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Ep 856The Perverse Impacts of the Anti-Money-Laundering System

On today’s show, David Z. Morris CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist, takes a look at modern anti-money laundering controls in all their invasive, ineffective glory. Read the full story here. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Sep 4, 202214 min

Ep 855Why It Can Feel Good to Be Bad in the Metaverse

On today’s show, Steven Na, executive producer of Human Park, a consumer-first metaverse entertainment company, takes a look at incentives in the metaverse. Read the full story here. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Sep 3, 20227 min

Ep 854Crypto Update | Bad News for Markets Boosts Prices for Risky Assets

With the U.S. Labor Department reporting jobs growth slowed dramatically last month, boosting prices of risky assets, plus a look at a new privacy bill, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Sep 2, 202220 min

Ep 853Crypto Update | In Defense of Crypto Speculation

With bitcoin dropping below the critical level of $20K as MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor gets sued by the District of Columbia for tax fraud, plus a look at why speculation can be healthy for crypto, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup. Today's Stories: Stock Futures Edge Down Ahead of Jobs, Manufacturing Data Sterling posts worst monthly fall since wake of 2016 Brexit referendum | Financial Times BofA: Crypto Buying Momentum Fades as Investors Weigh Bear-Market Bounce, Recession Risk Fed Paper Admits the Central Bank Can’t Control Inflation; Finger-Points at Federal Government | SchiffGold Inflation as a Fiscal Limit District of Columbia Suing MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor for Tax Fraud Digital Dollar Project Plans to Explore CBDC Technical Solutions With New Sandbox Featured Story: In Defense of Crypto Speculation - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Sep 1, 202214 min

Ep 852Crypto Update | Blockchain Means So Much More Than Crypto

With bitcoin hovering around the $20K range as some altcoins post gains, plus a look at the benefits of blockchain beyond its price action, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Blockchain Means So Much More Than Crypto - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 31, 202221 min

Ep 851Crypto Update | AMC and Wall Street Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Crypto

With markets for risk assets bouncing back strongly after last week’s central bank scare, plus a look at companies embracing meme stocks as a way to survive, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: European Shares and US Stock Futures Turn Higher After Two Days of Declines | Financial Times Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview - BRN00 Stocks End Lower, Yields Rise on Rate Concerns - WSJ Ether, Bitcoin Could See Turbulence as Open Interest Leverage Ratio Soars to Record High Federal Reserve’s FedNow Real-Time Payments Set for Mid-2023 Debut FBI Asks DeFi Platforms to Increase Security Measures, Warns Crypto Investors Against Vulnerabilities Featured Story: AMC and Wall Street Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Crypto - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 30, 202215 min

Ep 850Crypto Update | Is Ethereum's Merge Priced-In?

With bitcoin recovering to $20K after a turbulent weekend, and a look at whether or not the Merge is priced into ether, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Is Ethereum's Merge Priced-In? - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 29, 202219 min

Ep 849If Ethereum Starts Slashing, It Burns

On today’s show, CoinDesk columnist and partner at Castle Island Ventures, Nic Carter, takes an investigative look at the significant challenge facing Ethereum’s community and leadership. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 28, 202212 min

Ep 848It Doesn't Matter If They're Wrong, Central Bankers Set Guidance for Crypto, Too

On today’s show, the Fed may not know what they’re doing, but they’re in the driver's seat either way, in a special report from CoinDesks’ Helene Braun. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 27, 20227 min

Ep 847Crypto Update | Are NFTs Rendering Art Meaningless?

