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Bitcoin developers are clashing over relaxing OP_RETURN limits. This technical debate about arbitrary data on Bitcoin has sparked divisions about what constitutes "spam" and revealed tensions between Bitcoin Core devs and those seeking a "purer" Bitcoin experience.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWhat started as a technical proposal has exploded into community division, with accusations of "destroying Bitcoin" flying around. The hosts break down what OP_RETURN is, why some devs want to increase its size limit, and why others view it as enabling "spam" on the blockchain. At its core, this fight reveals deeper tensions about who controls Bitcoin's future and what the network should be used for.Notes:- OP_RETURN limit currently set at 83 bytes- Proposal would increase limit to ~1 megabyte- 30-45% of Bitcoin transactions are "non-financial"- Bitcoin Knots node usage has grown to 7-8%- Out-of-band transactions bypass node relay- Core devs facing diminished community trustTimestamps:00:00:00:00 Start00:00:36:16 Why's everyone so mad?00:02:04:14 Claim your bias00:04:00:03 The backstory00:08:27:09 Changing the OP_RETRUN limit00:11:24:06 Post to relax the limit00:15:39:23 Out of Band payment00:17:39:06 Standard vs valid consensus00:19:52:29 What is spam?00:28:41:05 Arch Network00:29:13:14 Cons of increasing the limit00:32:34:25 That's too "woke" bro!00:35:56:27 Knots-

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as American Robert Prevost became pope, beating crypto prediction market odds.American Robert Prevost didn't think he would become pope, and neither did crypto prediction markets. Plus, Meta re-joins the stablecoin race and Celsius' Alex Mashinsky lands 12 years in prison. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GPU financing market could be on the cusp of a transformation.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 15,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Bitcoin's back above $100k and hashrate is rebounding above 900 EH/s with it. In this week's news roundup, Kelly Greer from Crucible Capital joins to explain trends in the GPU financing and hosting markets – and what ASIC market cycles can tell us about where they might be going. We also cover Alpha's IPO valuation, the Digital Energy Council's push against tariffs on ASIC miners, and how Bitfarms is joining other miners in halting hash expansion to focus on HPC and AI infrastructure builds.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com# Notes:- Network hash rate rebounding to ~900 exahashes- GPU rental prices down to $1.45-2.10 per hour- Alpha IPO valued at $215-300 million- Tariffs on ASICs could reach 24-36%- BitFarms halting hash expansion for HPC/AI focus- Trump admin signals support but tariffs persistTimestamps:00:00 Start02:33 Difficulty Report Presented By Luxor04:42 GPU rental, financing landscape is shifting18:00 Antalpha valuation23:55 ASIC tariff exclusion29:00 Bitfarms pauses mining to focus on AI

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin soared over $100,000 again.Bitcoin soared over $100,000 again Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom. Plus, Arizona became the second U.S. state to sign a crypto reserve bill into law and the OCC is further relaxed rules to allow banks offer crypto services. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.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 Christine Lee and Arthur Hayes.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes explains how bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2028, the likely outcome of U.S. and China trade talks, and the Federal Reserve's irrelevance. Plus, find out what's in his portfolio, whether alt season will make a comeback and how he received a pardon from President Donald Trump.Arthur:X - https://x.com/cryptohayesLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-hayes-b493b42/IG - https://www.instagram.com/cryptohayes/ [instagram.com]Maelstrom:X - https://x.com/MaelstromFundLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/maelstromfundThis content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as as optimism grows for a potential U.S.-China trade deal.Bitcoin surging to about $97,000 along with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 as optimism grows for a potential U.S.-China trade deal as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to meet Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend. Plus, Ethereum's Pectra upgrade goes live and the first U.S. crypto reserve is signed into law in New Hampshire. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Udi Wertheimer discusses Bitcoin Core's controversial OP_RETURN changes, mounting community backlash, and why Core developers are losing social capital with Bitcoiners over technical decisions they can't properly communicate.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comUdi Wertheimer, co-founder of the Taproot Wizards and famous Bitcoin provocateur, joins us to talk about the explosive OP_RETURN debate dividing the Bitcoin community. We dive deep into why Bitcoin Core developers are facing unprecedented backlash, how they've lost touch with newer Bitcoiners, and what Greg Maxwell's sudden reappearance signals about Core's weakening position. Udi offers surprising insights on both sides and proposes solutions for rebuilding trust between developers and the community.Follow our guests: @udiwertheimer**Notes:**• OP_RETURN controversy spans over a decade• Greg Maxwell returns after years of silence• Core devs disconnected from 5+ year Bitcoiners• ~50 readers engage with Bitcoin OpTech weekly• 6-month delay suggested for PR merge• JPEGs benefit from controversy attentionTimestamps:00:00 Start03:08 OP_RETURN Debate Summary10:21 SPAM on Bitcoin17:17 Is this a Core blunder?27:26 How SHOULD Core do?34:42 What if Core doesn't communicate better?37:38 What does a pleb do?-

