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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.
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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 Miguel Kudry, CEO at L1.co. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from MicroStrategy's BTC purchase to SEC ending its investigation into Consensys.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including MicroStrategy's purchase of 11,931 BTC. Plus, Binance has been fined approximately $2.2 million by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit; and Consensys received letters from the U.S. SEC saying the regulator had ended its investigation into the technology incubator company.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and TACTIVE Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford.
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TACTIVE Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford joins CoinDesk with insights on the current state of the crypto market given macroeconomic uncertainties. Plus, his thoughts on Dogecoin as an investment and the launch of VanEck's spot bitcoin ETF in Australia.
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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.
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Trump’s former director of communications explains why he believes the industry “has already won,” and why he doesn’t trust Trump’s “impulsivity” when it comes to crypto.
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The political landscape in the US is heating up with the November elections, and the crypto industry is watching closely.
In this episode, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge, doesn’t mince words and explains why he believes Joe Biden is the best choice—even for the crypto voter—in the upcoming election, the significance of the Ethereum ETF approval, and how the industry has overcome significant regulatory hurdles.
Scaramucci also shares his insights on the future of Bitcoin ETFs, the role of younger generations in driving crypto policy, and why Solana might be the next big thing.
Show highlights:
1:14 Why Anthony believes there’s only one choice in this election: Joe Biden06:15 Why he thinks the crypto industry “has already won”15:49 Whether the crypto industry should trust Trump with his pro-crypto comments17:15 Why Anthony is convinced that the Biden administration has stopped its anti-crypto stance, even with the veto of the SAB 121 repeal20:59 Why Anthony believes crypto is becoming a bipartisan issue, and how younger generations are driving this change in Washington28:43 What three key elements would ideally be included in crypto legislation to ensure clarity and industry involvement in regulation30:35 What happened to SkyBridge after selling a stake to FTX, and how they are riding the industry's “upswing”37:50 What developments in Bitcoin ETFs could signal its recognition as an asset class and drive institutional adoption39:49 What led SkyBridge to abandon its Bitcoin ETF application43:12 What Anthony thinks is the best pitch for a spot Ether ETF to TradFi, and how expected inflows compare to Bitcoin ETFs49:00 Anthony’s praise of Laura’s book51:45 Why Anthony believes a Solana ETF might be the next big thing in crypto, despite SEC scrutiny and the need for a futures market first55:09 Why SkyBridge is actively seeking new acquisitions and partnering with Parcl, a Solana-based decentralized real estate trading app59:41 What Anthony's bullish predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum are in the current cycleVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com
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Guest | Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner at SkyBridge
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Recent coverage of Unchained on the political scenario in the US:
How the U.S. Government Can Protect the Dollar Through Stablecoins
Why Many Democrats, Including the White House, Have Come Around on Crypto
Senator Cynthia Lummis on Why Crypto Now Has Bipartisan Support in Congress
Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from FTX victims' latest filings to bets on whether Biden and Trump will shake hands before the upcoming Presidential debate.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as FTX victims asked a New York court to rule that the crypto exchange's forfeited assets belong to its customers, not the bankruptcy estate. Plus, AI-related tokens slide following spikes in AI-related Google search queries. And, will Biden and Trump shake hands before the first Presidential debate next week?
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and CoinFund President Chris Perkins.
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CoinFund President Chris Perkins joins CoinDesk with insights on the overall digital assets markets and the potential influence of crypto on the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.
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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.
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What does it take to mine Bitcoin in Texas? We found out in this episode with Ryan Nuckolls from DIG.
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Ryan Nuckolls, a 10th-generation Texan and Bitcoin veteran, discusses the intersection of energy and Bitcoin mining in Texas. He shares insights on optimizing mining infrastructure, the benefits of Bitcoin for the Texas grid, and the industry's future. Nuckolls believes Texas is poised for significant growth in Bitcoin mining.
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03:12 Ryan's background
04:38 Infrastructure as a service
08:24 Generation vs demand
11:03 When Bitcoin came to ERCOT
13:47 Example deal
16:26 Due diligence beforehand
17:13 Capital intensive ops
19:25 Demand on ERCOT
21:43 Trading energy on ERCOT
25:35 What is energy trading?
