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MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

September 24, 2023 14:31 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Jeff Dorman, a CoinDesk columnist, is chief investment officer at Arca,  titled: What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years. - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypt...

MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

September 23, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MB

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s...

UNCHAINED: Why FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail Customers

September 22, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Thomas Braziel, founder of 117 Partners, discusses the chances of FTX winning in court and how it can claw back funds to repay its debts. As lawsuits continue to pile up in the FTX saga, FTX chief John Ray III is focused on clawing back funds from former affiliates to pay back creditors. But how might that play out in court? Founder of 117 Partners Thomas Braziel, who specializes in the trading of bankruptcy claims, explains the different paths Ray may choose to go down and the pot...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Ethereum Activity Lags Despite Network Upgrades, Altcoin Volatility Surprises

September 22, 2023 16:57 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MB

Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into Ethereum's ongoing sluggishness despite the latest network enhancements. A recent report by JP Morgan analysts highlights a decline in daily transactions and active addresses, raising concerns about Ethereum's current state. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency landscape takes an unexpected twist as meme coin Dogecoin displays lower 30-day historical volatility than Bitcoin, sparking discussions a...

SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/22 Update

September 22, 2023 15:36 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MB

Judge Kaplan, the judge overseeing the SBF trial, has rejected all seven of SBF’s proposed “expert witnesses” questioning their qualifications and relevance to the case.  Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Sort of Had a Rough Day Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De, Parikshit Mishra and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Relief in Bitcoin Pressure, Stablecoin Concerns, and South Korea's Offshore Holdings

September 21, 2023 16:55 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, investigates the easing in potential Bitcoin selling pressure, renewed concerns surrounding the crypto world's largest stablecoin, and the intriguing South Korean offshore crypto holdings. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Mt. Gox Pushes Repayment Deadline by a Year Tether Is Lending Its Stablecoins Again - WSJ South Koreans Hold $99B of Digital Assets Overseas: Tax Service CRYPTO IS MACRO...

SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/21 Update

September 21, 2023 15:32 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MB

With the SBF Trial set to begin Oct. 3, 2023, CoinDesk spoke with several legal experts to get a deeper understanding the trial process and what to expect. Link to story: Here’s How FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial May Play Out Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De,Nick Baker, Marc Hochstein and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CARPE CONSENSUS: Special Interview – Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Danny Nelson catches up with Johann Kerbrat, general manager of crypto at Robinhood about the company’s vision for crypto on its platform. On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson catches up with Johann Kerbrat, general manager of crypto at Robinhood. The duo dive into: The evolution of Robinhood’s crypto vertical and changes throughout market cycles Advantages of building in the bear Considerations of what customers want next for the platform The importance of transparency and ...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Championing Crypto Causes and the Latest DeFi Breach With Host Noelle Acheson

September 20, 2023 19:30 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the dynamic world of crypto activism and dives into the details of yet another DeFi hack. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Whales Send $60M ETH to Exchanges Binance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure Mounts Treasury Yields at Highest Levels Since 2007 on Price Concerns BOE Rate Hike Hangs in ...

SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/20 Update

September 20, 2023 17:49 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

A closer look at the infamous balance sheet that toppled the $34 billion empire of FTX in just nine days.  Link to the story: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Empire Was Crushed by This Infamous Balance Sheet. Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MONEY REIMAGINED: CBDCs Unleashed: Changing Finance for All!

September 20, 2023 17:09 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren is joined by special guest Carmelle Cadet, the force behind CBDC projects in the Caribbean and Africa. Cadet is the founder and CEO of Emtech, a New York-based fintech startup with the goal of rebuilding central banking infrastructure for the Web3 era. Sheila and Carmelle dive deep into the world of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the force behind CBDC projects in the Caribbean and Africa. Explore their journey fro...

