In this week’s news roundup, Will, Colin, and Matt cover the news regarding Rhodium’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and they also touch on the spree of post-halving mergers and acquisitions in bitcoin mining. Plus, what’s the deal with public bitcoin miner AI/HPC strategies? Finally, they close on the ever-persistent (and always maddening) debate over bit…

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Blockspace broke news this weekend that Texas-based bitcoin miner Rhodium is going bankrupt, and we follow up in today’s show about what we do and don’t know regarding the incipient restructuring. As Rhodium starts restructuring its debt, other bitcoin miners have been expanding, with mergers and acquisitions becomin…

Progressive Bitcoiners Trey Walsh and Jason Maier break down why people with their political leanings should embrace Bitcoin and how it could influence the upcoming election. As the 2024 elections draw near, Bitcoin and crypto have become hot topics on the political stage. In this episode, Trey Walsh, host of The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast, and …

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down a new crypto wealth report from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners that calculated the number of millionaires and billionaires created by the recent cryptocurrency bull market. - This content sho…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the intersection between crypto and the upcoming U.S. election. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the U.S. election in November, from crypto industry donations to the candidates' stance on digital assets. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk …

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! This week we are joined by Brandon Bailey (a.k.a. Bitcoin Beezy), a co-founder of Second Gate advisory and a former VP of mining at Galaxy Digital, to discuss his recent research note on Bitdeer. He argues that the public miner, which is sometimes overlooked for some combination of language barriers and the team’s ge…

Bitdeer went public in April 2023, and since then, it has earned consideration as one of the top 10 public bitcoin mining stocks by market cap. Today, our guest Brandon Bailey makes the case for why it deserves a spot in the top five. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! This week we are joined by Brandon Bailey (a.k.a. Bitcoin Beezy), a co-founder of S…

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

NFT marketplace OpenSea received a Wells notice from the SEC. Crypto lawyer Preston Byrne explains whether Gensler’s agency has a chance to win a potential case. The SEC’s latest enforcement action is targeting NFTs, and OpenSea is in the crosshairs. In this episode, crypto lawyer Preston Byrne joins to unpack the implications of the SEC's Wells no…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from the dismissal of Elon Musk's market manipulation lawsuit to former FTX exec Ryan Salame's plea deal saga. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Manhattan judge has permanently dismissed a lawsuit that alleged …

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik joins CoinDesk to discuss the current landscape of crypto markets with a focus on regulatory challenges and on-chain analytics. - This content should not be construed or relied upon as …

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from OpenSea receiving a notice from the SEC to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's indictment. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as NFT marketplace OpenSea received a notice from the SEC that it intends to pursue an enforce…

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie discusses the comeback of DeFi summer as Steno Research's new report points to a potential resurgence of decentralized finance. - This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is f…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from TON blockchain's outage to Trump's new digital trading card NFT collection. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as the TON blockchain resumes producing blocks after a nearly six-hour outage caused by a surge in n…

The next generation of high-throughput blockchains are on their way. Keone Hon of Monad, Jay Jog of Sei, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse discuss the ways they’re boosting the number of transactions per second, and the tradeoffs they’re having to make. In this episode of Unchained, Keone Hon of Monad Labs, Jay Jog of Sei Labs, and Vijay Chetty of Eclips…

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Fairlead Strategies founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Fairlead Strategies founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton breaks down the recent spike in volatility across the crypto market and explains why she foresees a range-b…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from the rulings of SEC's lawsuit against Kraken to PYUSD reaching $1 billion market cap. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a California judge ruled that the SEC's lawsuit against Kraken will proceed to trial. Pl…

Welcome back to the show! We’re sitting down with film maker and documentarian Alana Mediavilla to discuss her new film “Dirty Coin,” which premiered on the Bitcoin Halving this year and will go to market in late 2024! In this sit-down interview at Bitcoin Nashville, we discuss film work in Bitcoin, various locations filmed and the stories behind t…

Welcome back to the show! We’re sitting down with film maker and documentarian Alana Mediavilla to discuss her new film “Dirty Coin,” which premiered on the Bitcoin Halving this year and will go to market in late 2024! In this sit-down interview at Bitcoin Nashville, we discuss film work in Bitcoin, various locations filmed and the stories behind t…

This week, we shift direction to a conversation between Avery and Sam about their book recommendations offering listeners insights into the long-form writing that has shaped their careers and thinking in the industry. In this episode, hosts Avery and Sam explore the books that have impacted their careers in marketing and innovation. From classic ad…

