Best Blockspaces Podcasts (2026)

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1 Year After Leaving Ethereum For Solana w/ Max Resnick 1:08:41

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Max Resnick, Lead Economist at Anza, joins Gwart to talk about optimizing Solana for financial markets. He discusses the shift from Ethereum, the mechanics of MCP to stop censorship, and how "ACE" (Application Control Execution) empowers apps. Max discusses dominance of Prop AMMs, the controversy around block packing, and how Solana plans to compet…

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The Blockspace Pod: Unraveling Bitcoin's Quantum Problem 18:58

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Charlie Spears explores the existential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin. Shor’s algorithm and the heated debate surrounding Satoshi’s 1 million BTC stash. We break down the difference between bits and qubits, explain why Shor's algorithm threatens elliptic curve cryptography, and debate the fate of Satoshi's vulnerable coins. It’s a deep div…

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TECH: Unraveling Bitcoin's Quantum Problem (Video-Podcast) 18:58

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We break down the difference between bits and qubits, explain why Shor's algorithm threatens elliptic curve cryptography, and debate the fate of Satoshi's vulnerable coins. It’s a deep dive into encryption, timeline predictions, and the massive coordination challenge facing the Bitcoin network to upgrade before it's too late. Subscribe to the newsl…

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Goodbye For Now! (We're moving feeds: click over to get the new show) 0:58

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Click here to follow The Blockspace Podcast feed! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQIkiCHVbQy8Cq0Ppmjwe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blockspace-podcast/id1729672815 After nearly 5 years of weekly shows, we’ll be pausing the Mining Pod for now as we focus on our main show, The Blockspace Podcast. We'll still be posting 3 …

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Can Blockspace Futures Lead To A Gasless, Real-Time Ethereum? 51:30

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Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS. What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz…

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Why Bitcoin Blockspace May Be Severely Underpriced | Blockspace Baron 39:49

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In this episode, Blockspace Baron joins the show to deep dive into a contrarian Bitcoin thesis: treating block space itself as a scarce, financial asset. We explore why Blockspace Baron is aggressively acquiring it, how inscriptions and tokens reframe fee economics, and what this could mean if transaction fees rise. Enjoy! — Follow Blockspace Baron…

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The Battle for Market Structure: Paul Grewal Warns Banks Are Re-Litigating Stablecoin Yield to Protect Institutional Profits 14:45

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Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal discusses the high-stakes legislative battle over stablecoin yields and the company’s strategic shift toward prediction markets as the 2026 Market Structure bill faces a final push in Congress. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to discuss the banking industry’s latest attemp…

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Why Memecoins are the Best Market Barometer Right Now | Markets Outlook 5:18

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Exploring the memecoin index's ability to gauge the markets with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. After a rocky end to 2025, the New Year is off to a fast start with the memecoin index jumping 25% in just five days. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr break down the return of retail demand, the impact o…

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Trump rejects SBF pardon possibilities | CoinDesk Daily 2:03

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Trump said he won't pardon Sam Bankman-Fried. President Trump said in an interview with the New York Times that Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive a Presidential pardon. With the disgraced FTX founder serve his full 25-year sentence? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” …

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The Blockspace Pod: Hut 8 Eyes 500MW Site, MSCI Keeps MSTR, Florida Revisits a BTC Reserve 32:07

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For today’s roundup, Hut 8 waits on approval for a 500 MW site in Illinois, MSCI keeps MSTR in indices, and Florida tries again for a strategic bitcoin reserve. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Colin and Charlie give a temperature check on bitcoin mining stats, highlighting stats that show non-m…

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NEWS: Hut 8’s Eyes 500MW Site, MSCI Keeps MSTR, Florida Revisits a BTC Reserve 32:08

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Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Colin and Charlie give a temperature check on bitcoin mining stats, highlighting stats that show non-monetary transactions currently account for nearly 50% of all Bitcoin transactions. We also dig into Hut 8’s plans for a 500 MW data center in Illinois, the lates…

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Crypto’s Next Phase: Beyond The 4-Year Cycle 58:36

