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Mar 8, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Can Bitcoin Match Gold’s Position in Investors’ Portfolios? US To Appeal Do Kwon's Extradition
Host Jennifer Sanasie discusses JP Morgan's report comparing Bitcoin and gold's allocation in investor portfolios, highlighting Bitcoin's volatility. Also, updates on Optimism Foundation's token sale and Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon's extradition appeal.

Mar 8, 2024 • 4min
MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
The podcast discusses recent gains in Shiba Inu, Bitcoin Cash, & Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin dominance, potential growth of altcoins, & investing in altcoins within the computing sector.

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
UNCHAINED: How, in 7 Weeks, Bitcoin ETFs Reached Inflows That Took Gold ETFs 3 Years
Discover why spot Bitcoin ETFs are outpacing expectations with asset managers and retail interest. Predictions on BlackRock's success and doubts about spot Ether ETFs. Explore the impact of ETF approval on the crypto market and the synergy between crypto and AI investments. Uncover strategies for enhancing security in cryptocurrency and institutional money's role in Bitcoin and DeFi growth.

Mar 8, 2024 • 54min
THE MINING POD: Marathon Digital’s Slipstream and Layer 2 Ambitions
Marathon Digital's tech team discusses Slipstream and Anduro, exploring anti-censorship, privacy, and meve resistance. They delve into transaction fees, consensus, and user experience in Bitcoin-style mining systems, highlighting meve resistance in Layer 2 solutions. The podcast introduces Alice, a secure layer two solution on the Bitcoin network, emphasizing security, smart contracts, and network stability.

Mar 8, 2024 • 14min
FIRST MOVER: How USD0 Plans to Bring More Transparency to the Existing Stablecoin Model
CEO Pierre Person discusses USD0 stablecoin project aiming for transparency. Insights on crypto regulation in Europe. Exploring tokenization of real-world assets and governance tokens. Navigating crypto regulations, security tokens, and value distribution. Future applications of USD Zero and innovations in European regulations.

Mar 7, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: AI-Linked Tokens Surge on Nvidia Hype; Nigeria's SEC Cracks Down on Crypto
The podcast discusses the surge in AI tokens like FETs and AGIX due to NVIDIA hype. Nigeria's SEC is cracking down on crypto firms to curb criminal activities. Also, Hong Kong's Central Bank announces a wholesale CBDC project.

Mar 7, 2024 • 29min
THE PROTOCOL: Morpho Labs CEO Examines Drawbacks in Current DeFi Risk Management
Explore the future of DeFi with Morpho Labs CEO, Paul Frambot. Learn about Ethereum's upcoming Dencun upgrade and its impact on layer-2 networks. Discover how Morpho offers more money and flexibility in DeFi lending. Understand the limitations of current on-chain risk management and the decentralized approach of Morpho Labs. Dive into the competition between Ethereum and Solana driving innovation in blockchain development.

Mar 7, 2024 • 11min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin's March to $69K, Is It 2020 All Over Again? With CoinFund's Seth Ginns
Bitcoin's potential surge to all-time high discussed, influenced by ETF flows and market behavior. Government exposure to crypto assets through ETFs and regulatory impacts. Analysis on the possibility of an ETH spot ETF approval in the US. Meme coins and market dynamics in relation to Bitcoin's dominance break.

Mar 7, 2024 • 16min
FIRST MOVER: How Robinhood and Arbitrum Hope to Bring More People On-Chain
Robinhood and Arbitrum's partnership to bring more users on-chain through layer 2 developments. Consensus event in Austin discussed, highlighting industry experts. Challenges and benefits of onboarding non-crypto native consumers into the crypto space. Importance of education and user-friendly experiences in promoting wider participation.

Mar 6, 2024 • 47min
MONEY REIMAGINED: Are NFTs Sustainable Beyond the Hype?
Exploring the intersection of physical and digital art with NFTs, artist Cole Sternberg discusses the potential of blockchain for transparency and ongoing dialogue. The evolving perception of NFTs in the artistic community, the financialization of Bitcoin, and the creation of a fictional nation, The Free Republic of California, are all topics of discussion in this thought-provoking podcast.


