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FIRST MOVER: Why MoonPay and PayPal Partnered to Expand Crypto Adoption in the U.S.

5/4/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:12

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COINDESK DAILY: Coinbase's Blowout First Quarter; Could Hong Kong ETFs See $1B AUM by 2024 End?

5/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:01:39

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UNCHAINED: Why EigenLayer Gave Away More Tokens After Widespread Criticism of Its Stakedrop

5/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:54:41

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THE MINING POD: Its Name Was OP_CAT

5/3/2024
The Mining Pod descends on Bitcoin++ in Austin, Texas to discuss the future of Bitcoin development, including an infamous online pet. Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here. In this week’s Mining Pod, Charlie, Matt, Will, and special guest Walt Smith of Cyber Fund discuss the talks from the Bitcoin developer conference Bitcoin ++ in Austin, Texas, with a special focus on new soft forks for Bitcoin that could bring more programmability on-chain. Chapter | 00:00 Start 01:37 What is Bitcoin ++? 05:09 Specter of MEV on Bitcoin 11:49 Defining MEV 17:23 Slipstream & Data Blobs 21:08 Protocol Ossification 23:56 OP_CAT 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.

Duration:00:32:24

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MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

5/3/2024
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 Dan Weiskopf, Portfolio Manager at Tidal Financial Group. 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.

Duration:00:03:10

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FIRST MOVER: How Crypto Solves Financial Problems in the Bronx

5/3/2024
BronxCrypto founder and CEO Julio Barrios discusses how crypto can provide solutions to the financial challenges faced by the Bronx community. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. BronxCrypto founder and CEO Julio Barrios joins "First Mover" to discuss the financial challenges faced by the Bronx community and how crypto education can provide solutions to those issues. Plus, insights on regulatory concerns surrounding the crypto industry and what it takes for mainstream adoption. - 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.

Duration:00:12:05

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THE PROTOCOL: High Stakes | Intense Competition Among Layer Two Solutions

5/2/2024
The battle for supremacy among layer two solutions in crypto has projects vying to showcase their tech. Despite criticism, airdrops and token launches by Ren and Eigenlayer have faced user disappointment. This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community Fund Follow the show here for more. This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk; they cover the story of Celo choosing Optimism as their layer two solutions, the vulnerabilities found on Optimism and the launch of tokens by Ren and Eigenlayer. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:43 Celo Chooses Optimism as Layer Two Solution 07:20 Vulnerabilities on Optimism and Layer Two Wars 16:31 Token Launches by Ren and Eigenlayer 28:14 Intersubjective Forking and Regulatory Uncertainties 34:46 The Crypto Industry as a Complex Game 37:04 Conclusion Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Celo Chooses Optimism, Concluding Bake-Off Among Layer 2s The Protocol: EigenLayer's 'Intersubjective Forking' Is Objectively Not Done What Is Restaking? What Is Liquid Restaking? What Is EigenLayer? EigenLayer, After Touching Off Restaking Frenzy, Plans Own EIGEN token Avail Data Availability Integrated by Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, StarkWare, ZkSync - From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today. Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org - The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:35:45

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COINDESK DAILY: Binance Nigeria Money Laundering Trial Delayed; Fmr FTX Europe Head Pays $1.5M for Titanic Memento

5/2/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the delay of Binance Nigeria's money laundering trial to the auction of a gold watch recovered from Titanic. 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 delay of Binance Nigeria's money laundering trial to May 17. Plus, asset management giant BlackRock expects a new wave of inflows from different types of investors, and former head of FTX Europe Patrick Gruhn paid nearly $1.5 million for a gold pocket watch recovered from the Titanic. - 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.

Duration:00:02:16

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Is the Bull Market Over? And Why Stablecoins Aren't Hitting Centralized Exchanges?

5/2/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Co-Founder and CEO at Nansen, Alex Svanevik. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Alex Svanevik, Co-Founder and CEO at Nansen, joins "Markets Daily," to discuss the potential impact of interest rates, stablecoin issuance, and on-chain activity on the market. Takeaways | Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update 01:15 The Current State of the Crypto Markets 09:41 The Future of Layer Twos 12:42 Tokenized Treasuries as Real-World Assets LINKS | CoinDesk 20 Nansen - 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. - Jenn Sanasie hosted this episode of "Markets Daily," which is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and executive producer Jared Schwartz, along with Senior Booker Melissa Montañez. The original music is by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. Show notes were assisted by an AI platform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:50

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FIRST MOVER: Why Casa's Co-Founder Wants ETF Providers to Diversify Custody

5/2/2024
Casa co-founder and Chief Security Officer Jameson Lopp weighs in on the significance of self-custody and developments in the Bitcoin network. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Casa co-founder and Chief Security Officer Jameson Lopp joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of self-custody in the crypto space and how cryptography could enhance existing security models. Plus, the need for diversification of custodians and the resilience of 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.

