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Nov 12, 2023 • 12min
Featured Story | A CBDC Alternative to SWIFT?
There are many cross-border CBDC trials under way, but one stands out in its progress, institutional participation and potential to disrupt the current system. Noelle Acheson takes a look at the mBridge project and what it could mean for global trade.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today’s featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for Consensus Magazine's Trading Week, titled: “A CBDC Alternative to SWIFT?”-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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 11, 2023 • 6min
CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO of Truvius. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 10, 2023 • 13min
Crypto Update | What Would It Take to Get Bitcoin to $40K?
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto market dynamics, a possible ether spot ETF, a shift in rates expectations and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:TH Soars Above $2K as BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust Registered as Corporate Entity in Delaware Ether Surges to 7-Month High, Outshines Bitcoin on BlackRock ETF Plans; Altcoins Plunge -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out 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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 9, 2023 • 12min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin Soars Above $37K While Ether Hits a Symbolic $2K. Here's Why
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.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.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 -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out 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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 8, 2023 • 12min
Crypto Update | Institutional Interest in Chainlink, Circle Considering an IPO
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores a crypto IPO, Chainlink, Fed comments and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Dragon Is Latest Meme Stock Craze in China on Zodiac Year Hopes - BloombergGrayscale Chainlink Trust Zooms to 200% Premium, Indicating Institutional Demand for LINKStablecoin Issuer Circle Internet Said to Consider 2024 IPO - Bloomberg -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out 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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 7, 2023 • 11min
Crypto Update | Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETFs?
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses crypto fund inflows, US lending outlook, and Hong Kong considering spot crypto ETFs for retail investors.

Nov 6, 2023 • 12min
Crypto Update | Insights from Coinbase's Q3 Earnings Report
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores trading volumes, layer 2 blockchains, U.S. business activity and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s Stories:Coinbase Global, Inc. Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Call November 2, 2023 Anil Gupta, Vice President, Investor Relations Coinbase Shareholder LetterCoinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company DefiLlama Base-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. Participate in The Crypto Classic: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Challenge from Dec. 10-15 for the chance to win cash prizes. Compete against your peers while test-driving strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options trading in a risk-free simulated environment. Visit https://www.cmegroup.com/cryptoclassic to find out 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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 5, 2023 • 9min
Featured Story | What Will Wall Street’s Bitcoin Narrative Be?
With Bitcoin ETFs round the corner, financial institutions are gearing up to promote BTC investing. The message is likely to obscure Bitcoin’s origins but could be useful for native-crypto companies, argue Dave Birnbaum and David Waugh, from Coinbits.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Dave Birnbaum and David Waugh, titled: “What Will Wall Street’s Bitcoin Narrative Be?”-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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 4, 2023 • 5min
CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Colton Dillion, CEO of Hedgehog. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-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.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal’s new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-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.

Nov 3, 2023 • 14min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin vs. Ether Investment Theses
Noelle Acheson, from the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses market reactions to employment data, gold buying, and bitcoin vs. ether investment theses. The analysis covers revisions in net new payrolls, changes in average hourly earnings, the unemployment rate, US and European stock markets, oil prices, and central bank buying of gold. Also explored are the features of CME Group's crypto contracts, the introduction of PayPal's stablecoin, and the contrasting narratives surrounding Bitcoin and Ether.


