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Sep 23, 2023 • 4min
CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.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. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI.

Sep 22, 2023 • 7min
Crypto Update | Ethereum Activity Lags Despite Network Upgrades, Altcoin Volatility Surprises
Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into Ethereum's ongoing sluggishness despite the latest network enhancements. A recent report by JP Morgan analysts highlights a decline in daily transactions and active addresses, raising concerns about Ethereum's current state. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency landscape takes an unexpected twist as meme coin Dogecoin displays lower 30-day historical volatility than Bitcoin, sparking discussions about market liquidity and investor sentiment in this dynamic crypto environment.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Has Failed to Boost Network Activity, JPMorgan SaysDogecoin Beats Bitcoin in Price Stability Amid Crypto Trading LullCRYPTO IS MACRO NOW NEWSLETTER -From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Sep 21, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | Relief in Bitcoin Pressure, Stablecoin Concerns, and South Korea's Offshore Holdings
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the easing in Bitcoin selling pressure, concerns around the largest stablecoin, and South Korea's offshore crypto holdings.

Sep 20, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | Championing Crypto Causes and the Latest DeFi Breach With Host Noelle Acheson
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the dynamic world of crypto activism and dives into the details of yet another DeFi hack.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Whales Send $60M ETH to ExchangesBinance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure MountsTreasury Yields at Highest Levels Since 2007 on Price ConcernsBOE Rate Hike Hangs in the Balance for Market as Inflation Slows - BloombergJapan Exports Fall for Second Month as Global Demand WeakensChinese Banks Keep Lending Rates Unchanged in Line With PBOC - BloombergGoldman Raises Brent Oil Forecast to $100 as Rally BuildsDeFi Protocol Balancer Says Web Front End Is ‘Under Attack’A Call To Action: Mobilizing 52 Million Crypto Owners Into An Army of One Million Advocates For ChangeCRYPTO IS MACRO NOW NEWSLETTER -From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Sep 19, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | Hints of Green Shoots After the Crypto Winter With Host Noelle Acheson
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, notes that following a prolonged and dormant crypto winter, there's a noticeable resurgence in activity within crypto funds.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Sunac, Country Garden debt deals bring respite for China's property sector | ReutersUS oil output from top shale areas to fall for 3rd straight month in October, EIA says | ReutersSaudi energy minister says OPEC+ cuts were needed to stabilize oil market | ReutersCrypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New FundsNomura's Laser Digital Starts 'Bitcoin Adoption Fund' for Institutional InvestorCrypto VC Electric Capital aims to raise $300 million for new fund | The BlockThailand's KBank Starts $100M Fund Targeting AI and Web3Crypto Exchange Bitget Establishes $100M Pot to Fund Ecosystem GrowthInvestment firm Reverie launches $20 million crypto venture fund | The BlockCRYPTO IS MACRO NOW NEWSLETTER -From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Sep 18, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | Navigating Token Listings and Delistings in the Crypto World with Host Noelle Acheson
Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Total BTC Futures Open InterestECB may need until spring to conclude that no more hikes are needed: Kazimir | ReutersCiti Says Oil’s Rally Should Fizzle on Supply From Outside OPEC+ - BloombergChina lifts temporary curbs on gold imports as renminbi recovers | Financial TimesNew York Regulator to Require Higher Standards for Coin Listings and Delistings - WSJhttps://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA012TT0R00C23A7000000/Follow Noelle Acheson's Newsletter: CRYPTO IS MACRO NOW NEWSLETTER -From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Sep 17, 2023 • 6min
Featured Story | Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?
Recent actions by the agency raise impossible questions for decentralized finance platforms.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?”-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-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. This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI.

Sep 16, 2023 • 4min
CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.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. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-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. This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI.

Sep 15, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | ETH Supply Down One Year Post-Merge, With Host Noelle Acheson
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses Ethereum one year post-Merge, bitcoin mining, institutional interest and more.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurushttps://twitter.com/Jamie1Coutts/status/1702232759866163351?s=20A Year After Ethereum Merge, Net Supply Down Nearly 300K EtherSino Ocean: China property woes deepen as a big developer suspends debt payments | CNN Business-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | SEC Says ‘Stoner Cats’ NFTs Are Unregistered Securities, With Host Noelle Acheson
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter, discusses FTX crypto holdings sales, Coinbase and Bitcoin’s Lightning network and SEC overreach.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Judge Allows Bankrupt FTX to Sell Its Crypto Holdings, Including BTC and SOLBANKRUPTCY COURT GUIDELINES FOR THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DIGITAL ASSETSCoinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Paymentshttps://txstats.com/d/000000012/lightning-network?orgId=1&from=now-5y&to=now-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.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.-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.


