Best The Ledger Report Podcasts (2025)

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Peter Schiff Challenges Michael Saylor's BTC Strategy | CoinDesk Daily 3:01

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Peter Schiff challenges Michael Saylor’s BTC strategy. Euro Capital CEO Peter Schiff is challenging Michael Saylor’s bitcoin strategy over the critical issue of liquidity. The crypto skeptic argued that billions of dollars in gold could be sold with limited market impact, while trying to exit a similar bitcoin position could hit prices hard and set…

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Fed Rate Cuts Will Trigger The Next DeFi Summer 7:22

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Predictions for where DeFi is headed next with Monarq Asset Management CIO Sanat Rao. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. At Korea Blockchain Week, CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Sanat Rao, CIO of Monarq Asset Management, to discuss how the latest Fed rate cut is impacting crypto markets …

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"Trade Players, Not Shitcoins": Inside Tristan Thompson's Next Venture 11:08

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Unpacking the synergy between crypto and sports with NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at Korea Blockcha…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Inside the Mind of Luke Dashjr, Bitcoin's Most Polarizing Developer 44:37

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We expose controversial Bitcoin developer Luke Dash Jr, his extreme religious and political views, geocentric beliefs, and how his Bitcoin Knots client reflects his authoritarian ideology while claiming to save Bitcoin. Today we dive deep into the controversial world of Luke Dash Jr, the Bitcoin developer behind Bitcoin Knots who believes the sun o…

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Why Brazil’s CBDC Won’t Launch on a Blockchain 9:25

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An update on Drex with Ronaldo Lemos To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today’s Markets Outlook, CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Ronaldo Lemos — advisor to Brazil’s Central Bank, and board member of the Stellar Development Foundation — to explore Drex, Brazil’s upcoming central bank digi…

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THE MINING POD: Cipher Lands Google Deal, MicroBT Opens U.S. Shop, IREN Doubles GPU Fleet 25:49

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Cipher Mining landed its first AI tenant, with $1.3 billion in the deal backstopped by Google, and MicroBT has opened a U.S. distribution hub with 10,000 ASIC miners per month in volume. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today’s round up, we dive deep into Cipher Mining's $3 billion AI hosting deal with Flui…

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U.S. Government Shutdown Fear Drags Ether Below $4K | CoinDesk Daily 2:14

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Will the U.S. government shut down this year? The crypto market is in a sea of red as the probability of a U.S. government shutdown increases. Polymarket bettors priced the Yes shares of the contract at 76 cents, the highest since the contract's launch in January. What will happen if the government shuts down? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “Coi…

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Pudgy Penguins CEO: Korea is The ‘Epicenter’ of Global Culture 9:02

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Unpacking the Korea crypto market with Pudgy Penguins and Abstract CEO Luca Netz. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today’s Markets Outlook, Pudgy Penguins and Abstract CEO Luca Netz join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen from Korea Blockchain Week to share his insights on why the country is the new epic…

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ReserveOne to Debut 80/20 Diversified Crypto Treasury on Nasdaq in Q4 | Markets Outlook 9:22

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Unveiling ReserveOne and a new era of bitcoin DeFi with CEO Jaime Leverton at Korea Blockchain Week. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Jaime Leverton, CEO of ReserveOne, at Korea Blockchain Week 2025 to discuss the critical role of tr…

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USDT Issuer Tether Looking to Raise Up to $20B: Report | CoinDesk Daily 2:21

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Tether is reportedly looking to raise up to $20B. Can they hit $500B valuation? Tether is looking to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion for about a 3% stake in the company through a private placement, according to a report from Bloomberg. The raise would bring its valuation to around $500 billion, putting it in the same league as OpenAI and …

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Inside The Secret World Of Bitcoin Scammers w/ Junseth 49:13

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Bitcoin OG Junseth from Bitcoin Uncensored exposes crypto phone scammers by recording conversations with young thieves who target Bitcoin holders, revealing their psychology and methods while discussing Bitcoin culture. Junseth from the legendary Bitcoin Uncensored podcast joins us to talk about his shocking investigation into crypto phone scammers…

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Trump Family Backed World Liberty Financial to Launch Debit Card and Retail App | CoinDesk Daily 2:28

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World Liberty Financial announced plans to launch a debit card. Trump-family backed World Liberty Financial will soon launch a debit card and retail app, co-founder Zak Folkman announced during the Korea Blockchain Week 2025. Will you finance with World Liberty Financial? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of expl…

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Arthur Hayes: 'Hyperliquid is Facing its Gentrification Moment' | Markets Outlook 9:28

