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Aug 2, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | Worldcoin Hits First Regulatory Snag
Kenyan officials cited financial security and privacy concerns around Worldcoin, the identity crypto protocol co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns Markets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: Race for Ether ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Asset Managers FilingBitcoin Whale Michael Saylor Might Buy a Lot More BTC -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 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.

Aug 1, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | Stablecoin Issuer Tether Makes a Lot of Money in Spite of Weak Crypto Market
Plus, FTX plans to restart its crypto exchange for international customers.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Tether Reports $3.3B in Excess Reserves in Q2, Up $850M for the QuarterFTX Plans to Restart Crypto Exchange for International CustomersMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts August in the Red After Losing Ground in JulyEther Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months-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 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.

Jul 31, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | DeFi Exchange Curve Finance Exploit Leaves $100M of Cryptocurrency at Risk
Plus, George highlights macroeconomic factors to keep an eye on for the week ahead, including jobs data and top tech earnings reports.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Curve Finance Drained of $50M While CRV Token Sinks 12% in Latest DeFi Exploit U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations Markets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch -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 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.

Jul 29, 2023 • 6min
Featured Story | Revenue Constraints Will Drive Bitcoin Mining to Sustainability
Proof-of-work mining has a place in global renewable energy adoption. But its larger role is ensuring economic freedom and liberty if nations are destabilized by climatic pressures.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Margot Paez, titled: “Revenue Constraints Will Drive Bitcoin Mining to Sustainability.”-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 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.

Jul 28, 2023 • 10min
Featured Story | Twitter Is Dead. Long Live Crypto Twitter?
Elon Musk's rebranded X.com used to be the white-hot center of the crypto world. What comes next?Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s David Z. Morris, titled: “Twitter Is Dead. Long Live Crypto Twitter?”-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 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.

Jul 27, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | Why Volatility Is Expected on Friday's Bank of Japan Rate Decision
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, are sensitive to changes in global liquidity conditions.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Meta Remains Committed to the Metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg SaysFTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Won't Face Campaign Finance Charge, U.S. DOJ SaysHouse Financial Services Committee Votes in Favor of Crypto, Blockchain BillsBitcoin Mining Computing Power May Drop as Much as 30% After Halving: ExpertsMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: BTC and ETH CME Futures See Record Participation From Big TradersBitcoin Volatility Expected on Friday's Bank of Japan Rate Decision. Here's WhyYield Curve Control (YCC): Definition, Purpose, and Examples-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 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.

Jul 26, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | The Value Proposition of Doge Is … ?
Dogecoin takes center stage in crypto markets.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central BankMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Takes Center Stage-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 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.

Jul 25, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin Continues to Trade Below $30K
The bearish price action comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate hike on Wednesday afternoon.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Binance Says It Intends to File Motion to Dismiss CFTC ComplaintJudge in FTX Case Mulls Gag Order on Contact with MediaCrypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?The Single Most Important Truth About Bitcoin Mining, Energy and the EnvironmentMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $29K Continues to Trade Near One-Month LowFed Preview: Crypto Observers See Powell Keeping Door Open for Rate Hikes Beyond July-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 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.

Jul 24, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | Investors in Search of Positivity: A 'Wait and See' Game!
Although market volatility remains low in summer months, Bitcoin dips to $29,000 amidst cautious Investor sentiment, as Market Analysts await positive signs.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth BillionsWorldcoin Releases Tokenomics, Report Geofenced for Some CountriesMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch Bitcoin Drops to $29K as WSJ Ratchets Up Binance Issues, China Warns of Tortuous RecoveryFrom 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 crypto asset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Jul 23, 2023 • 7min
Featured Story | Is the Metaverse a 'Global Panopticon'?
In an excerpt from her new book "Beyond Data," lawyer Elizabeth M. Renieris argues emerging extended-reality technologies erode individual and societal privacy rights.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Elizabeth M. Renieris, titled: “Is the Metaverse a 'Global Panopticon'?”-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 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.


