin, and Matt are joined by Luxor CEO, Nick Hansen. The gang covers news that Blockspace broke this week pertaining to a credito…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Core DAO initial contributor Rich Rines. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Core DAO initial contributor Rich Rines joins CoinDesk to discuss the recent movements across the crypto market as the industry saw over $300 billion wiped out since Jan. 6. Plus, his 2025 outloo…
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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Lost $1.49B to Hacks in 2024: Securing Your Stack in 3 Steps
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Immunefi founder and CEO Mitchell Amador. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Immunefi founder and CEO Mitchell Amador joins CoinDesk to discuss crypto hacks in 2024 and explains why the total loss of $1.49 billion is a positive signal. Plus, insights into protecting your…
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam's resignation announcement to Ripple's positive outlook for an XRP ETF. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam has announced a January 20 departure from his role.…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. The Chinese yuan has extended its three-month losing trend, sliding to its lowest since September 2023. "Markets Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what CNY's strength means for bitcoin price. This content should not be construed or …
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Gemini's CFTC settlement to whales' increasing interest in Dogecoin. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as crypto exchange Gemini agreed to pay $5 million to settle a case with the CFTC. Plus, Dogecoin futures s…
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Today, we break down what the Russia bitcoin mining ban actually means with Denis Rusinovich. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Denis Rusinovich, a partner at the Cryptocurrency Mining Group, speaks to Colin about the particulars of the Russia bitcoin mining ban. News broke in December that Russia would be banning bitcoin mining in 10 regions,…
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as MicroStrategy bags another 1,070 BTC. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Polymarket bettors put their money on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. And, MicroStrategy has increased its bitcoin …
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Options market sees renewed action in bitcoin call options at $100,000 and $120,000 strikes on Deribit, a signal that traders are bullish on BTC price after Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. "Markets Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie weig…
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Gen C's first episode of 2025 features hosts Avery and Sam trading predictions about the future of entertainment, technology and sustainability, including bold forecasts about creator crossovers, AI personalization and the revival of dead brands. In the first episode of the year, hosts Avery and Sam share their predictions for 2025 across various s…
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For today’s news roundup, the guys clarify what Russia’s bitcoin mining ban actually means – plus other stories. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Will and Colin are back from the holiday break with the latest news, plus an update on the ASIC hosting market from our friends at Compass. At the top of the news docket, they touch on Russia’s bitcoin min…
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New year predictions for Web3 consumer apps with host Christine Lee and Saga.xyz CEO Rebecca Liao. Saga.xyz co-founder and CEO Rebecca Liao joins CoinDesk with her predictions on a breakout year for Web3 consumer apps. Plus, insights into the challenges faced by Web3 gaming. - This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice…
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the hype around SPX6900 to Do Kwon pleading not guilty. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as SPX6900 crossed a $1.1 billion capitalization earlier Friday to set a new record. Plus, BlackRock’s IBIT bled over $3…
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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Will 2025 Be the Year of More Custodians and More Competition?