UNCHAINED: Zeke Faux's Crypto Adventures and His Relationship With Former FTX CEO SBF

September 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Should Sam Bankman Fried have just performed a rug pull? Why is it so hard to get details into USDT issuer Tether? Zeke Faux, author of 'Number Go Up,'  shares his findings after making a deep dive into the world of crypto. From skepticism to a full-blown investigation, Faux recounts his journey that led him to the heart of crypto, meeting some of the most eccentric characters in the industry. As a Bloomberg investigative reporter, Faux brings a critical eye to the crypto sphere, u...

SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 09/19 Update

September 19, 2023 22:21 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

Sam Bankman-Fried is just two weeks away from beginning the trial that will determine his future. SBF will have to convince a jury of his innocence on eight separate charges to avoid serving serious time in federal prison. Link to story: The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here? Sign up to the CoinDesk SBF Trial Newsletter Credits:  Nikhilesh De, Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nick Baker and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Hints of Green Shoots After the Crypto Winter With Host Noelle Acheson

September 19, 2023 17:08 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, notes that following a prolonged and dormant crypto winter, there's a noticeable resurgence in activity within crypto funds. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Sunac, Country Garden debt deals bring respite for China's property sector | Reuters US oil output from top shale areas to fall for 3rd straight month in October, EIA says | Reuters Saudi energy minister says OPEC+ cuts were needed to...

GENC: Driving Social Impact Through Emerging Technologies | A Conversation With Laurie Keith, VP of The Ad Council

September 18, 2023 21:01 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

We're thrilled to introduce our latest guest, Laurie Keith, VP of Emerging Media and Technology at Ad Council. Laurie joins us to delve into their collaborative efforts with a diverse range of companies spanning various industries and technologies, all aimed at crafting impactful social campaigns. The Ad Council is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with brands, creative agencies, and media companies via pro bono or donated media bringing awareness to topics like mental health and ...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Navigating Token Listings and Delistings in the Crypto World with Host Noelle Acheson

September 18, 2023 17:24 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Total BTC Futures Open Interest ECB may need until spring to conclude that no more hikes are needed: Kazimir | Reuters Citi Says Oil’s Rally Should Fizzle on Supply From Outside OPEC+ - Bloomberg China lifts temporary curbs on gold imports as renminbi recovers | Financial Times New York Regulator to Require Higher Standards for Coin Listings and Delistings - WSJ https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA012TT0R00C23A70...

MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?

September 17, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

Recent actions by the agency raise impossible questions for decentralized finance platforms. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management ...

MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

September 16, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s ...

UNCHAINED: With Execs Leaving and Market Share Declining, Can Binance Survive?

September 15, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

In the wake of FTX’s collapse, Binance – already the biggest exchange in the world by a large margin – has continued to grow. But a series of challenges, including billions of dollars worth of customer outflows, the winding down of its stablecoin BUSD, and suits with the SEC and CFTC related to its U.S. operations have challenged its market dominance. Steven Ehrlich, director of research at Forbes Crypto, joins the show to discuss how Binance has been dealing with a deluge of bad ne...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | ETH Supply Down One Year Post-Merge, With Host Noelle Acheson

September 15, 2023 16:24 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses Ethereum one year post-Merge, bitcoin mining, institutional interest and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus https://twitter.com/Jamie1Coutts/status/1702232759866163351?s=20 A Year After Ethereum Merge, Net Supply Down Nearly 300K Ether Sino Ocean: China property woes deepen as a big developer suspends debt ...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | SEC Says ‘Stoner Cats’ NFTs Are Unregistered Securities, With Host Noelle Acheson

September 14, 2023 16:58 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter, discusses FTX crypto holdings sales, Coinbase and Bitcoin’s Lightning network and SEC overreach. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Judge Allows Bankrupt FTX to Sell Its Crypto Holdings, Including BTC and SOL BANKRUPTCY COURT GUIDELINES FOR THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DIGITAL ASSETS Coinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments http...

CARPE CONSENSUS: How to 'Rage Quit' a DAO, Safely

September 14, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

The latest in a series of "rage quits" that showcase how DAOs deal with factions of investors who lose faith in their vision and demand their money back. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [1:15] Ben kicks off the show by recounting his time on the (muddy) playa of Burning Man 2023. Are some foundational ideals of the festival harmonious with the crypto ethos? [6:07] Inside the Desk: North Korea-linked hacker collective Laz...

