CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Optimistic Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, but Remains Vulnerable

“Markets Daily” explores a potential undercurrent of demand for crypto markets despite regulatory uncertainty. Plus: a look at the IMF’s blueprint for cross-border CBDCs.

Today's Stories: 

IMF Official Presents Blueprint for Cross-Border CBDCs

EU Legislation for Digital Euro Is Put on Hold: Source

Ethereum Scanner Etherscan Adds OpenAI-Based Tool to Analyze Smart Contract Source Code

Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case

Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin 'Looks Vulnerable': Analyst

Bitcoin Is Becoming Illiquid at 147K a Month in Signal of Steady Accumulation

Tokenization Could be a $5T Opportunity Led by Stablecoins and CBDCs: Bernstein

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Collaborating With Communities, Featuring Shannon Snow of World of Women and Tatiana Lupart of Moët Hennessy

In this episode, we discuss how legacy brands are building and growing in this creator economy and the importance of finding communities that are aligned with their mission.

Coming off of a recent collaboration between World of Women and Cloudy Bay Vineyards (LVMH) in Lisbon, Shannon and Tatiana share their insights on ideal brand partnerships, previous executions in Web3 like WoW’s partnership with Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow and the correlation between Web3, socializing and IRL events.

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over Falls Short

An attempt at classifying decentralized, open-source protocols as regulated exchanges is a "gussied up ban on blockchain in the U.S.," ConsenSys lawyer Bill Hughes writes.


Featured Story: An opinion piece by Bill Hughes, titled: “SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over May Be Unconstitutional


This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Featured Story | What the Reddit Boycott Has to Do With AI and Crypto

Who needs blockchain when you have a blockade?


Featured Story: An opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Blockades and Blockchains: What the Reddit Boycott Has to Do With AI and Crypto


This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-12-23

A roundup of the week’s most valuable crypto stories for Saturday, June 17, 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:

  • A16z Chooses London for First Office Outside U.S.
  • Hinman Documents Released Amid Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit
  • U.S. Treasury Explores Privacy Concerns of Digital Dollar
  • BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application


Links to the headlines:  

A16z Chooses London as Destination for First Office Outside U.S.

Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials

U.S. Treasury Examining How Using Digital Dollars Could Be Kept Private

BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source


This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Abra Insolvent for Months: Regulators; Tether’s Banking Relationships Detailed in Legal Documents

The most valuable crypto stories Friday, June 16, 2023.


"The Hash" hosts unpack today's top stories: Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering". The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. Separately, crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators alleged on Thursday. Plus, new documents obtained by CoinDesk under a Freedom of Information Law request, offer a rare but limited window into the reserves behind USDT. And, the latest on former President Donald Trump's NFT project.


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Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering

Binance to Quit Netherlands After Failing to Acquire License

Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say

Tether’s Banking Relationships, Commercial Paper Exposure Detailed in Newly Released Legal Documents


This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Spurs Green Markets

Plus, “Markets Daily” takes a look at the future of commercial real estate, with San Francisco as a case study.

Today's Stories: 

Park Hotels stops payments on $725M CMBS loan, plans to cut San Francisco exposure 

San Francisco hit again as large mall owner walks away | Reuters 

Central Banks Successfully Test Over 30 CBDC Use Cases, Including Offline Payments 


Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Americas: BlackRock Files for a Spot Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin Correlations Continue On-Again, Off-Again Relationship With Traditional Finance


This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application; Telos Foundation Exec on Gamestop Partnership

The most valuable crypto stories Thursday, June 15, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts take a deep dive into today's hot topics in crypto: BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF, according to a CoinDesk source. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority put pressure on 3 major banks to take on crypto exchanges as clients, the Financial Times said. Apple (AAPL) has rejected the latest version of non-custodial Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet Zeus, according to a tweet by Zeus founder Evan Kaloudis. Plus, Telos Foundation Head of Business Development AJ Dinger joins the show to discuss its new partnership with Gamestop.

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BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

Hong Kong Put Pressure on 3 Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report

Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus a Day After Threatening to Delist Damus

GameStop Teams Up with The Telos Foundation to Grow Web3 Gaming Strategy


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - SPECIAL REPORT: BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application

BlackRock will be using Coinbase Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the source said.

"BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source"

This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI. Original reporting by Ian Allison.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | The Fed Hits Pause, Sending Markets Tumbling and Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is ‘Sufficiently Decentralized’

The Fed’s stagnant core interest rate decision is being characterized as a “pause” rather than an end.

Featured Story: An opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is 'Sufficiently Decentralized'


Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

USDT Selling on Curve, Uniswap Spooks Traders Amid Bitcoin Drop

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $25K


This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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