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Rob Hadick is a General Partner at Dragonfly. As we enter the new year, we discuss why we all believe crypto is entering its next phase beyond the Bitcoin 4-year halving cycle, as institutional adoption, stablecoins, and real fundamentals reshape the market outlook for 2026. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Apple…

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CULTURE: The State of Crypto Media w/ Brady Dale 1:05:53

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Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Pod! Today, Brady Dale, author of the Front Stage Exit newsletter and former Axios reporter, joins us to talk about the state of bitcoin/crypto media. We break down the current landscape into a number of categories, including incumbents / newcomers, tradfi giants, research desks…

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Why a Leading Solana Player is Onshoring to the U.S. 13:19

1h ago13:19

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Rebecca Rettig details the Jito Foundation’s strategic return to the U.S. and provides a rare look at the leaked "closing offers" for the pivotal 2026 Market Structure bill as Senate negotiations reach a critical breaking point. Jito Labs’ Rebecca Rettig joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to reveal why the Jito Foundation is officially movi…

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J.P. Morgan to issue its stablecoin on Canton Network | CoinDesk Daily 2:02

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JPM Coin to be issued on Canton Network. J.P. Morgan’s blockchain unit is planning to issue JPM Coin on the privacy-enabled Canton Network, aiming to enable 24/7 settlement alongside tokenized assets. The move signals growing institutional shift toward real‑time, interoperable digital money. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Thi…

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Bitcoin’s Next Decade Will Run Through Public Companies 44:14

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In this episode, Rizzo is interviewed by Tyler Rowe from Treasury Orange to explore how Bitcoin’s narrative is shifting from grassroots rebellion to corporate balance sheets, why Bitcoin treasuries have become the defining theme of this cycle, how figures like Michael Saylor reframed Bitcoin for institutions, and what this means for payments, capit…

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COMPUTE: Quantum's $100 Billion Threat To Bitcoin 46:36

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Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the existential risk of quantum computing. We break down Nick Carter's latest research, the timeline for a potential quantum break, and the 2 million Bitcoin currently at risk. We debate the ethics of "burning" Satoshi's coins to save the network, the technical challenges of forking to quantum-resistant signa…

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CULTURE: Our Predictions For 2026 40:36

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Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the major plot beats for 2026. They cover the looming silver supply deficit, why Bitcoin hash rate might see its slowest growth years, and the supply chain breaks threatening AI data centers. Plus, they discuss the "538 moment" for prediction markets, big banks launching Bitcoin lending, and the AI content ta…

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Nike Quietly Sells NFT Unit RTFKT as Sector Contracts | CoinDesk Daily 2:00

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Nike sold its NFT and virtual sneakers. Nike has discreetly sold its NFT subsidiary RTFKT, a year after shutting down the business's operations. As the broader NFT market faces cancellations and closures, does this sale mark the end of the digital fashion boom? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennife…

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Does Venezuela Really Hold $60B in Bitcoin? 15:34

8h ago15:34

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Mauricio Di Bartolomeo explains why Venezuela is unlikely to have a $60B bitcoin reserve. Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo says the rumors surrounding Venezuela's alleged $60 billion bitcoin "shadow reserve," are very unlikely. Drawing on his personal history in the country, including the day his family’s mining facility was seized by the gov…

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Drake Hit with RICO Lawsuit Tied to Crypto Casino Stake.us | CoinDesk Daily 2:07

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Drake faces class-action lawsuit tied to Stake.us. Drake has been named in a new class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia alleging RICO violations. The suit claims that the Canadian rapper and others used the tipping feature on the crypto casino Stake.us to obscure money transfers related to artificially inflating music streaming statistics through "…

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The Blockspace Pod: The State of Crypto Media w/ Brady Dale 1:05:53

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For today’s Blockspace Pod, Brady Dale joins us to discuss the best and worst crypto media publications for 2026. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Pod! Today, Brady Dale, author of the Front Stage Exit newsletter and former Axios reporter, joins us to talk about the state of bitcoin/crypto media. We break down …

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Bitcoin’s Hard Limits and Illusion of Governance | John Carvalho 51:25

