Markets Daily Crypto Roundup (CoinDesk)

With BTC regaining lost ground and a special feature on what long-timers in the crypto industry think about this year's rally, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup.

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This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co.

Today's stories:

As Bitcoin Regains Lost Ground, Options Traders Bet on $52K Move By Late January 

Some bitcoin traders are buying bullish call options at $52,000 and higher strike prices. 

Bitcoin Bull Run: OGs on Why This One's Different

Trump, COVID-19, massive money printing. Voorhees, Shrem, Wan, Carlson and others on bitcoin's big boom, and what's changed from 2017.

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On today’s show, Thomas Mack, head of legal at Dibbs and Bradley Tusk, co-founder of Tusk Venture Partners, dig into technological neutrality, and why it might be pretty useful to make laws that understand it.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

Read the full story here.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

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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 James Hodges, Co-Founder and CEO at Amphibian Capital. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

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Whether it's the Taro upgrade or growth in the Lightning Network, on today’s show we’re taking a look back on the steady progress Bitcoin has made over the year, courtesy of Cory Klippsten, Tomer Strolight and Sam Callahan of Swan Bitcoin. This is Part 2 of a year-end review of Bitcoin's biggest developments in 2022.

Featured Story: The 10 Biggest Developments in Bitcoin in 2022

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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With the dollar's recovery keeping bitcoin under $40,000, a deeper dive into Wednesday’s Fed policy announcement and a look at what a bunch of apes can tell us about the NFT market, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

Today's Stories:

Stock Futures Slip After Fed-Driven Rally - WSJ

24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com  

Featured Story: Otherside and the Future of NFT Consolidation

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Adrian Blust & Colin Mealey

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BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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With bitcoin clinging to the $20K mark following the latest official statistics on the US job market, plus a look at how some people are taking out loans against their crypto, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: Crypto Loans Are Booming in Latin America Amid Runaway Bank Rates and Inflation

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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. Plus, a conversation with Stacks co-founder Muneeb Ali and Brad Keoun on the ecosystem's Nakamoto Upgrade.

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Stacks co-founder Muneeb Ali joins CoinDesk with insights on the ecosystem's latest Nakamoto upgrade and the evolving landscape of bitcoin layer 2s. Plus, the latest movements in bitcoin and Bhutan's BTC bag.

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This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez, and edited by Victor Chen. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from HackVC Partner Alex Botte.

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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 investable CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Alex Botte, Partner at HackVC.

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With bitcoin trading higher alongside traditional stock futures on the day of the Federal Reserve meeting, plus the relevance of the world’s richest man, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: Does Crypto Still Care About Elon Musk?

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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With investors buying the bitcoin dip and staying bullish on options, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

Investors Buying Bitcoin Amid Price Slump to Near $10K, Data Shows

Despite bitcoin shedding over $2,000 in the last few weeks, the "buy the dip" mentality in the market still appears strong.

Bitcoin Options Suggest Investors Hedging but Still Long-Term Bullish

Bitcoin's options market retains long-term bullish bias despite the recent price pullback, data shows.

What Happened to DeFi Project SushiSwap Over the Weekend

SushiSwap experienced a tumultuous weekend after its founder sold $13 million' worth of his stake in the project before turning the reigns over to investor and FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

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The latest insights with Jennifer Sanasie.

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Delta Blockchain Fund founder and general partner Kavita Gupta breaks down the current trends in the crypto market, with a focus on catalysts including the presidential election, aFederal Reserve rate cut and altcoin activities. Plus, insights on potential liquidity concern in the digital assets space.

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This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez, and edited by Victor Chen. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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With ether outperforming bitcoin as Ethereum completes its third and final testnet ahead of the Merge, plus a look at how Chileans are making crypto work, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories:

Asian and European Stocks Make Gains After US Inflation Steadies | Financial Times

Stock Futures Rise as Inflation Data Lift Investors’ Hopes

What’s at Stake: Will the Merge Turn Ether Into a Security?

Coinbase Exchange Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products

Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says

Featured Story:  Chileans Take Refuge in Stablecoins Amid Economic Turmoil

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

On today’s show, CoinDesk research analyst George Kaloudis takes a look at what's making bitcoin mining cool again.

Read the full story here.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Riyad Carey, research analyst at Kaiko.

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"Markets Daily" kicks off a new format with a minute of market updates, followed by an interview with a rotating cast of market analysts across the crypto space. Today, host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Riyad Carey about potential room for ether price movement, the meme coin market and airdrops to watch.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montanez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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On today’s show, Tom Graham, CEO and co-founder of Metaphysic, takes a look at life in the metaverse.

Read the full story here.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Adrian Blust & Colin Mealey

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Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.

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BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at Kaiko.

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On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at Kaiko, about how markets reacted to yesterday's FOMC meeting rates decision.

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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.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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On today’s show, Emily Parker, CoinDesk's executive director of global content, takes a deep dive into a fictional future, and it involves the Metaverse.

Read the full story here.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Adrian Blust & Colin Mealey

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Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.