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Maelstrom CIO and BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes talks HYPE, BTC, and Korea Blockchain Week. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom and Co-founder of BitMEX Arthur Hayes from Korea Blockchain Week for a …

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THE MINING POD: Lunar Data Centers Aren’t Sci-Fi, They’re Reality w/ Chris Stott 38:48

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Lonestar Data is putting data centers for storage on the moon. Chris Stott joins the Mining Pod to discuss why nation states love the concept. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Christopher Stott, the CEO and founder of Lonestar Data Holdings, joins us to talk about putting computer storage in space! Chris…

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Kevin Durant Recovers Coinbase Wallet With Bitcoin Bought at $650 | CoinDesk Daily 2:28

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Kevin Durant regained access to his Coinbase wallet after 10 years. How much was in there? NBA star Kevin Durant had been locked out of his Coinbase account for nearly a decade, but has now regained access to his bitcoin holdings, which he purchased in 2016 at an estimated $650 per coin. The price of BTC has since then rose over 17,700% to above $1…

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PayPal's PYUSD Launches on Stellar to "Revolutionize Commerce" | Markets Outlook 7:50

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Announcing PayPal PYUSD on Stellar with PayPal's Larry Wade and Stellar's José Fernández Da Ponte. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Live from Stellar Meridian 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with PayPal's Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations for Crypto, Larry Wade…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Kevin Durant’s Coinbase Debacle, Saylor’s Using AI & Monero’s Reorg 23:58

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Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase password for 11 years, missing out on massive Bitcoin gains. Michael Saylor uses AI to design $6 billion securities. Plus: Monero suffers its deepest reorg attack ever with 18 blocks reorganized. Three wild stories: NBA star Kevin Durant finally remembering his Coinbase password after 11 years of locked Bitcoin gain…

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Will Surprise SEC Move Create a 'Cambrian Explosion' of Crypto Products? 9:24

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Insights into the SEC's latest move and announcing the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF with Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl. The SEC just approved a new generic listing standard for digital asset ETFs—a move that could spark an explosion of new crypto products. In an exclusive interview, CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Grayscale's Hea…

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Senate Democrats Question Binance's Ties with Team Trump | CoinDesk Daily 2:30

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Is Binance cutting deals with the Trump administration? Democratic U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration about reports that it's easing off on Binance's enforcement order. Is Binance cutting deals with the Trump administration? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDe…

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THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining News: Bitcoin Mining Stocks Surge, SEALMINER A3 Launch, NAKA Stock Crash 39:27

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Bitcoin mining stock prices surged this week, Bitdeer released its latest ASIC miner, the SEALMINER A3, and more bitcoin mining news on this week’s Mining Pod news roundup. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Matt Williams, the head of financial services at Luxor, joins Will and Colin to dive into this week…

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This $50M Fund Is Connecting Latin America to Asia 8:33

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Unveiling a new $50M Fund for RWAs with Onigiri Capital Managing Partner Qin En Looi. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. A new $50M fund called Onigiri Capital is bridging a key market gap by connecting Latin American startups with Asia's institutional investors. In today's Markets Outlook, live from Rio de Janeiro, Mana…

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Crypto Markets Rise on Fed Dovishness | CoinDesk Daily 2:01

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The Fed cut rates by 25 bps. How did the crypto market react? The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark fed funds rate range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%, in its first reduction since December 2024. How did the crypto market react to the dovish Fed outlook? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie breaks it down in a special “CoinDesk Daily” from Rio de Janei…

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Stablecoins, Survival and Trust in Emerging Markets | Markets Outlook 10:03

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Exploring the nuanced reality of stablecoins in emerging markets with The Flip Founder Justin Norman. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen are joined by Justin Norman, Founder of The Flip, to dive deep into his new documentary series and explore the nuanced…

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Metaplanet Sets Up U.S. and Japan Subsidiaries | CoinDesk Daily 2:16

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Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan as the firm doubles down on its bitcoin commitment. And, insights into Brazil's approach to crypto regulation. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts a special “CoinDesk Daily” from Rio de Janeiro. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break…

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How to Streamline the Onboarding Process and Speed Up Underwriting 18:11

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Customers signing up for new accounts and services can feel frustrated by the hoops they have to go through, assembling information and entering it in complicated, sometimes multiple forms, whether on paper or online. What they may not realize is that the process can be just as frustrating for the people working at financial institutions, or other …

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Astrology Tells Us What Bitcoin Is Going To Do in 2026 46:49