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Bitpanda Deputy CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Bitpanda Deputy CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad joins CoinDesk to discuss the state of crypto in Europe under the impact from previous ECB rate cut decisions and the MiCA regulatory framework. Plus, he weighs in on Bitpanda's recent partnership with FC Basel 1893 and the intersection between sports and crypto.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as traders brace for this week's Fed rate decision.Traders brace for this week's Fed rate decision, while a weakening dollar could boost bitcoin. Plus Senate Democrats stall on stablecoin legislation amid President Trump's financial ties to crypto. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin mining is thriving in Iran – but mostly in the shadows.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 15,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Masih Alavi, CEO of ViraMiner, joins us to discuss an overlooked mecca for bitcoin mining: Iran. He estimates that miners in the country operate with just 5 MW of legal, while 2 GW of mining activity hums away in the shadows of basements, offices, and even jewelry stores. Plus, Alavi discusses how Iranian citizens use outdated mining equipment to evade sanctions, convert crypto to USD, and survive capital controls from within and sanctions from without. Alavi explains why the government's hardline stance and tax code pushes miners underground and the ingenious methods Iranians use to hide their operations from authorities.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com# Notes:- Only 5MW legal mining vs. 2GW illegal in Iran- Outdated S9 miners still profitable in Iran- Illegal miners caught by authorities- High tariffs push miners to operate illegally- 18 million Iranians own crypto assets- Iran Bitcoin hashrate dropped 10-15% during protestsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:47 Mashi background07:03 Mining ETH07:37 ViraMiners08:11 BTC mining in Iran10:09 Illegal mining operations13:33 Mining with older hardware14:14 Electrical tariffs17:49 Industrial scale mining21:16 Exchanges or under the table30:21 Obtaining hardware32:41 Legal routes for hardware?38:52 IP logging with pools42:41 Hashrate waiting to come online

Razorfish President, Dani Mariano, explores how brands can build authentic connections through emerging technologies and explains why Gen Alpha is reshaping the future of marketing and commerce.In this episode of Gen C, host Sam welcomes Dani Mariano, President of Razorfish, a 30-year-old creative agency known for innovation in the marketing world. Dani discusses how Razorfish has evolved from a digital agency to a "marketing transformation agency" helping brands navigate emerging technologies like blockchain, Web3 and AI. She shares insights on the shift from points-based loyalty programs to creating authentic emotional connections with consumers and reveals research about Gen Alpha's sophisticated digital behavior and their surprising influence on household purchasing decisions.Links mentioned from the podcast: Razorfish's TwitterRazorfish's WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by 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 Enzyme founder Mona El Isa.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Enzyme founder Mona El Isa joins CoinDesk to discuss the current "strange bear market" in the crypto space, with a few assets remaining close to their highs while the broader market experiences significant underperformance. Plus, potential of a DeFi summer and the state of M&A in the crypto industry.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China officially acknowledges the U.S. is reaching out for trade talks.China officially acknowledges the U.S. is reaching out for trade talks sparking market optimism, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants to make the layer 1 blockchain as simple as bitcoin, and Tether announces its entry into the crypto AI sector. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arizona leads the race to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve as two bills await the governor's signature. There are 38 other SBR bills, we break it down!You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comArizona has taken the lead in the race to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, with two bills passing through the legislature and now awaiting the governor's signature. These bills would allow the state to hold and buy Bitcoin and other digital assets with up to 10% allocation. The hosts dissect the different approaches states are taking, from Texas's expert advisory committee structure to New Hampshire and North Carolina's advancing legislation. With 40 strategic Bitcoin reserve bills filed across the US, and states navigating custody options, yield strategies, and political roadblocks, the Bitcoin state race is heating up!Notes:- Arizona passed two SBR bills awaiting governor's signature- 40 SBR bills filed across US states, 6 are dead- Texas bill allows up to 1% of general fund for Bitcoin- Arizona bills allow up to 10% allocation to Bitcoin- $500B minimum market cap requirement in Texas bill- Oklahoma bill failed in committee by one vote (6-5)Follow our guests: @cbspears @asilayhodling @btcszn2Timestamps:00:00 Start00:32 Arizona SBR vote08:42 State custody11:50 Arch Network12:22 Not your keys, not your strategic reserve15:28 Other states drafting Bitcoin laws16:51 Texas bill20:31 Market cap provisions25:31 Alabama27:19 Fails: Oklahoma32:08 Fails: Pennsylvania-

