Best Cointelegraphs Podcasts (2025)

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GENIUS Act moves forward: Can it fix U.S. crypto regulation? 14:43

6d ago14:43

14:43

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we’re heading to Capitol Hill, where US lawmakers are finally making moves on crypto regulation. From the Senate advancing the GENIUS Act — a major step toward federal stablecoin rules — to the reintroduction of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, which could protect developers from outdated licensing laws, cry…

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Outside the bubble: Africa’s crypto revolution unveiled 23:37

6h ago23:37

23:37

How is blockchain revolutionizing finance and energy in Africa? Host Nathan dives into a compelling conversation with Kevin, a Rwandan innovator at StarkWare’s Africa Venture Studio, to explore crypto’s real-world impact. From enabling cross-border lending and peer-to-peer energy trading to building decentralized internet hotspots, Kevin reveals ho…

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Trust the chain: Why staking exists 20:25

7d ago20:25

20:25

In this episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, we break down staking, with no jargon and no hype. What is it? Why do people do it? And how does crypto actually generate more crypto? Whether you're deep in the space or just staking your first coin, this is the plain-English guide you didn’t know you needed. Produced by Tonal Media. (00:00) Welcome to …

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MiCA regulations in motion: Stablecoins, fragmentation, and who gets to stay in the EU 18:29

13d ago18:29

18:29

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we’re diving into MiCA — the EU’s landmark crypto regulation — as it enters a critical implementation phase. From stablecoin restrictions to emerging licensing hurdles, what does MiCA mean for crypto’s future in Europe? Tether has already said it won’t play ball. Meanwhile, companies like BitGo are racing to comply …

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Bitcoin Season 2: Unlocking a new financial frontier 21:28

14d ago21:28

21:28

What’s powering Bitcoin’s leap into a new era? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth join Isabel Foxen Duke, a Bitcoin innovator and general partner at Unbroken Chain, to explore “Bitcoin Season 2,” where ordinals, runes and trustless lending are redefining what Bitcoin can do. Isabel shares her journey from traditional finance to championing Bitcoin’s De…

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A Mother’s Day masterclass: Moms making crypto crystal clear. 27:13

17d ago27:13

27:13

How do crypto’s toughest concepts become crystal clear? In this special Mother’s Day episode, host Nathan and co-host Gareth bring in four brilliant crypto moms to break it down. From Adi’s deep dive into blockchain bridging to Jenny’s insights on crypto crime, Katherine’s take on navigating the SEC and Blue’s guide to stablecoins, these experts ma…

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From Ripple to DeFi student loan financing: Crypto’s expanding role in education 10:23

20d ago10:23

10:23

Can blockchain redefine the way student loans are financed and repaid? On the heels of Ripple’s $25 million donation to Teach for America, we connect the dots between initiatives building the infrastructure for Web3 adoption. In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu breaks down how Pencil Finance is using Web3 to rei…

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Beyond digital gold: Unlocking Bitcoin’s new powers 23:32

21d ago23:32

23:32

What’s driving Bitcoin’s evolution from digital gold to a global financial powerhouse? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth sit down with Bitcoin OG Dan Held, a trailblazer since 2012, to unpack Bitcoin’s journey and its bold future. Dan dives into how innovations like DeFi and layer-2 solutions are expanding Bitcoin’s potential, while navigating communi…

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AI in crypto: Insights from Polygon and NEAR Protocol founders 29:43

27d ago29:43

29:43

In this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Gareth Jenkinson, head of multimedia at Cointelegraph, sits down with Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, and Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of Near Protocol, during the Cointelegraph Longitude side event at Token2049 in Dubai. The trio delves into the intersection of AI and blockchain t…

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Prof. (Dr.) Milind Pande - MIT WPU, Pune, India - Empowering The Future Of Education 1:23:16