30:06 The future of ERCOT & Bitcoin
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Sergey Gorbunov on Axelar's Focus on Security and Programmability.
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This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Sergey Gorbunov, CEO of Interop Labs and co-founder of Axelar Protocol, who discusses the partnership with Ripple and the exclusive bridge they are building for the XRP Ledger's new EVM side chain. He emphasizes simplifying user experiences and blending blockchain technology with traditional systems and believes that decentralization is a key factor in the success of interoperability protocols.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
03:34 The Importance of Interoperability
06:56 Axelar's Differentiators and Partnership with Ripple
13:04 Simplifying User Experiences and Blending Blockchain with Traditional Systems
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from SEC’s crypto enforcer David Hirsch leaving the agency to Drake potentially losing $1 million worth of crypto from sports betting.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, U.S. SEC’s crypto enforcer David Hirsch leaving the organization. Plus, South Africa re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as President and Drake could lose $1 million worth of crypto from his bets on the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Mavericks.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Intuition Head of Strategy and Operations Matthew Kaye.
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Intuition Head of Strategy and Operations Matthew Kaye joins "Markets Daily" to discuss how the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions could impact the crypto market. Plus, the latest movements in meme coins and analysis on asset allocation.
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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.
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From the Consensus stage, Ben Leventhal shares his philosophy of building consumer-friendly crypto brands by prioritizing user experience over crypto buzzwords.
Ben Leventhal, founder of restaurant brands like Eater.com and Resy, joins Sam Ewen on the stage at Consensus to discuss his latest venture, Blackbird, which aims to enhance the relationship between restaurants and customers through loyalty programs and payments built on blockchain technology. They explore Ben's philosophy of prioritizing user experience over crypto jargon and infrastructure when creating consumer-facing products. Ben also shares advice for other entrepreneurs looking to build successful Web3 brands. This episode was recorded live at Consensus 2024 in Austin, TX.
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"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.
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Filecoin Foundation President Marta Belcher discusses the convergence of Web3 technologies and creative licensing.
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Filecoin Foundation President Marta Belcher joins Logik and CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie at Consensus 2024 to discuss the convergence of Web3 technologies and creative licensing. Plus, insights on Filecoin's role in disrupting the monopolistic control of data storage by tech giants.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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Host Michele Musso breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Do Kwon and Terraform Labs' $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC to Gary Gensler's comments on when the spot ether ETFs will be fully approved.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Michele Musso breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as a U.S. judge has agreed to a settlement between the SEC, Terraform Labs and its former CEO Do Kwon. Plus, SEC Chair Gary Gensler told senators in a budget hearing that the applications to run ether spot ETFs should be finished this summer and a JPMorgan research report says digital assets have seen $12 billion of net inflows year-to-date.
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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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Nathaniel Popper, author of The Trolls of Wall Street, talks about how Wall Street Bets and memecoins reflect broader societal changes, including the shifting status of men.
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Nathaniel Popper just published his latest book, "The Trolls of Wall Street," covering the Wall Street Bets phenomenon. Funnily enough, his book comes at a time when there are striking similarities with the current memecoin mania in crypto.
In this episode, Popper explores the rise of online investing communities like Wall Street Bets and their reflection of broader societal changes, particularly among young men.
He also touches on the parallels between the trolling culture of these communities and the rise of figures like Donald Trump, and delves into the hidden dangers and psychological influences of memes in modern investing.
