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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | An Outlook on Ether ETF Approval

3/28/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Octavio Marenzi, CEO of Opimas. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On "Markets Daily," Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi, joins Markets Daily to discuss various topics related to the cryptocurrency market. Helene and Octavio cover market trends, indicators, and the impact of geopolitical situations on Bitcoin and gold. They also touch on the SEC investigation into Ether and the potential approval of an Ether ETF. Octavio shares insights on Bitcoin's price volatility and the possibility of it replacing traditional currencies. The episode concludes with the tokenized US Treasury debt market and the challenges of promoting DLT-based bonds to investors. LINKS | Crypto Stocks Like MicroStrategy, Coinbase Could Shoot Up if Short Sellers Exit Over $1B in U.S. Treasury Notes Has Been Tokenized on Public Blockchains - Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:25

MONEY REIMAGINED: Envisioning AI With Sight and What Happened to the Metaverse?

3/28/2024
Cathy Hackl, explores the metaverse's rapid development, the merging of our digital and physical realities and how AI is reshaping our interactions. This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Now Available for pre-order | Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren welcome Cathy Hackl, a leading authority in emerging tech, global executive and tech visionary. Together, they explore the metaverse's rapid development, highlighting the buzz around its potential and how AI and spatial computing are reshaping our interactions. Hackl discusses the merging of our digital and physical realities, emphasizing the critical importance of hardware for spatial computing and voicing concerns over possible compromises. Then, the conversation takes a turn, diving into how cloud computing is booming and we're seeing a swing back to decentralization. It's fascinating to think about how crucial hardware, software, connectivity, and data really are in driving tech forward. We also delve into the realms of NFTs and blockchain, discussing the challenging task of harmonizing state laws with federal regulations. Wrapping up, we touch on the exciting potential web3 and blockchain hold for revolutionizing computing as we know it. Takeaways | Links | Cathy Hackl Crypto Council for Innovation CoinDesk.com - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com - Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:45:55

FIRST MOVER: Appchain Protocol Tanssi Raises $6M

3/28/2024
Tanssi co-founder and Moondance Labs CEO Francisco Agosti discusses the latest funding they raised and how appchains provide a solution for building blockchain applications. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Francisco Agosti, co-founder of Tanssi and CEO of Moondance Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the challenges developers face when building blockchain applications. He says appchains provide a solution. Plus, insights on the $6 million investment Moondance Labs raised for Tanssi. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:57

COINDESK DAILY: HSBC Brings Tokenized Gold to Hong Kong; Munchables Exploited for $62M

3/27/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from HSBC's tokenized gold product in Hong Kong to the latest exploit at Web3 project Munchables. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as HSBC brings its tokenized gold product to Hong Kong, claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real-world asset aimed at retail investors. Plus, Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol agreed to combine their crypto tokens into one, and Web3 project Munchables was drained of an estimated $62.5 million worth of ether. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:01:59

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Will the End of the Quarter Impact Crypto Markets?

3/27/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Bret Kenwell, Equity and Options Analyst at eToro. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On "Markets Daily," Bret Kenwell, Equity and Options Analyst at eToro, joins Markets Daily to share insights on the impact of the end of the quarter on the crypto market and the increasing institutional allocation to Bitcoin. Helene and Bret discuss the potential for spot Bitcoin ETFs in different regions, including Hong Kong. Additionally, they explore the correlation between Bitcoin and the stock market and the potential for a Litecoin ETF. Takeaways | LINKS | Dogecoin Futures Trading -- Coinbase Will Offer DOGE Derivatives | CCN.com Coinbase secures CFTC approval to list Dogecoin futures Coinbase Is More Than Just a Crypto Exchange: JMP Securities Crypto Market Remains Focused on Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows Over Fundamentals: Coinbase - Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:55

UNCHAINED: How Gitcoin 2.0 Could Someday Help Reward People for Doing Good

3/27/2024
Gitcoin 2.0 will transform Gitcoin into a decentralized protocol that makes it easy for communities to allocate capital. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, Laura interviews Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, and Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin. They discuss the evolution of Gitcoin from a centralized platform to a decentralized suite of protocols, Gitcoin 2.0, which allows any Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) based ecosystem to fund its public goods. They also talk about the various funding mechanisms available, including quadratic funding, retroactive public goods funding, and conviction voting. Learn more: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding? The team is also exploring more futuristic concepts such as private voting systems, angel investing 2.0, and impact attestations. The ultimate goal for Gitcoin is to create a capital allocation infrastructure that funds what matters to communities, whether they are towns, states, countries, or online interest groups. Show highlights: Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guests | Kevin Owocki, Co-founder of Gitcoin Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin Links | Gitcoin Gitcoin 2.0 Whitepaper, co-authored by Kevin Owocki and Meg Lister Public Goods Funding: The New Meta | Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin, presentation at ETH Denver 2024 Gitcoin Entering the End Game Gitcoin’s Citizen Grants program Impact report CoinDesk: Why Crypto’s Most Altruistic Project Is Going (Kinda) Corporate Blockworks: Gitcoin is restructuring to focus on grants for the Ethereum ecosystem Allo Protocol Announcement thread Web3 Ecosystem Funding State of Web3 Grants Report Web3 Innovations in Public Goods Funding How To Fund Innovation: A Guide to Web3 Grants, Meg Lister for BeIn Crypto Quadratic funding ORIGINAL WHITE PAPER, co-authored by Vitalik Buterin Retro PGF Unchained: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding? Passport Introducing Passport - Digital Identity as a Public Good - Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:05:49