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BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the factors behind today's crypto market moves, a new big-name crypto exchange, bitcoin fees, GDP growth and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.

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Today’s Stories:

Bitcoin Call Skew Hints at Further Price Rise as Spot ETF Optimism Energizes BTC 

GDPNow - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 

Deutsche Börse to launch cryptocurrency exchange in 2024 - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise 

Bitcoin Fees Soar Nearly 1,000% Since August as Ordinals Are Back in Vogue 

KuCoin and Gate exchanges to list BRC-20 memecoin Sats | The Block 

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This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “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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With bitcoin sliding on Friday after gaining 5.1% on Thursday, but overall, remaining resilient under tough market conditions, plus a look at the implications of OFACs overreach, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: OFAC Backtracks but Tornado Cash Sanctions Already Set a Terrifying Precedent

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I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores consumer expectations, spot bitcoin ETFs, signals from Asia, Ethereum fees and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.

Today’s Stories:

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approval Partially Priced In, Coinbase Says 

SEC Won’t Appeal Loss in Grayscale Case, Boosting the Odds GBTC Can Become a Bitcoin ETF 

IntoTheBlock Report 

Ethereum's New Low-Fee Regime May Put Its 'Ultra Sound Money' Thesis to Test 

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Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not

intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not

permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of

actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures

or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “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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Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market reactions, fast bitcoin payments, Ethereum yield and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.

Today’s Stories:

Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand

Protocol Village: Blockstream Opens 'Greenlight' Lightning Service

Lightning-as-a-service, without the technical fuss.

The Lightning Network Grew by 1212% in 2 Years

Coinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments

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From our sponsors:

CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and

ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the

hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a

transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.

Disclaimer:

This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not

intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not

permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of

actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures

or options are appropriate to your financial situation.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “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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With crypto markets rebounding after a recent dip and a look at how fundraising DAOs are acting like unregulated Kickstarters, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

Today's Stories: 

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $50K, Ether, Other Altcoins Rise

Bitcoin Technical Indicator Suggests Low Probability of ‘Santa Rally’

Blame the Bitcoin Bond? El Salvador’s Dollar-Denominated Debt Slides

Stock Futures Jump as Omicron Fears Ease

European stocks rise after Wall Street closes higher

Featured Story: DAOs Are the Next Crowdfund Gold Rush

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie.

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CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasis dives into the Federal Reserve's recent 50 basis point rate cut and its impact on the crypto market, including a positive reaction from bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies. Plus, what experts are saying about the central bank's decision.

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at the latest salvo of wishful thinking out of the European Central Bank, courtesy of George Kaloudis, a research analyst for CoinDesk Research.

Read the full story here.

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With bitcoin traders testing $40K and a look at Goldman's proposed 'DeFi' Index, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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This episode is sponsored by Kava and Nexo.io.

Today's Stories:

XRP Cheers Ripple's Japan-Philippines Corridor as Bitcoin Breaks Above $40K Ahead of Fed

U.S. Stock Futures Wobble Ahead of Fed Update

China stock market sell-off slows as investors wait on Beijing’s next move 

Inflation Comes for Aluminum, as the Everywhere Metal Surges 

Retail investors to drive $1.5tn push towards bespoke index funds

Bank of Estonia Finds 'Unlimited' Potential in Digital Euro Test

Ripple On-Demand Liquidity Corridor Opens Between Japan and Philippines

Senate Banking Committee Bashes Bitcoin's 'Phony' Populism 

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty to Increase for First Time Since China’s Crackdown

Binance Boss CZ Is Looking for His Replacement

Robinhood is Reportedly Testing a Feature to Protect Crypto Investors From Volatility  

Burger King Brazil Will Accept Dogecoin for 'Dogpper' Dog Food

Featured Story:  Goldman's 'DeFi' ETF Is a Nothingburger | Daniel Kuhn

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With ether-bitcoin implied volatility spreads suggesting investors are focused on macro factors, plus a look at what Steve Jobs can teach us about Web 3, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with its latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and PathDAO. 

Today's Stories... Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: What Web 3 Can Learn From Steve Jobs

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With BTC floating shy of $35K, ETH moving toward $2.4K and a look at an unusual IPO from China's Didi, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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This episode is sponsored by Kava and Nexo.io.

Today's Stories:

Small Stocks Look to Extend Winning Streak

Futures Rise With Stocks Ahead of Fed Minutes 

Coal Shows Its Staying Power as Economies Bounce Back

Amazon Notches Comeback Win in Years-Long Pentagon Cloud Battle

Big Tech Startups Spring Up in South Korea 

Russia to Introduce Rules for Confiscating Crypto

Reserve Bank of New Zealand to Consult on Potential CBDC 

Visa Crypto Cards Have Racked Up $1B in Spending in 2021  

Allied Payment Network to Offer Crypto Access in NYDIG Partnership

Ethereum's much anticipated London Hard Fork Expected to Launch on Aug. 4 

China’s Crackdown Is Forcing Miners to Dump GPUs on Secondhand Market

Featured Story: Didi's Downfall and the Case For Web 3.0 | David Z. Morris 

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With bitcoin breaking above a notable $50,000 resistance, ether breaking out above $3,800, and a deep dive into what motivates people to buy digital art over physical art, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Bitstamp.

