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Market highlights and analysis of spot Bitcoin ETFs discussed, including the performance of Solana and AVACs in CoinDesk 20 index, advantages of spot Bitcoin ETFs, and analysis of decline in Bitcoin prices despite strong inflows and trading volumes.

The Dencun upgrade on Ethereum aims to cut layer two transaction costs and decrease data storage expenses, while Metamask's intent-based system seeks to improve efficiency…Plus Insights from Telos Foundation's New Executive Director!"This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:Dencun Upgrade Goes Live on Ethereum’s Goerli Test-Net Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators.MetaMask's New Transaction Routing SystemMetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns.PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT  Guest:  John Lilic - Executive Director at the Telos FoundationWithin this dialogue, John Lilic delves into his blockchain background and the transition from Ethereum to Telos. He underscores Telos' standout features—high throughput and cost-effective transactions—casting it as a formidable contender among Layer 2 solutions like Polygon. John envisions Telos as a global US dollar settlement layer, especially impactful in developing nations. Detailing Telos' strategy, he highlights a focus on Asia, developer engagement, and strategic partnerships to broaden its influence. Despite visibility challenges, John remains confident in Telos' potential and the inherent value it brings to users.EPISODE LINKS |  Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Devs Wait for Finalization on Testnet MetaMask's Secret Project Could Shake Up How Ethereum Works John Lilic Joins the Telos Foundation as Executive Director Telos Blockchain John Lilic Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Andy Baehr, managing director of CoinDesk Indices.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Andy Baehr, managing director of CoinDesk Indices, about the "season finale" of crypto winter and the recent launch of the CoinDesk 20 Index.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A live recording at The Hub by Casper Labs during the WEF's Annual Meeting at Davos 2024.This week on "Money Reimagined," hosts  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are in Davos, Switzerland for Davos 2024. They engage in a live podcast session featuring  Yat Siu , a seasoned veteran technology entrepreneur/investor and the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. Joining them is Faryar Shirzad, former staff of the National Security Council at the White House and currently the Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase.The conversation explores the lessons that the crypto industry can learn from past bull market mistakes and the importance of building a lasting legacy. Delving into the crypto industry's journey they dissect the ramifications of regulatory uncertainty and advocate for a steadfast federal framework. The conversation extends to emphasize the transformative potential of crypto intermediation and the imperative of showcasing its advantages to the broader audience. The exploration spans diverse realms, from gaming and education to payments, as strategic avenues to invite more individuals into the Web3 sphere. Takeaways: The crypto industry should learn from past bull market mistakes to build a lasting legacy.Regulatory uncertainty has had a significant impact on the industry, but progress is being made in terms of developing a consistent federal framework.Crypto intermediation, particularly in terms of custody and exchange services, has been a major focus of regulatory attention.Demonstrating the benefits of crypto, such as property rights and financial inclusion, is crucial in winning over the general public.Use cases in gaming, education, and payments can help bring more people into the Web3 space.Links | Yat Siu: The Metaverse Man Gets Real Faryar Shirzad- wikipediaWorld Economic Forum Crypto Council for Innovation -Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Mark Connors, head of research at 3IQ.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On today's episode of "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Mark Connors, head of research at 3IQ, about 2024 bitcoin price predictions, why ether is a "sleeping dog," and where institutional interest in crypto assets is picking up.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan and VanEck’s Matthew Sigel delve into the details of the first two days of trading and what each company tried to focus on with its offering. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Thursday was a momentous day in crypto as the first SEC-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs finally began trading after more than a decade of waiting, and by almost all accounts, it was a huge success, with more than $625 million in inflows on the first day of trading. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and VanEck head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel joined Unchained to discuss their approaches towards selling their products in the market, the challenges of competing with larger firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, the fee wars and where those are headed, the importance of specialist expertise in the crypto investment space, and how Bitcoin prices might react to all the new supply in the market. Show highlights: Why Matt Hougan regards the first week as a massive success for Bitcoin How Matthew Sigel emphasizes the costs and benefits ETFs offer to retail investors The strategic marketing approaches of VanEck and Bitwise aligning with Bitcoin community values The reasons for Bitwise's standout performance in the first days of trading, according to Matt Whether the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs will reshape the broader ETF landscape Matt's perspective on why some financial institutions resist Bitcoin, and their eventual openness to crypto Whether the established players in finance feel threatened by the rise of open-source technologies Whether Gary Gensler’s statement after the approval is “totally crazy” Why data for the various ETFs in the market should be analyzed on a weekly or monthly basis The ongoing fee competition and how smaller entities can compete against giants like BlackRock and Fidelity Grayscale's strategies to remain competitive with higher fees and the possibility of launching a new, low-fee ETF How investment advisors might adapt to these new crypto products and the potential for mainstream adoption Matthew’s predictions for when BTC investors, both short-term and long-term, will take profits Why they are both closely monitoring Ethereum's performance and the prospects for a spot ether ETF in the market Thank you to our sponsors!  