Best Digitalasset Podcasts (2025)

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'Minted': Documentary Filmmaker Explores the Rise to Reckoning of Digital Art 12:29

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CoinDesk speaks with Nicholas Bruckman, the filmmaker behind the documentary 'Minted,' which chronicles the rapid rise and subsequent downturn of the NFT industry. The discussion delves into the origins of Bruckman's interest in NFTs, focusing on prominent digital artists like Mike Winkleman (Beeple) and the early days of NFT hype. Bruckman explain…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Who Moved 80,000 BTC? 34:13

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80,000 Bitcoin from 2011 moves sparking conspiracy theories. Elon breaks from Trump, announces America Party with Bitcoin focus. BTC hits $117K all-time high amid political drama and market chaos. Charlie and Colin dive deep into the $8 billion Bitcoin whale awakening from 2011, conspiracy theories around legal notices, and the dramatic fallout bet…

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The Chopping Block: Paul Grewal on Regulation, Tokenization, and Crypto’s Next Legal Frontier – Ep 867 42:22

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the gang is joined by Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, for a wide-ranging conversation on crypto’s next big frontier: tokenized stocks. From Robinhood’s controversia…

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What's Different About This Bitcoin Bull Run? | COINDESK DAILY 2:57

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin blew past $118,000 for a new all-time high. Bitcoin blew past $118,000 in early U.S. morning, setting a new all-time high after the previous record in May. This comes amid a broader crypto market rally that also sent ether above $3,000. Is there anything that could …

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Why Phantom Is Launching Perps + Why Bit Digital Ditched BTC for ETH - Ep. 866 1:13:33

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In the first half of this dual episode, Phantom co-founder Brandon Millman joins Unchained to break down why his Solana-first wallet is launching perpetual swaps, and why it chose to integrate with Hyperliquid over any Solana-native option. Then, Bit Digital’s Sam Tabar explains why the public company ditched its profitable Bitcoin mining business,…

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THE MINING POD: CoreWeave / Core Scientific’s $9B Deal, IREN’s Blackwell Buy, Bit Digital’s ETH Treasury 45:37

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On this week’s roundup, we touch on the CoreWeave and Core Scientific acquisition, IREN’s new AI GPUs, and more. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire. Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenews FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HE…

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Justin Sun Wants to Make TRUMP a Global Crypto Brand | COINDESK DAILY 2:27

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as TRON founder Justin Sun buys $100 million TRUMP token. TRON founder Justin Sun told CoinDesk that his $100 million TRUMP token purchase signals a strategic alignment with the current administration and he plans on making the TRUMP token very popular in Asia and in the rest …

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What Cryptos Are Hedge Funds Looking At? | Markets Daily 20:54

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The latest price moves and insights with FalconX Global Co-Head of Markets Joshua Lim. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. FalconX Global Co-Head of Markets Joshua Lim breaks down why crypto's implied volatility is near historic lows, driving complacency in bitcoin and altcoins. Plus, how major moves in the digital assets industry i…

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Hyper-trained AI agents for private markets data | Andrea Carnelli Dompe - Tamarix Technologies 26:52

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My chat with Andrea Carnelli Dompe, the founder and CEO of Tamarix Technologies, about the intersection of private market investing and AI technology. We discuss the usefulness of AI agents in helping institutional investors, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals escape the operational chaos of private markets investing. It’s also a …

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Will Emirates Accept Crypto Payments? | COINDESK DAILY 2:30

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with Crypto.com to allow customers to pay in crypto. Airline giant Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with Crypto.com, allowing its customers to make payments through the crypto trading platform's service. Plus, Polymarket is locke…

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CoinDesk Conversations: From Earth to Space, Reebok's Joe Foster and Ben Weiss Redefine Sneakers 12:38

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The video discusses the launch of the first AI-designed custom slide shoe by Syntilay, which has garnered significant media attention. CoinDesk interviews Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok, and Ben Weiss from Syntilay about this innovative product that uses AI to custom-make shoes by analyzing foot measurements through a phone photo. The conversatio…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Why tokens don't work (except for Bitcoin) 59:13

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Gwart discusses the death of the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs became dysfunctional, and crypto's shift from public goods delusion to revenue-focused businesses. Plus thoughts on Bitcoin maximalism and Solana's pragmatic approach. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter…

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Bits + Bips: DATs Are Crypto's Biggest Trend. So Why Aren't They Boosting Markets? - Ep. 865 1:20:20

