CoinDesk Podcast Network

Shares of major crypto firms plunged after a draft U.S. bill threatened stablecoin yield structures. A giant Bitcoin options expiry and signs of institutional positioning in options markets were discussed. Research on retail losses in prediction markets was highlighted. The episode also covered a major stablecoin issuer hiring auditors to shore up confidence.

Cronos Labs CEO, Ryan Wyatt, reveals the roadmap to fix the "bad taste" crypto left for Gen Z by trading technical jargon for a mobile-first investment engine Ryan Wyatt, CEO of Cronos Labs, joins Gen C to reveal why the biggest disruption for blockchain is no longer in gaming, but in a multi-trillion dollar financial overhaul. Ryan breaks down the strategy behind building a mobile-first app that strips away crypto jargon to onboard the 90% of Gen Z who have been "screwed" by traditional economic promises.  - Links mentioned from the podcast: Ryan's Twitter Cronos Website - Follow us on Twitter:  ⁠⁠⁠Sam Ewen⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠CoinDesk⁠ - To attend or for more information on Consensus Miami 2026, visit: https://consensus.coindesk.com/. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

A new Clarity Act draft would ban paying yield just for holding stablecoins. Discussion of Larry Fink's push for tokenization and regulated digital wallets to modernize finance. Coverage of Invesco taking over and rebranding a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund. Short updates and pointers to further coverage.

Ryan Gentry, CEO of Bitcoin Infrastructure Corp and creator of 402index.io, is a Lightning Network and machine-payment builder. He discusses machine-to-machine payments and the 402 standard. The conversation also covers recent crypto layoffs, Strategy’s massive $44B stock filing, and market moves tied to Fed hawkishness and geopolitical risk.

Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise, gives institutional macro and market color. Richard Shorten, co-founder of Global Stake, explains staking infrastructure and ETF yield mechanics. Leif Abraham, Co-CEO of Public, talks about adding crypto to IRAs and retail multi-asset features. They discuss Circle's surge, staking ETFs, ETF flows, Middle East geopolitical risk, and what advisors are watching.

Miners are losing $19,000 per coin as production costs outpace Bitcoin prices. Rising energy costs tied to Middle East tensions are forcing sales and liquidations. South Korea shows major stablecoin outflows and retail capital shifting into equities. Trading platforms see a rotation toward commodities like oil and silver for continuous price discovery.

Rod Palmer, organizer of the Bitcoin Bugle Maxi Madness, outlines the tournament's surprises and voting mechanics. Portland Hodl, Bitcoin developer, discusses AI tooling, token usage, and building dev integrations. Aydin Kilic, CEO of HIVE Digital, covers HIVE's AI and GPU expansion, data center rollouts, and commercial GPU rentals. They also discuss Nasdaq's tokenized trading approval and updates on the CLARITY Act.

Developers are being targeted by a GitHub phishing campaign offering fake $5,000 CLAW token airdrops that lead to wallet-draining sites. A major bank files for a Bitcoin ETF with details on ticker, seed capital, and custodial partners. Market inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs and a survey showing institutions treating digital assets as strategically essential are also discussed.

A major $2.2 billion payout to FTX creditors and what that means for recovery rates. The Federal Reserve decision and its immediate impact on Bitcoin prices. Growing investor interest in dollar-pegged stablecoins amid risk-off sentiment. The SEC greenlighting Nasdaq’s plans for tokenized securities and on-chain settlement.

Tom Massero, Director of Strategy at Cathedral Bitcoin, explains a merger and trends in mining, HPC, and AI infrastructure. Adam Reed, CEO of Ledn, covers Bitcoin lending and a large Bitcoin-backed ABS. Francis Corvino of Lygos Finance breaks down the Blockfills Chapter 11 and $145M in claims. They discuss Kraken shelving its IPO, SEC token guidance, and a Lazarus Group phishing attack.