1M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

To read about Dr. Milind Pande, please visit- https://businessabc.net/wiki/mit-world-peace-university-mit-wpu-pune About MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune https://businessabc.net/wiki/mit-world-peace-university-mit-wpu-pune Useful Links and Resources https://worldpeacedome.in/ / drmilindpande https://mitwpu.edu.in/ About citiesabc.com http…

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Paul Atkins' SEC leadership: What it means for crypto regulation 20:16

1M ago20:16

20:16

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we dig into the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair and what his crypto-friendly stance could mean for digital asset regulation in the US. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and longtime advocate for market-driven oversight, takes the helm at a pivotal moment — with over 70 crypto ETF applications a…

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The rise of crypto payments: Easier, faster and more fun than you think 28:21

1M ago28:21

28:21

Can crypto payments be as easy as tapping on your phone? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth team up with Stefana Banciu, growth lead at Pulsar Money, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing payments, making them faster, cheaper and even fun. Stefana shares new innovative ways of sending crypto directly on X, transforming giveaways and cross-border…

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Crypto payments future: Self-custody and mass adoption 25:58

1M ago25:58

25:58

What’s keeping blockchain from the mainstream and how do we sell it to the world? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth chat with Chad West, CMO of ArgentHQ, about the hurdles to mass adoption — cost, complexity, perception — and how ArgentHQ is tackling them with user-friendly wallets and smart marketing. Chad reveals how to make self-custody and payment…

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Andrew Kiguel - Realbotix Corp - Humanoid Robotics For Companionship 59:38

2M ago59:38

59:38

Andrew Kiguel is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, blockchain, AI, and robotics. He is the Chairman and CEO of Realbotix Corp., a company that creates AI-based human-like robots for companionship and social interaction. Realbotix is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and OTCQB…

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Crypto in Q1 2025: Cointelegraph editorial roundtable 51:16

2M ago51:16

51:16

What made headlines and what flew under the radar in crypto’s first quarter of 2025? Join members of the Cointelegraph editorial team as they break down the trends, turning points, and surprises that defined Q1. From memecoin mania and political power plays to regulatory shakeups and market momentum (or lack thereof), this roundtable dives into the…

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Scaling Up: How Bitcoin’s three pillars are about to fix money 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

Join the Clear Crypto Podcast with co-hosts Nathan Jeffay, Head of Media at StarkWare, and Gareth Jenkinson, Head of Multimedia at Cointelegraph, as they welcome Eli Ben-Sasson, StarkWare CEO. They’ll explore Bitcoin scaling solutions and dive into Bitcoin’s three groundbreaking principles—decentralization, incentivized integrity, and public verifi…

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Inside the Trump-backed Bitcoin mining mega-deal with Hut 8 14:17

2M ago14:17

14:17

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we dig into the Trump family’s entrance into Bitcoin mining in it new partnership with Hut 8 to create American Bitcoin. We’re joined by Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot to unpack the launch of the new venture backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and its ambitions to become the world’s largest Bitcoin mining compa…

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Beyond the hype: How Bitcoin stays true to its values 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, tune in co-hosts Nathan Jeffay (StarkWare) and Gareth Jenkinson (Cointelegraph) with guest Charlie Spears (Blockspace Media) as they dive into Bitcoin culture, transaction times as a feature, scaling solutions, mining, Tornado Cash ban lift, Tether’s US securities buy, Solana ETF and more. This episode was edite…

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Embrace privacy now or pay the price in 2025 (feat. Session) 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

Kee Jefferys, technical co-founder of Session, breaks down the state of privacy and encryption in 2025 and explains why the Session encrypted messaging app chose to build on the blockchain. Kee also breaks down the app’s SESH token launch, its long-term plans and how it differs from other apps like Signal. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast…

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Brian Evergreen - Agentic AI - Autonomous Agents 1:29:44

2M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Brian Evergreen is a recognised expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and strategy. He is the author of ‘Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI’. To read more about Brian Evergreen, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/brian-evergreen Useful Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/debsoon/ https://the…