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In this episode, John Carvalho returns to challenge prevailing assumptions about Bitcoin governance, scaling, and maximalism, arguing that many current debates are distractions from Bitcoin’s core constraints. We explore his framework for understanding blockspace, protocol subjectivity, and why he believes future changes to Bitcoin may be far harde…

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Will 2026 Be the Year of Bitcoin Financialization? | Markets Outlook 19:28

10h ago19:28

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Bitcoin's major test in 2026 with Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu. In today's Markets Outlook, Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the major test bitcoin faces following the US military operation in Venezuela. Plus, he analyzes the 2026 market outlook, exploring how hyperinflation and geopolitical shifts are d…

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Bitcoin above $93K as U.S. captures Maduro | CoinDesk Daily 2:15

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BTC rallies amid U.S. military action in Venezuela. Bitcoin starts the new year with a rally above $93,000 amid U.S. military action in South America. With President Maduro captured, speculation is mounting that the U.S. could seize a "shadow reserve" of bitcoin from Venezuela. Is this the geopolitical shock propelling the next leg up? CoinDesk's J…

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The Blockspace Pod: Our Predictions For 2026 40:36

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Charlie and Colin drop their 6 major predictions for 2026. From a silver supply shock and Bitcoin hash rate stagnation to the rise of prediction markets and AI data center delays. Find out why big banks are entering Bitcoin lending and why the internet is about to get fake. Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the major plot beats for 2026. They…

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Pantera Capital's Top Crypto Predictions for 2026 15:50

4d ago15:50

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Pantera Capital's 2026 predictions. Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit joins CoinDesk to discuss the outlook into crypto markets and the broader industry in 2026. With market structure legislation nearing the finish line, Paul details why entrepreneurs are returning to U.S. soil. They also discuss the success of Solana and XRP ETFs,…

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Trump Media to issue new digital token to DJT shareholders | CoinDesk Daily 2:12

4d ago2:12

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Trump Media is set to distribute a new digital token for DJT shareholders. Trump Media is partnering with Crypto.com to launch a new digital token exclusively for DJT shareholders. With the stock jumping on the news, could this move pave the way for other public companies to reward investors on-chain? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Dai…

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THE MINING POD: TeraWulf’s $1.3B Raise, Riot’s $500 ATM, SMLR-ASST Merger, Beckham Bends Away from BTC 37:58

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For today’s roundup, TeraWulf’s Fluidstack JV bags $1.3B and David Beckham’s Prenetics abandons its BTC strategy. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin, Charlie, and Matt break down about the sharp decline in Bitcoin network hash rate and how Bitcoin narrowly dodged a "royal flush" of negative difficul…

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TeraWulf’s $1.3B Raise, Riot’s $500 ATM, SMLR-ASST Merger, Beckham Bends Away from BTC 37:58

10d ago37:58

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Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin, Charlie, and Matt break down about the sharp decline in Bitcoin network hash rate and how Bitcoin narrowly dodged a "royal flush" of negative difficulty adjustments. We analyze Riot’s $500M ATM offering, TeraWulf’s latest financing for AI compute, and the Semler S…

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Bitcoin’s Next Cycle Is Political | Nolan Bauerle 47:12

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In this episode, Nolan Bauerle joins the show to discuss Bitcoin entering a new phase where politics, Wall Street, and nation-states reshape its trajectory. We explore why this cycle disappointed expectations, how ETFs and financial engineering changed the game, and why 2026 may matter most for Bitcoin’s next act. Enjoy! — Follow Nolan: https://x.c…

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David Beckham’s Prenetics Ditches Bitcoin Strategy as Santa Rally Fails | CoinDesk Daily 2:42

6d ago2:42

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Unpacking the latest on the crypto "Santa Rally," David Beckham's Prenetics, and Cypherpunk Technologies. The much-anticipated crypto "Santa Rally" has officially missed its flight. With bitcoin and ether closing out the quarter down more than 22%, the market is entering a major "positioning reset." Plus, why the David Beckham-backed Prenetics is p…

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Privacy Is a “Must” for Global Blockchain Adoption in 2026 13:12

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Unpacking the role of privacy in crypto's future with Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit and Subzero Labs’ Jan Camenisch. Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit and Subzero Labs’ Jan Camenisch join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why privacy technology has shifted from a luxury to a fundamental requirement for blo…

