CoinDesk Podcast Network

DJ Skee joins us this week to talk about the evolution of marketing through product placement and the power of nostalgia in collecting. DJ Skee is a multifaceted entrepreneur known for breaking artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Lorde and pioneering marketing strategies in music and tech. As the founder of The Realist, he's revolutionizing the sports memorabilia industry through blockchain au...

Colin and Will cover the Tether and Swan Bitcoin lawsuit and other news on this week’s roundup. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week’s news roundup, Colin and Will dig into Tether’s lawsuit against Swan Bitcoin, the latest development in a now two-front legal dispute over the companies’ bitcoin mining joint venture. Plus, the U.S. government is issuing trade restrictions against Sophgo, a...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin regained $100K days ahead of the Inauguration Day. Bitcoin spiking to $100K ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 as traders anticipate pro-crypto announcements from the new administration. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports the top headlines of the day on "CoinDesk Daily". - From our sponsor: ...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades joins CoinDesk to discuss XRP's recent rally that sent the token's price to a high above $3.00. Plus, he weighs in on the rumors around a crypto reserve under the Trump administ...

The World Network launches Mini Apps 1.1, which will enable social chat and connection tools. Tools for Humanity Chief Product Officer Tiago Sada joins CoinDesk's Christine Lee for an exclusive interview to discuss growth on World Network, security and what projects they are seeking to develop under a new incubator program. - This episode was hosted by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen. See...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from bitcoin's surge following the CPI data to Tether's move to El Salvador. Buyer sentiment is taking over as CPI data shows inflation stabilizing, more corporates announce Bitcoin acquisition strategies, an Tether moves its head quarter to Bitcoin friendly country El Salvador. CoinDesk's Christine Lee breaks down the biggest h...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. XRP surged to $2.90 Wednesday morning, leading the overall crypto markets in gains. This comes as whales are stacking the token amid optimism for an XRP ETF product, according to data tracked by Santiment. Here's what you need to know before joining the hype. This content should not be co...

Former TikTok Head of Marketing Nick Tran shares how the traditional marketing playbook is evolving and why brands need to rethink their approach to connecting with modern consumers. Nick Tran is a marketing innovator whose career spans leadership roles at Samsung, Hulu and most notably as Head of Marketing at TikTok during its explosive growth phase. In this episode, he discusses how TikTok revol...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Coinbase scores another legal win against the SEC. One of Italy's largest banks is buying bitcoin, Binance U.S. slams the SEC, and a federal court says the SEC must explain why the agency has refused Coinbase's formal request for clear crypto rules. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal joins "CoinDesk Daily" host Christin...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Maple co-founder and CEO Sid Powell. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Maple co-founder and CEO Sid Powell joins CoinDesk to discuss recent movements across the crypto markets and outlook on a Fed interest rate cut following a strong jobs report. Plus, insights into stablecoin development in 2025 and the impact on DeFi...

Jaran Mellerud breaks down why Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have captured almost all of Europe's bitcoin mining industry. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, the CEO of Hashlabs Mining, Jaran Mellerud, joins Colin to discuss Bitcoin mining in Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Bitcoin mining on the European market is almost exclusively confined to these Nordic countries – this episod...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Donald Trump Jr. announces a strategic advisor role for prediction market Kalshi. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Donald Trump Jr. announces a strategic advisor role for prediction market Kalshi and J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon is criticized by crypto adovcates fo...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Consensus Hong Kong chairman Michael Lau. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Consensus Hong Kong chairman Michael Lau joins "Markets Daily" to discuss Hong Kong's ambitions to become a Web3 hub and trends to watch for in the Asia region. Plus, a preview into the content, experiences and notable speakers at CoinDesk's fl...

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as "Razzlekhan" releases a new music video before prison. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing to put digital wallets under the same standard as bank accounts. Meanwhile the Republican-led Senate Banking Committee seeks to create a digital assets subcommittee. Plus, "Razzlekhan" releases a new music video a...

We cover the Compute North creditor lawsuit, Phoenix Group’s new 50 MW North Dakota site, and Canaan’s Nano 3S and Avalon Mining 3 in today’s news roundup.  Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For today’s news roundup, Will, Colin, and Matt are joined by Luxor CEO, Nick Hansen. The gang covers news that Blockspace broke this week pertaining to a creditor lawsuit against former executives of defunct Co...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Core DAO initial contributor Rich Rines. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Core DAO initial contributor Rich Rines joins CoinDesk to discuss the recent movements across the crypto market as the industry saw over $300 billion wiped out since Jan. 6. Plus, his 2025 outlook for the broader digital assets market and the "s...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Immunefi founder and CEO Mitchell Amador. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Immunefi founder and CEO Mitchell Amador joins CoinDesk to discuss crypto hacks in 2024 and explains why the total loss of $1.49 billion is a positive signal. Plus, insights into protecting your crypto bag in three steps and his outlook on secu...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam's resignation announcement to Ripple's positive outlook for an XRP ETF. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam has announced a January 20 departure from his role. Plus, a federal judge has allowed Coinbase to cha...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. The Chinese yuan has extended its three-month losing trend, sliding to its lowest since September 2023. "Markets Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what CNY's strength means for bitcoin price. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entert...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Gemini's CFTC settlement to whales' increasing interest in Dogecoin. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as crypto exchange Gemini agreed to pay $5 million to settle a case with the CFTC. Plus, Dogecoin futures set a record high in terms of open interest and MAR...

Today, we break down what the Russia bitcoin mining ban actually means with Denis Rusinovich.  Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Denis Rusinovich, a partner at the Cryptocurrency Mining Group, speaks to Colin about the particulars of the Russia bitcoin mining ban. News broke in December that Russia would be banning bitcoin mining in 10 regions, effective January 1, 2025 through March 15, 2031...

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as MicroStrategy bags another 1,070 BTC. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Polymarket bettors put their money on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. And, MicroStrategy has increased its bitcoin holdings for the ninth consecutive week with the m...

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Options market sees renewed action in bitcoin call options at $100,000 and $120,000 strikes on Deribit, a signal that traders are bullish on BTC price after Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. "Markets Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie weighs in on the optimistic outlook for bitcoin under...

Gen C's first episode of 2025 features hosts Avery and Sam trading predictions about the future of entertainment, technology and sustainability, including bold forecasts about creator crossovers, AI personalization and the revival of dead brands. In the first episode of the year, hosts Avery and Sam share their predictions for 2025 across various sectors including creator economy, AI, gaming, cryp...

For today’s news roundup, the guys clarify what Russia’s bitcoin mining ban actually means – plus other stories. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Will and Colin are back from the holiday break with the latest news, plus an update on the ASIC hosting market from our friends at Compass. At the top of the news docket, they touch on Russia’s bitcoin mining ban, particularly which miners the ban actuall...