Alexander Karys, product lead at Uniswap Labs for Protocols & Platform, joins CoinDesk to discuss the advancements and challenges addressed by Unichain. Plus, how Unichain aims to improve user experience in decentralized finance (DeFi).This interview is presented as partner content.-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at https://app.uniswap.org/.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kraken's security team identified a North Korean hacker trying to infiltrate the company - how did they do it?Kraken's security team recently identified a North Korean hacker who attempted to infiltrate the company by applying for a job at the crypto exchange. Kraken Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco joins CoinDesk to discuss how it happened.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Chinese state media acknowledges that the U.S. is reaching out to them to hold tariff talks.Chinese state media acknowledges that the U.S. is reaching out to them to hold tariff talks, boosting bitcoin above $97,000 as optimism about a possible U.S.-China trade deal emerges. Plus, an April U.S. jobs report surprise and Tether plans to launch a U.S.-focused stablecoin by late 2025. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this week's news round up, Tether is seeking a $25M stake in Anatalpha, CoreWeave expands at Galaxy's Helios site, and more.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 15,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome to The Mining Pod News Roundup! The gang breaks down Tether's latest foray into the bitcoin mining sector as it seeks a $25M stake in AntAlpha, Galaxy's CoreWeave deal expanding to a total of 393MW, and the dramatic impact of the 2024 halving one year later. Plus, they dive into Cambridge's latest report showing Bitcoin uses 0.5% of total global electricity, and for this week's cry corner: the contentious proposal to abolish the OP_RETURN data limit.# Notes:- Bitcoin price approaching $97,000- 100 EH/s hash rate disappeared recently- 40% difficulty increase post-halving- Tether eyeing $25M stake in Ant Alpha IPO- Galaxy secured additional 260MW from Helios- Bitcoin uses 0.5% of total global electricityTimestamps:00:00 Start07:51 Tether Antalpha stake12:21 Galaxy + CoreWeave + AI20:01 1-year after the halving29:35 Cambridge Report: Miners Turn to Renewables35:47 Cry corner: OP_RETURN wars

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry with the focus on the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.The impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are starting to be felt, sending bitcoin higher as odds of a Fed rate cut in May improve. Plus, Robinhood, Microsoft and Meta earnings beat estimates and Ripple's offer to buy Circle was rejected. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.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 10T & 1RT CEO Dan Tapiero.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.10T and 1RT CEO Dan Tapiero joins CoinDesk to discuss economic indicators such as the Richmond Fed survey and potential interest rate cuts, projecting a possible $300,000 Bitcoin if short rates hit zero. Plus, his bullish outlook for the broader crypto markets in the U.S.Dan Tapiero will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the GDP data shows a slowdown in U.S. economy.Bitcoin and stocks tumbled after U.S. GDP data showed the economy contracted and imports surged ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, the SEC delays decisions on ETFs for XRP and DOGE, and the Bank of Italy warns cryptocurrencies could trigger global systemic risk. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports on "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.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 10T Holdings founder Dan Tapiero.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.10T Holdings founder Dan Tapiero joins CoinDesk to discuss the launch of ProShares' XRP ETF and compare their potential success to the bitcoin products. Plus, Dan shares his early experiences trading bitcoin and XRP, and weighs in on the criticisms of XRP's centralization.Dan Tapiero will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Goodwin explains how stablecoins may be yoking Bitcoin to the dollar system, creating a mechanism for the US to maintain global financial dominance while appearing to embrace cryptocurrency. He argues Bitcoiners must fight to keep Bitcoin permissionless.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comAuthor of "The Bitcoin Dollar" Mark Goodwin joins us to discuss how stablecoins may be the US government's strategy to maintain dollar hegemony by yoking Bitcoin to the dollar system. He explains how private stablecoin issuers must buy US treasuries, creating artificial dollar demand while enabling surveillance. Mark argues that while Bitcoin pumps, Bitcoiners must fight to preserve its permissionless nature or risk merely empowering the state rather than creating true freedom for individuals.Follow our guests: @markgoodw_in# Notes:- Tether holds ~$145B in US treasuries- PayPal offering 3.7% yield on PYUSD stablecoin- Bitcoin inflation fell below gold in May 2020- US strategically using stablecoins for dollar demand- Stablecoin regulations prioritize treasury backing- Bitcoin scaling solutions needed for privacyTimestamps:00:00 Start01:32 The 21 cabal06:40 Bitcoin as an EXIT14:14 The Bitcoin Dollar29:54 Arch39:27 Stablecoins51:40 Trump's illegal scams1:01:25 What should Bitcoiners do?-