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Kaiko research analyst Adam Morgan McCarthy. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Kaiko research analyst Adam Morgan McCarthy joins CoinDesk with his outlook on the crypto market and regulatory shifts in 2025. Plus, what are the trends to look out for under the Trump admin…
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Host Christine Lee presents experts' crypto predictions in 2025. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee presents the expert predictions on crypto in 2025, with a focus on the bitcoin price, a strategic BTC reserve and stablecoin developments. - This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor…
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For today’s show, we speak with Max Guise about Block’s ASIC miner, and we even get a sneak peak of the new miner! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Max Guise, a team member from Block’s Proto division, joins to talk about the company’s new ASIC chip. A veteran of Block, Guise has worked on everything from the Proto mining ASIC, to Square’s point-of-…
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Which metrics are the most important for valuing public bitcoin miners? Pennyether spills his secret sauce on today’s show. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week’s Bitcoin Stock Show, we’re joined by a great friend of the show, Pennyether. Some of y’all might recognize Penny from a couple of the earnings calls we streamed on The Bitcoin Sto…
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Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Tezos foundation co-founder Kathleen Breitman. Follow the podcast here. Tezos foundation co-founder Kathleen Breitman joins CoinDesk Spotlight to share her crypto journey and the evolution of Tezos throughout the years. Plus, insights into the future of blockchain technologies a…
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THE MINING POD: What Trump Means for BTC Miners and Strategic BTC Reserve With Pierre Rochard
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Riot’s Pierre Rochard joins the show to share his thoughts on Trump’s second administration, the potential of federal and state-level strategic bitcoin reserves, and more. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Riot’s VP of Research, Pierre Rochard, joins Will and Colin to discuss a variety of topics. The fellas start by talking about what a second…
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Comic Con pioneer Gareb Shamus discusses the transformation of geek culture from niche to mainstream and reveals his latest venture in collectibles. Gareb Shamus, Founder of Wizard Magazine and Co-Founder of Comic Con, shares the untold origin story of cosplay at conventions and how his magazine revolutionized comic collecting through price guides …
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as "Hawk Tuah" girl Hailey Welch broke her silence for the first time since the failure of her crypto token HAWK. "Hawk Tuah" girl Hailey Welch broke her silence for the first time since the failure of her crypto token HAWK, posting on X that she is "fully cooperating" with lawye…
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THE MINING POD: Cango, Halliburton’s Bitcoin Mining Play, Rhodium Lawsuit, and Strategic BTC Reserve
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For today’s roundup, the guys cover Cango, Halliburton’s bitcoin mining investment, an investor lawsuit against Rhodium, and more. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For today’s roundup, the Blockspace boys cover Cango, the largest public bitcoin miner that you’ve never heard of, and they dig into breaking news of oil and gas giant Halliburton investi…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Shibtoshi. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Shibtoshi, founder and CEO at SquidGrow and SilentSwap, joins CoinDesk to discuss the recent price movements in bitcoin and his optimistic outlook for ether. Plus, tips for investors who are new to the crypto space. - Imagine…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein makes his first public statement since his arrest. Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein made his first public statement since his 2022 arrest with a five-minute video posted on X. Lichtenstein reiterated that he was the lone hacker and apologized…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the debut of PENGU to the NFT market's comeback. Pudgy Penguins' native token PENGU debuted at a $2.3 billion market cap. This comes as the overall NFT market shows signs of recovery, according to a report from Galaxy Research. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Spexi CEO Bill Lakeland. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Spexi CEO Bill Lakeland joins CoinDesk to discuss how drone pilots can profit from the "fly-to-earn" model and the "cautions optimism" sentiment around fund raising in crypto. - Imagine a blockchain built for yo…
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Convertible notes are all the rage in Bitcoin mining today. How did CleanSpark structure its note? We dig in! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today’s show, were joined by CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford and CFO Gary Vecchiarelli to discuss their convertible note offering. In this show, we go through the mechanics of the note (it’s complicated, trus…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Ripple's RLUSD launch sparked an XRP trading frenzy. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry Tuesday as the launch of Ripple's RLUSD sparked an XRP trading frenzy. Plus, the latest on MiCA and Tether's investment in European…
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From accountant to TikTok executive to "Sir Candle Man," Kudzi shares his insights on authentic content creation and the evolving creator economy. In this episode, we sit down with Kudzi Chikumbu, former Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok turned creator, investor and advisor who helped shape the platform's early creator partnerships and bro…
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody joins CoinDesk with his optimistic outlook on crypto and blockchain in 2025. Plus, insights into regulatory changes and developments in stablecoins and DeFi.…
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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin reaches another record high. Bitcoin set another fresh record above $107,000 Monday morning in New York. This comes as crypto companies such as Riot Platforms and MicroStrategy purchased billions worth of the asset in past weeks. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee bre…
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