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In this episode of Bits + Bips, we examine how rising global trade tensions could impact macro conditions, the Fed’s next move, and market stability. We also explore how investors should position themselves with inflation cooling and an uncertain policy path at the Fed. We then look at what’s happening on the crypto side: volume shifting to tokeniz…

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Trump Announces New Tariffs on Japan, South Korea and South Africa | COINDESK DAILY 2:19

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump announced new tariff rates up to 40% against a series of countries. Bitcoin is trading flat near the $108,000 level after President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates up to 40% against countries including Japan, South Korea and South Africa. And, will t…

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Coinbase and Robinhood Are Converging, but Who Wins the Onchain Fintech War? - Ep. 864 1:25:39

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The race to bring users onchain is heating up, but the competitors couldn’t be more different. Coinbase, a crypto-native giant with deep infrastructure and institutional partnerships, is going head-to-head with Robinhood, a retail-focused fintech now making aggressive moves into tokenized assets and blockchain rails. Their visions overlap (tokenize…

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Is Bitcoin Humanity's Last Shot at Freedom? | CoinDesk Spotlight with Jack Mallers 57:21

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Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Jack Mallers. Follow the podcast here. Strike founder Jack Mallers joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a conversation about building Twenty One with Tether and SoftBank, and why he sees bitcoin as “moral imperative” as much as a financial instrument. - This content should not be con…

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THE MINING POD: How CoreWeave's Neocloud Business Model Works 51:41

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A look inside CoreWeave’s neocloud business model, and how the company went from an ETH miner to a $75 billion business. FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will break down CoreWeave's meteoric rise to a $75+ billion valuation and why Bitcoin miners like Core Scientific, Galaxy Digital, and Applied …

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Elon Musk Plans for the 'America Party;' Drake Raps About Bitcoin | COINDESK DAILY 2:06

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Elon Musk plans to form a pro-tech centrist party called the ‘America Party.’ Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to form a pro-tech centrist party called the ‘America Party’ after splitting from President Trump and Canadian rapper Drake drops a new song that mentions bitcoin. CoinDe…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: The Average American Bitcoin Owner Is Not Who You'd Expect 47:28

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Deep dive into the Nakamoto Project's survey of 3,500 Americans reveals surprising demographics about Bitcoin ownership, political leanings, and moral foundations of crypto holders vs non-holders. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Colin and Ch…

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Stuck in a Range, Bitcoin Finds Support From Corporate Balance Sheets | Markets Daily 13:21

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The latest price moves and insights with CoinDesk's Andy Baehr. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Andy Baehr and Jennifer Sanasie break down the top stories in crypto from Strategy's recent bitcoin purchase to the state of bitcoin in corporate treasuries. And, when will bitcoin break out from the current trading range. …

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Why Arbitrum Won Over Robinhood + A $59 Million Polymarket Controversy - Ep. 863 1:14:21

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Today, we’ve got two very different stories in one episode. First, Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs, joins Unchained to explain why Robinhood is rebuilding its product on the Arbitrum tech stack, what it says about crypto’s evolution, and how this could finally bridge Web2 and Web3. Then, Calvin Hamilton breaks down the bizarre $59 mil…

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THE MINING POD: ASIC Market Update, Hut 8 / American Bitcoin Business Updates, Tether’s New Mining Venture, 50 EH/s Club 41:41

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For this week’s news roundup, we cover trends in the ASIC market, a series of business updates from Hut 8, and Tether’s latest mining venture. FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt are joined by Ethan Vera, the COO of Luxor Technology, to talk about Hut 8's 205 MW Vega facility and its 310 MW dea…

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Will Sovereign Investment Be the Game Changing Catalyst for Bitcoin? | Markets Daily 20:45

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The latest price moves and insights with Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr for a conversation on bitcoin's low volatility and increasing maturity. Plus, how it now takes "more money to m…

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U.S. Adds Stronger-Than-Expected 147K Jobs, Will Fed Cut Rates? | COINDESK DAILY 2:19

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June. The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June with the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%. Do the strong numbers indicate that the Fed might keep rates steady? Plus, leaders at the SEC are reviewing the agency's recent approval of a Graysca…

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The Chopping Block: Robinhood’s Tokenized-Stock Gambit, Solana’s ETF Splash & the Proof-of-Stake Reality Check - Ep. 862 1:12:07

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Jon Charbonneau and Ryan Watkins to unpack the bombshell news of Robinhood Chain—an Arbitrum-based network debuting tokenized U.S. stocks, 3× crypto perps, and that hea…