COINDESK DAILY: SEC Seeks $1.95B Fine in Ripple Case; London Moves Forward With Bitcoin and Ether ETNs

3/26/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from updates on the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple to London's plan with bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as court filings show that the SEC has asked a New York judge to impose nearly $2 billion in fines against Ripple Labs. Plus, insights on the surge in activities on the Base blockchain amid a meme coin-led frenzy, and London's move towards a marketplace for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:02:09

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Reaching $1.5M Is 'Never Gonna Happen': Anmol Singh

3/26/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Livetraders.com founder Anmol Singh. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On "Markets Daily," Livetraders.com founder Anmol Singh shares his analysis on why Tesla stocks are standing out from the traditional finance market and his thoughts on Cathie Wood's $1.5 million price target for bitcoin. Plus, his Algorand outlook and insights on the biggest mistakes traders make. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:41

THE MINING POD: ZK Rollups For Bitcoin Miners

3/26/2024
Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs, joins The Mining Pod at ETH Denver to break down why ZK Rollups could be the future scaling technique best for Bitcoin miners. Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here. More transactions? More users? More fees? Zero Knowledge-based Rollups might be the holy grail of scaling solutions Bitcoiners are looking for. We sit down with Orkun Kılıç of Chainway Labs to discuss the latest in ZKRs. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.beehiiv.com/subscribe today. Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley. - Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! - "The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:54

GEN C: Future-Proofing Beauty Brands: Dina Fierro of Shiseido on Web3, AI and What's Next

3/25/2024
From Digital Collectibles to AI influencers, Dina Fierro of Shiseido Americas discusses beauty's boundaries in virtual realms. Dina Fierro, SVP Web3/Metaverse at Shiseido Americas, shares her journey from fashion to PR and marketing, becoming an early participant of online communities and influencer marketing. She delves into brands' exploration of Web3, metaverse, AI and gaming platforms like Roblox, balancing innovation with brand safety and measurable business objectives. Dina also highlights successful campaigns she’s executed like the NARS Color Quest experience on Roblox and Shiseido's Future Reflections generative NFT project. Links mentioned from the podcast: Why Did Starbucks' Web3 Project Fail? | First Mover ClipsPepe, Dogwifhat Could Lead Next Round of Meme Coin Surge, Traders SayDina on TwitterWatch this episode on video: YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam EwenAvery AkkineniCoinDeskVayner3- Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - "Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:54:47

COINDESK DAILY: How Many Years in Jail Will Sam Bankman-Fried Get? Nigeria Charged Binance With Tax Evasion

3/25/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Binance's saga in Nigeria to outlooks on Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Coinbase research report that looked at bitcoin ETFs' first week of net outflows in two months. Plus, Nigerian authorities charged Binance with tax evasion and traders bet on how many years Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced to. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:02:07

MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Why Coinbase Analyst David Duong Expects to See 'Continued Upside' in Bitcoin

3/25/2024
The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. On "Markets Daily," Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong shares his analysis on the crypto market's recent price action and state of spot bitcoin ETFs amid GBTC selling pressure. Plus, potential impacts of the halving event and likelihood of the spot ether ETF approval this summer. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:11

FIRST MOVER: Ethereum Foundation Not Necessarily the 'Subject of an Investigation' Despite SEC Inquiry, Lawyer Says

3/23/2024
Hogan Lovells partner Liz Boison discusses the SEC's inquiry into the Ethereum Foundation. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Hogan Lovells partner Liz Boison weighs in on the SEC's inquiry into the Ethereum Foundation as the "warrant canary" has been removed from the website of the Swiss non-profit organization. Plus, she shares insights into whether Ether will be deemed security in the near future, and explains why the inquiry is not likely tied to the potential spot ETH ETF approval. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:15

COINDESK DAILY: Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted

3/22/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from JPMorgan's new report on bitcoin's positioning to the latest update on Do Kwon’s South Korea extradition. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a new report from JPMorgan that says bitcoin still looks overbought despite the recent sell-off. Plus, the latest on Do Kwon’s South Korea extradition and Frax’s singularity roadmap that aims to boost the TVL of its layer 2 to $100 billion. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:01:58

