CoinDesk Podcast Network

Why bitcoiners and the crypto industry are getting interested in the AI space. On today's show, NLW gives a primer on the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) space, including introducing key concepts such as Generative AI, LLMs and more. He also looks at why bitcoiners have a particularly important vantage point in the emerging AI conversation.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 13, 2023.  This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade completed smoothly, opening a new era of staking withdrawals. Advocates launch a campaign to fight against a proposed anti-bitcoin mining bill in Texas. A large bitcoin investor moved a large chunk of holdings to an exc...

Plus: Fortune’s Crypto Editor Jeff John Roberts breaks down the publication’s new “Crypto 40” list. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest in crypto news, featuring an interview with Jeff John Roberts on Fortune’s “Crypto 40” industry ranking. [0:44] Danny reviews the “Saga” smartphone, Solana Labs’ crypto-forward device. [3:39] Inside...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Billionaire Warren Buffett calls bitcoin a "gambling token." Meanwhile, JPMorgan says the recent banking crisis has been vindicating for crypto. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have a laundry list of questions for some of...

Some analysts think the data is hiding sticky services inflation and other troubling warning signs. Inflation came in at an annualized 5% this month, beating economists’ expectations and dropping to its lowest level in two years. That’s good, right? Well, hold your horses, say some analysts. Services inflation remains sticky, and with recent production cuts from OPEC+ and an end to tapping U.S. St...

On this week’s show, Bunmi Babajide, founder of CoralApp sits down with us!  CoralApp aims to allow users to experience wellness and fitness in person and in the Metaverse – powered by blockchain technology! You can sign up for the beta now :)  Meet Bunmi!  Bunmi Babajide isn’t your typical health startup founder. She comes from a design engineering, product manufacturing and management consulting...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Bitcoin’s price crosses over $30K and crypto-related stocks are also seeing big spikes. The SEC is hiring more attorneys for its crypto enforcement unit. The IMF joins the call for more international crypto regulation. Plus, the Winklevoss twins re...

No fancy leverage here, just high-conviction hodlers.  Bitcoin hit $30,000 for the first time since June 2022 last night. On today’s episode, NLW looks at why the evidence suggests this rally is – unlike previous crypto rallies –driven by spot buying instead of leverage trading. He also looks at how the crypto market has evolved and is seemingly more hostile to previously hyped narratives.  - “The...

The Breakdown is getting its first spinoff show. Today NLW announces a new show in The Breakdown family: Bitcoin Builders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, April 10, 2023.  This episode is sponsored by Filecoin. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The environmental and economic consequences of Bitcoin mining are back in the headlines and the crypto community responds. CryptoGPT is capitalizing on the big investor interest in artificial intelligence. A hacker drained millions of dollars from the DeFi exc...

Ryan Wyatt, president of Polygon Labs, joins the "Gen C" podcast to discuss his extensive experience in gaming prior to his current role and how he and Polygon Labs are helping bring brands into Web3 through their technology. Ryan Wyatt shares his experience growing the Polygon Labs team, the development and growth team of Polygon, which has worked with big name brands ranging from Starbucks to Im...

With the likes of Tucker Carlson and Fox picking up the conversation, de-dollarization talk isn't just for Bitcoiners anymore.  On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at shifting geopolitical alignments, honing in on French President Macron’s recent visit to China, China’s war games in the South China Sea and the growing de-dollarization narrative.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced...

Under the shadow of Choke Point 2.0 and last month's banking crisis, global traders are saying "no thanks" to U.S.-aligned products. On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads: USDC Boasted Transparency but It Didn't Help When Silicon Valley Bank Got Into Trouble - J.P. Koning  Happy 48th Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto - George Kaloudis - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathani...

Germany is moving forward with legislation to legalize tokenized stocks. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at some follow-up stories from the shutdown of Signature Bank last month, as well as the emerging trend of real-world asset tokenization.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hi...

This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave.  What are the ongoing efforts, particularly in the United States and Europe, to regulate and control the use of cryptocurrencies and related technologies? Governments may contend that these efforts are necessary to prevent illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing and tax evasion. However, proponents of cryptocurrencies argue that s...

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 6, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The U.S. Treasury Department dropped its first report assessing the risks of decentralized finance (DeFi). Some crypto traders are warning about the market outlook for Shiba Inu dog-themed meme coins. India is planning to rapidly scale its central bank digital currency testing of the digital rupee...

A number of prominent U.S. thinkers are advocating a hard ban on crypto. Wednesday, Foreign Affairs published an argument from American University professor Hilary Allen that the U.S. should consider a full ban on crypto. The argument gives explicit voice to a position that has been held quietly in the Biden Administration, and represents a ratcheting up of the rhetorical war around crypto in the...

Power proved to be just as centralized as ever as Arbitrum’s first attempt at decentralized governance ended in community revolt. Plus: Cathy Hackl recaps Metaverse Fashion Week. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson get into the nitty-gritty of governance, from decentralized governance to U.S. regulation and enforcement. [3:30] Inside the Desk: Danny recaps Ether...

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: What's the potential market impact of Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade on the crypto markets when 1 million ether will be instantly withdrawable? Trump NFTs and even copycats are seeing a sales spike after news that the former president faces 34 felony charges. Swiss regulators are defending the gover...

Commercial real estate remains a challenge despite the Fed's Bank Term Funding Program calming the sector. On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the debate raging on Twitter about whether the banking crisis is actually over. $390 billion in deposits left U.S. banks last month – the most ever in a single month – but the bleeding seems to have been stemmed. Still, many are looking unco...

On this week’s show, Kamz is joined by Nina Blankenship and Lisa Francoeur, co-founders of Crypto Tutors. These two influential women are on a mission to simplify cryptocurrency through e-learning and 1:1 tutoring to educate and transform knowledge into wealth. We went crazy over time while we were recording but we’re bringing you some incredible mic-drop insights.  Nina Blankenship Nina Blankensh...

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: What caused Paxful to suddenly shut down its bitcoin peer-to-peer marketplace? Binance's BNB token takes a hit and then rebounds after being caught up in the Crypto Twitter rumor mill. Dogecoin spikes after Elon Musk replaces the Twitter blue bird with a Shiba Inu. Plus, the latest project by the f...

Whenever crypto isn't facing a crisis, we invent one. Ah, just a casual Monday in crypto land, where an encrypted tweet from an influencer leads to billions of dollars of value wiped off the market cap. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the CZ Interpol Red Notice rumors, explanations for Elon Musk changing Twitter’s blue bird icon to a Shiba Inu dog, and more substantive news about the latest heari...

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, April 3, 2023.  "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: A major Ethereum bot gets attacked by one of the blockchain's validators. Japanese regulators flag four crypto exchanges for operating in the country without proper registrations. Another version of Ordinals emerges, stoking renewed debate over Bitcoin NFTs. Plus, Peter McCormack writes about the re...

On Sunday night, OPEC+ members announced the cuts ahead of this week's meeting. A reduction in oil output of 1.65 million barrels per day was announced by OPEC+ members on Sunday night. In the face of a global economic slowdown, analysts are debating whether the cartel is acting politically or merely anticipating softer demand.  - “The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whit...