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Erin Redwin, Bitcoin astrologer, discusses eclipse season chaos, Saturn returns, 2026 predictions, and how planetary alignments influenced Bitcoin's creation. Erin Redwing, Bitcoin astrologer and former astronomer, joins us to talk about eclipse season chaos, Saturn returns for millennials, why 2026 marks the Age of Aquarius, and Bitcoin's astrolog…

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PayPal to Allow Direct Transfer of BTC and ETH | CoinDesk Daily 2:25

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PayPal is expanding its peer-to-peer payment service to crypto. PayPal is expanding its peer-to-peer service to include crypto transfers to its payment flow. The payment giant said U.S. users will soon be able to send digital assets like bitcoin and ether across PayPal, Venmo, and other crypto-compatible wallets. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie breaks …

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Algorithmic Sameness and the Future of Creativity with Kyle Chayka 1:02:13

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Kyle Chayka, Staff Writer at The New Yorker and author of Filterworld, breaks down how algorithmic sameness is reshaping global culture—and what it means for creativity, identity, and authenticity online. He explores how creators are challenging traditional media, why crypto could become the internet’s native currency, and how digital identity is e…

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THE MINING POD: Mike Alfred on IREN, Fintwit, and the Digital Infrastructure Thesis 39:13

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Bitcoin mining stock investor and hedge fund manager Mike Alfred slings his opinions on IREN, public miners, and AI on the latest Mining Pod. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Mike Alfred, founder of Alpine Fox LP and a non‑executive director at IREN, joins us to talk about Bitcoin mining economics, AI‑GP…

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Polymarket Weighs $9B Valuation Amid User Surge and CFTC Approval: Report | CoinDesk Daily 2:26

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Polymarket is considering an offer that values the platform at $9 billion. Polymarket is considering a deal that would value the company at $9 billion, according to a report from The Information. The number is a dramatic climb from its $1 billion valuation just three months ago, when it raised funds in a round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund. Wh…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: How Nepal Used Discord to Elect its Next PM 26:41

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A deep dive into Nepal’s protest surge, where BitChat’s mesh network and Discord polls helped topple a government, with Bitcoin‑adjacent tools fueling the uprising. Dive into the wild story of how Nepal's government was overthrown using Jack Dorsey's BitChat mesh network app and Discord polls. From social media bans sparking protests to Zoomers coo…

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Tether Unveils USAT to "Revolutionize the U.S. Financial System" 12:48

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Insights into the Tether's announcing its plans to issue a US Dollar-Backed stablecoin. In an exclusive interview, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and newly appointed USAT CEO Bo Hines to discuss the launch of their new stablecoin designed specifically for the US market. Plus they discuss how it will work alongsi…

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Cboe Launches Continuous Bitcoin & Ether Futures 8:16

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Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives, Catherine Clay, discusses the launch of their new products. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠here⁠. Cboe recently announced new continuous futures for bitcoin and ether, mimicking popular offshore perpetual contracts but with a key difference: they're long-dated, cash-settled products with a 10-year…

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Will the US Government’s $345B Deficit Impact Rates? | CoinDesk Daily 2:29

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The U.S. saw August deficit of $345 billion. How did gold and bitcoin react? The US government posted a $345 billion deficit in August, with its revenue of $344B overshadowed by $689 billion in spending. The net interest at $93 billion highlights the growing pressure that rising borrowing costs are placing on federal finances. Will this have any im…

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THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining News: Tether’s Court Win, US Gov’t Eyes Bitmain, AI’s Hashrate Impact 29:52

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Tether had a big win in court this week against Swan, and Bitmain is under the eye of the U.S. government. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway On the latest Mining Pod news roundup, Will and Mat discuss Bitcoin’s 5 %+ difficulty jump, to Tether’s courtroom win over Swan, GOP calls for a CFIUS review of Bitmain, AI’s creeping impact on hashrate, …

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CFTC Chair Nominee Brian Quintenz Takes Dispute With Tyler Winklevoss Public | CoinDesk Daily 3:03

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Brian Quintenz took dispute with Tyler Winklevoss to X. CFTC chair nominee Brian Quintenz released text messages with Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss on Wednesday, suggesting Winklevoss had "misled" President Donald Trump about why the executive opposed Quintenz's nomination. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what you missed about the disp…

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Jack Butcher's Blueprint for Modern Value Visualization 37:16

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Jack Butcher, Artist and Founder of Visualize Value, shares how he turned a decade-long career in corporate design into one of the internet’s most recognizable creative brands. He explains how simplifying ideas into bold, viral visuals led to a new kind of artistic practice—one rooted in transparency, leverage, and working in public. Jack dives int…