MONEY REIMAGINED: Noelle Acheson On What’s Not Happening With Bitcoin

September 14, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

The most recent insights into the future of Global Finance, BRICS, and Bitcoin.  In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," while Michael Casey is moderating a conference on crypto,  Sheila Warren is joined by CoinDesk collaborator and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack, and the new host of CoinDesks’ Markets Daily is Noelle Acheson.  In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Noel Acheson challenges the prevailing notion of Bitcoin being in a bear market, pre...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Franklin Templeton Joins List of Asset Managers Wanting Spot Bitcoin ETF, With Host Noelle Acheson

September 13, 2023 16:59 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter, discusses Franklin Templeton’s bitcoin spot ETF filing, prediction markets and jobs. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Franklin Templeton Joins Spot Bitcoin ETF Race Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto Top 100 Asset Manager Managers by Managed AUM - SWFI How Much? How Long? Where’s it Going? Prediction Markets is Now Live at BitMEX BitMEX's Prediction Mark...

UNCHAINED: Jeremy Allaire on Circle's ‘Multi-Decade’ Strategy and Where Stablecoin Regulation Is Headed

September 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

It’s been a busy year for USDC issuer Circle, with several new product launches and partnerships, a crypto banking crisis to contend with, the entry of PayPal into the stablecoin business, and plenty of new global regulatory developments, including a bill in the U.S. now making its way through Congress. Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire joins Unchained for an in-depth discussion on the reasons behind Coinbase’s investment in Circle, how Circle has emerged stronger from the ba...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Market Selling Pressure on the Horizon, With Host Noelle Acheson

September 12, 2023 17:01 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter and former head of research at CoinDesk, discusses potential market selling pressure, crypto fund outflows and today’s testimony by SEC chair Gary Gensler. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: OPEC Oil Data Show 3 Million-Barrel Supply Shortfall as Saudi Arabia Extends Cut - Bloomberg ECB Interest Rate Decision Suspense Intensifies With Officials Split - Bloomberg Cryptocurrency Altcoin Crash I...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto in the Red While U.S. Stocks Open Strong, With Host Noelle Acheson

September 11, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter and former head of research at CoinDesk, provides market insights and updates about the G20 summit. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Coinbase CEO on company's next steps, why crypto will be a 'hot topic' in 2024 WH race https://twitter.com/GitaGopinath/status/1700728105290321941?s=20 IMF-FSB Synthesis Paper: Policies for Crypto-Assets - Financial Stability Board India Will Decide on Its Cr...

GEN C: Dressing the Digital World With Derek Edwards, Nick Gonzalez and Megan Kaspar

September 11, 2023 14:21 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

This week, we celebrate the beginning of Fashion Month taking place in New York before moving on to London, Milan and Paris. This conversation was previously recorded at Consensus this past year in Austin, TX. Derek Edwards of Collab+Currency, Nick Gonzalez of UNXD and Megan Kaspar of Red DAO join Toby Bochan on the Consensus stage to discuss the rise of digital fashion, luxury brands entering Web3, the importance of provenance and community building and predictions for the evoluti...

MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | Crypto Lenders Caused Crypto Contagion Last Year. How Is the Industry Rebuilding?

September 10, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

The "Wild West" era of crypto lending ended in a series of bankruptcies. Now the industry is attempting to rebuild in a sustainable and accountable manner. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, titled: “Crypto Lenders Caused Crypto Contagion Last Year. How Is the Industry Rebuilding?” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kra...

MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

September 09, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s ...

UNCHAINED: Could This Vitalik-Backed Protocol Bring Privacy to a Regulated Crypto World?

