Best Brad Mines Podcasts (2025)

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Kraken Co-CEO: Stablecoins Are a "Far Superior" Payment Mechanism | Markets Outlook 14:32

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Unpacking market volatility, stablecoins, and Kraken's strategy with Co-CEO David Ripley. Kraken Co-CEO David Ripley joins CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to discuss the firm's record-breaking Q3 growth and its strategy to merge traditional finance with crypto by moving into futures and equities trading. Ripley highlights the "network ef…

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Google to Bring Polymarket and Kalshi to Its Search and Finance Platforms | CoinDesk Daily 3:15

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Google will display real-time prediction market odds from Polymarket and Kalshi in search. Google will now display real-time prediction market odds from Polymarket and Kalshi in Google Search and Google Finance. This marks a rare mainstream use of blockchain-based prediction data, as Google revamps its finance tools with AI and global features. Coi…

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WH Advisor Patrick Witt: Shutdown's "Strange” Silver Lining For Crypto Bill Talks 11:32

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What's next for Market Structure with Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets at the White House, Patrick Witt. White House Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, Patrick Witt shares his confidence with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell, that the ma…

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THE MINING POD: Cipher’s Amazon Deal, IREN’s Microsoft Deal, Q3 Earnings Recap, and is China Winning the AI Race? 31:35

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IREN and Cipher both announced deals with hyperscalers this week as the AI race heats up among bitcoin miners. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt talk about two massive hyperscaler deals that have upped the expectations for AI-pivots. Cipher Mining…

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Sergey Nazarov on Crypto Bill: "Possible, if the Government Turns Back On" 13:23

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Unpacking the shift in US crypto policy with Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov. At Chainlink’s SmartCon, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discusses how the new political commitment to crypto in the US has removed a major "counterbalancing force," accelerating the industry and legitimizing blockchain for global finance with CoinDesk’s Jennifer …

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Brad Garlinghouse on Ripple's $40B Valuation & "Imminent" XRP ETF 12:49

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Ripple's future and the state of crypto with CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell to discuss the firm's massive $500 million investment from financial leaders like Citadel and Fortress, signaling a major shift as traditional finance "leans in." He explains how recent US…

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What You Missed at the Stellar Meridian Conference 2:22

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The sold-out Stellar Meridian conference brought together developers, enterprises and global institutions to discuss the future of money. Here are three major announcements and breakthroughs you missed from the event in Rio de Janeiro.-Watch sessions from Stellar Meridian:https://meridian.stellar.org/sessionsRead more:https://www.coindesk.com/spons…

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Trump Wants U.S. to Be 'The Bitcoin Superpower' | CoinDesk Daily 3:45

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President Trump wants to make America 'the Bitcoin superpower.” Trump said he wants the U.S. to become “the Bitcoin superpower” and the “crypto capital of the world.” Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, the President claimed his executive orders ended a federal “war on crypto.” CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Brea…

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PayPal -> LinkedIn -> AI -> Crypto: Reid Hoffman's Innovator Journey | CoinDesk Spotlight 54:40

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Insights into the past, present and future of crypto, tech and AI with Reid Hoffman. Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LinkedIn co-founder and PayPal founding board member Reid Hoffman joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss his innovator journey from "PayPal mafia" to creating LinkedIn and moving into crypto and AI. Hoffman dives deep into the "dis…

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Warped Beyond Recognition 1:45:14

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Yochai and Brad are joined by Clayton Notestine to review Warped Beyond Recognition by Quadra, and answer a mailbag question. How often do you get excited about new rules-systems? Are you fans of Runequest? 28:30 Moot Sack 50:13 Main Review 1:27:08 Deep Dive Season 4, Episode 10: Warped Beyond Recognition For listener questions, email betweentwocai…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Inside Russia's Secret Bitcoin Mining Industry 29:09

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Anna Baydakova discusses Russia's dramatic shift toward Bitcoin, covering mining legalization, the crypto exodus, sanctions impact, and how Russians use Bitcoin to survive economic isolation and preserve wealth amid political repression. Anna Baydakova, Senior Reporter at CoinDesk joins us to talk about Russia's complex relationship with Bitcoin. F…

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#098 Danielle Strachman: What Makes a Thiel Fellow 1:12:41

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:46) - Deep dive into the Thiel Fellowship (00:07:04) - Success stories and impact of Thiel Fellows (00:11:04) - Challenges and controversies (00:16:01) - Evolution and future of fellowship programs (00:18:39) - Early days of building the Thiel Fellowship (00:23:36) - Traits of a Thiel Fellow (00:33:24) - Nurturing …

