CoinDesk Podcast Network

Colin McLaren, Head of Government Relations at the Solana Policy Institute, works on crypto policy and tax advocacy. He discusses three tax hurdles: wash sale parity, de minimis rules for stablecoins and fees, and fair treatment of staking rewards. The conversation covers why tax clarity matters for U.S. blockchain innovation and how Congress is moving bipartisan proposals forward.

Taylor Monahan, MetaMask security lead and crypto researcher known for tracking Lazarus Group hacks. She walks through a $300M Telegram phishing scam, how hijacked accounts and fake Zoom calls deliver stealthy malware, which wallets are most at risk, and practical steps for recovery and stronger digital hygiene.

Matt Hougan, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer and crypto investment veteran, explains why he calls 2025 a bear market and what 2026 could bring. He discusses central banks eyeing Bitcoin over gold, Bitwise’s on-chain yield vaults as the next wave, and why he sees Solana mounting a real challenge to Ethereum.

A new Fed nomination and what it could mean for monetary policy and risk assets like Bitcoin. Debates over whether industry-led buybacks can stabilize plunging crypto prices. Ethereum Foundation budget cuts and a major withdrawal to fund open-source infrastructure. Market moves, dollar liquidity concerns, and looming macro risks.

Market chaos and a flash crash in gold that erased Bitcoin's market cap in hours. A surprising 10% tumble in Microsoft despite strong earnings and a big rally for Meta. Deep dives into credit spreads, VIX spikes, and whether this was liquidity shock or deleveraging. Fast-moving moves in Bitcoin, mining stocks, and Treasury yields that could foreshadow trouble ahead.

Regulators aiming for a united approach to crypto take center stage. Discussion covers historical SEC vs CFTC turf fights and what harmonization could change. They examine who oversees market structure, staffing limits at the CFTC, and the mystery of an innovation exemption. The conversation highlights what to watch from today's regulatory session.

A token tied to Sam Altman spikes amid rumors of an OpenAI-linked biometric social network and Face ID verification. SEC signals tough scrutiny for synthetic tokenized stocks. White House meets crypto leaders over stablecoin yield rules. Big crypto-funded political donations reshape power dynamics.

A look at Coinbase rolling out a U.S. prediction market with Kalshi just before the Super Bowl. A report on Fidelity launching an Ethereum-based stablecoin backed by cash and Treasuries. Coverage of Hyperliquid’s hype token rally after adding gold, silver and stock trading. Discussion of how heavy silver volume and token burns boosted the token’s momentum.

Tyler Spalding, President of the Acronym Foundation and Anvil developer, explains turning crypto into collateralized letters of credit. He covers Anvil’s vault-based collateral management and a real-world buy-now-pay-later test using sponsorships. The conversation highlights making crypto payments one-tap simple and BNPL and rentals as prime use cases.

Karen O'Brien, CMO of IOTA and former Avalanche marketer, leads marketing for a blockchain focused on supply chain and IoT. She outlines IOTA’s plan to replace paper-based global trade systems and capture a $35 trillion opportunity. She discusses marketing to enterprises and governments, trust-building over hype, narrative work like manifestos, and the evolving role of the CMO in crypto.