September 08, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Earlier this week, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and four co-authors published a paper describing a smart contract protocol called privacy pools that would enable crypto users to associate their funds with those being used for legitimate purposes versus those being used in criminal activity such as hacks or money laundering. The protocol addresses one of the main shortcomings of coin mixer Tornado Cash, which has been sanctioned by the U.S. government.  Chainalysis chief scie...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life

September 08, 2023 16:17 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

Plus: Ryan Salame, a top FTX executive who played a key role in the exchange’s political fundraising operations, pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal criminal charges. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life Bitcoin Halving is Nice, but Kickstarting Bull Run Requires Fiat Money Supply Growth U.S. Interest Rates High Enough to Tame Inflation, Avoid Recession: Chicago Fed Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame Could F...

CARPE CONSENSUS: Did Centralization Cause the Base Blockchain Outage?

September 08, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

While one network (Base) faced an outage, another (Ethereum) had a layer 2 leader grappling with the idea of an “Ethereum Supreme Court.” On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson is joined by CoinDesk tech reporter Sam Kessler to dive into the latest blockchain news. [0:53] Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base experienced its first major outage since its launch, halting the production of new blocks for about 45 minutes. Sam explains what caused the outage and other vulnerabi...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Trading Volume Hits 4-Year Low and New Host Announcement

September 07, 2023 16:42 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MB

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter and former head of research at CoinDesk, will start next week as the new host of "Markets Daily." Plus, a new advocacy group for tokenization including founding members such as Coinbase, Circle and Aave Companies aims to foster the use of blockchain technology for traditional assets. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Volume Hits 4-Year Low  Crypto Spot Ma...

MONEY REIMAGINED: The Thrilling Frontier of Tokenized Assets and Their Impact on Bitcoin

September 06, 2023 19:28 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Revolutionizing finance by leveraging the inevitability of blockchain technology. In today's episode of "Money Reimagined,"  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren provide an insightful analysis of the groundbreaking Swift/Chainlink tokenization experiment, which effectively facilitated cross-blockchain value transfer. They interpret important questions such as: What are the uses of blockchain technology? How to leverage the inevitability of blockchain technology? And what does this all m...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Still Stuck in Limbo

September 06, 2023 17:30 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MB

Bitcoin has remained almost entirely locked below the $26,000 mark since the start of September. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Still Stuck in Limbo  Bitcoin Set to Form Death Cross as Dollar Index Teases Golden Crossover  Sam Bankman-Fried's Laptop Has a New Battery Now, DOJ Says  Russian Lawmaker Predicts That Digital Ruble Will Displace Banks - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, custom...

UNCHAINED: Friend.tech | The Legal and Tax Ins and Outs of This Year’s Hottest Crypto App

September 06, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Friend.tech, a decentralized social media platform in which you can buy and sell “keys” in your friends on X (formerly known as Twitter) whose value can go up and down, has become a viral sensation, racking up as many as 100,000 users since launching on August 10.  Should keys be considered securities and thus regulated by the SEC? How should gains and losses be taxed? And how private should users assume their communications and transactions on the platform are? Securities and bank...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Remains Subdued Below $26K

September 05, 2023 15:20 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB

At the end of August, bitcoin confirmed an overbought downturn in its monthly stochastic, a signal that has previously marked market peaks. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Treads Water Below $26K Bitcoin Bulls Face Setback as Monthly Stochastic Indicator Turns Lower: Analyst Bitcoin's Use as Margin Collateral in Crypto Futures Trading Is Growing Traditional Finance Exchanges Divided on Crypto Services: Survey Global S...

GEN C: How Real Estate Is Embracing Web3 With Julie Allen, SVP of Digital and Creative at Howard Hughes

September 04, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

This week on “Gen C,” we spoke with Julie Allen of Howard Hughes Corporation, a major real estate developer exploring Web3 technologies. We discussed how Howard Hughes is leveraging innovative technologies to bridge digital and physical experiences, from VR tours to NFT scavenger hunts. Julie Allen, SVP of Digital and Creative at real estate company Howard Hughes, joins the podcast this week to discuss how a real estate company is innovating in Web3. Julie shares how she got involv...

MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters

September 03, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

The U.S. Court of Appeals, in rebuking the securities watchdog, shows that Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler won’t get the last word on crypto. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kr...

MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

September 02, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris. 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: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade ...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants

September 01, 2023 16:14 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

The regulator has now announced delays for all six of the new ETF applications. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants U.S. August Job Adds of 187K Vs Estimates for 170K; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8% Lira-Backed TRYB Token Becomes World's Second-Largest Non-Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants Including BlackRock, Fide...

CARPE CONSENSUS: Time to ‘Treat Like Cases Alike,’ Judge Says in Grayscale ETF Appeal

September 01, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Ryan Louvar, WisdomTree’s chief legal officer and head of business and legal affairs for digital assets, breaks down the latest in crypto ETFs. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” Danny Nelson dives into the world of crypto news alongside CoinDesk tech reporter Margaux Nijkerk. [0:34] Inside the Desk: Coinbase finds itself in uncharted territory as it is now a public company … attempting to run a decentralized blockchain. It’s pledged neutrality, as Margaux reports.  [7:05] Ryan Louvar...

THE HASH: The Best of 'The Hash' Over the Years

August 31, 2023 18:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Special Final Episode of “The Hash.”  In this special episode of "The Hash," co-hosts Jennifer Sanasie, William Foxley, and Zack Seward reflect on some of the highlights of the show from the past two-and-a-half years. This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Musk's X Obtains Payment Licenses in Several U.S. States

August 31, 2023 16:25 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

Musk's social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, has obtained money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states including Maryland, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Musk's X Obtains Payment Licenses in Several U.S. States Bitcoin Starts to Retrace Grayscale-Fueled Gain; SOL, XRP, DOT Lead Majors Slide Bitcoin Average Trade Size Jumps to Highest Level Since June After Gray...

THE HASH: FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says

August 30, 2023 18:09 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Lawyers for the Department of Justice said in a Tuesday legal filing that Sam Bankman-Fried’s plan to argue his lawyers approved alleged fraud during his time at FTX should be struck down for being “irrelevant." "The Hash" panel discusses the FTX founder's defense strategy and the latest developments in Bankman-Fried’s case. See also: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says ...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Rallies on Grayscale Court Win Over SEC

August 30, 2023 15:41 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MB

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must review its rejection to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund, the appeals court ruled Tuesday. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rallies on Grayscale Court Win Over SEC Grayscale’s Victory Ignites a GBTC Trading Frenzy as Investors Bet on Narrowing Discount to Bitcoin Price  It's a Bullish Double Whammy for Bitcoin, but Caution Stil...

MONEY REIMAGINED: US Court Challenges SEC, Fuels Financial Evolution & FX Market's Next Phase

August 30, 2023 13:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Following a court ruling, the SEC must review its denial of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert GBTC into an ETF, possibly opening the door to the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF. In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren takes the stage solo, delving into the day's updates on the court ruling. She seamlessly transitions into an insightful conversation about the FX market alongside Alex McDougall, CEO of Stablecorp. Stabecorp is a Canadian-based company that has cre...

THE HASH: Court Rules SEC Must Review Rejection of Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid, Bitcoin Jumps 5%

August 29, 2023 20:29 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 29, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including a federal court ruling that the SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Bitcoin is surging on the news. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG. Separately, the SEC issued its first NFT-related enforcement action. And, some former FTX users are getting hit by a new phishing attack on t...

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Is Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Its Current Range?

August 29, 2023 16:21 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 29, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro and Simpluris. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Its Current Range? Bitcoin's Most Loyal Holders Continue Accumulation Despite Price Lull Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive to XDC Network as Digital Bond Market Grows DCG Reaches Crucial In-Principle Deal With Genesis Creditors, Recoveries Could Be Up to 90% FTX Customers Hi...

Guests

Tony Greer
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Travis Kling
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Adam Tooze
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Michael Krieger
1 Episode
Preston Byrne
1 Episode
Sven Henrich
1 Episode
Vance Spencer
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