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THE MINING POD: Picking Winners in the Bitcoin Miner AI Race w/ Kevin Dede 35:56

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Q2 and Q3 were explosive for bitcoin miners pivoting to AI. H.C. Wainwright’s Kevin Dede joins us to give his takes on the latest AI deals from IREN, CIFR, WULF, and more. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Kevin Dede, Managing Director at H.C. Wainwright, joins …

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MoneyGram's Bold Prediction to Onboard "Hundreds of Millions" 19:40

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MoneyGram’s Anthony Soohoo, discusses how stablecoins are the critical financial innovation that will simplify cross-border payments and drive massive-scale digital adoption for hundreds of millions of users in the coming year. Are we at the precipice of a true revolution in finance? This week's Gen C episode, recorded at Stellar Meridian, features…

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SBF's 'Lottery Ticket' Appeal: Why 'Making Customers Whole' Doesn't Erase the Crime 15:37

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Previewing Sam Bankman Fried's appeal hearing with Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, Howard Fischer. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Nik De to break down the high stakes of Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal, ahead of Tuesday's hearing. Plus, they analyze the defense's strategy, the appellate judges' like…

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Trump Claims He 'Doesn't Know' Who CZ Is Despite Presidential Pardon | CoinDesk Daily 3:28

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President Trump claims he doesn't know who CZ is. President Trump told CBS News that he doesn't know who Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao is, despite granting him a pardon. The U.S. President also said that Zhao "was treated really badly by the Biden administration," describing the former Binance CEO as a "victim of weaponization by government."…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Gold Investors Are Taking A Victory Lap 21:43

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Turns out the goldbugs were right and the Bitcoiners were wrong. The baby boomers get to take a victory lap. Gold Investors Are Taking A Victory Lap! Colin explains how Boomer goldbugs finally get to take a victory lap as Bitcoin gets beaten out by gold in 2025. Were Bitcoiners wrong about the debasement trade? Subscribe to the newsletter! https://…

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"We're a Tweet Away from a 15% Dump:" CEO on Crypto's Fragility | Markets Outlook 18:44

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Unpacking the fragility of the markets with Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr sit down with Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos to discuss why despite significant institutional inflows, the crypto market remains highly volatile. Plus, he argues that the industry must pivot from…

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Sam Bankman Fried Says 'FTX Was Never Insolvent' | CoinDesk Daily 3:37

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Sam Bankman-Fried claims FTX was never insolvent. Sam Bankman-Fried claims FTX was never insolvent and blames bankruptcy lawyers for the company's collapse. The X post is an effort from Bankman-Fried’s broader campaign to reframe his conviction and win political sympathy. Will he be pardoned by the President? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "Coin…

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THE MINING POD: CoreWeave-Core Scientific Deal Fails, CleanSpark Eyes 285 MW AI Site, TeraWulf’s $9.5B Fluidstack Deal 43:25

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Core Scientific shareholders voted no on CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition proposal, and CleanSpark acquired a Texas site for a 285 MW AI site. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week’s roundup, we break down Core Scientific shareholders voting NO on the $9B C…

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Trump Lowers China Tariffs After Meeting With Xi | CoinDesk Daily 3:15

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President Trump lowers tariff on China after meeting with Xi. President Donald Trump said U.S. tariffs on China would be lowered to 47% from 57% after meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Trump also said the rare earths issue has been settled and there would be no more roadblocks on them. How did bitcoin react to the trade …

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Mines, Claws & Princesses 1:19:55

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Mines, Claws & Princesses by Oswald, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: How do you know when to use mechanics or natural language? 10:45 Moot Sack 31:15 Main Review 58:28 Deep Dive Season 4, Episode 9: Mines, Claws & Princesses For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. C…

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'Czstatue' Token Crashes 99% After Binance Founder Disowns It | CoinDesk Daily 3:20

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'Czstatue' token's pump and dump. A statue of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in Washington, D.C. became the center of a memecoin frenzy after the “czstatue” token surged 27,000% in a day before collapsing. Zhao said he doesn’t appreciate being used for profit, telling followers “don’t buy the meme.” CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break …

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin’s Newest Soft Fork Is Insane 33:48

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Rob Hamilton breaks down BIP 444, the controversial soft fork proposal to limit OP_RETURN outputs and remove inscriptions. Legal pressure on mining pools, hashrate drama, and why this fork will likely fail. Rob Hamilton from AnchorWatch joins us to talk about the explosive BIP 444 proposal that could fork Bitcoin. We break down PortlandHodl's origi…

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Taking a Page From 'Elon's Book': Mo Shaikh on His New $50M Fund | Markets Outlook 16:24