Today's Stories: 

Bitcoin Holds Support; Testing $50K Resistance

Ether’s Options Market Sees Highest Trading Volume Since May 

Stock Futures Inch Up Ahead of Jobless Claims, Trade Data 

Stimulus hints boost beaten-down Chinese tech stocks

Featured Story: Art in the Age of Digital Scarcity: Why NFTs Enchant Us

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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With the price of BTC taking a breather following yesterdays jump, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Crypto.com.

Today's stories:

First Mover: This DeFi-Ready Token Is Teaching Crypto Traders to Cherish Inflation

An update on Bitcoin price action, courtesy of CoinDesk's Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin 'Active Entities' at Highest Since 2017 Bull Run

The on-chain metric suggests Bitcoin is garnering users despite the cryptocurrency’s extended period of comatose price action.

China's Blockchain Infrastructure to Extend Global Reach With Six Public Chains 

China’s blockchain infrastructure BSN will expand its global reach by integrating with six major public chains including Tezos, NEO, Cosmos’ Irisnet, Nervos, Ethereum and EOS. Developers using these blockchains will be able to run nodes and build dapps in the network. 

Blockchain Bites: China's BSN Integrations and Satoshi's Newfound Wealth

Ethereum Classic supporters are ditching the project, top exchanges are developing "Travel Rule" solutions and, FYI, YFI might have a backdoor.

China's Supreme Court Calls For Better Protection Over Digital Currencies CoinDesk  

A new guideline comes amid rising numbers of legal disputes in China over the ownership of digital currencies like bitcoin.

Korean Government Proposes Tough New 22% Tax on Crypto Trading 

Crypto trading profits could be liable to a 22% tax should the Korean National Assembly approve the newly tabled proposal. 

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With the price of BTC up and a look at the controversial new project known as "BitClout," CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's stories:

Stock Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Economic Data

Microsoft Said to Discuss Discord Bid for Over $10 Billion

Ethereum Rollup Hermez Network, to Be Used by Tether, Goes Live

Crypto.com Launches NFT Platform With Content From Snoop Dogg, Lionel Ritchie and More

The fuss about BitClout

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Launching in late-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.

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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 

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Bitcoin volatility points to big things coming while a DeFi protocol loses $25 million overnight. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Volatility at 3-Month Low as Market Awaits Big Price Move

Russians Withdrew a Year's Worth of Cash in a Month Over Coronavirus Fears

Bitcoin ATMs Expand Despite Shelter-in-Place Rules

Weekend Attack Drains Decentralized Protocol dForce of $25M in Crypto

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With BTC back above $11K and China giving away its new digital currency, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Down 1% After Biggest Weekly Price Gain Since July

Despite a dip today, bitcoin has crossed into bullish territory with the biggest weekly gain since July.

BitMEX Exchange Hires Compliance Chief After US Charges

BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange recently charged by U.S. authorities for offering illegal trading services, has hired a compliance veteran.

Shenzhen Giving Away Millions in Digital Yuan in Lottery to Boost Consumption, Test Tech: Report

The promotion is part of China's efforts to try out out and stimulate usage of its new digital currency.

Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hit Government, Schools in Japan

The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report.

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On today’s show, Marc Hochstein, Executive Editor and overseer of Layer 2, CoinDesk's magazine of ideas, takes a look at how an increasingly political financial system is proving Bitcoins point.

Read the full story here.

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With ether falling 7% after the Ethereum blockchain successfully completed its Merge Thursday, plus some thoughts on practical privacy from an iconic early cypherpunk, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

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Featured Story: What Post-Roe America Tells Us About the Need for Privacy, Web3

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With macro headwinds continuing to push bitcoin lower, plus a look at a perspective from Matt Taibbi on PayPal and a case for crypto, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

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Featured Story: Matt Taibbi, PayPal's Deplatforming and the Case for Crypto

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Adrian Blust & Colin Mealey

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With bitcoin clinging to its most recent perch comfortably above $17K, plus a look at some of the right questions to ask Sam Bankman-Fried, CoinDesk's “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: What a Securities Lawyer Would Ask FTX’s Bankman-Fried

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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 Crews Enochs, Ecosystem Growth Lead at Index Coop. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

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With crypto markets pulling back after strong rallies and a look at the Facebook metaverse we did not ask for, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

Today's Stories: ... Read the full show notes here.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores rates euphoria, a market correction, a meaningful rule change and more.

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FASB Mulls Fair-Value Accounting for Crypto Holdings: Report 

MicroStrategy Buys $250M in Bitcoin, Calling the Crypto 'Superior to Cash' - CoinDesk 

Bitcoin CEO: MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Explains His $425M Bet on BTC 

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and VanEck CEO Jan van Eck.