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Peter Schiff: "I May Have Influenced More People To Buy Bitcoin Than People Who Advocate Bitcoin" | Markets Outlook 25:23

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Gold's outlook for 2026 with SchiffGold Founder Peter Schiff. Euro Pacific Asset Management Chief Economist Peter Schiff has been named to CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential list. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, the SchiffGold founder reflects on gold's record highs, and shares his skepticism of bitcoin, asserting that the cryptocur…

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THE MINING POD: The 2025 Hashies: Introducing Blockspace’s Annual Awards Show 37:18

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For the final Mining Pod of 2025, we inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show. Catch the latest Blockspace documentary, The Bitcoin Professor, on YouTube! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Charlie and Colin proudly inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show for the best and worst in Bitcoin for that year. The winners …

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The 3 Biggest Crypto Stories of 2025 | CoinDesk Daily 3:53

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The largest liquidation event ever and other crypto stories that dominated 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie looks back at a year defined by record-breaking volatility, an unprecedented political landscape, and a fundamental shift in global finance. Today's "CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the three defining moments of the yea…

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The 2025 Hashies: Introducing Blockspace’s Annual Awards Show 37:18

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Catch the latest Blockspace documentary, The Bitcoin Professor, on YouTube! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Charlie and Colin proudly inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show for the best and worst in Bitcoin for that year. The winners of this year’s Hashies, in order of appearance, are as follows: Most Ascendant BTC Mining CEO…

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Bitcoin Year-End Review: Power, Politics & Financialization | Rob Hamilton 51:28

7d ago51:28

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In this episode, Rob Hamilton joins to discuss Bitcoin entering a new phase shaped by institutions, politics, and infrastructure. We explore what 2025 revealed about Bitcoin’s power shifts, cultural fractures, and unresolved questions heading into 2026. Enjoy! — Follow Rob: https://x.com/Rob1Ham Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply…

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Will These Three Areas Dominate Crypto in 2026? | CoinDesk Daily 2:26

10d ago2:26

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Coinbase Institutional predicts these three things will dominate crypto in 2026. A new report from Coinbase Institutional argues that crypto prices in 2026 will be defined by institutional participation and market plumbing rather than retail momentum. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down Coinbase's 2026 crypto predictions on "CoinDesk Daily." - …

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Why Chairman Hill Believes Stablecoins Need the Clarity Act to Truly Thrive 20:34

8d ago20:34

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The 2026 D.C. roadmap with House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, he reflects on a landmark year for the U.S. digital asset industry following the historic sign…

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How Ostium Aims To Make Every Global Market Tradable Onchain 51:41

11d ago51:41

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Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn is the CoFounder and CEO of Ostium. In this episode, we learn how Ostium is building a next-gen trading platform on Arbitrum, bringing deep liquidity to asset classes like commodities, equities, indices, and RWAs onchain, while pursuing a unique long-term vision to reinvent CFD-style market access through DeFi. ------ …

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Getting To The Bottom Of Quantum w/ Rearden 1:14:30

9d ago1:14:30

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Bitcoin developer Brandon Black (ReardenCode) analyzes the reality of the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin. He explains the timeline for potential encryption breaks and why the sky isn't falling just yet. Brandon explains proposed solutions like BIP 360 and OP_CAT, and we debate whether Satoshi's stash will eventually be stolen or confiscated. N…

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Crypto M&A Hits Record $8.6B in 2025 as Coinbase, Kraken Lead Deal Surge | CoinDesk Daily 2:38

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Crypto M&A hits record-high of $8.6B in 2025. The crypto industry closed out the year with a record $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions, driven by pro-crypto policies from the White House. With Coinbase’s historic $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit leading the charge, is big tech consolidation taking over crypto? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie h…

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THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining Stocks Vibe Rankings: 2025 Year-End Edition 1:21:32

11d ago1:21:32

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For today’s roundup, the Blockspace team shares their year-end 2025 rankings for bitcoin mining stocks. Click here to create your own rankings and share them with us on X by tagging @blockspace! Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Charlie are back with another (in)famous Vibe Rankings for …