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the nearly 40% surge in AAVE token in the past month. Plus, insights on the pros and cons of the proposals aimed at overhauling AAVE's tokenomics and protocol's risk management. - This content should…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Telegram's statement after the arrest of its CEO to the CBDC pilot in India. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Telegram announced in a statement that the messaging platform fully complies with European Union…

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from David Attermann, Head of Web3 Investments at M31 Capital. 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 i…

Pendle Finance saw massive growth earlier this year but has recently faced a significant drop in TVL. How will it bounce back? Pendle Finance, an innovative protocol that lets users trade yield, surged in popularity earlier this year but is now grappling with a downturn in usage. In this episode, founder TN Lee shares insights into Pendle's approac…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Donald Trump's crypto project to Sony starting its own blockchain. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Donald Trump is pushing a family-run crypto project as he positions himself as a pro-crypto candidate ahea…

In this week’s news roundup, Will, Colin, and Matt break down how Babylon Chain’s launch pumped Bitcoin transactions fees to multi-month highs. Plus, they discuss Bitfarms’ merger with Stronghold and what it means for Riot’s hostile takeover attempt, and they wrap up the pod by covering Q2 numbers from the public miners – oh, and a note on the IMF’…

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On Thursday, Bitcoin transaction fees soared to their highest levels since April, but it has nothing to do with runes or inscriptions. This go around, it was all thanks to the launch of Babylon Chain, a new off-chain BTC staking platform. We also tackle Bitfarms’ merger with Stronghold and what it could mean (or not …

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Dan Tapiero, founder of 1RoundTable Partners and 10T Holdings. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Dan Tapiero, founder of 1RoundTable Partners and 10T Holdings, joins CoinDesk to discuss current trends in the crypto and broader financial markets. Plus, insights on macroe…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Harris' stance on crypto to Binance's CEO Richard Teng's vision for the exchange. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as one of Kamala Harris' top campaign officials says the Democratic presidential candidate wil…

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie discusses the relevance and mechanics of prediction markets, especially in the context of crypto trading. Plus, insights on the value of prediction markets as tools for traders and investors to gauge market sent…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Trump and Harris' odds of winning the election on Polymarket to German regulators seizing 13 crypto ATMs in a raid. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as former President Donald Trump is once again in the lead o…

Leaders from Flowdesk, a market maker doing billions in volume, reveal the complexities of token launches and crypto OTC markets. In this episode, Reed Werbitt, US CEO of Flowdesk, and Hanson Birringer, Head of US OTC Sales, delve into the intricacies of launching a token and the evolving landscape of over-the-counter markets. They discuss what fac…

Comedian and actor T.J. Miller breaks down his crypto and NFT journey. Follow the podcast here. Comedian and actor T.J. Miller joins CoinDesk to share his journey into the NFT space and his fascination with the crypto industry. Plus, insights on the comedy community's reception of digital collectibles and the significance of educating fans about th…

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Banrion Capital Management co-founder and Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Banrion Capital Management co-founder and Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills weighs in on the impact of political discussions on the crypto in…

Insights on the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Ethereum co-founder and Polkadot creator Gavin Wood. Follow the podcast here. Ethereum co-founder and Polkadot creator Gavin Wood joins Bullish CEO Tom Farley on CoinDesk Spotlight to discuss developments of the Polkadot protocol and its next iteration JAM Chain. Plus, insights on…

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Floki's sponsorship deal with various English Premier League teams and Mango Market's voting for SEC settlement. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Floki has signed deals with various English Premier League t…

We talk to one of Bitcoin mining’s leading foot soldiers, The Coin Dad, about deploying hashrate! Welcome back to the show! This week, we’re joined by ‘The Coin Dad,’ one of the familiar faces around Bitcoin mining conferences (and mines!) with an extensive history in the small, young sector. The Coin Dad takes us through his personal life–includin…

Welcome back to the show! This week, we’re joined by ‘The Coin Dad,’ one of the familiar faces around Bitcoin mining conferences (and mines!) with an extensive history in the small, young sector. The Coin Dad takes us through his personal life–including an overseas deployment to the Middle East–to his time entering Bitcoin mining, including deployi…

Visa's Head of Innovation and Digital Partnerships shares insights on the future of payments, from cryptocurrencies to the creator economy. Vanessa Colella, Head of Innovation and Digital Partnerships at Visa, joins the podcast to discuss how Visa is shaping the future of finance and commerce. She explains Visa's work on stablecoins, tokenization, …

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the recent rally in Japanese yen and its implications on the crypto market. Plus, why the market shift fueled by yen's rally could mean heightened volatility ahead. - This content should not be const…