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On "Markets Daily," VanEck CEO Jan van Eck weighs in on bitcoin's 2024 rally and the success of spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. Plus, he explains why it's unlikely for the SEC to approve the spot Ether ETF applications in May and shares insights on competitions in the stablecoin market.

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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.

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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.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist at ADM Investor Services International.

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Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist at ADM Investor Services International, joins CoinDesk with his analysis on navigating the crypto market amid current macroeconomic conditions.

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This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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“Markets Daily” brings the latest crypto markets news, including headlines from Curve, Revolut, Upbit and Coinbase.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

Razzlekhan’s Husband Admits to Being Hacker in Infamous 2016 Bitfinex Attack: CNBC

Traders Ditch USDT on Curve, Uniswap, Pushing Key Exchange Pools Into Imbalance

Curve Founder Raises $42.4M to Pay Off $80M On-Chain Debt

Revolut Suspends U.S. Crypto Platform Over Regulatory Uncertainty

Coinbase Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, Alleging Crypto Falls Out of Regulator's Oversight

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Americas: Upbit Moves Up to No. 2 in Spot Trading Volume 

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “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 columnist and freelance writer on banking, finance and economics, Frances Coppola, takes a deep dive into the role Stablecoins play in the crypto space.

Read the story here.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Bitstamp.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with music production by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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With bitcoin and ether tracking small gains along with traditional markets ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech Friday, plus a look at a big change in Ethereum’s Merge, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories:

Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Jackson Hole - WSJ

Global stocks rise ahead of Jackson Hole economic symposium | Financial Times

24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com

Bitcoin's Pre-Jackson Hole Decline Leaves Room for 'Buy The Fact' Bounce

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge

Tether Sticks to Decision Not to Bar Tornado Cash Addresses

Reddit Starts Airdrop of Polygon-Based “Collectible Avatars”

Featured Story: How ‘the Merge’ Will Change the Weird World of Ethereum Mempools

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It's no surprise that cryptocurrency issues are becoming politically polarized in familiar ways, according to CoinDesk's story recently about a Bitcoin mining facility in Upstate New York.

A Featured Story:

Is an opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn CoinDesk’s Deputy Managing Editor for Consensus Magazine, titled: DeSantis and the Growing Culture War Around Bitcoin.

On today's show, we are taking a look at the growing gap between reality and political narrative as over time, that narrative has gotten a little more complicated.

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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On today's show, CoinDesk's Media and Culture Reporter, Will Gottsegen, unpacks Universal Music Group's (UMG) recent purchase of four anthropomorphic non-fungible tokens (NFT), forming the Kingship Metaverse NFT band.

Read the story here.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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With BTC stabilizing around $56K and a look at why the U.S. should stop dragging its feet on bitcoin ETFs, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's stories:

Rally in Transportation Stocks Nears 122-Year-Old Record Streak

Coinbase Debuts 'Buy With PayPal' (but Read the Fine Print)

Team Behind Argo Blockchain Launches London-Listed DeFi Fund

NYSE-Owner ICE Sold Coinbase Stake for $1.2 Billion

The Node: Bring on the Bitcoin ETFs

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With bitcoin sliding toward $20K, a price level not seen since 2020, as the Federal Reserve prepares to jack up interest rates, and a look at areas where crypto can improve, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: The 5 ‘Unsolved Problems’ of Crypto According to Dragonfly’s Haseeb Quresh

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

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Tune in as CoinDesk podcasts editor Adam B. Levine and senior markets reporter Brad Keoun run down recent action in the markets, interesting longer-term trends and some of the most important crypto industry developments of the day.

On today’s episode:

• Crypto and traditional markets update
• Layoffs, liquidations and SEC allegations
• Libra drops billions of potential returns with removal of "Investment Token" concept
• What Former Fed. Chair Paul Volker might have thought about a US issued digital dollar token

Join us again on Thursday, for the next Daily Markets from CoinDesk

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Today's news:

Monday's Price Drop Didn't Break Bitcoin's Bullish Trend

JPMorgan May Merge Its Blockchain Project With Ethereum Studio Consensys: Report

Coinbase Adds Support for 2 More Cryptocurrencies in New York State

Chinese Insurers Tap Blockchain to Speed Coronavirus Payouts

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Tune in as CoinDesk podcasts editor Adam B. Levine and senior markets reporter Brad Keoun run down recent action in the markets, interesting longer-term trends and some of the most important crypto industry developments of the day.

