CoinDesk Podcast Network

Experimentation with tokenization is leading to growing confusion about terminology, and that is getting in the way of a deeper understanding of its potential, says Noelle Acheson. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece for CoinDesk: “Security Tokens and Tokenized Securities Are Not t...

Puma's Head of Emerging Technology, Ivan Dashkov, joins us to discuss how the sportswear brand is approaching digital fashion, community building and marketing innovation. Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. In the final episode of 2023, Avery and Sam discuss predictions for 2024 and interview Ivan Dashkov, Head of Emerging Technology at Puma, about innovation in marketing and brand-build...

U.S. crypto regulation has much to learn from Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. But while these jurisdictions offer legal clarity around digital assets, they also have some of the toughest rules in the world, says CoinDesk’s Emily Parker. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Emily Parker, titled...

Li Jin of Variant Fund dives into the trend of points in crypto: why projects favor points over tokens, the art of designing such systems, and the potential of on-chain points. Take the Unchained 2023 survey! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Over the past...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, speaks with Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. As the year comes to a close, host Noelle Acheson speaks with guest Jeff Dorman, CIO of Arca, about what the crypto narrative is shaping up to be in 2024. - From our sponsors: CM...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, crypto predictions, consumer confidence and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: Consensus Magazine  6 Predictions for Crypto in 2024: Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit  Blockchain Tech Predictions for 2024, From Experts at Ripple, Co...

A DeFi project steps precariously close to insider trading. On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the murky waters of DeFi news.  Inside the Desk: Danny recaps his latest deep-dive piece looking at a highly profitable yet legally dubious DeFi trading strategy – one that could render those behind the trade vulnerable to what would be a first-of-its-kind insider trading...

We are going back in our archives for this year before this podcast to share some stories that we think are special.  This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community Fund Follow the show here for more. In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories: TOPIC...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, the oil price, crypto regulation and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: 42 Different Countries Discussed or Passed Crypto Regulations, Legislation in 2023: PwC  - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options...

The outspoken entrepreneur discusses his unwavering long-term support for the premier cryptocurrency, and why he thinks all alt-coins are eventually going to zero.   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Take the Unchained 2023 survey! Swan founder and CEO Cory...

A seamless mix of reflection and anticipation of compelling discussions and featuring in this second half of the conversation, the political, economic, and global implications of Bitcoin. This episode is sponsored by Cboe Digital We are celebrating the holiday season with a special "Money Reimagined" edition featuring the hosts' top picks from the year in our 'Best of' compilation. In this week's...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin ETFs, interest rates and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: Bitcoin ETF Ad War Officially Underway With Bitwise Campaign  Small ESG-Focused Crypto Asset Manager Is Another Late Entrant to Bitcoin ETF Race  - From our s...

In this episode, we dive into recent news in tech, gaming and all things Miami Art Week. Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. Avery and Sam discuss recent stories in tech regulation, gaming and brands at Miami Art Week. They explore topics like the EU's AI Act, the leaked trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, brands participating in the metaverse and games and how brands can capture the high-val...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin transactions, U.S. GDP strength and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: BitcoinShrooms: An Ordinals Auction  'Bitcoin NFT' Hysteria Comes to Sotheby's as Super-Mario-Style Mushroom Character Tops $200K  - From our spons...

Democratic lawmakers signed on to sponsor the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. The bill is bad for crypto in the U.S., even if it never gets through Congress. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk's Dan Kuhn, titled: “Elizabeth Warren's Crypto Bill Is Likely Unconstitutional an...

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Steph...

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart explains why it seems the SEC prefers cash vs. in-kind creation of spot bitcoin ETFs, and why this choice would negatively impact Grayscale.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Take the Unchained 2023 survey! Unchained is doi...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, bitcoin ETFs, the U.S. economy and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Sales of Solana Phone Surge as Traders Chase BONK Arbitrage  TradFi Goes All-In on Fed Rate Cuts. What It Means for Bitcoin  - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency fu...

From Market trends to Blockchain’s financial disruption, Avichal explores the 2023 tech landscape.  This episode is sponsored by Cboe Digital In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren is joined by Avichal Garg, the Co-Founder and General Partner at Electric Capital to discuss the tech side of crypto in 2023. From crypto market trends and investor sentiment to the challenges o...

Debating also the integration of Layer 2 functions on Ethereum's main chain, the unexplored territory of Blockchains’ identity and personal data storage; and Vitalik's deeply technical essay. This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community Fund Follow the show here for more. In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journal...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores rates euphoria, a market correction, a meaningful rule change and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. FASB Mulls Fair-Value Accounting for Crypto Holdings: Report  MicroStrategy Buys $250M in Bitcoin, Calling the Crypto 'Superior to Cash' - CoinDesk  Bitcoin...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, inflation, El Salvador and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. World's First Bitcoin Bonds Receive Regulatory Approval in El Salvador  - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoi...

Experts Dorothy DeWitt and Michael Dawson discuss the implications, challenges, and potential outcomes of Binance's compliance monitorship.  The record $4.3 billion settlement reached between Binance and the U.S. government over charges of money laundering and sanctions violations calls for the world's largest crypto exchange to maintain an independent compliance monitor for the next five years. M...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, steps back from the daily markets coverage to address an often misunderstood topic: Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value? Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On today's show, we depart from the usual format – rather than a market update, Noelle breaks down a common misconcept...

Michael Bouhanna joins us to discuss the art world’s embrace of NFTs and the intersection between digital art and traditional auction houses. Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. In this episode of "Gen C," we sit down with Michael Bouhanna, vice president, contemporary art specialista and head of digital art and NFTs at renowned auction house Sotheby’s. Michael takes us through the evolut...