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Crypto attorney unpacks Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve strategy—Can it hold up legally? 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

On this episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast, join co-hosts Nathan Jeffay (StarkWare) and Gareth Jenkinson (Cointelegraph) as they welcome crypto attorney Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos (StarkWare) to discuss Trump’s U.S. Bitcoin reserve executive order, its industry impact, global trends, crypto tax gains, SEC case dismissals, and Tether’s new CFO, Simo…

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Pavel Durov Leaves France—What’s Next for Telegram & Toncoin 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the latest developments surrounding Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s release from France and what it means for free speech, privacy, and decentralized platforms. After being detained in August 2024, Durov was finally permitted to leave for Dubai—but his legal battle isn’t over. With governments tig…

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Lazarus Group’s $1.4B Bybit hack is just the beginning (feat. CertiK) 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

CertiK chief business officer Jason Jiang shares the nitty gritty on how North Korea’s Lazarus Group stole $1.4 billion in ETH-related tokens from Bybit, who is ultimately at fault, and what the crypto industry and investors can do to protect themselves against the next major hack. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode …

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US goes all-in on crypto? Breaking down Trump’s Bitcoin strategy 18:28

3M ago18:28

18:28

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the biggest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s Crypto Summit, including the groundbreaking move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. What does this mean for Bitcoin’s role in global finance? How is the market reacting? And could stablecoins play a role i…

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The UX problem in Web3 and how to solve it (feat. Ponder One) 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

In this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Moe El-Shibib and Selim Sezgin, co-founders of Ponder One, to explore the evolving Web3 landscape. They discuss the challenges of usability and adoption, the role of AI in simplifying blockchain interactions and the importance of interoperability in a multichain world. The co…

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TJ Miller on Bitcoin: Why the comedian is all in on crypto 57:40

3M ago57:40

57:40

In this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, actor and comedian TJ Miller (Silicon Valley, Deadpool) sits down with Gareth Jenkinson, head of multimedia, for a candid conversation about his Bitcoin journey. After a chance encounter at a New York City coffee shop during Bitcoin Investor Week, Gareth and TJ dive into: (03:42) How TJ Mi…

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Future of crypto regulation and taxes under Trump and DOGE (feat. Taxbit) 50:34

3M ago50:34

50:34

Taxbit’s director of government solutions, Miles Fuller, breaks down everything investors and businesses need to know about crypto taxes under the new Donald Trump administration, how the US Department of Government Efficiency’s massive restructuring efforts will impact crypto regulation, and more. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and …

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Real Estate Tokenisation - Oleg Kurchenko - Binaryx 59:16

3M ago59:16

59:16

Oleg Kurchenko is a serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and business leader specialising in blockchain and DeFi technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of Binaryx, a platform founded in 2019 dedicated to tokenising real estate assets using blockchain technologies and DeFi instruments. To read more about Oleg Kurchenko, please visit- https://busines…

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The $1 billion blueprint for tokenized real estate (RWAs) with MANTRA and DAMAC 28:57

3M ago28:57

28:57

DAMAC, one of Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developers, is embracing blockchain to revolutionize property investment through tokenization. In this exclusive interview, Cointelegraph’s head of multimedia sits down with Amira Sajwani, managing director at DAMAC Properties, and John Patrick Mullin, CEO & co-founder of MANTRA, to discuss the $1 bi…

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Why Most Startups Fail To Raise Funding And How To Avoid It - Chandra Goyal - KRG Ventures Limited 48:18

3M ago48:18

48:18

Chandra Goyal is an angel investor and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Investor at KRG Ventures Limited, a boutique venture firm that specialises in making strategic investments in early-stage startups and small businesses innovating in sustainable and disruptive technology. Chandra is a Member of the Board of Directors at the SOHO Business All…

