CoinDesk Podcast Network

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 18, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26.5K Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether  Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Crash as Price Slide Puts Short Volatility Bets at Risk No, SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billio...

At the beginning of the internet, there was no way to share data. Decentralized storage was not possible. Now there are multiple ways to store data in a ‘Shared’ state.  With AI algorithms now consuming vast amounts of personal and intellectual data, the prospect of the exploitation of that data is daunting.  In this short unique episode of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey is joined by Football C...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 17, 2023. "The Hash" team discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including SHIB tokens slipping, as users report bridging issues after the much-hyped Shibarium network went live. Stablecoin issuer Tether said that it will discontinue support for Omni, a Bitcoin layer used for USDT transfers since 2014. And, a16z crypto chief technology office...

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 17, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since June Bitcoin's 2023 Bullish Trendline in Focus as Traders Search for Directional Clues Crypto Long Trades Account for 90% of Total Liquidations as Bitcoin, Ether Slump Sei, Blockchain Designed for Trading, Go...

CoinDesk layoffs. Plus, DeFi fails to live up to its promises and a look at Coinbase’s recent flurry of announcements. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [0:35] Inside the Desk: Ben and Danny discuss CoinDesk’s recent layoffs, which “Carpe Consensus” cohost Cam Thompson was affected by. Crypto’s bear (or as some say, “crab”) market h...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 16, 2023. "The Hash" discusses the hottest topics in crypto, including Ledger partnering with PayPal to allow users to buy crypto in its Ledger Live app through their PayPal accounts. A court filing reveals prosecutors plan on submitting personal notes from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried a...

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures Bitcoin Vapid, Gold Weakens as Russian Ruble and Argentinian Peso Crash  Arbitrum Will Unlock $1.2B ARB in March 2024: Token Unlocks   - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable,...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. "The Hash" team covers the biggest crypto news today, including Bloomberg reporting that a judge granted Celsius permission to begin polling account holders on its plan to restart as a new user-owned company. Coinbase is officially launching in Canada. A London-based asset management firm has listed Europe's first spot bitcoin exchange...

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 15, 2023. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland  HBAR Rallies on FedNow Addition of Hedera-Based Dropp  - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful tr...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 14, 2023. "The Hash" hosts discuss the hottest topics in crypto today, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sent to jail before his October trial. Mintz and Gold partner Ira Lee Sorkin shares his reaction. On Sunday, the mysterious developer behind bald (BALD) transferred some $12 million in ether back to the Ethereum network. And, a clo...

Avery and Sam sit down with United Talent Agency’s Lesley Silverman to talk about career paths in Web3 and how talent agencies can help. This week's guest is Lesley Silverman, Head of Web3 at United Talent Agency. UTA represents many of the most dynamic artists in the Web3 space as well as many of the top actors, directors and creators in the world. We discuss her journey from lawyer to Web3, how...

The implications of the Ooki DAO saga run deep. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Project Glitch, titled: “RIP DAOs?”  - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management an...

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable takeaways from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. On today’s show, we’re bringing six notable takeaways from the last week in crypto markets. For more, head to coindeskmarkets.com. - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever -...

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, Aug 12, 2023.  Missed any episodes of “The Hash” this week? Today’s recap episode will get you caught up. “Hash Headlines” rounds up this week’s headline stories, including: PayPal's Big Crypto Market Splash Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop Up Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripp...

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, August 11, 2023. "The Hash" covers today's hottest topics in crypto, including the SEC extending its review of the Ark 21Shares bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity. Post Malone speaks to podcaster Joe Rogan about a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U...

One of the biggest crypto projects building tools to support decentralized governance is trying to get out of its own governance pickle. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s guest host, CoinDesk's Danny Nelson, reads his latest piece: “Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows.” You can hear more from Danny on CoinDesk’s “Carpe Consensus” podcast. - From our spon...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, August 10, 2023. "The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including lawyers for FTX firing back at creditors that criticized the bankrupt crypto exchange's proposed reorganization plan. The SEC will file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. And, Calaxy co-founder Solo Ceesay and fellow co-found...

Jameson Lopp argues Twitter's recent rebrand falls in line with big tech's obsession with data. Nostr, an increasingly popular social network, is one alternative. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Jameson Lopp, titled: “Some Users May Want an ‘Everything App’, but What We Need Is Digital Sovereignty.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new K...

PayPal’s announcement is a big deal for crypto. But what’s the business model behind this decision, and why launch a stablecoin now? On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news alongside CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris. [1:24] Inside the Desk: PayPal’s entry into the stablecoin game has wide ramifications to the crypto industry. Davi...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, August 9, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's crypto news, including Coinbase saying its blockchain is the first to be launched by a publicly traded company. Aptos Labs, a layer 1 blockchain from Meta Platforms' former employees, is expanding its tools and services using Microsoft's AI technology. Grimes says she made more money with NFTs than in her en...

The financial services industry has a way of spawning innovation and growing from its crises. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Dmitry Gooshchin, titled: “Crypto's Path Forward Could Follow the Financial World's Departure From LIBOR.” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 8, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's biggest crypto news, including how scammers are attempting to capitalize on PayPal’s recently launched dollar-pegged stablecoin. Morgan Stanley said in a recent research report that artificial intelligence will be one of the most important investment themes over the next decade. And, Binance receives two licen...

Plus, top headlines in crypto hacks and exchange news. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today's Stories: Solana-Based Cypher Protocol Experiences Exploit, Freezes Smart Contract Huobi Receives $200M USDT, $9M Ether From Whale Bitstamp Raising Funds for Asia, Europe Expansion: Bloomberg Markets Links: BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch  First Mover America...

Avery and Sam chat with Josh Hackbarth of Warner Bros. Discovery about how major franchises are superserving their existing fan base and exploring new and engaging opportunities in Web3. Our guest this week is Josh Hackbarth, SVP, Franchise - DC, Animation and NFT Commercial Development for Warner Bros. Discovery. Hackbarth sits down with Avery and Sam to discuss developing Web3 initiatives for ic...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, August 7, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics, including PayPal entering the crypto market with its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. Huobi is denying reports that several executives were arrested in China. Local news organizations report that Kenyan police raided the Nairobi warehouse of Worldcoin over the weekend. And, a closer look at MicroS...