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The Future of Money Is Stable 30:21

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Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, reveals how stablecoins are shaking up global payments. From discovering Bitcoin at college parties to a chance encounter at a Wells Fargo, Maurice shows how stablecoins tackle real problems by making cross-border transfers faster, cheaper, and easier. With rapid expansion into new markets and game-…

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BLS Revision Shows 1M Jobs Fewer Than Reported | CoinDesk Daily 2:36

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BLS revision shows 1 million jobs less than reported. Can you trust the data anymore? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics disclosed that the economy created nearly 1 million fewer jobs than reported in the year ended March. What does this mean for the trades in the past year and can you trust the labor data anymore? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie host…

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Backpack EU Launches with Daily Proof of Reserves 10:11

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Unveiling the launch of Backpack EU with CEO Armani Ferrante. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the launch of Backpack EU, a new crypto derivatives exchange and one of the first in Europe to offer regulated perpetual futures. Plus, Ferrante dives into…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: How To Beat Coinbase On-chain w/ Flashnet’s Ethan Marcus 34:44

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Flashnet CEO Ethan Marcus breaks down Bitcoin’s on‑chain trading, fee wars, stablecoin hurdles, and why Spark aims to outpace Lightning—all in under 35 minutes. Flashnet CEO Ethan Marcus joins us to discuss Bitcoin’s scaling landscape, on‑chain spot markets, the challenges of stablecoins, and how Spark’s signing protocol offers a fast, cheap altern…

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U.S. Money Market Funds Hit Record-High. Is This Bullish for Crypto? | CoinDesk Daily 2:25

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U.S. money market funds hit $7 trillion mark. U.S. money market funds have reached a record high of over $7 trillion, potentially setting the stage for investments in riskier assets like crypto. Plus, Ledger CTO warns of a large-scale supply chain attack. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break d…

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Refik Anadol's View of AI As a Co-Creator 37:43

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Refik Anadol, a world-renowned Visionary Media Artist and Founder of Refik Anadol Studio,has revolutionized the art world by transforming raw data into breathtaking immersive experiences using AI as his creative partner. From pioneering the groundbreaking concept of “data painting” to building vast digital universes onchain and launching Dataland, …

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Is the Debt Crisis Pushing People to Bitcoin? 15:11

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The latest market moves, recession risk, and Fed rate cut predictions with ADM Investor Services International Chief Economist & Global Strategist Marc Ostwald. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. On this episode of Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie is joined by ADM Investor Services International Chief Economist & G…

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THE MINING POD: This BTC Business Model is a Quiet Cash Cow w/ Brandon Mintz 39:11

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You may not realize it, but that bitcoin ATM at your corner store is probably bringing in some serious cash. 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 Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today,…

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Charles Hoskinson on Cardano’s Greatest Challenge, Why Ethereum Will Fail and His $200M Bet on American Healthcare | CoinDesk Spotlight 1:02:27

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Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Charles Hoskinson. Follow the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Input Output CEO and co-founder Charles Hoskinson sits down with CoinDesk for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of crypto and technology. He explains why he believes Ethereum is a "victim of its own success" and will not su…

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THE MINING POD: Jack Dorsey's Proto Miner is Coming For Bitmain 29:26

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Block is most well known for its point of sale hardware. But now they are gunning for the bitcoin mining market. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today’s bonus edition, Perry Hothi from Block joins us to talk about Proto’s new ASIC miner, Rig. We dive deep into the technical specs, modular hashboard design, open-source mining software, and how Bl…

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Filters Are Futile 44:04

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We’re explaining why trying to filter Bitcoin is a fool’s errand. We dive into the “filter debate,” dissecting why some Bitcoin purists are demanding JPEG‑free blocks and why their efforts are futile, but harmful to the bitcoin network. Fee economics, block‑size limits, real‑world examples, and the clash between censorship resistance and arbitrary …

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Tether Held Talks to Invest in Gold Mining: Report | CoinDesk Daily 2:40

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Is Tether getting into gold mining? Stablecoin issuer Tether is considering investing in gold mining. According to the report from Financial Times, the USDT issuer has held discussions with mining groups about putting money into the gold supply chain, including refining, trading and royalties. Plus, U.S. employment data in August shows a slowed lab…

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THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining News: Trump-Backed ABTC Goes Public, IREN Overpriced? And CORZ Deal Trouble 27:42

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On today’s roundup, we have an ASIC market update from Luxor, plus American Bitcoin’s debut on public markets and why one investor wants to put the freeze on the Core Scientific-CoreWeave deal. 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…