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Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the recent House Financial Services Committee hearing where SEC Chair Gary Gensler's struggle to define securities was brought to the forefront, accompanied by committee members highlighting SEC communication inconsistencies and a lack of cooperation, all against the backdrop of ETFs' prominent role.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin - Monthly ReturnUS small-cap stocks wilt in the heat of higher interest rates | Financial Times https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1707203091785732272?s=20SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFsSEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. 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.

SBF receives some good news. Judge Kaplan has granted him permission to use a computer for taking notes and will allow him to wear a suit during the trial. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge RulesSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Helene Braun, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If SBF is found guilty, what should become of Binance’s CZ?FTX’s collapse was in some ways triggered by Sam Bankman-Fried’s biggest rival.Just days after CoinDesk published a report highlighting FTX’s shaky financials, Binance CEO  Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that he would be selling his $2.1 billion stake in FTX and dumping his treasure trove of FTX’s proprietary tokens. CZ may have been waiting years for the perfect moment to make his move.But as we’ve covered in Episodes 1 & 2, SBF isn’t charged with FTX’s collapse – he’s charged with actions he took leading up to FTX’s collapse. So, as the Department of Justice takes a second look at CZ’s own actions in running his exchange, what should we make of similar allegations? Commingling of funds, encrypted communication, manipulated trading volume, too much centralized power, shadow companies and worse. The government has been reluctant to charge CZ criminally, out of fear that doing so could spark a bank run on Binance similar to the one that took down FTX. But the question is: If SBF goes to jail is CZ next?You can read and watch Coinage’s full reporting on SBF’s legal defense at Coinage.Media. Watch our full trial coverage at https://www.coinage.media/sbf-trialRead the full Coinage ArticleSign up for the daily CoinDesk SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Wondercraft AI Voice, Coinage and CoinDesk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Kaplan addresses outstanding pre-trial issues, while SBF’s defense makes another attempt to get him out of jail for the duration of the trial. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Can Ask DOJ Witnesses About Drug UseSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Sandali Handagama, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into the world of Bitcoin ETFs and the recent SEC delays, along with congressional pressure to advance ETF applications. Plus, explore how crypto platforms are expanding in Europe amid regulatory uncertainty.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Japan to compile economic package to ease inflation pain | ReutersPBOC to beef up support for recovery amid complex external forces - Chinadaily.com.cnCushing oil hub's low levels spur quality, operational, price worries | ReutersSEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown LoomsU.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’Hearing Entitled: Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission | Financial Services Committeehttps://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1706299462765982110?s=20The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for CryptoCoinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central BankKraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory StepsBinance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to StopNomura's Laser digital asset arm gets Abu Dhabi ADGM in-principle license - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. 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 candid conversation with valuable perspectives on the dynamic world of crypto assets and how they have the capacity to transform conventional investment approaches.In this edition of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey presents excerpts from an interview conducted earlier this month with two prominent figures in fund management, both deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency: Jan Van Eck, CEO of Van Eck Funds, and Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.Van Eck and Hougan illuminate the hurdles in the path of crypto adoption, tackling essential topics like regulatory uncertainties and the necessity for a more comprehensive grasp of digital assets.LINKS | Bitwise Asset Management VanEck -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.

Danny Yang and Bill Tai, cofounders of Metagood and creators of OnChainMonkey, discuss why they will migrate their 10K NFT collection from Ethereum to Bitcoin and what might be in store for Ordinals. Bitcoin Ordinals have exploded in popularity since their launch by developer Casey Rodarmor in January, changing the NFT game with millions of inscriptions to date. But what comes next for Bitcoin-based digital artifacts? Danny Yang and Bill Tai, cofounders of Metagood and creators of NFT collection OnChainMonkey, discuss why they will move OnChainMonkey from Ethereum to Bitcoin, Rodarmor’s proposal to change the Ordinals inscription numbering system, and why they believe more creators should consider moving to Bitcoin.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights: How the idea for Metagood came up What is give-to-earn and how it is used to reward OnChainMonkey holders The differences between Ethereum versus Bitcoin when it comes to digital assets The creative potential of Bitcoin Ordinals  Why OnChainMonkey will move from Ethereum to Bitcoin Thoughts on Casey Rodarmor’s Bitcoin Ordinals proposal to change the inscription numbering system What are recursive inscriptions How to convince NFT creators to leave other blockchains for Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com |  Arbitrum Foundation | LayerZero | TokuGuest | Bill Tai, cofounder of Metagood and creator of OnChainMonkey.Previous appearances on Unchained:MaiTai Global's Bill Tai On Why Blockchain Is The 6th Wave Of Technology - Unchained Crypto Danny Yang,  cofounder of Metagood and creator of OnChainMonkey.Links |Unchained: MaiTai Global’s Bill Tai On Why Blockchain Is The 6th Wave Of Technology Bitcoin Ordinals Creators Propose Changing Inscriptions Numbering What Are BRC-20 Tokens? A Brief IntroductionWas Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Pro-NFTs?Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions Surge Past 2.7 Million How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal Elsewhere: Bitcoin Ordinals Trading Is Down Bad—But Just How Bad?A New Frontier for Bitcoin? Recursive Inscriptions Explained‘NFTs will win on Bitcoin’ — OnChainMonkey NFT collection ditches Ethereum-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 the first episode of Coinage’s investigation into SBF’s upcoming defense, we looked at SBF's right-hand woman: Caroline Ellison. She is one of three FTX executives who have pleaded guilty, along with Gary Wang and Nishad Singh. This episode explores SBF’s claim that a fourth conspirator played an even larger role in FTX’s collapse: FTX’s legal partners at major law firms Fenwick & West and Sullivan & Cromwell.  It’s a lofty claim, and no doubt one that will be heavily scrutinized from all sides in the courtroom, but it’s also not without support – even from 18 state regulators and a bipartisan group of senators, who wrote, “given their long standing legal work for FTX, they may well bear a measure of responsibility for the damage wrecked on the company’s victims.”Sullivan & Cromwell is now leading FTX’s bankruptcy process and is  set to rake in nearly $800 million in legal fees over the next two years. SBF claims that money is being drained from customers, but what do they think? You can read and watch Coinage’s full reporting on SBF’s legal defense at Coinage.Media. Watch our full trial coverage at https://www.coinage.media/sbf-trialRead the full Coinage ArticleSign up for the daily CoinDesk SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Wondercraft AI Voice, Coinage and CoinDesk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life behind bars in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, a closer look at SBF’s living conditions leading up to the trial. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of TrialSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Elizabeth Napolitano, Jesse Hamilton and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Noelle Acheson in a deep dive into the intricate dance of opposing crypto market factors and their impact on the digital asset landscape.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.In this episode, Host Noelle Acheson, CoinDesk collaborator and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack, dissects the crypto market's positive and negative narratives, exploring how they impact investor interest. From potential bitcoin ETF approval to Ethereum upgrades, she unveils the forces shaping the digital asset landscape.-From our sponsors:Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto.It’s Kraken's most powerful trading platform ever - packed with trading features like advanced order management and analytics tools — all in a redesigned, modular trading interface.Head to pro.kraken.com and trade like a pro.Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. 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.