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Companies Pile Into Bitcoin as Grayscale Nabs ETF Green light | COINDESK DAILY 1:59

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as corporates continue to explore bitcoin treasuries. Publicly traded companies continue to explore bitcoin treasuries and they have been buying more BTC than ETF products for the third straight quarter according to a CNBC report. Plus, SEC green-lights Grayscale's new ETF pro…

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Bits + Bips: Why Crypto's Next Step Is Perps, Tokenized Stocks and Altcoin ETFs - Ep. 861 1:16:28

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Crypto is bleeding into traditional finance faster than anyone expected. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the hosts dig into Robinhood’s move into tokenized stocks and perps, what’s actually holding back tokenized equities, and why perps might “eat the world.” Plus, they talk crypto ETFs, altcoin summer, and whether staking in ETFs is the next big u…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin Was Always Political w/ Casey Rodarmor 26:28

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Casey Rodarmor discusses Bitcoin politics, ordinals/runes development, stablecoins, and his wild new project adding Chinese numerology and divination features to Bitcoin ordinals protocol. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Casey Rodarmor, creat…

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Trump/Musk Feud Continues Over Elon's Subsidies | COINDESK DAILY 2:53

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues. The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues with the President said in a social media post that the federal government should look into cutting subsidies for Elon's companies. This comes as Musk has been criti…

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Does Lido's Dual Governance Now Make It the Safest Place to Stake ETH? - Ep. 860 57:41

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Fill out our short Unchained survey and earn a chance to win a FREE one-year subscription to Bits + Bips Premium 😏 ------------------------------------------------- Lido just rolled out one of the most ambitious governance overhauls in DeFi: a dual governance system designed to give power back to stakers—and make it harder for malicious proposals t…

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THE MINING POD: Inside Galaxy Digital’s $13 Billion CoreWeave AI Deal w/ Brian Wright 44:38

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Brian Wright from Galaxy Digital joins the pod to talk about Galaxy’s CoreWeave deal, Galaxy Mining’s HPC pivot, the Texas Grid, and more! FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brian Wright, co-head of mining data centers at Galaxy Digital joins us to talk about their massive pivot from bitcoin mining to HPC at…

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Why Trump Would 'Love' Fed Chair Powell to Quit; Strategy Bags Another 4,980 BTC | COINDESK DAILY 2:45

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump said he would 'love' it if Fed Chair Powell were to resign. Bitcoin is trading near the $107,500 level as Donald Trump reiterated his desire for interest rates to be cut to 1%. Additionally, the President said he would 'love' it if Fed Chair Powell were to r…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Michael Saylor Wants You to Go Into Debt to Buy Bitcoin (Plus, BTC Mortgages) 35:59

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For this week’s Bitcoin Season 2 Writer’s Room, a news roundup that includes some terrible advice from the gigachad himself, and why bitcoin may soon count as an asset when you apply for a mortgage. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Welcome ba…

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How Institutional Demand Is Backing Bitcoin Resilience | Markets Daily 10:17

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The latest price moves and insights with 21Shares Head of U.S. Business Federico Brokate. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. 21Shares Head of U.S. Business Federico Brokate joins CoinDesk Live at the Injective Summit for a special edition of "Markets Daily," where he unpacks bitcoin's recent stability amid geopolitical tensions and…

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Crypto Lost Over $2.1B to Hacks in First Half of 2025 | COINDESK DAILY 2:40

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Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025. Crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025, according to a report from TRM Labs. Researchers say North Korean-linked groups are responsible for $1.6…

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How Texas Got Bipartisan Support to Buy $10 Million Worth of Bitcoin - Ep. 859 55:39

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Win a free one-year subscription to Bits + Bips Premium by completing our survey! The state of Texas just passed a law that creates a $10 million strategic Bitcoin reserve. Laura talks to Lee Bratcher, president of the Texas Blockchain Council, who helped drive this new law. He explains how bipartisan support made it possible, why this might be the…

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THE MINING POD: CoreWeave Wants to Buy Core Scientific, Riot Sheds Bitfarms Shares, Texas’ Mandatory Curtailment Law 38:21

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CoreWeave is in talks to buy Core Scientific, and Bitcoin’s hashrate is taking a hit in the summer heat. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Luxor CEO Nick Hansen joins Colin to talk about CoreWeave’s bombshell proposal to acquire Core Scientific, Riot selling off part of its stake in Bitfarms at a…

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CLOB Battles, Disclosure Fights, and the Meme-ification of Circle – The Chopping Block - Ep. 858 51:48