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Diving deep in the state of the markets with Aptos Labs co-founder Mo Shaikh. Aptos Labs co-founder Mo Shaikh joins "Markets Outlook" with the announcement of his new $50M fund, Maximum Frequency Ventures. He breaks down his investment thesis and the hands-on approach inspired by Elon Musk. Plus, why he believes crypto is one of the "most difficult…

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Trump Media to Launch Prediction Markets on Truth Social | CoinDesk Daily 3:30

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A prediction market on Truth Social? Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company behind President Donald Trump’s social platform Truth Social, plans to roll out prediction markets directly in the app through a deal with Crypto.com’s U.S.-registered derivatives arm. Can Trump Media win the competition against Polymarket and Kalshi? CoinDesk's…

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THE MINING POD: Has the Market Left MARA Behind? 35:27

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MARA as once the darling of public bitcoin miners, but it’s fallen behind in 2025. We break down why and what MARA can do to get back in the limelight. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, we dive deep into MARA, the largest public Bitcoin miner by hash rate at 60.4 EH/s. Despite leading in hashrate, MARA has lagged behind peers like Riot and Cle…

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In The Middle of The Before and After with Ariel Wengroff 41:07

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Ariel Wengroff, EVP, Marketing & Communications, Ledger, explores how media and crypto are converging around transparency, trust, and digital ownership in today’s evolving digital landscape. In this episode of Gen C, Ariel Wengroff, EVP of Marketing & Communications, Ledger, reflects on her time at VICE and discusses the changing landscape of the m…

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Why Jan van Eck's Firm Sat Out the Digital Asset Treasury Wave | Markets Outlook 16:28

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Diving deep in the state of the markets with VanEck CEO Jan van Eck. In today's Market Outlook, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the current state of bitcoin, Ethereum, prediction markets, and infrastructure, sharing his target for BTC's price by the end of 2025. He also discusses the transformational impact of…

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Alibaba Affiliate Ant Group Files 'AntCoin' Trademark in Hong Kong | CoinDesk Daily 3:15

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Ant Group has filed a trademark application for AntCoin in Hong Kong. Ant Group, the Alibaba-affiliated fintech giant behind Alipay, has filed a trademark for AntCoin in Hong Kong. Is the application a hint at the firm's plans to expand into stablecoins and the broader crypto space? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cy…

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Why Zcash Is the 'Fastest Horse' for Privacy: Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz 20:11

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Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins "Markets Outlook" to break down the catalysts behind the recent rally in Zcash. Plus, why he believes crypto is currently "more public" than TradFi and the significance of privacy on chain. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Strategy's Path To $10 Trillion 27:56

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Tucker Carlson says he thinks Bitcoin was created by the CIA. Who is this mysterious Satoshi guy anyway? We break down the CIA/NSA conspiracy. Tucker Carlson says the CIA probably created Bitcoin. We go back to the very beginning – to Gavin Andresen and the 1996 NSA paper on digital cash. The rabbithole goes very deep! (And we explain why it’s prob…

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THE MINING POD: TeraWulf’s Record $3.2B Note, Miner Debt Tops $20B, and Why AI Companies Are Buying Jet Engines 26:43

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TeraWulf is gunning to raise a $3.2 billion secured loan, right as bitcoin miner debt tops $20 billion. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! This week, we dive into TeraWulf’s $3.2B secured note for AI infrastructure—the largest ever for a public miner – and Bitfarms’ $588M convertible note at a time when total industry debt crosses $20B.Plus, why data …

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How Blockchain Adoption is Moving Beyond the ‘Crypto Casino’ | Markets Outlook 19:22

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Unpacking the next phase of crypto adoption with Ava Labs VP of OnChain Finance Morgan Krupetsky. Ava Labs VP of OnChain Finance Morgan Krupetsky joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explore the next phase of crypto adoption. Beyond the hype and volatility of the crypto casino, Morgan explains how real-world adoption is taking shape …

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Was the Democrat DeFi Doc Leaked in 'Bad Faith'? Senator Mark Warner on a Way Forward for Market Structure 17:39

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What's next for market structure and crypto regulation with Senator Mark Warner, D-VA. In a conversation with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Paul Hastings Partner Renato Mariotti, Senator Mark Warner, D-VA, discusses the urgent need for market structure legislation following yesterday's separate crypto meetings with Republican and Democratic senat…

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WazirX to Relaunch After $230M Hack Caused Year-Long Shutdown | CoinDesk Daily 3:01

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WazirX will start trading again after a year-long shutdown. WazirX will resume operations on October 24, according to an email sent to creditors. The restart follows a Singapore High Court–approved restructuring plan and WazirX will launch with a promise of zero trading fees. Will this be a test of trust for the shaken Indian crypto community? Coin…

