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Jul 12, 2023 • 10min
Crypto Update | Inflation Slows Down, but Prices Are Still Up
CPI came in cooler than expected, but it’s likely not enough to convince the Fed to not raise rates later this month.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:BlackRock’s (BLK) Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Application Takes Market Surveillance to the Next LevelMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatchFirst Mover Americas: Bitcoin Continues in Holding Pattern Ahead of June U.S. Inflation Data-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 11, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | GBTC Discount Narrows as Institutional Interest Captures the Narrative
Plus, today’s top headlines from Arkham, Grayscale and the Bank for International Settlements. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today's Stories:Crypto Startup Arkham Has Apparently Been Doxxing Users for MonthsGrayscale Argues Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF Approval Shows Spot ETF Should Be ApprovedCrypto Can’t Be Used as Money Due to ‘Inherent Flaws,’ the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Said After the FTX and Terra CollapsesGridless Uses Bitcoin Mining to Power Rural Africa - Crypto Projects to Watch 2023 - CoinDeskMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Since May 2022-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 10, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin and Ether Steady Over the Quiet Weekend
Plus, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision looks to boost the U.S. banking system’s resilience.Today's Stories:Coinbase Knew It May Have Been Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator ClaimsAmerica’s Biggest Banks Are Going to Need More Capital - WSJ Markets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holding Above $30K After Quiet WeekendThis 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 9, 2023 • 9min
Featured Story | How Central Bankers Are Reshaping the Definition of Money
Central bankers acknowledge that the nature of money evolves with technology, shifting definitions of money with it. But they’re not ready to let innovation occur organically as technology emerges. They want to maintain control.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Noelle Acheson, titled: “How Central Bankers Are Reshaping the Definition of Money.”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 8, 2023 • 8min
Featured Story | Elon, You Don’t Need Crypto to Do Twitter Payments
If Musk wants to build an instant cross-border network, he'll find central bank real-time systems have moved on quite a bit since his days at PayPal, says J.P. Koning.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from J.P. Koning, titled: “Elon, You Don’t Need Crypto to Do Twitter Payments.”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 7, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin Retakes $30K and Competing Jobs Report Narratives
Today's Bureau of Labor Statistics release marks the last national employment report before the Federal Reserve's late July interest rate policy meeting.Today's Stories:U.S. Added 209K Jobs in June, Missing Expectations for 230KTop Binance Execs Leave Company Over CZ's Handling of DOJ Investigation: ReportBinance CEO 'CZ' Brushes Off News of Top Executive DeparturesMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch CME FedWatch ToolThis 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 6, 2023 • 9min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin Could Revolutionize Finance Amid Bankrupt Crypto Companies Haggling in Court
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently praised Bitcoin’s potential in the world of finance.Today's Stories:Americans Have Quit Quitting Their Jobs - WSJBlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SECIsraeli Lawmakers Support Axing Crypto Capital Gains Tax for ForeignersMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Could 'Revolutionize Finance'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 5, 2023 • 12min
Crypto Update | June’s High Crypto Trading Volume and Coinbase Named as 'Surveillance-Sharing' Partner in Bitcoin ETF Applications
Crypto trading volumes rose in June for the first time in three months but spot trading volumes are at historically low levels.Today's Stories:Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Tweets $1.5B 'Final Offer' in Debt Talks Over Crypto Firm GenesisBlackRock Bitcoin ETF Application Refiled, Naming Coinbase as 'Surveillance-Sharing' PartnerProbability for U.S. Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Is Fairly High: BernsteinMarkets Links:BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch Crypto Trading Volumes Rise for First Time in 3 Months Amid ETF OptimismBitcoin No Longer Correlated to U.S. Stocks, Crypto Analytics Firm Block Scholes SaysBitcoin May Be Forming a 'Bull Flag' on Price Chart: Technical AnalysisThis 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 3, 2023 • 4min
Podcast Update | The Future of Markets Daily
Meet George Kaloudis, the new host of CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily.”Get to know George and his written work:https://twitter.com/gckaloudisThe Node - The biggest crypto news and ideas of the dayGeorge Kaloudis | CoinDesk AuthorWe want to hear from you! Listeners can email podcasts@coindesk.com with any questions or feedback.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 2, 2023 • 7min
Featured Story | Step Aside 'Blockchain Technology', IMF and BIS Have a New Crypto Buzzword
Financial stewards including the International Monetary Fund and Bank for International Settlements say tokenization is the future. They’re wrong.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s George Kaloudis, titled: “Step Aside 'Blockchain Technology', IMF and BIS Have a New Crypto Buzzword.”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.


