CoinDesk Podcast Network

Binance founder CZ facing 3 years in prison, Tether freezing wallets evading Venezuelan sanctions, Nigeria's Central Bank targeting specific crypto exchanges. Legal issues, money laundering laws, and sanctions discussed in the crypto world.

Lukas Schor, Co-Founder of Safe, discusses how Safe revolutionizes digital asset management with programmable smart accounts, offering more security and flexibility than traditional wallets. He talks about how companies like WorldCoin, Reddit, and Budweiser are using Safe for managing digital assets and NFTs, and shares insights on building Web3 native brands and the future of crypto payments.

Mark Connors, Head of 3iQ, discusses the impact of the macroeconomic environment on Bitcoin post-halving, highlighting its potential as a store of value. Topics include Bitcoin's price outlook, adoption by institutional investors, and the importance of custodian security in spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Jake Chervinsky, Chief legal officer of Variant Fund, discusses critical legal issues in the crypto space, including the impact of the government's cases on Uniswap, Coinbase, Tornado Cash, and Ethereum Foundation. He highlights concerns about holding software developers liable for third-party actions and shares insights on the potential implications of the Tornado Cash case for open-source software. Despite challenges, he remains optimistic about DeFi's future in the US.

Bitcoin's 200-day average nears record high, signaling possible bullish cycle. Ripple Labs fights SEC's $1.95B fine. Crypto.com delays South Korea launch over money laundering concerns.

Kavita Gupta from Delta Blockchain Fund shares insights on bitcoin's potential surge and AI integration in the crypto market. Topics include price speculation, halving cycles, alternative cryptocurrencies, staking risks, and the intersection of blockchain and AI technology.

Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation and Diverter discuss the importance of Bitcoin mining for individual liberty, non-KYC mining, financial sovereignty, regulatory capture, compromising on privacy, and the inevitability of Bitcoin adoption. They delve into the significance of proof of work in financial systems, motivations for home mining, resilience and decentralization in mining, the divide between large and small miners, and the challenges of Bitcoin regulation.

Binance executive's wife denies extradition, first crypto exchange offers tokenized US Treasury bills, Thailand tightens crypto regulations by blocking unauthorized platforms

Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, discusses virtual influencers, digital collectibles, and brand partnerships. They explore the journey from CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot, the evolution of virtual personality Miquela, partnerships with Disney, NFL, and NBA, and the future potential of the digital collectibles space.

21Shares' Eliézer Ndinga discusses the impact of the halving on miners, entrepreneurs, and consumer-facing applications. They explore the future of Bitcoin post-halving, spot ETH ETF approvals, global accessibility of crypto assets, and exciting prospects for consumer-facing applications on the Bitcoin network. The discussion also compares Bitcoin and Ethereum in the consumer-facing blockchain market.