Arbitrum Foundation  |  Popcorn NetworkGuests:Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset ManagementPrevious appearances on Unchained: Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck.LinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionApproval:Unchained: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Finally Receive SEC Seal of ApprovalWhat Officials, ETF Issuers, and Others Are Saying About the SEC's Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalsLaura Shin’s op-ed on Unchained: Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are (But Mostly Aren't) a Big Deal for CryptoDavid Z. Morris’ op-ed on Unchained: The SEC’s Bumbling Bitcoin ETF Rollout Was Perfectly On-BrandFirst days of tradingUnchained: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $4.6 Billion First Day Trading VolumeSpot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Topped $625 Million on First Day in ‘Phenomenal’ Debut, Led by BitwiseVanguard Isn’t Allowing Customers to Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFsEther Rallies on Optimism Following Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalsSpot Bitcoin ETF Approval Sparks Altcoin RallyCoinDesk: UBS and Citi Will Let Some Customers Trade Bitcoin ETFs, Contrary to RumorsThe Block: Elizabeth Warren slams SEC over decision to allow spot bitcoin ETFs, says crypto needs to follow anti-money laundering rulesBlackRock's new spot bitcoin ETF tops $1 billion in big first day of tradingBlockworks: Spot bitcoin ETF volumes eclipse $4.5B on first day of tradingFees Unchained: VanEck Pledges 5% of Profits From Yet-to-Be-Approved Spot ETF to Bitcoin Core DevelopersFee Competition Heats Up Among BlackRock and Other Spot Bitcoin ETF ApplicantsBitcoin ETF Fee War Could Make Investing in Bitcoin Cheaper Than Using an ExchangeBlackRock, ARK 21Shares Lower Bitcoin ETF Fees Again as Approval LoomsBitwise will donate 10% of the profits of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETFLearn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we discuss with the co-founders of Sonu how they’re disrupting the music industry and empowering both artists and fans with their blockchain-backed music streaming company.DJ and music producer TOKiMONSTA and Co-Founder Laura Jaramillo discuss Sonu, their music streaming and NFT platform built on blockchain aiming to provide artists with new revenue streams and more transparency into their fandom. We’re also joined by Magdalena Kala, our guest co-host to discuss the latest news of the week like the Bitcoin ETF approval.Links mentioned from the podcast:  Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest Cryptocurrency Fox News and Polygon team up to develop and opensource a media verification platform  Reality check: virtual human AYAYI launches first “phygital” fashion collection TOKiMONSTA’s Twitter Laura’s Twitter Sonu’s Website Mags’ Twitter Double Down Fund Website Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3 -"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Victoria Bills, chief investment strategist at Banríon Capital.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Tune to today's episode of "Markets Daily" for a minute of market news followed by an interview with Banríon Capital Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills on how financial advisers might speak with their clients about bitcoin and crypto assets in 2024.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager of CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Miguel Kudry, CEO of L1 Advisors. For more on the CMI you can visit: coindeskmarkets.com.This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three ETF experts discuss all things Bitcoin ETF, from record-high trading volumes to how the SEC botched the approval and roll-out process to brokerages blocking customer purchases. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably heard that spot Bitcoin ETFs were finally approved by the SEC this week. That set the stage for 11 such offerings from the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK 21Shares to begin trading on Thursday. On this episode of Unchained, Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store; Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; and James Seyffart, research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discussed the initial record trading volumes, the mechanics of how the funds work, the botched roll-out process, the pointed commentary from SEC commissioners, the potential for future Ethereum spot ETFs and predictions for total inflows. Plus, they explain why brokerage firms like Vanguard, Merrill and others were blocking customer access to the ETFs.Show highlights: The initial impact and trading volumes on the launch day of the ETFs How BlackRock’s ETF, IBIT, had a lot of volume in pre-market and what that means Why Eric was surprised that BlackRock proceeded with a waiver for its ETF, but realized that it was “genius marketing” Whether there’s a problem that ETFs don’t trade 24/7, unlike BTC itself Why James says the spot ETFs are not going to have significant premiums or discounts to NAV  What the percentage premium is and how it will play out with spot Bitcoin ETFs Whether the SEC will ever allow in-kind creation and redemption Why Nate and Eric believe that the SEC’s denials of spot Bitcoin ETFs for a decade was “completely suboptimal” for retail investors How the SEC commissioners pointedly disagreed with each other in their comments and dissents The politics of the approval process Whether Ethereum spot ETFs will be approved next Why some big platforms and brokerages are not offering the spot Bitcoin ETFs How RIAs will respond to the ETF and whether there’s going to be mainstream adoption by advisors Thank you to our sponsors!  Arbitrum Foundation  | Popcorn Network  | iTrustCapitalGuests: James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on ThursdayWhy the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on ThursdayWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?Nate Geraci, President of The ETF StoreLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One ProjectionThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ’ Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.