On today’s episode:

• Bitcoin markets over the past 24 hours...
• CME launches new bitcoin options trading
• Japanese regulators cut maximum leverage in half
• US regulators seek more than 16 million from ICOBOX
• US Treasury reportedly moving forward with tracking grants on a blockchain
• China reports progress towards launch of Digital Yuan
• Exchange platform LedgerX raised money, dropped founders, and re-hired their former CTO as new CEO
• A brief look at Ethereum Classic and why the 'conservative' chain keeps upgrading

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Today's News:

• Bitcoin trading between $8,000 and $9,000 as MACD prepares to go positive for the first time in five months
• CME bitcoin futures growing fast as open contracts more than double since December
• Publicly traded Argo Mining reports on big revenue gains and mining power ramp-up as the bitcoin halving approaches
• Swiss regulators softening their stance on Facebook
• Many advanced nations (but not the US) have joined with the BIS to study Central Bank Digital Currencies
• DigiXDAO investors opt to liquidate the project and issue refunds worth more than the original investment.
• Class action plaintiffs move to consolidate lawsuits against Tether
• Xinhau reports that Chinese investment in blockchain projects is down 41% from 2018 (Original Report)
• South Korea considers simplifying taxes on cryptocurrency income (Original report)
• Indian Central Bank clarifies stance, says there is no "ban" on cryptocurrency.
• A new report from the Jerusalem Post says Hamas collected millions in cryptocurrency

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Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin moves, U.S. GDP, crypto fund flows, privacy and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.

Today’s Stories:

https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1716529570759704832

https://x.com/SGJohnsson/status/1716477694261485980

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CoinShares Fund Flows 

Nym Technologies Attracts $300M in Crypto Fund Commitments for Privacy Infrastructure 

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With bitcoin dropping more than $1,000 in overnight trading and more positive comments from the head of the world's largest hedge fund, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch LVL.co.

Stories:

First Mover: Why Wells Fargo Won't Recommend Bitcoin to Clients

A Wells Fargo unit doesn't recommend bitcoin to clients, since they can't yet hold cryptocurrency in their accounts. What if that ever changed?   

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio Softens Stance on Bitcoin, Says It Has Place in Investors' Portfolios

The founder of the world's largest hedge fund says bitcoin can for part of a diversified portfolio, though he may still prefer gold.

Bitwise's Crypto Index Fund Becomes Available To US Investors

Bitwise has launched the first crypto index fund available to investors in the U.S.

Citi Analyst Chides Saylor's Bitcoin Focus, Cuts MicroStrategy to 'Sell'

MicroStrategy was trading sharply lower Tuesday after a Citi analyst changed his rating to "sell."

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Robinhood crypto general manager Johann Kerbrat discusses the firm's plan for global expansion.

Robinhood crypto general manager Johann Kerbrat joined Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the company's management of $38 billion in crypto assets. Plus, insights into the firm's Asia expansion using Singapore as a headquarter and the acquisition of Bitstamp.

This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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With bitcoin breaking under $38,000, dragging down the crypto market with it, and a look at what really will matter for the metaverse, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava. 

Today's Stories: ... Read the full show notes here.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at why the latest banking crisis might not mean the end of the Fed’s interest rate rampage, courtesy of CoinDesk Chief Insight Columnist David Z. Morris.

Read the full story here.

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Tune in as CoinDesk podcasts editor Adam B. Levine and senior markets reporter Brad Keoun run down recent action in the markets, interesting longer-term trends and some of the most important crypto industry developments of the day.

On today’s episode:

• Crypto Markets, Industry and International News Roundup
• A brief look at both sides of the Nakamoto.com debacle
• The new report out on bitcoin's upcoming halving (paywalled)

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With bitcoin jumping to $47,000, confirming a bullish breakout, and a look at how investing in Web 3 is different than just buying stocks, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and PathDAO. 

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: Web 3 Users Won’t Own Hundreds of Assets

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Very Crypto, Much Fun. With Dogecoin back in the news, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Crypto.com.

Today's Stories:

As Gold Hits 9-Year High, Bitcoin Eyes Price Breakout

Bitcoin is looking to leap key resistance alongside a strong rally in gold, but its role as an inflation hedge is still weak.

Dogecoin Volumes Spike 1,900% in 2 Days Amid Viral TikTok Videos

The Shiba Inu meme-based cryptocurrency’s price climbed 35% as TikTok users encourage each other to invest. 

Nearly $60M in Bitcoin Moved to Ethereum in June

Nearly $60 million worth of bitcoins moved to Ethereum during June, 75% of which came through Wrapped Bitcoin. 

With Chat Privacy Under Threat in US, Firm Develops '100% User-Controlled' Messaging

Unstoppable Domains is working to give users full control over their chat data with a new decentralized protocol.

Ride-Hailing Giant DiDi to Trial China's Central Bank Digital Currency

Didi, the Chinese equivalent of Uber, is forming a task force to design and implement trial of China's central bank digital currency on its on-demand transportation platform.

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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On today’s show,Founder & CEO of Policy 4.0, Tanvi Ratna, takes a closer look at the policies and decisions behind why India isn’t buying NFTs.

Read the story here.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and Arculus. 

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With bitcoin trading down as investors fear another interest rate hike, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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With Ethereum’s latest upgrade going live plus a look at the impact of crypto lobbyists in Washington, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Celo.