Bitcoin and ether were trading in familiar ranges ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech, but that has changed. Also, a look at a Silicon Valley artist’s take on NFTs. CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Are NFTs Rendering Art Meaningless? - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 26, 202221 min

Ep 846Crypto Update | All Eyes on the US Central Bank

With bitcoin and ether tracking small gains along with traditional markets ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech Friday, plus a look at a big change in Ethereum’s Merge, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Jackson Hole - WSJ Global stocks rise ahead of Jackson Hole economic symposium | Financial Times 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Bitcoin's Pre-Jackson Hole Decline Leaves Room for 'Buy The Fact' Bounce Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge Tether Sticks to Decision Not to Bar Tornado Cash Addresses Reddit Starts Airdrop of Polygon-Based “Collectible Avatars” Featured Story: How ‘the Merge’ Will Change the Weird World of Ethereum Mempools - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 25, 202214 min

Ep 845Crypto Update | Indecisive Markets Await a Sign from the US Central Bank

With ether outperforming bitcoin on the day, plus a look at what could go wrong when building on top of other blockchain projects, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: In Crypto, Base Layer Security Isn’t Enough - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 24, 202219 min

Ep 844Crypto Update | 'Don't Say Terra' and Other Reflections From Korea's Crypto Extravaganza

With the total crypto market capitalization falling below the $1 trillion mark, plus the taboo topic at South Korea’s Blockchain Week, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Crypto Markets Stabilize After Steep Weekly Declines, Traders Show Near-Term Bearish Bias Stock Futures Waver After Rate Uncertainty Sparked Selloff - WSJ Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security Andreessen Horowitz Says Crypto Can Shift Power Away From Big Internet Companies Bank Run at NFT Lender BendDAO Prompts Attempt to Avert Another Liquidity Crisis Featured Story: 'Don't Say Terra' and Other Reflections From Korea's Crypto Extravaganza - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 23, 202217 min

Ep 843Crypto Update | The BlackRock Trust: Crypto Legitimacy or the Beginning of the End for Bitcoin?

With bitcoin tracking moves in U.S. equities, briefly dropping to levels below $21K Monday morning, plus a look at BlackRock’s impact on crypto, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: The BlackRock Trust: Crypto Legitimacy or the Beginning of the End for Bitcoin? - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 22, 202217 min

Ep 842Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor

On today’s show, Michael J. Casey, CoinDesk’s Chief Content Officer, takes a look at both sides of regulation, where in some cases it helps, but too much may actually slow down crypto’s growth. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 21, 20229 min

Ep 841An Alleged Tornado Cash Developer Was Arrested. Are You Next?

On today’s show, CoinDesk Reporter Daniel Kuhn takes a look at why sometimes it's best to stay anonymous as a crypto developer. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 20, 20229 min

Ep 840Crypto Update | Biggest Daily Crypto Drop in Two Months

With bitcoin and much of the crypto market dropping alongside traditional stocks, plus a look at what some developers mean by the “New Age” of DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Stop Attacking DeFi Founders for Complying With the Tornado Cash Sanction - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter’s mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off the General Pass. Learn more and register: coindesk.com/ideas - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 19, 202223 min

Ep 839Crypto Update | How DeFi Can Deliver Value for Artists and Musicians

With bitcoin and ether losing their momentum, plus a look at what happens when music meets DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: Bitcoin Loses Bullish Trendline as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time First Mover Asia: Celsius Token Price Rise Pegged to Market Dynamics Rather Than Fundamentals; BTC Retreats Again Stocks muted after Fed minutes point to prolonged inflation fight | Financial Times DAX PERFORMANCE-INDEX (^GDAXI) Charts, Data & News - Yahoo Finance Tether Swaps Accounting Firms, Says It Will Publish Monthly Attestation on Stablecoin Backing Token Front-Running Was Common at Coinbase Crypto Exchange, a New Study Argues Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Gets Cash-Injection Offers, Approval to Sell Mined Bitcoin Featured Story: How DeFi Can Deliver Value for Artists and Musicians - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 18, 202214 min

Ep 838Crypto Update | Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin

With the majority of the upward price action coming from meme coins as bitcoin slides in sync with traditional markets, plus a look at why more people are getting paid in BTC, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 17, 202222 min

Ep 837Crypto Update | Can the Crypto Rally Last as a Billion Tokens Burn?