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LIBRA memecoin scandal: What really happened (feat. Bubblemaps) 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we dive into the controversy surrounding the LIBRA memecoin rug pull, the onchain evidence linking it to the MELANIA token and the subsequent fallout from Argentine President Javier Milei’s social media posts. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Bubblemaps CE…

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DeFi’s missing link: Fixed income (feat. Treehouse) 27:37

3M ago27:37

27:37

The global fixed-income market is massive, yet it’s nearly absent in crypto. In this episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Treehouse CEO Brandon Goh to explore how DeFi can integrate fixed-income products, why benchmarks matter and what’s next for institutional adoption. They dive into risk management, yield generation and th…

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MEV attacks are draining users — but encryption can stop it (feat. Shutter Network) 40:35

3M ago40:35

40:35

The crypto sector has entered an era of hyperfinancialization, and with this comes predatory MEV and manipulation of blockchain activities that were originally intended to be consensus-based and decentralized. Shutter Network core contributor Loring Harkness explains why encryption and credible neutrality can make blockchain transactions fair again…

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Bitcoin: A love story – why the industry can’t quit BTC 15:15

3M ago15:15

15:15

In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we explore why Bitcoin continues to inspire passion, loyalty, and even obsession among its biggest supporters. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Joana Cotar (German MP and Bitcoin advocate), Scott Wolfe (coordinator of the Federation…

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CEX vs. DEX in 2025: The future of trading feat. Armani Ferrante (Backpack) 38:30

4M ago38:30

38:30

In this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack, to discuss the evolution of centralized exchanges, Backpack’s innovative approach to trading and the role of compliance in crypto. From proof of reserves to Backpack’s new perpetual futures system, they dive into how exchanges can build trust…

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The times they are a-changin' 3:05

4M ago3:05

3:05

Today is another special episode of the Rise'n'Crypto podcast because it marks both the end and the start. After 312 episodes, 1,586 stories, and 396,836 words, Rise’n’Crypto is coming to and end. But, this isn’t a sad day, because Rise’n’Crypto isn’t dead, it’s evolving. At Cointelegraph, we asked ourselves: how can we turn Rise’n’Crypto into some…

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Crypto markets tried to stay calm… then Trump happened 19:48

4M ago19:48

19:48

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we break down the latest market-shifting developments in the crypto world, from US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs to the SEC’s regulatory shakeup and the impact of the GENIUS Stablecoin Bill. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Juan Leon (senior investm…

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Solana app revenues soar 213% thanks to memecoins, but is it sustainable? 7:22

4M ago7:22

7:22

Bitcoin dominance is the talk of the town again as traders wonder just how high it would need to go to reach a ceiling and then start making way for altcoins. One trader even suggested that "altseason" came and went, it was just underwhelming. Elsewhere, MicroStrategy has rebranded to Strategy, adding the Bitcoin logo to its own new logo. Then, in …

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Strategic Bitcoin reserve to protect the Amazon (feat. Rainforest Foundation US) 40:20

4M ago40:20

40:20

Rainforest Foundation US executive director Suzanne Pelletier explains why the NGO is raising 100 BTC for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and how the fund will be used to help protect the Amazon rainforest, combat climate change and protect Indigenous rights. She explains how crypto adoption by nonprofits can increase their financial resilience. (00:00…

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Why is this bull market being called confusing and atypical? 7:21

4M ago7:21

7:21

It was another day of volatility in crypto, and traders, analysts, and market commentators began to sound alike, saying that this bull cycle no longer resembles bulls of the past. But why? After we look at that, it’s on to some major US political moves that will affect crypto, from SEC “relief” to crypto regulation proposals from lawmakers. Finally…

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MicroStrategy to HODL $47B of Bitcoin, hits pause on new purchases 7:54

4M ago7:54

7:54

As we move further from the weekend’s crypto bloodbath, we are getting a better sense of the scale of the event; the Bybit CEO said liquidations weren’t around $2 billion, but more like $10 billion! Nevertheless, yesterday saw a sizeable rebound across Bitcoin and altcoins, so there’s much to unpack. MicroStrategy finally put a halt on selling its …