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Vlad, the leverage legend behind Lighter, a zk-powered DEX taking aim at Hyperliquid in the rising CLOB wars. We unpack the new Token Transparency Framework from Blockw…

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Metaplanet Surpasses Tesla in Bitcoin Holdings | COINDESK DAILY 2:37

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Metaplanet has become the fifth largest corporate holder of bitcoin. Metaplanet has become the fifth largest corporate holder of bitcoin, racing past Elon Musk’s Tesla. The firm bought 1,234 BTC for $133 million, taking its stash to over 12,000 bitcoin. And, what's driving …

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Republic to Launch Tokenized Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX | COINDESK DAILY 3:03

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Republic is set to let retail investors gain exposure to SpaceX. Investment firm Republic is set to let retail investors gain exposure to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, one of tech’s most coveted startups. Plus, will we see a Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF listed on the New Yor…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Putting Music On Chain w/ 0xBunzy 23:20

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0xBunzy discusses how Bitcoin's limitations drive innovation in developer tools and censorship-resistant art storage. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Welcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, @0xBunzy, Bitcoin developer and creator of foundat…

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Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Brushes Off Another War & Will Powell Relent on Rates? - Ep. 857 1:05:15

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As tensions flare between Iran and Israel, investors are watching oil, gold, and, of course, crypto. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into the market response to war risk, the chances the Fed will actually cut rates, and how Circle’s IPO is being treated more like a meme stock than a fintech play. Plus: Why Scaramucci says we’re all l…

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Bitcoin Reclaims $105K as Tensions in the Middle East Ease | COINDESK DAILY 3:14

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin reclaims $105K amid tensions in the Middle East. Bitcoin climbed back up above $105,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. Will the alleged violations of the truce cause any uncertainties across the broader mar…

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Crypto and Fintech Are Colliding. Who Wins, and How? - Ep. 856 1:18:58

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Take the Unchained 2025 survey! unchainedcrypto.com/survey ------- Cross-border payments. Mobile money. Stablecoins. Crypto. Elizabeth Rossiello has lived through every cycle, not from a trading desk, but the front lines of African markets. Now, the founder of AZA Finance is selling her company to global fintech giant dLocal, a signal that the line…

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Pissing Off 'Both Sides': Beeple's Art and Politics | CoinDesk Spotlight 58:32

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An exclusive interview with Beeple about AI, crypto and digital art on "CoinDesk Spotlight." Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, joins Sam Ewen on an episode of "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a conversation about the transformative potential of AI and the journey that led him from computer science to digital art and the NFT ecosystem. Beeple shares insights in…

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THE MINING POD: How Bitcoin ATMs Are Outcompeting Bitcoin Mining Stocks w/ Brandon Bailey w/ Brandon Bailey 34:46

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For today’s show, we cover why Bitcoin ATMs are one of the best, most lucrative businesses in Bitcoin. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Bailey of Second Gate Advisory joins Will to talk about Bitcoin ATMs, an overlooked Bitcoin business model with massive potential. In Q1 2025, Bitcoin D…

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Democratizing Private Market Knowledge | Leyla Kunimoto - Accredited Investor Insights 37:41

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I spoke with Leyla Kunimoto, the writer behind the Accredited Investor Insights Substack, and I finally got what it takes to “democratize private assets”. One approach is to incentivize financial advisors to distribute evergreen funds and enroll them in a 'university' established by one of the dominant firms in the market. Alternatively, you can em…

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GEN C: Play-to-Earn's Next Chapter: Building Sustainable Web3 Gaming Beyond the Axie Infinity Boom 29:33

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Yield Guild Games founder Gabby Dizon breaks down the state of Web3 gaming, from Axie Infinity's cultural moment to building sustainable crypto-native games today. Gabby Dizon founded Yield Guild Games during the height of the Axie Infinity craze, helping players in developing markets access play-to-earn opportunities through innovative guild struc…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: The Great Bitcoin Treasury Bubble 36:15

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Bitcoin treasury strategies are all the rage, but are they actually sustainable? You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Welcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Colin and Charlie talk about the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies and thei…

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Why JPMorgan and Shopify Are Rolling Out New Products on Ethereum Layer 2 Base - Ep. 855 44:44

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On Tuesday, JPMorgan announced that its blockchain unit is launching JPMD, a USD deposit token for institutional clients, on Base. That’s right: the world’s biggest bank by assets and the 12th largest company by market cap is putting real dollars onchain. JPMD isn’t quite a stablecoin, but it’s close. It represents actual dollar deposits at JPMorga…