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The top stories and best shows in the blockchain world, delivered daily from the team at CoinDesk.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 3min
Markets Daily: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
Get insights on the performance of Solana, Litecoin, and Filecoin in the crypto market. Discover trends in computing, culture, and DeFi sectors. Speculate on potential market reversals.

Mar 22, 2024 • 5min
FIRST MOVER: Why Did Starbucks' Web3 Project Fail?
Discussing the failure of Starbucks' Odyssey project using NFTs for loyalty programs. Exploring challenges of big brands in Web3, marketing efforts, and customer loyalty.

Mar 21, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: BlackRock Joins Asset Tokenization Race; North Korea Hackers Stole $3B in Crypto Since 2017
The podcast discusses BlackRock's move into tokenization with an Ethereum fund, FTX CEO's response to claims of no losses, and North Korean hackers stealing $3 billion in crypto for weapons funding.

Mar 21, 2024 • 43min
THE PROTOCOL: Solana | Its Meme Coin Craze, Growth and Vision With CEO Anatoly Yakovenko
Solana's CEO discusses the growth of meme coins on the network, challenges with failed transactions, and upcoming upgrades. The comparison with Ethereum, scalability initiatives, outage management, and disruptions to traditional banking are also explored.

Mar 21, 2024 • 13min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Is Coinbase's Influence in the Bitcoin ETF Market Cause for Concern?
Discussions on recent price movements of Bitcoin and Ether, the SEC's classification of Ether, Coinbase's influence in the Bitcoin ETF market, Decentralization in custody services, the future of Dogecoin, approval of Ethereum futures, and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin holdings.

Mar 21, 2024 • 17min
FIRST MOVER: Meme Coins Are 'Just a Little Bit Above Gambling,' OSF Says
Exploring the rise of meme coins and the risky nature of investing in them. OSF discusses sending a meme coin to Las Vegas and the impact on the Solana ecosystem. The podcast touches on community-driven fundraising campaigns and the rivalry between Solana and Ethereum.

Mar 20, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Why ETH ETFs Might Not Get Approved; 3AC's Kyle Davies Not Sorry
Crypto industry news includes the unlikelihood of ETH ETF approval, 3AC's Kyle Davies addressing bankruptcy, and Starbucks' failed Web3 project. Consensus event in Austin offers networking with industry leaders.

Mar 20, 2024 • 12min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin and Ether Are Outperforming and the Fed Faces Challenges
Bitcoin and Ether are outperforming in the crypto market. The Federal Reserve faces challenges with interest rates and balancing inflation. The discussion includes price corrections, demand for crypto ETFs, and outflows from Grayscale's GBTC. The market is still in early stages with potential for growth and adoption.

Mar 20, 2024 • 31min
MONEY REIMAGINED: Drawing from Web History: Blockchains' Purpose and Stellar's Commitment
The podcast discusses the purpose of blockchain technology and building for outcomes. They talk about the evolution of smart contracts on Stellar and the challenges of regulatory ambiguity. Emphasizing collaboration, they stress understanding local issues for crafting solutions.

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 16min
UNCHAINED: 3AC's Kyle Davies on Why He's Crypto's Lloyd Blankfein and Why He's Not Sorry
Kyle Davies, co-founder of Three Arrows Capital, reflects on the firm's bankruptcy, legal challenges in Singapore, and advising on crypto derivatives. He discusses allegations, financial tactics, launching Open X, and privacy in the industry. Davies also shares insights on prison time, starting a cloud kitchen restaurant, and criticism towards NFT liquidators.