UNCHAINED: How BlackRock’s New Fund on Ethereum Got a Very Crypto Welcome

3/22/2024
Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, gives the scoop on why Blackrock’s new fund had to launch early and has a suggestion for how to handle dustings of Tornado Cash ETH. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, announced the launch of a tokenized investment fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) Fund, developed in collaboration with Securitize. Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, discusses the launch of the fund, which is native to the public Ethereum blockchain and aims to bring an institutional-grade cash management product to crypto institutions, offering faster token issuance, redemption, and transferability. Learn more: What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's Guide He also talks about how Blackrock has embraced crypto, how the launch of the fund was “front run” by crypto Twitter, and how Blackrock will deal with issues such as the fund being dusted with ETH tainted by sanctioned Tornado Cash ETH. Show highlights: Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital | Polkadot | Uniswap Guest Carlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of Securitize Previous appearance on Unchained: Could Securitize Democratize Access to Different Asset Classes? Links Previous coverage on Unchained of real-world assets: The Catalysts for This Crypto Bull Market: AI, DeFi, Real World Assets? The Chopping Block: Will Tokenizing RWAs Finally Click This Time? MakerDAO Has Brought in Real World Assets. Is It Worth the Risk? BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) Fund The Block: BlackRock to launch tokenized investment fund with Securitize Unchained: Wallet Associated With BlackRock’s Tokenized Fund Spammed With Unsolicited ETH From Tornado Cash Wallet Associated With BlackRock’s New Fund Receives Memecoins and NFTs - Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:37:42

THE MINING POD: We Regret To Inform You The Cats Have Caused Bitcoin MEV

3/22/2024
Charlie, Matt, and Will join the news roundup to talk about this week’s Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news, including public miners offering large ATMs, Bitcoin MEV from Ordinals, and ViaBTC’s stale block problem. Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here. There’s too much going on in Bitcoin mining these days. Public miners are offering huge ATMs, the Quantum Cats are stirring up Bitcoin MEV and mining pools can’t get their code straight. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.media/ today. Join our halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! https://www.meetup.com/denver-bitdevs/events/299059050/ Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley. - Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! - "The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:36:43

Markets Daily: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

3/22/2024
CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert. 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. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Crews Enochs, Ecosystem Growth Lead at Index Coop. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:03:16

FIRST MOVER: Why Did Starbucks' Web3 Project Fail?

3/22/2024
CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie discusses why Starbucks' Odyssey project has failed. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Starbucks announced that it is sunsetting Odyssey, the 18-month experiment that uses collectible non-fungible tokens as the anchor of a loyalty program. According to two people familiar with the matter, Polygon Labs paid $4 million to collaborate with the coffee giant in 2022. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie weighs in on Starbucks' failed attempt at entering the crypto space. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:05:08

COINDESK DAILY: BlackRock Joins Asset Tokenization Race; North Korea Hackers Stole $3B in Crypto Since 2017

3/21/2024
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from BlackRock's tokenized asset fund to crypto hacks tied to North Korea. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as BlackRock enters the tokenization race with a new fund on the Ethereum network. Plus, FTX CEO John J. Ray III pushes back against Sam Bankman-Fried’s claims that customers lost “zero” money in the exchange’s collapse. And, a UN Security Council study reveals that North Korea-linked crypto hackers stole $3 billion since 2017. - Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:01:49

THE PROTOCOL: Solana | Its Meme Coin Craze, Growth and Vision With CEO Anatoly Yakovenko

3/21/2024
Solana has seen remarkable growth and market capitalization, with its token soaring by 791% over the past year. Despite this surge, the factors driving the popularity and success of meme coins on the Solana network remain uncertain. 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, discuss the rise of Solana and the recent craze around meme coins on its platform with guest Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO of Solana Labs. Anatoly delves into his journey into crypto and evaluates the sustainability of meme coin growth, probing its impact on Solana's network. He also tackles the challenge of failed transactions on Solana and outlines upcoming upgrades aimed at addressing priority fees and expanding block size. Throughout the discussion, Anatoly Yakovenko provides insights into Solana's comparison with Ethereum, its competitive landscape and ecosystem, scalability initiatives, roadmap, outage management, security measures, and the business model behind the Solana Phone. Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | EPISODE LINKS | Solana Anatoly Yakovenko and Solana Bounce Back Solana Meme Coin Slerf Clocks Higher Trading Volume Than All of Ethereum SOL Crosses $200 as Meme Coin Frenzy Bumps Demand for Solana Network Solana-Based Crypto Exchange Drift Plans Pre-Launch Market for New Tokens - From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today. Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org - The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:42:44