Duration:00:17:41

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MONEY REIMAGINED: Decentralization in the Web | Building a Web of Trust

5/1/2024
Philip Rosedale of High Fidelity discusses the benefits of experimentation and exploration in the metaverse for improving governance and communal living. 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 Philip Rosedale, co-founder and advisor of High Fidelity, to discuss the history of virtual currencies and the open web. They dive into Second Life's origins and the Linden Dollar, its virtual currency. Also, breaking down decentralization's importance in web architecture, advocating for individual control over data. Rosedale emphasizes trust in human relationships over technology, proposing a "web of trust" for information flow and the potential impacts of the ever-evolving metaverse. Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Background of Philip Rosedale 02:59 The Origin Story of Second Life and the Linden Dollar 05:13 The Role of the Linden Dollar in Enabling Exchange 08:56 The Challenges of Designing the Linden Dollar 11:20 The Importance of Money in Trading with Strangers 13:16 The Concept of Mutual Credit and Scaling Trust 16:30 The Early Trades and Stability of the Linden Dollar 21:36 The Challenges of Aggregators and Individual Control 22:44 Decentralization in Web 3.0 and the Role of Aggregators 23:23 The Importance of Trust in the Digital World 28:42 Building a Web of Trust 33:02 The Potential of the Metaverse 40:08 Exploring New Ways of Governance in the Metaverse Links | High Fidelity 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.

Duration:00:50:08

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COINDESK DAILY: CZ's 'Good Guy' Reputation; Money Laundering Risks of Crypto

5/1/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Binance founder CZ's 4-month sentence to a new report from the UK government on the money laundering risks of crypto. 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 Judge Richard Jones acknowledging Binance's former CEO Changpeng Zhao as a "do-gooder." Plus, a new report from the UK government on the money laundering risks of crypto between 2022 and 2023. And, the crypto restaking hype spreads from Ethereum to Solana. - 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.

Duration:00:02:06

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Slowing Inflows of ETF Investments - the Evergreen Story of Crypto

5/1/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and General Partner at Dragonfly Tom Schmidt. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On "Markets Daily," Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly, discusses market pricing, indicating a 0% probability of a rate cut in June. He and Sanasie delve into the disappointing performance of Hong Kong ETFs compared to US ETFs, highlighting the former's role as an accessible vehicle for Bitcoin investment endorsed by regulators. Despite Hong Kong's crypto-friendly environment, ETF inflows are slowing in both Hong Kong and the US, with investors shifting towards lower-cost options to reduce fees and improve returns. The conversation anticipates a potentially more hawkish tone from the upcoming Fed meeting but remains optimistic about controlling inflation. They also touch on conflicting views regarding inflation and rate cuts, noting external pressures favoring lower rates to stimulate the economy. Chapters | 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Hong Kong ETFs 04:15 Regulatory Endorsement: The ETF's Impact on Bitcoin as an Asset Class 06:38 Conflicting Ideas on Inflation and Rate Cuts 08:45 The Future Price Range of Bitcoin 10:56 The Importance of Regulatory Compliance 13:02 The Potential Turf War Between the SEC and CFTC 13:43 The Need for Clarity and a Clear Path Forward 14:31 The Importance of Points in Bootstrapping Networks 15:30 The Future of Liquidity Mining and Points LINKS | CoinDesk 20 Dragonfly Capital - 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.

Duration:00:16:43

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Partner Content: Introducing the Stanford GSB Podcast 'If/Then.'

5/1/2024
Cashless: Is Digital Currency The Future of Finance? On this episode of Stanford Graduate School of Business chart-topping management podcast “If/Then,” GSB finance professor Darrell Duffie explores the intriguing premise: “If the United States wants to future-proof banking, then a digital dollar could be the solution.” - If/Then is a Stanford Graduate School of Business podcast that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society. - This episode of ‘If/Then’ is distributed by CoinDesk with introduction and production by Senior Producer Michele Musso. Our 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.

Duration:00:20:53

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UNCHAINED: Bitcoin Layer 2s Aim to Attract Ethereum-Like Dapps. Will They Succeed?