Today's Stories:

Bitcoin Oversold Bounce Fades; Support at $34K-$36K

Bitcoin Again Falters at $40K as Ether Retreats From Two-Month High 

European stocks drift as China imposes travel restrictions 

Futures Drift Higher Before Jobs Data; Dollar Dips

Stock Futures Tick Up Ahead of Trade Data

Invesco Filed With the SEC for a proposed Bitcoin Strategy ETF 

Grayscale Hires David LaValle to Be ETF Head  

JPMorgan Launches In-House Bitcoin Fund for Wealthy Clients

Port Explosion in Beirut  is Fuels Lebanon’s Collapse: ‘May God Save the Country’

Uruguay Senator Proposes Bill to Allow Crypto Payments

Coinbase Agrees to Buy Zabo, the 'Plaid of Crypto,' for Undisclosed Sum

Why Web 3.0 Tokens Might Be the Next Hot Trade in Cryptocurrencies

Binance Pay Bringing Crypto Payments to Shopify, Others

British Fashion Brand Burberry Releases First NFTs

Oscar Mayer is Auctioning Off a Single Pack of 'Hot Doge Wieners' Worth 10,000 Dogecoins

Featured Story: 'Cautiously Optimistic': Crypto Brings Lobbying Muscle to Infrastructure Debate

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Asymmetric founder, CEO and CIO Joe McCann.

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Asymmetric founder, CEO and CIO Joe McCann joins CoinDesk to discuss recent market activities in BTC and other altcoins. Plus, the significance of culture trends in the crypto community and how they could lead to monetary gains.

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As traders remain hopeful and mainstream investment funds increase their exposure to bitcoin miners, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin's Options Market Retains Long-Term Bull Bias Despite Sluggish Price 

Options market data suggests the longer-term path of least resistance for bitcoin is to the higher side. 

Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab Funds Have Been Loading Up on Crypto Mining Stocks

Stock of three major cryptocurrency mining firms are appearing in Fidelity, Vanguard and Charles Schwab mutual funds.

John McAfee Arrested in Spain on US Criminal Charges 

John McAfee allegedly received $11.6 million in bitcoin and ether for pumping ICOs in 2017 and 2018.

Guggenheim-Collected Artist to Release Digital Artwork on Blockchain Marketplace 

A prominent Taiwanese-American multimedia artist considered a pioneer of internet-based art is releasing her work on blockchain-based platform MakersPlace.

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Plus, moves in XRP and BNB.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K 

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Uptick Fails to Inspire Bullish Positioning in ETH Options 

Nearly All Short-Term Bitcoin Owners Are Underwater, Making Rallies Harder 

XRP Gives Up All Gains Made After Ripple Labs’ SEC Victory 

Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says

Thailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister Was an Active Crypto Investor

Ex-OpenSea Executive Nate Chastain Gets 3 Months in Prison for Insider Trading

Privacy Mixer Tornado Cash Is an Entity, Judge Says    

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “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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With BTC down and a look at the reaction to Beeple redeeming his crypto for cash, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's stories:

Powell Says Now Is Not the Time to Focus on Reducing Federal Debt

Tesla’s Bitcoin Adventure Promises an Even Wilder Ride 

Fidelity-Affiliated Fund Files for Bitcoin ETF

Jobless Claims Expected to Signal Improving Economy

Goldman Files to Offer Notes Linked to an ARK ETF That May Have Bitcoin Exposure

IBM Ventures Further Into Crypto Custody With METACO, Deutsche Bank Tie-Ups

Daniel Kuhn: Beeple Sold Out. So What? 

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Today's news:

Bitcoin Closing on Daily Golden Cross That Could Bring Boost to 2020 Price Rally

Iran Concerns May Be Driving Trump Administration's Talk of New Crypto Rules

Today's show features a brief interview with CoinDesk Senior Reporter Leigh Cuen on her story:

US DOJ Calls Bitcoin Mixing 'a Crime' in Arrest of Software Developer

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With BTC trading at $37K and a look at spending in a post-Covid world, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's stories:

Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Manufacturing Data

Euro-Area Inflation Rate Hits 2% for First Time Since 2018

Chinese Traders Use OTC Desks to Bypass Regulatory Hurdles: Report

The Wall Street Players Who Worry Inflation Heralds Wild Markets

Does China’s Baby Bust Mean a Global Inflation Boom?

Oil Highest Since 2018 With Iran Deal Elusive and OPEC Talks Due

Irish Central Bank Official Says Crypto's Popularity Is 'Great Concern' 

Nestlé document says majority of its food portfolio is unhealthy

UK's Starling Bank Temporarily Blocks User Payments to Crypto Exchanges: Report

BP invests $220 million in U.S. solar development projects

David Z. Morris: COVID Made Big Spending the New Normal 

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at what minting a trillion dollar coin would really mean, plus a look at why the young folk are all about this web3 thing.

