CoinDesk Podcast Network

The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins bill is sensible legislation for technology that could help millions of people, says Circle’s Heath Tarbert, the former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Heath Tarbert, titled: “The Stablecoin Bill Is a Vital Upgrade for US Financial Plumbing.” - From...

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. 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 Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis fro...

Sam Bankman-Fried is facing an even more difficult task in proving his innocence after this week’s compelling testimony by the last member of his inner circle.  Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that compelling evidence from Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle had increased the difficulty for the fallen FTX CEO to convince a jury of his innocence. Former FTX hea...

The trial is on break until Thursday (10/26), so the CoinDesk SBF Trial Team compiled their favorite quotes from throughout the trial thus far.   Link to story: 'Absolutely Not': FTX's Former General Counsel Says He Never Approved Loans of Customer Funds Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto prices, U.S. government debt and answers listener questions. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Spot Bitcoin ETF Excitement Hits Main Street, Google Search Indicates SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple CEO Garlinghouse, Chairman Larsen - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and...

The Protocol podcast dives into blockchain, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the evolving layers of blockchain technology. CoinDesk journalists Brad Keoun, Sam Kessler, and Margaux Nijkerk provide updates and clear explanations of the industry's intricacies, making it accessible to all interested in this dynamic field. Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER  The Protocol podcast is pro...

The competition among DeFi networks is fierce, with Scroll currently holding the 23rd spot in the rankings. Meanwhile, the Ethereum validator queue has seen a significant reduction in wait times for staking and rewards, and an 'OG of Blockchains' has recently accomplished a nine-year-old project. This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation. Follow the show here for more. In this installme...

The trial entered a painfully slow phase as the prosecution examined poorly prepared witnesses that delivered lackluster performances, eliciting frustration from Judge Lewis Kaplan. Link to story: ‘Oh, Yes’: Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker and Wondercraft AI Voic...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin support, U.S. housing, the cost of bad crypto policy and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: U.S. Treasury Targets Gaza Crypto Business in Sanctions to Squeeze Hamas  Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report  U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers t...

CoinDesk reports from the courthouse on week three of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [0:46] Inside the Desk: Danny recounts what it's been like attending the trial. [16:22] Danny records outside the courthouse (and inside a bar, pardon the noise)...

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy in his trial is coming into focus as his legal team seeks to reframe the narrative around his actions at FTX. The defense aims to raise reasonable doubt by challenging key witnesses' testimonies and sowing doubt in their credibility, but faces hurdles in piecing together a cohesive story as the prosecution's case remains strong. Link to story: SBF Trial: For On...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores U.S. yields, Chinese growth, Binance. US and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Binance. US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals  Trading Bitcoin on Binance Got Tougher During the ETF Rumor Frenzy: Kaiko  Bitcoin Nears $29K as Fidelity ETF Amendment Bumps Bullish Sentiment  - From our sponsors: C...

Attorneys Samson Enzer and Greg Strong say Caroline Ellison’s testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried was damning. They agree one thing could turn it around: SBF’s own testimony. However, that runs the risk of increasing his sentence. Samson Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Greg Strong, partner at DLX Law, dissect the second week of the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. At this point,...

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, testified that a September 2022 meeting with Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, revealed the extent of Alameda's use of FTX user deposits, leaving a substantial hole in the balance sheets of both companies and prompting Singh's feeling of betrayal. Singh's testimony provided strong evidence to prosecutors that Bankman-Fried played a pivotal...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the U.S. consumer, bitcoin ETFs and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Bitcoin Jumps to $30K, Then Dumps, as False Spot ETF Approval Report Circulates   - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cas...

Nobody understands restaurants like Ben Leventhal. From starting Eater and Resy to his new venture, Blackbird, Ben discusses bringing restaurants on-chain and building loyalty. Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. In this episode of the podcast, Avery and Sam chop it up with Ben Leventhal from Blackbird Labs. Ben has been a successful entrepreneur having started Eater, acquired by Vox, and...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores consumer expectations, spot bitcoin ETFs, signals from Asia, Ethereum fees and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approval Partially Priced In, Coinbase Says  SEC Won’t Appeal Loss in Grayscale Case, Boosting the Odds GBTC Can Become a Bitcoin ETF  IntoTheBlock Report  Ethe...

As the trial progresses into its second phase, defense attorney Mark Cohen's cross-examination of witnesses like BlockFi CEO Zac Prince has so far failed to substantially undermine the prosecution's case against Sam Bankman-Fried. The defense continues to argue that FTX's terms of service, specifically regarding customer funds and obligations, may not support the misappropriation claims, but the p...

It’s a distraction for the industry when the focus should be on passing enabling legislation, says Katherine Snow, head of legal at Messari. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Katherine Snow, titled: “Crypto Should Ghost the SBF Trial.” - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitc...

A breakdown into the most pressing global issues, shedding light on everything from international conflicts and crypto's implications to the dynamics of celebrity culture and the moral responsibility of our digital age. This episode is sponsored by PayPal In this episode of "Money Reimagined" Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren offer an inspection of the pressing issues of our time, from the ongoing...

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. 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. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/ - From our sponsors: CME Group Cry...

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, discusses why Caroline Ellison’s testimony has been the most critical in the case so far, why sidebars in the courtroom can get heated, and whether SBF might testify as a final Hail Mary for the defense.  The second week of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial is underway, bringing emotional testimony from SBF’s ex-girlfriend and former Alameda CEO Car...

During the cross-examination of Caroline Ellison, the lead attorney, Mark Cohen, failed to establish his expected point that Ellison may have been more responsible for the collapse of FTX than his client, Sam Bankman-Fried. Cohen's questioning also did not significantly undermine Ellison's credibility, and he missed opportunities to delve into certain aspects of the case, ultimately leaving the de...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market reactions, fast bitcoin payments, Ethereum yield and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand Protocol Village: Blockstream Opens 'Greenlight' Lightning Service Lightning-as-a-service, without the technical fuss....

Covering the influence of conflict on Israel's crypto sector, the evolution of smart contracts on Bitcoin, and a comprehensive examination of the ethical, technical, and legal intricacies that define the crypto landscape, notably in the aftermath of the FTX collapse as witnessed in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in New York City. This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation. Follow the show her...