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Apr 11, 2022 • 18min
Crypto Update 4/11/22 | Meme Coins, Gambling and Crypto Regulation
With bitcoin diving out of an ascending trendline and a look at meme coin gamblers, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with its latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.Featured Story: Meme Coins, Gambling and Crypto Regulation-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 10, 2022 • 12min
Why Bitcoin Mining Is a Matter of National Security
On today’s show, Ben Caselin, head of research and strategy at AAX, digs into a sophisticated perspective on bitcoin mining and global power dynamics.Read the full story here.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 9, 2022 • 7min
NFT Punks With the FU Money
On today’s show, CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer, Michael J. Casey, takes a look at how big paydays are changing the balance of cultural power.Read the full story here.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 8, 2022 • 21min
Crypto Update 4/8/22 | What Did Netflix's QuadrigaCX Documentary Get Right and Wrong?
With bitcoin eyeing a weekly loss as next week’s expected U.S. inflation data could bring more selling pressure, and a look at the new QuadrigaCX scandal documentary, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.Featured Story: What Netflix’s QuadrigaCX Documentary Gets Right – and Wrong – About One of Crypto’s Worst Scandals-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 7, 2022 • 14min
Crypto Update 4/7/22 | The Bigger Problem With Axie Infinity
With bitcoin seeing a bullish cross despite the general market drop, and a look at play-to-earn giant Axie Infinity’s "feudal" problem, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.Today's Stories:Dogecoin, Solana Traders Nurse Big Losses as Cryptos See $400M in Liquidations Stock Futures, Bonds Yields Stabilize After Fed-Driven Selloff - WSJFeatured Story: The Bigger Problem With Axie Infinity-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 6, 2022 • 18min
Crypto Update 4/6/22 | The Growing Digital Asset Lifeline in Ukraine
With bitcoin dropping as bond yields continue to rise, the Luna Foundation Guard buying the dip and a look at the crypto lifeline to Ukraine, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.Featured Story: The Growing Digital Asset Lifeline in Ukraine-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 5, 2022 • 10min
Crypto Update 4/5/22 | Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum's 'Roads Not Taken'
With bitcoin trading relatively flat and the Fed’s liquidity tightening not as severe as widely feared, and a look at Ethereum’s road not taken according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with its latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.Today's Stories:Bitcoin's 'Reserve Risk' Suggests Opportunity for Long-Term Accumulation European Stock Markets - CNNMoneyFeatured Story: Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum's 'Roads Not Taken'-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.-Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MarketsDaily15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

Apr 4, 2022 • 20min
Crypto Update 4/4/22 | Elon Musk's Tweet Pumps Meme Coins and Updating Anti-Money Laundering Practices
With bitcoin trading flat while Elon Musk indirectly pumps meme coins and a look at how crypto can help advance outdated anti-money laundering practices, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.Today's Stories... Read the full show notes here.Featured Story: Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Them-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.

Apr 3, 2022 • 10min
Why There's Already a Will Smith Slap Token
On today’s show, CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist, David Z. Morris, looks at how tokens get made and why the flap over Will Smith’s Oscar slap likely isn’t the next Dogecoin.Read the full story here.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.

Apr 2, 2022 • 10min
So You’ve Stolen $600M. Now What?
On today’s show, Andrew Thurman, CoinDesk’s tech reporter, takes a look at another big crypto bank heist and how the getaway is often harder than the theft.Read the full story here.This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi’s most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.-Koinly calculates crypto taxes accurately and fast to save you time, and keep you from paying too much in taxes. Koinly connects to 600+ exchanges to analyze all your trades, and is able to handle DeFi, liquidity, NFTs & more. Simply download Koinly's IRS form 8949 report and file! Get started with a free plan at koinly.io.


