CoinDesk Podcast Network

Matt and Amine, co-founders of Arch Network, discuss their recent $13M Series A led by Pantera Capital, how their technology enhances Bitcoin programmability, and their unique approaches to virtual machine architecture and validator consensus. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Matt and Amine,...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Kevin O'Leary. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, and its implications on the digital assets space. Plus, bitcoin's potential decoupling from traditional markets and whether ether can m...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as new SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in. New SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in, inciting hope for crypto friendly policies in the U.S. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank has raised concerns over stablecoin legislation and Bitcoin miners are attempting to bypass Trump's tariffs. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."...

Valentin Rousseau joins the pod to discuss his new report that forecasts Bitcoin’s hashrate for 2025 through 2027. You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Want to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Valentin...

Returning for another season of ‘Gen C’, Sam sits down with Kyle and Jay to learn how they transformed Milk Road into a leading crypto media brand and why they believe media should be the foundation of every business. Kyle and Jay, co-owners of Milk Road and co-founders of marketing agency Impact3, discuss their journey from meeting in a Toronto bar to building successful crypto-focused businesses...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China vowed to retaliate against U.S. calls for trade isolation. Bitcoin surged past $88,000 Monday as China vowed to retaliate against US calls for trade isolation and U.S. President Donald Trump explored ways to remove the most powerful banker in the world. Plus, Vitalik Buterim proposes replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machi...

Crypto is now on the offensive in our nation’s capital – there are over a dozen crypto lobbyists in DC. Are there too many cooks in the kitchen? You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Charlie and Colin dive into the growing presence of crypto lobbying in Washington, D.C., analyzing CoinDesk's cove...

The future of mass Web3 adoption with Animoca Brands co-founder and Chairman Yat Siu. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Animoca Brands co-founder and Chairman Yat Siu breaks down the company's strategy for mainstream adoption of crypto by 2025 and expansion into areas like digital identity, DeFi solutions for student loans, and educational initiatives. Plus, the significance of t...

Who’s the top Bitcoin miner? We rank them in this week’s news roundup. Plus Auradine raises a ton of money to bring Bitcoin mining manufacturing stateside. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome to The Mining Pod! In this episode, the gang breaks down the latest in Bitcoin mining with their weekly hash price update, showing prices hovering around $45 per petahash day with an expec...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and CoinDesk's managing editor for Markets Stephen Alpher. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. In contrast to the European Central Bank's decision to cut its benchmark deposit rate by 25 basis points, the U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained its federal fund rates amid inflation concerns. How are the central banks responding...

A preview of Consensus 2025 with Canadian Web3 Council Executive Director Morva Rohani and the state of crypto in the country. Canadian Web3 Council Executive Director Morva Rohani joins CoinDesk to discuss the significance of Consensus 2025 being held in Toronto and the outlook on Canada's digital asset ecosystem. Morva Rohani will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16....

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Trump calls for interest rate cuts and warns of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's termination. Trump again calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, adding his "termination cannot come soon enough." Meanwhile, Panama City embraces bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies for taxes and municipal payments, and quantum...

Does the U.S. government know the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto? Crypto lawyer James Murphy filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to uncover documents related to a claimed meeting with Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator. Does the U.S. government know Satoshi Nakamoto's identity? CoinDesk's Christine Lee follows the trail. This content should not be...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the tariff war between the U.S. and China continues. China responds to the U.S. raising 245% tariffs on Chinese imports. Escalating trade tensions sent bitcoin and cryptocurrencies tumbling Wednesday as Coinbase Institutional reported the arrival of crypto winter and Semler Scientific seeks to sell stock to buy bitcoin despit...

Pierre Rochard discusses Bitcoin bonds, his speculative attack thesis, corporate adoption trends, on-chain vs custodial usage, soft fork proposals, and how Bitcoin led to his spiritual journey. A comprehensive look at Bitcoin's present and future. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Pierre Rocha...

The state of Ethereum and the latest insights with EtherFi CEO Mike Silagadze. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. EtherFi CEO Mike Silagadze joins Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the state of Ethereum amid fierce competition and the long-term vision for the blockchain. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general info...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Canada is set to launch Solana ETFs. Canadian asset managers Purpose Investments, Evolve, CI Global and 3iQ will launch North America’s first spot Solana exchange-traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange April 16. Meanwhile, Kaiko analysts say the U.S. will likely approve XRP or Solana ETFs and Bitcoin ETFs face major outfl...

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Senator Cynthia Lummis. Follow the podcast here. Senator Cynthia Lummis joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss her enthusiasm for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and how it could alleviate the U.S. national debt. Plus, she details the potential of bitcoin's decentralized nature and why bipartisan cooperation in Congress...

Kazakhstan was once the second largest bitcoin mining hub in the world, but now it’s a shadow of its former self. You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Want to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Didar Bekbau, CEO of Xive, joins us to ana...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk to discuss the strategies for short-term and long-term investors in the current volatile market driven by macroeconomic forces. Plus, why he remains bullish on bitcoin and a potential all-...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry after MANTRA’s OM token crash. Investors are reeling over MANTRA’s OM token crash that has erased $5 billion in market cap within hours. Plus, Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk push to "delete all IP law" and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin calls for improving privacy. CoinDesk's Christine Lee breaks down April 14, 2025 top headlines on "...

We compare Bitcoin's recent 30% price drop to previous crashes like COVID, Terra/Luna, and FTX, discussing market sentiment, recovery patterns, and whether Bitcoin behaves as a risk-on or risk-off asset. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com How do previous Bitcoin crashes compare to this week’s...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China imposes 125% tariffs against U.S. imports. China imposes 125% tariffs against U.S. imports Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 145% tariffs against Chinese goods. Meanwhile, Trump becomes the first U.S. president to sign a crypto bill into law, overturning an anti-DeFi IRS rule and Trump family-backed Wor...

Trump’s tariffs are wreaking havoc for bitcoin miners at a time when hashprice is near all-time lows. You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Want to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today! Welcome to The Mining Pod! Will and Colin break down the harsh reality of bitcoin’s hashprice...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Theory Ventures Partner Spencer Farrar. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Theory Ventures Partner Spencer Farrar joins CoinDesk to discuss the growing influence of AI across all business sectors and the potential for AI agents to automate workflows. Plus, companies and projects Theory Ventures are looking out for, part...