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Crypto suffers weekend massacre, but could Trump’s tariff war be good for Bitcoin? 7:16

4M ago7:16

7:16

It was an utter bloodbath of a weekend for Bitcoin, spilling into Monday. The cause? Most point to US President Donald Trump, whose trade tariffs have wreaked chaos both inside and outside crypto. To begin today’s episode, I will go through exactly how Bitcoin was affected and what it might mean going forward. Then we’ll look at Binance being inves…

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AI in Telecom: Peter Jarich - Head of GSMA Intelligence 43:05

4M ago43:05

43:05

00:00 - 06:00 Peter’s Journey 06:00 - 09:06 GSMA Intelligence 09:07 - 17:00 GSMA Intelligence: R&D 17:01 - 24:23 5G & AI Revolution 24:24 - 32:45 AI For Telecom Transformation 32:46 - 39:19 Satellite Integration: Mitigating Connectivity Gaps 39:20 - 42:57 Digital Transformation in Telecoms 42:58 - 44:00 Closure Useful Links and Resources GSMA: http…

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Memecoin madness: Ulbricht loses $12M in blunder, Elon Musk’s dad’s memecoin, Pump.fun class-action lawsuit 7:24

4M ago7:24

7:24

Bitcoin is seeing a clear divergence in strategy between retail investors and whales — something that isn’t uncommon but is interesting. Outside of Bitcoin, it’s chaos as always. The parents of FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, are looking into getting a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump, Pump.fun was hit with a class-action lawsu…

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Wearables and AI: The future of health data (feat. CUDIS) 24:43

4M ago24:43

24:43

Wearable technology is evolving, and blockchain is playing a key role in reshaping how health data is owned and used. In this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with Edison Chen, CEO of CUDIS, about the intersection of wearables, Web3 and AI. They dive into everything data privacy, blockchain’s role in securing health informa…

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Has President Donald Trump broken the wheel of crypto? 7:08

4M ago7:08

7:08

Bitcoin saw some gains yesterday after the FOMC meeting, which included no surprises. Still, Fed Chair Jerome Powell answered a question that sparked today’s special episode: Is President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly administration going to transform the cyclical nature of crypto? Have we seen the last altseason? Will crypto winters never be quit…

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A Musk comment causes Roger Ver's odds of pardon to plummet 7:24

4M ago7:24

7:24

Bitcoin's volatility has tapered since an explosive start to the week as analysts point to a strengthening correlation between BTC and the financial markets. The FOMC in the US is today and the FedWatch tool has the outcome at a 99.5% probability, so any deviation could reverberate through crypto. Also on Bitcoin, Poland has overtaken El Salvador f…

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Arizona Senate approves state Bitcoin reserve bill amid BTC price slip 7:15

4M ago7:15

7:15

It was a bumpy start to the week for Bitcoin as the world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 7% to briefly trade below $98,000 on Jan. 27 — its lowest level in 10 days. The sudden correction followed shockwaves from the viral Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, whose launch sent ripples through both crypto and tech markets. Despite the dip, analysts remain…

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Why Elon Musk wants to put government spending on a public blockchain 7:16

4M ago7:16

7:16

It was a placid weekend for Bitcoin and most of crypto until yesterday afternoon, when there was a sudden spike in volatility caused by the viral Chinese AI app DeepSeek. This impacted stock futures and, in a growing correlation, BTC, which fell 5% in 24 hours to below $100,000. Nevertheless, most prominent traders aren’t concerned. Then, outside o…

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Inside Trump’s crypto agenda: Memecoins, SEC task force and Bitcoin reserve plans 19:33

4M ago19:33

19:33

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we dive into the whirlwind first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and its sweeping impact on the cryptocurrency industry. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, is joined by US Senator Cynthia Lummis, David Kemmerer (co-founder and CEO of CoinLedger), and Mert (fo…

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