Read the stories here:

You Can’t Use a Trillion-Dollar Coin

Web 3 Is Where the Young People Are

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with music production by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

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With BTC struggling near $53K and a deep dive into Binance’s tokenization of popular tech stocks, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's stories:

US Will Not Race China to Develop CBDC Says Fed Chairman Powell

Paxos Raises $300M, Joins Crypto Unicorn Club at $2.4B Valuation

Fed Chairman Powell Says Dogecoin Symbolizes ‘Frothy’ Stock Market

Binance `Stock Tokens' Like

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Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto funds, crypto integrating with finance outside the U.S. and some big-name hedge fund support.

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Today’s Stories:

Digital Asset Fund Flows | October 30th 2023 

Crypto Funds See Largest Inflow in 15 Months, With Bitcoin, Solana Leading Rally: CoinShares 

Thailand’s Kasikorn Bank Buys Majority Stake in Satang Crypto Exchange for $103M 

Thailand's KBank Starts $100M Fund Targeting AI and Web3 

Robin Hood NYC 2023 Fireside Chat Stan Druckenmiller and Paul Tudor Jones 

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On today's show, Marcelo M. Prates, a CoinDesk columnist, central bank lawyer and researcher, looks at how Decentralized Finance (DeFi) kind of works like a vending machine but that's leading traditional finance to the point of mass-market automation.

Read the story here.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust.  

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie.

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Newly launched Venice AI's VVV token nosedived after insider trading allegations led to a drop in early sentiment for the product. How will this impact the project moving forward? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie weighs in.

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With traders looking towards another bull run and an update on the global reserve currency game, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. 

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Celo.

Today's Stories:

Bitcoin Holds Support; Approaching $50K Resistance 

Cryptocurrency Market Tops $2T for First Time Since May

Shipping bottlenecks set to prolong supply chain turmoil 

Carvana’s Success Rides on Used-Car Loans

Selling a Car? What to Consider Beyond the Price Tag 

Singapore Crypto Owners Are More Likely to Hold Ether Than Bitcoin 

Retail Giant Walmart looking to Hire Digital, Cryptocurrency Lead

Huobi Revenue Took a Hit in July, Burn Rate Suggests 

Binance Ordered by London High Court to Trace $2.6M Hackers 

Biden Administration to Pick Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam to Head CFTC: Report 

IRS, in Boon to Crypto, Will Reportedly Ignore How Bill Defines Broker; Bitcoin Rises

Watford FC Sports Dogecoin Logo in Sponsorship Deal Worth Almost $1M

Featured Story: 50 Years After Bretton Woods, the US Dollar's Throne Is in Play | David Z. Morris

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust.

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With bitcoin seeing a bullish cross despite the general market drop, and a look at play-to-earn giant Axie Infinity’s "feudal" problem, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.

Today's Stories:

Dogecoin, Solana Traders Nurse Big Losses as Cryptos See $400M in Liquidations 

Stock Futures, Bonds Yields Stabilize After Fed-Driven Selloff - WSJ

Featured Story: The Bigger Problem With Axie Infinity

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BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest Jason Lau, chief innovation officer at OKX.

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On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun speaks with OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau about bitcoin's rally, upcoming Ethereum network upgrades and second-order effects of the spot bitcoin ETFs.

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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.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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With Bloomberg predicting $50K BTC in 2021 and rumors of crypto clarity as the Trump administration winds down, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch Allnodes

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Price Could Hit $50K in 2021, Bloomberg Analysts Say 

"Bitcoin's macroeconomic, technical and demand vs. supply indicators supportive of $50,000 target resistance," according to Bloomberg.

OCC Chief Hints at Coming 'Good' Actions on Crypto by End of Trump's Term

Brooks hinted at a flurry of crypto clarity actions in the next 6 weeks that could drive more institutions into the asset class. 

S&P Dow Jones Indices to Launch Crypto Indexes in 2021 

Financial data provider S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a crypto asset index in 2021.

Ripple CTO Says Majority Vote Would Force the Burning of Billions in XRP 

The Ripple exec was responding to a question asking whether a majority vote could force the destruction of XRP held in escrow.

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This episode is sponsored by ZenGo.

On today’s show, Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis, a lecturer/assistant professor in the College of Business, University College Dublin, takes a look at the evolution of bitcoin culture, from its beginnings, to where we are at now. 

Read the full story here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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Tune in as CoinDesk podcasts editor Adam B. Levine and senior markets reporter Brad Keoun run down recent action in the markets, interesting longer-term trends and some of the most important crypto industry developments of the day.

On today’s episode:

• Markets, international and industry news roundup
• Iran wants a muslim cryptocurrency, and they're not alone
• Industrial scale bitcoin miners are starting to use Wall Street style hedging instruments

Join us again on Monday for the first of our short Holiday episodes, which we'll be running through the 1st of the year, with full episodes resuming on January 2nd, 2020.

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A farewell from Noelle Acheson.

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “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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On today's holiday episode of Markets Daily, we take a look at the term "Satoshi", it's origin, what it means and why it matters.

