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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 15, 2024 • 5min
MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
This podcast provides insights into the weekly performances of cryptocurrencies, highlighting winners and losers, market trends, and token performances. They discuss the impact of events like Ethereum's Denkun upgrade and regulatory concerns, and the significance of the Consensus event in the industry.

Mar 15, 2024 • 24min
THE MINING POD: Rapper French Montana Is All in on Ordinals
This week's podcast covers Bitcoin mining profitability, rapper French Montana's music Ordinal, and the Biden administration's tax proposal on Bitcoin miners. The show also explores market trends, ASIC pricing, off-chain transactions, US tax implications, institutional influence, and the UK court judgment on Satoshi Nakamoto.

Mar 15, 2024 • 11min
FIRST MOVER: Next Up: BTC ETFs Go Global
Discussing the global impact of spot bitcoin ETFs' success in the U.S. Hong Kong's lead in the race for spot ether ETF approval due to clear regulations. Analysis of market conditions for BTC and ETH ETFs. Speculation on central banks, corporate adoption, and Bitcoin's future in 2024.

Mar 14, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Bee Movie Script Buzzing on Ethereum; Robinhood Benefits From ‘Monster’ Crypto Cycle
Bee Movie script uploaded on Ethereum, Robinhood's gains in crypto market, projections for rise in crypto market cap by 2025, and analysis on TMEACOINs and user wallet expansion

Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Why Are Traders Shorting Ethereum? With John Lo
Discussion includes Ethereum market volatility, Bitcoin funding rates, and DeFi growth lagging behind. Insights on market prices, traditional markets, shorting strategies, and crypto trends. Exploring impact of Bitcoin, DeFi protocols, meme coins, and leverage products. Interesting insights into market cycle stages and monitoring leverage in crypto markets.

Mar 14, 2024 • 13min
FIRST MOVER: Burnt Banksy Sets Himself on Fire, Launches Layer 1 for 'Regular People'
Join Burnt Banksy on 'First Mover' as he discusses setting himself on fire for the launch of XION blockchain and burning a Banksy artwork. Learn about user-friendly products for mainstream crypto adoption, self custody, USDC partnership, simplified payment processing, and community collaboration in the blockchain space.

Mar 13, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record $1B in Net Inflows; Ethereum's 'Dencun' Upgrade Goes Live
Bitcoin ETFs see $1B in net inflows, Ethereum's 'Dencun' upgrade launches, US study says no NFT-specific legislation needed for now

Mar 13, 2024 • 51min
MONEY REIMAGINED: As Bitcoin Surges, So Does Its Recognition | Emerging as a Possible Arbiter of Truth?
Bitcoin's disruptive impact on traditional banking, its role as a store of value, and the gradual acceptance by mainstream economists. The importance of trust in financial systems, Bitcoin as a global ledger, and its potential as an alternative to centralized systems. Exploring Bitcoin's impact on global economy, its evolution, and potential use cases beyond financial transactions.

Mar 13, 2024 • 44min
THE PROTOCOL: The Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Is Here
The podcast dives into the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, introducing blobs to reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups. There are concerns about ecosystem fragmentation and security. Overall, the upgrade is a crucial step in Ethereum's long-term scaling plans.

Mar 13, 2024 • 13min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Dencun Is a Milestone, But the Real Price Driver Is Ether ETF Hope, Says Brian Dixon
The podcast discusses the bull case for the market, Ethereum price corrections, expectations for an Ether ETF, Grayscale's mini GBTC fund, and Coinbase crashes. It covers the impact of the Dancun upgrade on Ethereum, the importance of an Ethereum ETF, Grayscale's new fund, macroeconomic debates, and regulatory factors in the crypto industry.


