CoinDesk Podcast Network

What does CleanSpark’s leadership transition mean for the bitcoin miner? 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, Harry Sudock from CleanSpark joins us to talk about the company's major leadership t...

The latest price moves and insights with Atlas Merchant Capital co-founders Bob Diamond and David Schamis. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. Atlas Merchant Capital co-founders Bob Diamond and David Schamis join CoinDesk with insights into the Wall Street's plan for crypto and the underlying blockchain technology. Plus, their bullish deal centered around Hyperliquid. This content...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin price dropped after traders took profit over the weekend. Bitcoin fell sharply as traders took profit following the new all-time high. According to data from Glassnode, investors booked in over $3.5 billion of realized profits across the weekend. Where is bitcoin headed next ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole...

The latest price moves and insights with TMX VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Cinthia Murphy, Investment Strategist at TMX VettaFi, to discuss where we are in the crypto education cycle. Cinthia sheds light on the challenges financial advisors face including why many of them still feel like they...

Stocks are soaring but TikTok is calling recession. The hosts examine viral recession indicators vs hard economic data to see if we're heading for downturn or if it's just vibes-based panic in 2025. We’re diving deep into the disconnect between market performance and recession fears. They explore viral TikTok recession indicators, analyze Q2 earnings data, examine job market softening, and discuss...

The latest price moves and insights with Sentora Head of Lending Patrick Heusser. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Patrick Heusser, Sentora's Head of Lending, to discuss the future of on-chain financing and what it means for both institutions and individual investors. Plus, he provides insights on the recent ETH-led rally and the rise of sta...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin’s recent rally has come to a stall. And, what to expect from the Trump/Putin meeting? Bitcoin’s recent rally has come to a stall after hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s flip-flop on the U.S. government’s BTC purchases. With tension rising from the upcoming meeting betwee...

Proto is changing the game with its new ASIC miner, Rig, and MARA takes a majority stake in an AI/HPC company tied to France’s government-run power provider. 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,...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin surged past its previous record on Wednesday to above $124,000. Bitcoin surged past its previous record on Wednesday, rallying in tandem with U.S. equities as investors turn risk assets. The new high of $124,000 made bitcoin the fifth-largest asset by market cap across all assets, crossing Google’s $2.4 trillion. I...

Steven Lubka explains "paper bitcoin summer" - how treasury companies use regulatory arbitrage to efficiently acquire Bitcoin through capital markets, creating leveraged Bitcoin exposure for investors who can't directly buy BTC. Steven Lubka, VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto, joins us to talk about the "paper bitcoin summer" phenomenon, treasury companies as Bitcoin acquisition vehicles, regul...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed. U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed, with headline numbers better than forecast, but the core rate rising faster than expected. How will the result affect the Fed's decision on interest rates in September? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Midnight is i...

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Cathie Wood. Follow the podcast here. ARK Invest founder, CEO and CIO Cathie Wood joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to explain how the rapid adoption of stablecoins is causing a shift in her famous $1.5 million bitcoin forecast. Plus, the personal journey that sparked her passion for economics, her unique investment philosophy, and th...

Oregon and Washington should be havens for bitcoin miners, but red tape and a lack of curtailment programs are holding the states back. 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, Beau Turner, the CEO...

The latest price moves and insights with Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, who is also the managing partner and CIO at Round13 Capital DAF, joins CoinDesk with his bullish outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether in the next few years. Plus, he explains the "Saylor Effect" following recent ins...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as ether rallies over the weekend. Ether's rally over the weekend sent the second largest crypto to over $4,300, dragging bitcoin along to the $120,000 level. Plus, Strategy buys more BTC on the 5-year anniversary of their bitcoin treasury strategy and Harvard discloses $116 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF. CoinDes...

Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, breaks down how innovative campaigns and visionary storytelling drive long-term growth, simplify crypto adoption and redefine the future of finance. Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, has been building Gemini's marketing strategy for six years, helping transform the exchange from a small team into a major crypto brand. In this conversation...

CoinFund Founder and CEO Jake Brukhman joins CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie to reflect on the 10th anniversary of his company and look ahead to what's next. He discusses why institutional adoption is now a reality and how the "app chain thesis" is shaping the future of finance. Plus, he explores the reality of institutional adoption, the evolution of decentralized governance, and what it will take to onb...

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm found guilty of operating unlicensed money transmitter. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel's fund raises $353M for surveillance-friendly stablecoin sidechain. Privacy devs criminalized while compliant chains get funded. "Comply or Die" reality hitting crypto developers. Roman Storm of Tornado Cash was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitter, while Samurai W...

A new executive order from President Trump is set to allow cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate in 401(k) retirement plans. What does this mean for BTC and your wallet? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin is back up, but is it ready for a new all-time high? With a price target of $150,000, Matt Mudano, Co-Founder and CEO of Arch Network, joins CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explain how institutional inflows and a tightening supply could be the key to reaching that milestone. Plus, he shares how new technologies are making it easier for everyone—from institutional players to every...

No, China is not banning bitcoin mining again. 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, Will, Colin, and Matt touch on Bitcoin’s hashrate hitting an all-time high of 972 EH/s, Trump's proposed 100% s...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the SEC clears liquid staking from securities law disclosures. The SEC said on Tuesday that participants in liquid staking, including depositors and providers, do not need to worry about securities law disclosures. What does this signal about the regulator's agenda for DeFi? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Dail...

Matt Wraith, CTO of Bitnomial, breaks down Bitcoin futures markets, fork futures trading, and quantum computing risks. Deep dive into physical delivery, market mechanics, and how chain splits create unique trading opportunities. Matt Wraith, CTO of Bitnomial, joins us to talk about the intricate world of Bitcoin futures trading. From explaining physical delivery vs cash-settled futures to explorin...

Insights into the latest Litecoin treasury move with creator Charlie Lee and GSR Chief Strategy Officer Joshua Riezman. Litecoin is entering the corporate treasury world as Nasdaq-listed biotech firm MEI Pharma raised $100M to fund a Litecoin treasury strategy. Charlie Lee, creator of the altcoin, joins GSR Chief Strategy Officer Joshua Riezman to discuss the recent move and what's next on Litecoi...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the spot bitcoin and ether ETFs bled millions. Bitcoin and ether prices have recouped a significant portion of last week's losses, but the latest ETF flows paint a different picture. Are the outflows a signal that institutional are not as optimistic anymore? Plus, the Base Network suffered its first downtime since 2023. Co...