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The draft FTX bankruptcy plan is being lauded for paying out more—in dollar terms—to creditors than expected. But it’s at the cost of customers who hold the most valuable assets on the exchange. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Thomas Braziel, managing partner at 117 Partners, dives into the draft FTX bankruptcy plan, which was praised for paying out at more than 100% in dollar terms, but has several intricacies that are drawing criticisms from creditors—including a group that is urging creditors to vote not. The episode delves into the nuances of the proposed payout, explaining how the estate was able to pay back more than 100% of the dollar value of the claims, why some creditors are being pitted against each other, and why it might get approved even “over the kicking and screaming” of some creditors. Braziel gives his insights into the rapid formation of this plan, the controversial role of Sullivan and Cromwell, and the logistical challenges posed by what may end up being paper check payouts. Show highlights: Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital | Polkadot | VaultCraft Guest | Thomas Braziel117 PartnersWhy FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail CustomersWill FTX Reboot? Here’s John Ray’s Internal Deadline for Making a DecisionWill FTX Customers Ever Recover Their Assets? Two Insolvency Experts Weigh InWill Celsius Survive the Bankruptcy Process?How Crypto Bankruptcy Claims Buyers Will Profit From the Collapse of FTXLinks | Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 BillionDid the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX?The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ AssetsThe Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Creditors plan: 98% of FTX Creditors to Receive 118% Claims Payoutsummary of the planDollarization: Is it Fair That Crypto Bankruptcies Are Denominated in Dollars? Here’s a Solution to DollarizationCriticism of the plan: threadopinionthe sale of AnthropicTaxes: Thomas’ thread on the taxes for creditors Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin experienced its first difficulty adjustment after the Bitcoin halving, giving some breathing room to much belabored Bitcoin miners. Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here. In this week’s Mining Pod, Will and Matt dig into Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news including: difficulty dropping 5.5%, Arkansas putting restrictions around Bitcoin mining and large Bitcoin miners pivoting into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Chapters | 00:00:00 Start 00:02:07 Hashrate go down 00:06:35 Texas grid spikes 00:10:57 Canaan Avalon A15 00:17:26 Arkansas hates noise & communists 00:25:01 Miners pivot to AI infrastructure Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 👉 Check out Bitcoin Season 2 and The Gwart Show. 👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty! 👉 Watch our livestream on Samourai Wallet! Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley. - Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining! "The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Sotheby’s Vice-President and Head of Digital Art and NFTs Michael Bouhanna discusses the state of NFTs and future of digital art. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Sotheby’s Vice-President and Head of Digital Art and NFTs Michael Bouhanna joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of non-fungible tokens in the art world and the challenges when it comes to the adoption of digital art. Plus, outlook on the evolution of NFTs in the next decade. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from an investigator fired by Binance to the surge in "Boden" meme coin. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Wall Street Journal article that says Binance fired an investigator who uncovered evidence of market manipulation at DWF Labs, one of the exchange's clients. Plus, insights on Robinhood's strong earnings report and the surge in "Boden" meme coin after former President Trump's comments. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and BitMex CEO Stephan Lutz. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Stefan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX, about the surge in crypto derivatives trading volume and the Bitcoin outlook. They discuss the recent launch of options trading on BitMEX and the demand for meme coins. Lutz predicts Bitcoin will trade between $60,000 and $70,000 in the coming weeks, with potential for major corrections or new all-time highs, while also explaining the benefits of options trading and features of BitMEX's platform. Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update 01:21 Bitcoin Outlook: Range-Bound Trading 06:42 BitMEX Launches Options Trading 09:33 Expansion Plans and Accessibility 13:39 The Rise of Meme Coins 16:06 Conclusion LINKS | CoinDesk 20 BitMEX - Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief Lisa Bragança discusses Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC and why the agency will likely go after ether staking. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, joins "First Mover" to discuss Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC and the agency's approach to crypto regulation. Plus, why the SEC will likely go after ether staking, and what happens to ETH holders if ether is deemed a security in the U.S. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The early days of the internet were characterized by challenges in finding and disseminating information, which has now shifted to the problem of information overload. Linux Foundations’ Brian Behlendorf shares his take on establishing identity and building trust in AI models. This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age In this episode of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are joined by Brian Behlendorf, Head of AI Strategy at the Linux Foundation and CTO of the Open Wallet Foundation, to discuss the early internet era and its lessons. They cover challenges in disseminating information, the shift to centralization, and the importance of trust and decentralization. They also address open-source software, AI model openness, and the future of technology, emphasizing the need for inclusive and trustworthy digital ecosystems. Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Lessons from the Early Days of the Internet 08:10 Rethinking Trust and Decentralization 12:36 The Role of Open Source Software 22:23 Addressing the Challenges of Technology 25:33 Navigating the Flood of Information 27:33 Establishing Identity and Trust 34:33 The Potential of the Metaverse 39:16 Empowering Technology for Inclusive Experiences Links | Linux Foundation Crypto Council for Innovation CoinDesk.com - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com - Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from FTX's new plan to repay creditors to Rob Gronkowski's $1.9 million settlement. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bankrupt exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims in cash. Plus, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski will pay $1.9 million to settle claims brought by former customers of Voyager Digital. And, U.K. Economic Secretary speaks up about stablecoin and staking legislation. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and HashKey Capital Partner and Head of Asset Management, Vivien Wong. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On today's episode of "Markets Daily," Helene Braun is joined by Vivien Wong, Partner and Head of Asset Management at HashKey Capital, to delve into the significance of Hong Kong-listed ETFs in the Asian market. They explore the accessibility of these ETFs for Chinese investors and the competitive landscape within the ETF market. The conversation also delves into the prospects of cryptocurrency in China, upcoming developments in the ETF industry, and the growing interest in tokenization among traditional financial institutions in Asia. Chapters | 00:00 The State of Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices 02:21 The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs in Asia 04:04 The Potential for Chinese Investors in ETFs 08:25 Competition and Outlook in the ETF Market 09:17 The Future of Crypto in China 10:08 Upcoming Events in the ETF World 12:30 Interest in Tokenization Among Asian Banks LINKS | CoinDesk 20 Hashkey-US - Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Memecoins have been the most profitable investment of the year, and these traders believe they still have a lot of potential. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Unchained, memecoin traders Ansem and Kelxyz unpack everything about memecoins, discussing what makes them valuable and how they evaluate their investment potential. They also address the criticisms and controversies surrounding them, including racism and sexism. (They have a surprising reaction to the latter.) Ansem and Kel argue that memecoins have substance and value, largely due to their popularity and the attention they receive on the internet. They also discuss the importance of distribution and virality in the success of a memecoin, how the chain any coin is on affects its value, and give their opinions on Runes vs. BRC-20s vs. Solana and Ethereum. Plus, they talk about their wildest memecoin stories (think: Dogwifhat) and provide their insights on what they think memecoins will become in the future. Show highlights: Thank you to our sponsors! PolkadotVaultCraftGuests: Ansem. Kelxyz Links | Culture: What else could memecoins be?How bad policy favors memes over matterMeme coins: Betrayal of crypto’s ideals… or its true purpose?CoinDesk: The Memecoin Grift and How It Threatens Ethereum Culture Investment: Top Crypto Narratives Gained 39% to 1313% in Q1 2024Navigating Memecoin Maniainvestment strategyCrypto Influencer Ansem Explains His Meme Coin Thesis and Why He’s Bullish on Bitcoin RunesWhat Is Dogwifhat (WIF) and Why Is It Up so Much?Safer memecoins Half of Solana Presale Tokens Rolled Out Between November and February Were Malicious: Blockaid Study1 in 6 new Base meme coins are scams, 91% have vulnerabilitiesproposalRacist memecoins Offensive Memecoins Proliferate on Solana, Sparking DebateEthereum's Buterin slams Solana's racist meme coins, urges better projects- Unchained Podcast is produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Binance CEO calling on the Nigerian government to release detained executive, to Web3 platform Galaxis' new funds raised. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Binance CEO Richard Teng called on the Nigerian government to release Tigran Gambaryan, who flew to the country in February for talks on regulatory supervision. Plus, a research report from KBW says Robinhood would likely win a court case with the SEC given its conservative approach to digital asset listings. And, Singapore-based Web3 platform Galaxis raised $10 million ahead of its token launch. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights on AI tokens with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. AI-related tokens have led the crypto market recovery in recent days, while shares of Nasdaq-listed chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) also rallied. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the surge in RNDR, AGIX and FET tokens on "Markets Daily." Plus, what investors should know before doubling down on the AI tokens riding the Nvidia hype. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd joins The Mining Pod to discuss mining pool centralization threat vectors, MEV on Bitcoin, JPEGS, and hidden attacks to Bitcoin. Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here. We headed down to Bitcoin ++ in Austin, Texas last week to discuss all things Bitcoin development, and it turns out mining is a big part of that! We sat down with Peter Todd, a Bitcoin core developer with extensive work on decentralizing Bitcoin’s tech stack. We dig into pool centralization threats, the what and if of miner extractable value on Bitcoin and what he thinks of JPEGs on Bitcoin! Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:35 Open Timestamps does election fraud 00:07:19 Timestamp the internet? 00:08:19 Peter Todd Intro 00:10:45 Antpool block template use 00:16:33 Does Stratum V2 solve pool control? 00:17:18 Ocean Pool 00:18:19 Developers Incentivisation 00:20:19 Mining Testnet 00:21:30 Resetting Testnet 00:21:56 Ordinal Streisand Effect 00:24:16 OP_RETURN 00:24:58 1MB Runes incoming w/ Libra Relay? 00:28:23 MEV is dangerous 00:30:35 RBF transactions 00:31:20 MEV types 00:32:53 Libra Relay vs Core filters 00:34:50 Libra Relay is a political project 00:36:10 Suggestions for miners 00:37:36 OP_CAT 00:42:40 OP Code prediction Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 👉 Check out Bitcoin Season 2 and The Gwart Show. 👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty! 👉 Watch our livestream on Samourai Wallet! Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley. - Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining! "The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, the Co-Founder of Mercedes' Web3 arm 0xNXT shares insights on their multi-year roadmap to reach both crypto natives and loyal customers. Max Orgeldinger, Co-Founder of Mercedes-Benz's Web3 initiative 0xNXT, joins the show to discuss the luxury automaker's approach to entering the NFT space. He shares insights into their multi-year plan for releasing NFT collections targeting different audiences, from crypto natives to their most loyal customers. We also discuss how Mercedes is exploring emerging technologies like AI and decentralized social platforms for their Web3 strategy. Links mentioned from the podcast: Instagram Creator UpdateTikTok Tells Advertisers: ‘We Are Not Backing Down’Mercedes NXT WebsiteMercedes NXT TwitterWatch this episode on video: YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam EwenAvery AkkineniCoinDeskVayner3- Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $100 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. Get started today at safe.global. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - "Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC to a new group led by cybersecurity veteran Justine Bone that aims to guard crypto from hacks. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Robinhood (HOOD) shares fell about 2.5% in premarket trading after its crypto arm received a Wells Notice from the SEC. Plus, new findings from Visa and data platform Allium Labs show that more than 90% of stablecoin transaction volumes aren’t coming from genuine users. And, cybersecurity veteran Justine Bone is leading a group dedicated to guarding crypto from hacks. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright discusses their partnership with PayPal. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright joins "First Mover" to discuss MoonPay's recent partnership with PayPal. Plus, the significance of a smooth user experience for mainstream adoption of digital assets. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Coinbase's blowout first quarter to Kraken indices provider's prediction on Hong Kong ETFs. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the blowout first quarter of Coinbase where the crypto exchange reported net income of $1.2 billion. Plus, Kraken's indices provider predicts that spot ETF products in Hong Kong will reach $1 billion in AUM by the end of 2024. And, Jack Dorsey's Block doubles down on bitcoin. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celestia’s co-founder and its COO talk about how their modular blockchain makes it easier for blockchains to scale. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Celestia, a data availability layer for blockchains, was launched last October to much fanfare. The platform takes a modular approach to blockchains, allowing developers to post data onto it without the need for smart contracts or execution. This makes it extremely useful for scaling roll-ups and other layer two technologies. Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam and COO Nick White join Unchained to discuss what Celestia is and how it works, how data availability sampling allows for more scalability, how Celestia compares with other data availability layers, whether Celestia could become a data availability layer for Bitcoin, and comparisons between Celestia and Solana. Show Highlights: Thank you to our sponsors! Popcorn Network | Polkadot Guests | Nick White, COO at Celestia Labs Previous appearances on Unchained: Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular Debate Mustafa Al-Bassam, cofounder and CEO at Celestia Labs Links | Modular vs. Monolithic Alchemy: Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains Visa: Monolithic vs. modular blockchain Chris Burniske’s tMonolithic vs. modular blockchain | Visaweet on modular vs monolithic “The horrific inefficiencies of monolithic blockchains” by polynya Blockworks: A spicy salvo launched in the monolithic vs modular debate Unchained: What Is the Blockchain Trilemma? Celestia Celestia’s explanation of modular blockchains Data availability Data availability sampling An introduction to sovereign rollups - Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.