"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Polymarket bettors put Trump at a 67% chance of winning the US election after the presidential debate on Thursday night; Kraken Co-Founder, Jesse Powell donates $1 million to Trump; And, Steno Research predicts ETH will reach $6500.
This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Jennifer Sanasie.
Galaxy’s Alex Thorn explains why the Bitcoin repayments will likely have a smaller impact on the Bitcoin price than feared. Plus, he gives a projection for inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs, and says a Solana ETF has a hard path to approval.
Ten and a half years after filing for bankruptcy, Mt. Gox is finally set to disburse 142,000 Bitcoin worth nearly $9 billion to creditors between July and October.
Market concern has been growing over the potential impact on Bitcoin prices, but Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, explains why only a small fraction of those bitcoins will be sold. He also discusses the implications of this redistribution on the market, the potential success of Ethereum ETFs, and the chances of a Solana ETF approval.
Show highlights:
0:26 Why Alex estimates the amount of bitcoins that creditors sell will be a tiny fraction of the 142,000 to be repaid
11:35 What market shocks could arise from Mt. Gox creditors receiving billions in Bitcoin, and why he believes Bitcoin Cash is the real wild card
16:18 Whether Ethereum ETFs could be as successful as Bitcoin ETFs in attracting investors
21:35 Whether potential outflows from Grayscale's Ethereum Trust will dampen the excitement around Ethereum ETFs
23:38 How the combination of Mt. Gox repayments, Ethereum ETFs, and German and American government Bitcoin sales might affect crypto prices
26:03 The chances the SEC approves a spot Solana ETF
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Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.
This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs and the Sui blockchain,.They discuss the vision and goals of Sui as a global coordination layer for intelligent assets. Adeniyi highlights the importance of creating a blockchain accessible to developers outside the Web3 native community, focusing on usability and ease of adoption. He explains the differences between Sui and other blockchains, such as its object-based system and unlimited throughput, emphasizing Sui's potential in various industries, including gaming and AI, and the importance of bringing Web3 to Web2 users.
Takeaways
Sui aims to be a global coordination layer for intelligent assets, focusing on usability and accessibility for developers outside of the Web3 native community.
The Sui blockchain differentiates itself with its object-based system and unlimited throughput, allowing for faster and more scalable transactions.
Sui has applications in various industries, including gaming and AI, and aims to bring Web3 to Web2 users by providing seamless integration and improved user experiences.
The upcoming release of Mysticeti, the new consensus engine, will further enhance the speed and efficiency of the Sui blockchain.
The long-term vision of Sui is to build a decentralized web stack that encompasses various layers, including storage, bandwidth, and more, to create a fully decentralized internet infrastructure.
Chapters |
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:20 Working at Facebook Meta
06:07 Comparison with Aptos and Move Language
09:21 SWE as the Blockchain for Developers
11:12 Differences between Move and Solidity
14:08 Bringing Web3 to Web2
20:07 Future Plans and Mississetti Consensus Engine
25:25 SWE's Vision: Coordination of Intelligent Assets
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.
What’s next for Bitcoin development? How do miners fit into the picture? And what’s with new mining schemes like Slipstream? We discuss this and more on The Mining Pod.
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Portland Hodl, a Bitcoin developer with Marathon Digital, discusses Slipstream, Bitcoin Core, soft forks, and the future of Bitcoin. He shares insights on mining innovations, blockchain reorganizations, and the importance of Bitcoin education. The conversation covers technical aspects and broader implications for Bitcoin's development and adoption.
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
02:54 Thought on Bitcoin
06:24 Slipstream
12:42 Consensus vs standardness
19:35 Slipstream technical challenges
26:35 Slipstream profitability
29:00 Why don't more pools MEV?
34:46 Not enough developers
41:17 The infamous/famous M block
49:12 Bitcoin has always been a data storage network
52:19 Re-org of Testnet4
59:39 Testnet3 hijinks
1:06:48 Thoughts on Bitcoin Core
1:13:15 Client diversity
1:17:58 Softforks
1:24:48 Consequences of softforks
1:34:42 Orange-pilling people
1:37:20 What Bitcoiners DON'T understand
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"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.
CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.
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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 Herwig Konings, CEO of Security Token Group.
The latest price movements, insights, and Jenn Sanasie's 'Call of the Day.'
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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie offers an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the crypto market, focusing on the Polifi sector experiencing pressure ahead of the Biden-Trump debate.
Takeaways |
Bitcoin's price is affected by government actions and regulatory news.
Launching ETFs for Solana and Ether could bring significant investment to the crypto market.
Political events and the attention of policymakers influence the Polifi sector.
The industry is seeking recognition and clear regulations from Washington.
The possibility of digital assets being discussed in political debates could have a significant impact on the industry.
Jenn Sanasie hosted and produced this episode. “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
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
VanEck files for a SOL ETF, six days after a similar product launched in Canada; Decentralized exchange Bluefin plans to launch its governance token in July; and Rarimo launches a competitor to Worlcoin called RariMe. Watch.
This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Jennifer Sanasie.
Lamina 1 aims to improve creator economics and connect IP holders directly with their fans.
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Rebecca Barkin, co-founder and CEO of Lamina 1, discusses the vision and launch of the platform, which aims to improve creator economics and connect IP holders directly with their fans. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to enable seamless identity and asset travel across physical and digital experiences.
Takeaways
Blockchain technology enables fluid identity and asset travel in the interconnected world of physical and digital experiences.
The platform focuses on transmedia and encourages co-creation between IP holders and fans.
Interoperability is a key theme, and Lamina One is working with partners to implement standards for content portability and maintain aesthetic quality.
The latest price movements, insights, and Jenn Sanasie's 'Call of the Day.'
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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie offers an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the crypto market, focusing on meme coins and their potential for mainstream adoption. Sanasie discusses expert predictions on how bitcoin liquidity indicators may signal tightening financial markets and anticipates the resurgence of meme coins with enhanced utility.
Jenn Sanasie hosted and produced this episode. “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.