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BTC bumps against $7K while cowboys put land records on the blockchain. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Tests $7K as Spot Trading Volumes Subside to Normal Levels

Overstock Subsidiary to Put Wyoming County Land Registry on the Blockchain

MakerDAO Users Sue Stablecoin Issuer Following 'Black Thursday' Losses

Another Bitcoin Mining Firm Warns COVID-19 Pandemic May Harm Its Business

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With bitcoin continuing to slump ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report and a peek at the future of media subscriptions, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: NFT Subscriptions Are Better Paywalls

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Adrian Blust & Colin Mealey

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris takes a deep dive into the wild and mischievous life of Gerald Cotten.

Read the story

This episode is sponsored by Kava and Nexo.io

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With BTC below $55K again and a look at soaring dogecoin miner revenue, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's stories:

Fed to Stay Patient as U.S. Outlook Improves

Biden to Propose $1.8 Trillion Plan Aimed at Families and Tax Hikes for Wealthiest Americans

Apple to post $76bn quarterly revenue with across-board growth

Spotify Adds Subscribers as Covid-19 Boosts At-Home Streaming

Turkish Government Plans Central Custodian Bank to Manage Crypto Risk: Report

Square Adds Bitcoin Policy Lead From US Chamber of Commerce

Asian Video Game Publisher Nexon Buys $100M in Bitcoin

Coinbase Pro Delays Rollout of Tether Trading Citing API Issues

Dogecoin Spikes on Elon Musk’s SNL Tweet

DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek to Create Blockchain-Based Payments Joint Venture

Opinion: Bitcoin Is Real, Fictional Money

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With bitcoin breaking above $40K, and a look at why crypto is an unlikely workaround for expanded U.S. sanctions against Russia, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. 

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and MELD.com. 

Today's Story... Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: No, Crypto Won't 'Fix This' for Russia

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With bitcoin slipping after hitting a new all-time high around $49K and Canadian regulators approving a bitcoin ETF, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

First Mover: A Bullish ($1 Million) Bitcoin Forecast as Year of Ox Begins 

ByteTree's Charlie Morris shows how bitcoin's price gets to $1 million by 2032. PLUS: JPMorgan hounded by own traders over absence in bitcoin market.

JPMorgan employees have hounded senior trading-division management during internal "town hall" meetings over when the largest U.S. bank might get into bitcoin, CNBC reported.    

CFOs Hesitate to Invest in, Handle Bitcoin Due to Volatility (WSJ)

Sheila Bair Says Don’t Buy Bitcoin, It’s at ‘Nosebleed Levels’ (Bloomberg)

Intent On Ban, India To Give Transition Time To Crypto Investors — BQ Exclusive (Bloomberg)

EU sinks UK hopes of overturning shellfish ban (FT)

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With bitcoin and ether falling slightly as meme coin mania has been fueling dramatic shifts in market sentiment, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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With bitcoin witnessing some downside as the U.S. jobs report ended up showing further acceleration relative to June, and a look at the challenge of complexity, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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On today’s show we’re taking a look at the ownership economy, its legal complexities and what you really own, courtesy of Nick Ducoff, a partner at G20 Ventures, and co-founder of ON_Discourse.

Read the full story here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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With crypto markets moving to risk-on sentiment and a look at the competing crypto amendments in the Biden Administration's infrastructure bill, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Celo.

Today's Stories:

Bitcoin Holds Support; Next Resistance at $50K 

Ether Erases Early Losses to Trade Little Changed Above $3K

European stocks waver as oil slips on growing Delta variant worries  

S&P 500 Futures Hold Steady While Oil Slides  

2 Senators Propose Exemptions to Crypto Tax Reporting Required By US Infrastructure Bill 

Infrastructure Bill Has Big Wins for Oil  

Construction ‘supercycle’ predicted on wave of government spending

USDC Builder Circle Says It Wants to Become a National Crypto Bank

Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks Quits, Cites 'Strategic Differences'

Chainlink Integrates Weather Data

Bundesliga Partners With Topps on First-Ever NFT Collection

Featured Story: The Senate Goes to War Over Crypto Taxes | David Z. Morris

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie, featuring guests Marcin Kaźmierczak, cofounder of RedStone, and Alex Felix, managing partner and chief investment officer at CoinFund.

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Today's "Markets Daily" starts with a minute of markets updates, followed by two deep dives into crypto sectors listeners might not be as familiar with. First, RedStone Cofounder Marcin Kaźmierczak explains what's trending in the world of DeFi, including real-world assets (RWAs) and liquid staking and yield generation, also known as LSD-Fi. Next, CoinFund Chief Investment Officer Alex Felix dives into the Web3 corner of crypto, recapping key infrastructure improvements that might propel the adoption of Web3 technologies in 2024.

Note: At 0:58, “Below $38k” was mistakenly read instead of “Below $39k.”

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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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.

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI.

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With Binance troubles continuing and as DOGE soars to its highest levels since December, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

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With crypto markets nudging further into the green and a look at the philosophy behind the phrase “Have Fun Staying Poor," CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Bitstamp.

Today's Stories: ... Read the full show notes here.

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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