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Serpent's Sanctum 1:06:49

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Serpent's Sanctum by Michael C. Madsen, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: Do I need to go "all in" on things that inspire me, even if I don't care for their origins? 18:48 Mootsack 25:25 Main Review 52:57 Deep Dive Season 4, Episode 8: Serpent's Sanctum For listener questions, email [email protected] or a…

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Propy Targets Legacy Title Firms in $100M Bid to Bring Real Estate On-Chain 11:52

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A $100 million M&A expansion to bring housing market on-chain with Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva. Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to announce a massive $100 million M&A expansion to acquire and modernize title companies nationwide. Plus, she discusses the debut of Agent Avery, an AI escrow officer designed to eliminate…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: What we know about the FTX insolvency 3 years later 43:23

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FTX's bankruptcy left hundreds of thousands of customers waiting for money while nearly $1 billion goes to legal fees. Inside the convoluted process of the FTX Bankruptcy. Investigative reporters Jonathan & Sophie dive much deeper into what happened *after* SBF was ousted. Hundreds of thousands of individual customers became creditors, getting paid…

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THE MINING POD: How the BTC ETF Changes Investor Time Horizons 42:21

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T. Rowe Price’s Blue Macellari argues that Bitcoin’s ETF has altered its cycles forever. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, we have a two-for-one show with two interviews we recorded at the North American Blockchain Summit. To start, Colin interviews Blue Macellari (Head of Digital Assets at T. Rowe Price) on how institutional adoption is funda…

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British Columbia to Ban New Crypto Mining Projects From Grid | CoinDesk Daily 3:24

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Is Mining Over in British Columbia? The Canadian province of British Columbia plans to introduce a permanent ban on new cryptocurrency mining operations connecting to its electricity grid. What does the regulation mean for miners in the region? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the bar…

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#097 Brad Feld: Founding Techstars, Giving First, and Mentorship 58:12

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:49) - Heroes (00:10:50) - How do you know when it’s time to step away from something you started? (00:18:37) - Len Fassler (00:32:52) - Mentors and inflection points in life (00:39:07) - Brad’s book - Give First (00:47:58) - The role of books in Brad’s career Links: Scribe — https://scribemedia.com Give First: The …

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Why Eric Trump Wants to Make Big Banks 'Irrelevant' | CoinDesk Spotlight 53:18

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Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Eric Trump. Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Eric Trump, American Bitcoin co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to break down how being "de-banked" and the weaponization of the financial system pushed him into crypto. Plus, his journey from real estat…

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XRP Investor Says $3M of Tokens Were Stolen From Cold Wallet | CoinDesk Daily 3:29

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An investor said they lost $3M of XRP from a cold wallet. A long-time XRP investor claimed to have lost $3 million worth of tokens from cold wallet maker Ellipal’s mobile app. Will they be able to recover the funds and can cold wallets still be trusted? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break dow…

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PayPal’s Path to On-Chain Payments and Financial Inclusion 27:47

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May Zabaneh, Head of Crypto at PayPal, shares how PYUSD, stablecoins, and AI are powering the next wave of global payments—and why the future of money is happening on-chain. In this episode of Gen C, May Zabaneh, Head of Crypto at PayPal, shares how PYUSD, stablecoins, and AI are powering the next wave of global payments—and why the future of money…

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Samson Mow Says 'Time is Running Out to Buy Bitcoin at Low Prices' | Markets Outlook 26:33

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Diving into the bitcoin markets with JAN3 CEO Samson Mow. In today's Markets Outlook, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explain why bitcoin's flat price and low volatility is a potential sign of maturity and why his $1 million prediction is still in play. Plus, he dives into the threat of bitcoin "bifurcation,"…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin "Dusting" Attack You Didn't Know About W/ Galaxy Digital 33:19

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Galaxy Digital's Zach Pokorny reveals shocking details about the 80,000 BTC whale movement and a massive dusting campaign targeting 2.3 million Bitcoin across 40,000+ addresses with fake legal notices. Zach Pokorny from Galaxy Digital joins us to discuss their deep investigation into the mysterious 80,000 Bitcoin whale that moved last summer. The r…

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Why This Digital Asset Fund Fled to Cash Amid $19B Crypto Meltdown | Markets Outlook 12:39

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Unpacking the recent market meltdown with Round13 Capital Managing Partner and CIO, and Rails Co-Founder and CEO, Satraj Bambra. In today's Markets Outlook, Round13 Capital Managing Partner and CIO, and Rails Co-Founder and CEO, Satraj Bambra unpacks the $19 billion liquidation cascade that rocked the crypto markets recently. Plus, he shares the ma…