Show highlights:
The rise of online money communities and the shift towards investing based on ideas rather than traditional financial fundamentalsHow the changing roles of young men in society have influenced the growth of crypto and online financial communitiesHow Robinhood's design choices changed retail investing, sparking FOMO and controversy by making trading as easy as a swipeThe hidden dangers of memes in modern investing, and how they balance fostering community with driving speculationWhy Trump's ties to the crypto community highlight the mix of serious intent and trollingVisit Unchained for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com
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Previous coverage of Unchained on memecoins:
Unchained: Why Memecoins Have Been 2024's Most Profitable Crypto Trade: Ansem and Kelxyz - Ep. 641BRETT Becomes First Memecoin on Base to Reach $1 Billion in Market CapDWF Labs to Invest in Memecoins, Onchain Data Reveals LADYS TransactionsCelebrity Tokens Continue to Bleed With Some Memecoin Traders Losing Six-FiguresThe book:
Blockworks: What do memecoins and meme stocks have in common?: A review of ‘The Trolls of Wall Street’Fortune: Q&A with the author of ‘The Trolls of Wall Street’: Gambling, conspiracies, and the return of Roaring Kitty,Meme culture
WSJ: Meme Stocks Are Back, but Fund Investors Moved OnMeet the ‘Degen’ Traders Fueling the Latest Meme-Stock ManiaCoinDesk: In Defense of Meme CoinsWhat else could memecoins be? By Vitalik Buterin-
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Messari’s Ryan Selkis from Bitcoin to crypto policy.
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In this episode of "Money Reimagined," host Michael Casey and Sheila Warren
interview Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, about his journey in the crypto industry and his views on crypto policy and politics. They discuss Ryan's early days in Bitcoin, his role in breaking the Mt. Gox story, and his decision to focus on crypto policy. Selkis explains his belief that a pro-crypto US government would benefit the industry and argues that voting for Trump is the way to achieve this. At the same time, Warren emphasizes the importance of bipartisan engagement and working with Congress.
The conversation covers various topics related to politics, policy, and the role of cryptocurrency.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
01:24 Early Days in Crypto
08:44 Ryan Selkis: A Crypto Personality
09:13 Crypto Policy and Politics
30:46 The Role of Political Pressure in Cryptocurrency Legislation
36:04 Crypto as a Defense Against AI and Protection of Individual Rights
38:31 The Importance of Small Government Principles in Crypto
40:47 The Impact of Social Media Polarization on Politics
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Crypto Council for Innovation
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We brought on an energy lawyer and Bitcoin mining founder Justin Ballard to get to the bottom of the flare gas questions with Bitcoin mining.
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Ever wonder if this flare gas thing with Bitcoin mining is real? Can it scale to solve real-world climate issues? And how would someone go about making a project like that in the first place?
Justin Ballard, General Counsel at Adakon Energy & Founding Partner at Firm 21, shares insights on Bitcoin mining's legal landscape, energy deals, flare gas mining, and the industry's future. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in navigating this space, drawing parallels to the oil and gas industry.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Start
04:37 Justin's background
08:37 Mining legal structures
15:41 Energy deal examples
18:55 Flare gas reality check
23:30 Legal gas mining deals
30:00 Learnings big/small operations
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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!
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"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.
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Mona founder and CEO Justin Melilo discusses the future of the metaverse.
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Mona founder and CEO Justin Melilo joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2024 to discuss the future of the metaverse and how immersive technologies can enhance user experiences in the metaverse.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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Crypto's impact on the upcoming election with CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton
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Today's "The Hash” segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas.
CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton discuss the seriousness and institutionalization of the crypto industry, the need for regulatory oversight, the impact of crypto on the upcoming election, and the changing stance of the Biden administration on cryptocurrency.
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00:00 The Seriousness and Institutionalization of the Crypto Industry
02:18 The Need for Regulatory Oversight in the Crypto Market
06:50 Crypto's Impact on the Upcoming Election
16:29 The Changing Stance of the Biden Administration on Crypto
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez.
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Host Michele Musso breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions to the plunge in CRV tokens.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Michele Musso breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it expects just one rate cut this year. Plus, Australia's regulators are looking to include stablecoin legislation into its legislative bill for the digital assets sector and the CRV token plunges as Curve founder faces multi-million dollar liquidation risk.
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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee discusses the company's evolution throughout the years.
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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2024 to discuss the growth and adoption of Litecoin over the past six years. Plus, the significance of resilience for long-term success in the volatile crypto market.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
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