5/1/2024
Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea plan to bring DeFi, perps, stablecoins, and much more to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Here’s how. 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, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that connects to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to bring innovation back to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Schroé's Botanix Labs is developing a decentralized Layer 2 solution using the ‘Spiderchain,’ which uses a series of multi-signature wallets to secure the chain. Kılıç's Chainway Labs is building Citrea, a zk-Rollup on Bitcoin that aims to create a Bitcoin-backed economy. All three projects are in various stages of development and testing, with BOB’s mainnet launch expected shortly. Show highlights: - Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guests | Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs Orkun Kılıç, cofounder of Chainway Labs Alexei Zamyatin, cofounder of Build on Bitcoin Links | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin L2s: Stacks’ Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again Build on Bitcoin BOB learning documentsAnnouncementBitcoin DeFi App Sovryn to Deploy on Hybrid Layer 2 Network Build on Bitcointweetwent on a retreatCitrea Here's What You Should Know About Citrea, Bitcoin's First ZK RollupWhitepaperinterviewCitrea learning documentsClementine -Citrea's BitVM Based Trust-Minimized Two-Way Peg ProgramBotanix Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to BitcoinBotanix and the Future of BitcoinSpiderchains: A Proof Of Stake Second Layer For Bitcoininterview Learn More | Unchained: What Is the OP_CAT Bitcoin Improvement Proposal? What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide - 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.

Duration:01:19:42

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COINDESK DAILY: Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut; What Indonesia’s Election Means for Crypto

4/30/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the soft debut of spot ETF products in Hong Kong to the impact of Indonesia’s presidential election on crypto. 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 Hong Kong’s bitcoin and ether ETFs failed to lift off on their trading debut, coming dramatically under initial expectations. Plus, MicroStrategy (MSTR) doubles down on their bitcoin bag, and what Indonesia’s presidential election could mean for crypto. - 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.

Duration:00:01:38

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Why Crypto Investors Should Watch for US Treasury's Refunding Announcement

4/30/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Fundstrat Global Advisors head of digital asset strategy Sean Farrell. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On "Markets Daily," Sean Farrell, head of digital asset strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors, breaks down the significance of Treasury's upcoming QRA (quarterly refunding announcement) and what it could mean for bitcoin and the US dollar. Plus, insights on allocating bitcoin and cash in portfolios. - 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.

Duration:00:17:51

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THE MINING POD: Can Bitcoin Help Small-Town America?

4/30/2024
Galaxy Digital’s Austin Storms and Briana Sturgis join the show to discuss the latest Bitcoin mining film, The Big Empty, and if Bitcoin can really help small-town America. Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here. In this week’s Mining Pod, we talk with the Galaxy Digital Bitcoin mining team about their Helios Bitcoin mine in Spur, Texas, population 900! We discuss the latest film, The Big Empty, how it was received by the community and what it means to have a Bitcoin miner join rural American towns like Spur. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:01 Guest Intros 00:02:36 Helios Mine Scale 00:03:21 Guest Bios 00:07:59 Helios Facility Size 00:11:26 Immersion Mining Process 00:13:21 Living in Dickens County 00:20:13 Suspicion of New Companies 00:23:42 Bitcoin Adoption in Towns 00:27:15 Community Interactions 00:29:32 Money & State Separation 00:33:41 Communication Barriers 00:35:06 The Legendary Pool 00:38:50 Wrapping Up - 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.

Duration:00:40:05

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GEN C: Building a Billion-Dollar Business for Creators With Kajabi’s Sean Kim

4/29/2024
In this episode, learn the secrets to building a lucrative creator business from the ground up, straight from Sean Kim, President and CPO of the creator-first platform, Kajabi. Sean Kim, President and Chief Product Officer at Kajabi, discusses the challenges creators face in earning a sustainable income from their work. He explains how Kajabi's all-in-one platform has enabled over 63,000 creators and earned over $7 billion gross by providing them with the tools and resources to build and monetize their online businesses. Sean also shares his predictions for the future growth of the creator economy and Kajabi's roadmap for expanding opportunities for creators. Links mentioned from the podcast: AI Deep RealitiesWhat a TikTok ban in the US could mean for youSean’s TwitterKajabi WebsiteWatch 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.

Duration:00:27:44

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COINDESK DAILY: 161 Letters of Support for Binance's CZ; Tether's Latest $200M Investment

4/29/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the letters of support for CZ to Tether's investment in a brain-computer interface company. 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 a Washington court received 161 letters of support for Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. Plus, crypto markets are in the red amid renewed fears of U.S. stagflation and Tether invested $200 million to acquire a majority stake in brain-computer interface company Blackrock Neurotech. - 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.

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