CoinDesk Podcast Network

The podcast covers the U.S. CPI report, Donald Trump's desire for all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the U.S., and MetaMask's new staking feature. Host breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry, including Bitcoin's climb on lower-than-expected CPI data.

Robinhood's $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp to expand its crypto operations globally, plans for more coin listings, U.S. crypto regulation challenges, and the company's efforts to bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance

Host Helene Braun discusses Crypto.com's approval to register in Ireland, the drop in AI tokens after Apple's event, and Fireblocks' partnership with Coinbase International Exchange

City Councillor Shelley Carroll discusses Toronto's tech growth, Web3, and Consensus moving to Toronto in 2025. Topics include blockchain significance, venture capital trends, and addressing hesitancy towards crypto.

Earl Mai, Co-founder of ePIC Blockchain, discusses the future of mining hardware, competition in the industry, challenges in ASIC design, and potential convergence of mining and AI. The podcast explores Bitmain's dominance, chip design strategies, and how startups can compete in the market. Topics also include next-gen ASICs, Intel updates, and the evolving competitive edge in Bitcoin mining.

The podcast discusses the stability of Bitcoin and Ether prices after a $400M leverage flush out. Fidelity chooses JPMorgan's blockchain for tokenizing money market funds. Updates on the legal battle involving DCG, its founder, and NY Attorney General over alleged fraud.

Roger Bayston, EVP at Franklin Templeton, and Ian McAfee, CEO of Shift Markets, discuss institutional adoption of crypto and how blockchain empowers financial providers. Topics include spot Bitcoin ETFs, CBDCs, NFTs, meme tokens, risk management, Solana, on-chain portfolios, derivatives, and market trends.

The podcast discusses the rise of meme coins and the financialization of cultural ideas through blockchain. The panel features artist Rhett Mankind, marketer Liz Hagelthorn, talent representative Chris Jacquemin, and investor Derek Edwards. They explore tokenizing memes, merging finance with culture, and the legal implications of creating coins without proper consent. Additionally, they delve into the intersection of Bitcoin, art, memes, and the potential impact of blockchain technology on culture and investments.

Venice.ai Founder and CEO Erik Voorhees and COO Teana Baker-Taylor discuss user privacy in AI systems, non-censorship, and open-source models. They highlight Venice AI's privacy protection mechanisms, the balance between human-driven and synthetic information, and the importance of privacy in AI technology.

Napster CEO Jon Vlassopulos discusses Napster's evolution, Mint Songs platform, and strategies to compete with Spotify. Topics include decentralization in the music industry, future plans for artists, and integrating web3 and NFTs.