With ether and dogecoin gaining as BTC struggles, plus a look at how the cost of convenience of Web2 is often control, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: European Shares Edge Higher Ahead of Walmart Earnings | Financial Times Stock Futures Hold Steady With Retail Earnings in Focus - WSJ 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Acala Stablecoins Near $1 Peg After Community Burns 1.2B aUSD Minted by Exploiters FSInsight: Ether May Well Surpass Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Next 12 Months Crypto Lender Celsius on Pace to Run Out of Cash by October Featured Story: Web2 'Delenda Est,' You Say? - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 16, 202211 min

Ep 836Crypto Update | Ethereum Is Getting Cheaper to Use, Even Before the Merge

With bitcoin briefly touching $25K earlier today after dipping into the $24K range, plus a look at what influences Ethereum’s gas fees, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Ethereum Is Getting Cheaper to Use, Even Before the Merge - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 15, 202214 min

Ep 835How to Stop Forsage, Meta Force and Other Smart Contract Pyramid Schemes

On today’s show, J.P. Koning, a CoinDesk columnist, takes a fascinating look at smart contract ponzi schemes. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 14, 20229 min

Ep 834As Government Takes on the Tornado Mixer, It May Reap a Whirlwind

On today’s show, CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist, David Z. Morris, takes a look at the tornado-in-a-box US regulators may have unleashed. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 13, 20228 min

Ep 833Crypto Update | When to Expect the Ethereum Merge and Trying to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash

With BTC and ETH suffering from small declines after a strong week for the crypto market, plus a look at what the U.S. Treasury learned about trying to squash an open-source smart contract, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: What Happens When You Try to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas . - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 12, 202221 min

Ep 832Crypto Update | Ethereum Successfully Completes Final Testnet Ahead of the Merge

With ether outperforming bitcoin as Ethereum completes its third and final testnet ahead of the Merge, plus a look at how Chileans are making crypto work, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: Asian and European Stocks Make Gains After US Inflation Steadies | Financial Times Stock Futures Rise as Inflation Data Lift Investors’ Hopes What’s at Stake: Will the Merge Turn Ether Into a Security? Coinbase Exchange Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says Featured Story: Chileans Take Refuge in Stablecoins Amid Economic Turmoil - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 11, 202216 min

Ep 831Crypto Update | The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge

With BTC and ETH jumping in the minutes after the release of a lower-than-expected CPI for July, plus a look at a startling origin story for Solana DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 10, 202219 min

Ep 830Crypto Update | Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense

With bitcoin and ether trading lower as investors focus on the upcoming Merge, plus a look at how some crypto adversaries are using the market downturn to support their criticisms, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Equities softer as traders await US inflation data | Financial Times Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Labor Costs, Earnings - WSJ Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury Iran Places First Crypto-Funded Import Order, Worth $10M: Report Featured Story: Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 9, 202214 min

Ep 829Crypto Update | Why DeFi Giants Aave, Curve May Want Their Own Stablecoins

With both BTC and ETH starting the day with gains over 5% while trading volumes suggest the rally may be short lived, plus a look at an interesting use case for stablecoins, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 8, 202214 min

Ep 828The Meme Economy (Live from Consensus 2022)

On today’s show, CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist and Chris Gabriel of Meme Analysis discuss memes live at Consensus 2022. The meme is more than a simple internet joke; it is now a vessel for libido, the force behind all cultural movements, and a powerful force reshaping the economy. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 7, 202228 min

Ep 827What Is a Flash Loan? (Rerun)

On today’s show Adam B. Levine and former co-host John Biggs take a humorous look at the world of Flash Loans, in this flashback episode. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Read the full story here. - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 6, 202210 min

Ep 826Crypto Update | What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity

With bitcoin witnessing some downside as the U.S. jobs report ended up showing further acceleration relative to June, and a look at the challenge of complexity, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 5, 202223 min

