CoinDesk Podcast Network
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Apr 12, 2024 • 38min
UNCHAINED: Gary Gensler’s Case Against Uniswap: Does the SEC Even Stand a Chance?
Explore the SEC's case against Uniswap, the challenges of DeFi regulation, and the implications for the industry. Learn about the lawsuit filed by the DeFi Education Fund against the SEC. Dive into the complexities of proving Uniswap Labs' responsibility for all protocol activities. Discover the potential impact of the SEC's charges on Uniswap and the DeFi landscape.
Apr 12, 2024 • 46min
THE PROTOCOL: Rootstock | Bringing the Ethereum Virtual Machine to Bitcoin
Sergio Demian Lerner, Rootstock Chief Scientist, discusses his research on the Patoshi pattern revealing Satoshi Nakamoto's untouched 1.1 million Bitcoins. He emphasizes the significance of Bitcoin halving and transaction fees for network sustainability. Rootstock aims to bring Ethereum Virtual Machine to Bitcoin for financial inclusion and stablecoins. The culture differences between Ethereum and Bitcoin are explored.
Apr 12, 2024 • 38min
THE MINING POD: Are Mining Pools Political Targets?
Politicians target mining pools with concerns over on-chain transaction types. Topics include Bitmain’s US operations, Ordinals marketcap projections, and game playing by pools. Speculations on Senator Warren's stance on crypto. The podcast covers Bitcoin news, mining fees, pool decentralization, and interviews with industry leaders in the Bitcoin mining landscape.
Apr 12, 2024 • 5min
Markets Daily: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
The podcast discusses the weekly performance of cryptocurrencies like Near, Ethereum Classic, Aptos, and the DeFi sector, with insights on the CoinDesk 20 index. They explore the benefits of index investments during volatile times like the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and its significance for institutional investors.
Apr 12, 2024 • 25min
FIRST MOVER: Avenged Sevenfold Lead Vocalist on Why Artists Should 'Never' Sign With a Major Label
Avenged Sevenfold lead vocalist Matt Sanders discusses the impact of NFTs and Web3 technologies on the music industry, emphasizing artists' ownership of their work and direct fan engagement. The podcast explores the benefits of a season pass system for fans and the importance of utilizing technology for community building.
Apr 11, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Uniswap Receives Wells Notice From the SEC; State of Crypto Regulation in Dubai
The podcast discusses Uniswap receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC, leading to regulatory challenges for the CEO. It also covers Dubai's crypto regulation, focusing on Vara's regulations and compliance issues for small crypto firms.
Apr 11, 2024 • 12min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin's Correlation with Risk Assets
Philippe Bekhazi, CEO of XBTO, discusses Bitcoin's position and correlation with risk assets. They talk about Bitcoin forming an upward triangle, the potential approval of an Ether ETF by the SEC, and the significance of a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong.
Apr 11, 2024 • 20min
FIRST MOVER: What On-Chain Access for AGI Unlocks
Kenny Li, co-founder of P0x Labs and Manta Network core contributor, discusses the intersection of AI and blockchain. Topics include on-chain access for AGI models, contrasting AGI with traditional AI, unleashing the power of on-chain AI, and navigating Web3 and AI integration for developers.
Apr 10, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Hong Kong Could See Spot Bitcoin ETFs Soon; Friend.Tech Money Metrics Surge
Hong Kong regulators are expediting spot Bitcoin ETF approvals. Friend.Tech sees money surge ahead of potential airdrop. WOO X introduces index perpetual contracts linked to meme coins and layer 2 tokens.
Apr 10, 2024 • 14min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin's Rally and its Relationship With Inflation
Chief Market Strategist Marc Chandler discusses the impact of the recent CPI report on Bitcoin, inflation, and interest rates. They analyze the relationship between Bitcoin's rally and ETFs, speculate on new record highs, and anticipate the halving's impact on crypto prices.