Ep 825Crypto Update | Rare Signal Hinting at Bitcoin Price Bottom Emerges

With bitcoin appearing to be unaffected by the news of the Bank of England announcing its biggest interest rate rise in 27 years, plus a look at how a successful CEO built a DAO, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Earnings, Jobless Data - WSJ 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Rare Signal Hinting at Bitcoin Price Bottom Emerges Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 1.75% in Biggest Increase Since 1995 BlackRock to Offer Crypto for Institutional Investors Through Coinbase Prime Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Insider Trading Case: Report Broker Robinhood Slashing Nearly One-Quarter of Workforce Featured Story: Building a Sports DAO: 4 Lessons From LinksDAO - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 4, 202215 min

Ep 824Crypto Update | Solana Wallets Targeted in Latest Multimillion Dollar Hack and Saylor Steps Down to Buy More BTC

With BTC and ETH trading in the green despite network hacks on the Solana blockchain, plus a look at how big crypto stadium sponsorships work, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Crypto.com and FTX Bet Big on Stadium Naming Rights Before the Crypto Crash. What Happens if They Can’t Afford to Pay? - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 3, 202218 min

Ep 823Crypto Update | Nomad Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Why We Need NFT Ticketing

With the correlation between crypto and stock markets strengthening as global markets take a hit amid heightening geopolitical tensions, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories: Stocks Edge Lower to Start Month - WSJ Stocks fall as China warns against Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan | Financial Times 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Bitcoin, Stablecoins the Worst Options for Cross-Border Payments, ECB Study Says Nomad Bridge Drained of Nearly $200M in Exploit Featured Story: Why We Need NFT Ticketing for Sports Events - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 2, 202213 min

Ep 822Crypto Update | Is Solana Leading Crypto Into Retail or Trailing Apple?

With bitcoin falling below $24K yet still trading steadily, plus a look at crypto’s equivalent of the Apple store, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Algorand. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Why Sports and Crypto Getting Together Is a Win-Win - Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. - This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Aug 1, 202220 min

Ep 821Sports Picked up the Web3 Ball. Now It’s Ready to Run

On today’s show, Joseph Bradley, head of business development at Heirloom, takes a deeper look at the intersection of crypto and sports. Read the full story here. This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 31, 20229 min

Ep 820The Credit Crunch Is Not the End of Crypto Lending

On today’s show, CoinDesk columnist and partner at Castle Island Ventures, Nic Carter, takes a look at the history of credit and why even industry-shaking failures aren’t likely its end. Read the full story here. This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 30, 202210 min

Ep 819Crypto Update | BTC's Largest Gain Since October, Voyager's False Claims and What's Up With ETH Classic

With bitcoin on track for its best month since October as a busy week for U.S. economic news ends with a fresh inflation surprise, plus a look at the intersection between sports and crypto, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Why Sports and Crypto Getting Together Is a Win-Win This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 29, 202217 min

Ep 818Crypto Update | The Fed Is Upside-Down on Inflation and That's a Big Risk

With bitcoin holding onto gains just above $23K after Thursday's U.S. GDP report, plus a look at the Fed’s sticky inflation dilemma and how it was dealt with in the past, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories: Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Tech Earnings Bitcoin Awaits US GDP After Biggest Single-Day Gain in 6 Weeks Ether Open Options Reach Record High as 'Merge' Optimism Drives Demand Ether Dominates Futures Trading as Shorts See $200M in Liquidations Featured Story: The Fed Is Upside-Down on Inflation and That's a Big Risk This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 28, 202215 min

Ep 817Crypto Update | Does Crypto Still Care About Elon Musk?

With bitcoin trading higher alongside traditional stock futures on the day of the Federal Reserve meeting, plus the relevance of the world’s richest man, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Does Crypto Still Care About Elon Musk? This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 27, 202218 min

Ep 816Crypto Update | SEC Probes Coinbase and US Senators Push Bill to Make Small Crypto Transactions Tax-Free

With a worsening macro environment bringing down much of the crypto market, plus an inside look at critiques about the crypto VC space, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories: Binance CEO Sues Bloomberg’s Hong Kong Partner for Defamation Ether, Solana Lead Majors Losses; Analysts Caution of Further Declines After Fed Rate Hikes 24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com Stock Futures Slip With Major Earnings on Tap - WSJ Featured Story: Jason Calacanis Is Right About ‘Grifting’ Crypto VCs (but Confused) This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 26, 202213 min

Ep 815Crypto Update | White House Redefines Recession, Voyager Throws Shade and Crypto’s New Narrative

With crypto markets trading down slightly on the day (although they have outperformed traditional markets in July), plus a look at what to know about the Ethereum Merge, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Is the Ethereum ‘Merge’ Driving This Rally? This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 25, 202222 min

Ep 814Satoshi Wept: How Crypto Replayed the 2008 Financial Crisis

On today’s show, CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist, David Z. Morris digs into the financial crisis hitting crypto that crypto was designed to prevent. Read the full story here. This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 24, 202223 min

Ep 813Behind Voyager’s Fall: Crypto Broker Acted Like a Bank, Went Bankrupt

On today’s show, CoinDesk reporters Danny Nelson and David Z. Morris take a look at the collapse of voyager digital and what went wrong. Read the full story here. This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 23, 202212 min

Ep 812Crypto Update 7/22/22 | Three Arrows Capital Breaks Silence, the Future of the EU and Crypto Carbon Credits

With bitcoin pushing back toward $24K as ether extends its extraordinary rally, plus a look at tokenized carbon credits, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Crypto Carbon Credits: Slapping Lipstick on a Pig This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.

Jul 22, 202226 min

Ep 811Crypto Update 7/21/22 | Bitcoin Selling and Europe’s Freshly Raised Interest Rates

With crypto analysts racing to assess the impact of Tesla’s bitcoin sale while the European Central Bank raises borrowing costs for the first time in 11 years, plus a perspective on crypto gaming from a former CIA agent, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories: Bitcoin Slips Below $23K Ahead of ECB Rate Decision JPM Sees Crypto Retail Demand Improving, End of 'Intense' Deleveraging Phase Stock Futures Trade Mixed as Investors Eye ECB, Earnings Tesla Sold $936M Worth of Bitcoin in Second Quarter DAX PERFORMANCE-INDEX (^GDAXI) Charts, Data & News - Yahoo Finance STXE 600 PR.EUR (^STOXX) Charts, Data & News - Yahoo Finance Backwardation Definition Featured Story: Watch Out for Illicit Actors Gaming Crypto Games This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

Jul 21, 202212 min

Ep 810Crypto Update 7/20/22 | Why Bitcoin’s Up While Gold and the Euro Drag Down

With bitcoin rallying towards $24K and bringing the broader crypto markets up with it, plus a look at how the euro, gold and bitcoin are all connected, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Bitcoin’s Up, Gold’s Down, the Euro Is Dragging – and It’s All Inexorably Tied This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

Jul 20, 202220 min

Ep 809Crypto Update 7/19/22 | ETH Merge Expectations, the Fed and Inflation

With bitcoin managing to hold $22K while ETH continues to rally, plus a look at why the Federal Reserve needs a little help with inflation, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories: Options Signal Ether Strength for First Time in 6 Months Stock Futures Gain as Earnings Season Moves Past Banks - WSJ Euro rallies as traders prepare for central bank rate rises | Financial Times First Mover Asia: BTC Spikes Over $22.8K; DappRadar's Complicated Valuation Model and the Difficulties of Assessing NFTs S&P 500 (^GSPC) Charts, Data & News - Yahoo Finance Featured Story: The Fed Can't Whip Inflation Alone This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

Jul 19, 202211 min

Ep 808Crypto Update 7/18/22 | No, Mt. Gox Payouts Aren’t Going to Torpedo Bitcoin's Price

With crypto markets suddenly looking bullish after bitcoin's best day of the year, and ether posting even bigger gains thanks to Ethereum’s upcoming “Merge,” CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: No, Mt. Gox Payouts Aren’t Going to Torpedo Bitcoin's Price This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

Jul 18, 202218 min

Ep 807LTCM and Other History Lessons for Crypto

On today’s show, Michael J. Casey, CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer, takes a look at a history of brilliant failures and what we can learn from them. Read the full story here. This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey

Jul 17, 20229 min