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry 100 days into Trump's second term.From signing an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve to overhauling the SEC to launching $TRUMP memecoin, U.S. President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a flourishing reset for the crypto industry. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores on "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Michael Sonnenshein.Follow the podcast here.Securitize COO Michael Sonnenshein joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss his decade-long experience in the cryptocurrency industry, from his time at Grayscale to his current role at Securitize. Looking back on the early years of crypto, he reflects on the regulatory battle against the SEC for the bitcoin exchange-trade product. Plus, his optimistic vision on tokenization and real-world assets amid increasing institutional adoption.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How valuable are bitcoin miners to hyperscalers? Christian Lopez answers the question and breaks down the current landscape of bitcoin mining capital markets. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 15,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome to The Mining Pod! Today, Christian Lopez, Head of Digital Assets at Cohen and Company Capital Markets, joins us to break down Bitcoin mining's ever-shifting capital market landscape. Lopez explains why there's currently a glut of mining sites on the market, why private miners struggle to secure funding, and why the HPC/AI retrofit narrative is more complex than it seems. We also discuss how potential tariffs might affect mining operations, why Bitcoin mining stocks are correlating differently with Bitcoin than in previous cycles, and the evolving relationship between Bitcoin miners and institutional investors.- 1.5GW of mining sites currently for sale- Private miners face nearly impossible fundraising- Site retrofits for HPC require total rebuilds- Hash rate correlation with BTC price declining- Tariffs may increase CapEx by 10-30%- Hyperscalers want 150MW+ sites near major citiesTimestamps:00:00 Start01:47 Current market for miners04:22 M&A landscape11:42 Fractal12:04 AI & HPC hype14:27 Raising capital right now17:59 Is retrofitting real?21:36 Tariffs26:16 Is capital chasing AI instead of mining?

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China denied talks are happening between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.China denied talks are happening between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Monday as global trade uncertainty boosts bitcoin's haven appeal, prompting Standard Chartered to forecast bitcoin to hit an all-time high of $120,000 by the end of June. Plus, $TRUMP memecoin surges toward a $3 billion market capitalization and Stripe tests a new stablecoin project to capture a share of the projected $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The untold story of "Bitcoin Pizza Guy"! Satoshi's wanted POKER in Bitcoin? Bitcoin has bugs? Is 21 million a MYTH?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin explain 5 things you probably didn't know about Bitcoin. Satoshi's original Bitcoin client included a poker program. Did you know Bitcoin has an off-by-one error in Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment? We debunk the myth that the 21 million cap is mentioned in the whitepaper and explore three critical inflation bugs that threatened Bitcoin. Lastly, we tell the story of how "Bitcoin Pizza Guy" Laszlo Hanyecz was actually a pioneering contributor to Bitcoin's development and mining technology.Notes:- Original Bitcoin client included a poker client- Difficulty adjustment calculation uses 2015 not 2016 blocks- 21M supply cap not mentioned in Bitcoin whitepaper- 2010 inflation bug created 184 billion Bitcoin- Bitcoin Pizza guy spent ~100,000 BTC, not just 10,000Follow our guests: @cbspears @asilayhodling @btcszn2Timestamps:00:00 Start02:05 Bitcoin & Poker09:12 Difficulty Adjustment 2015 Blocks13:02 21M Supply (or not?)17:55 Arch18:28 3 Bugs29:06 Bitcoin Pizza Guilt39:58 BONUS: HFSP-

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as ARK Invest raised its 2030 bitcoin price target to as high as $2.4M.ARK Invest raised its 2030 bitcoin price target to as high as $2.4M in a bull case scenario as BTC rose above $94,000 Friday amid $2.8 billion in U.S. bitcoin ETF inflows over the past week. Plus, the Federal Reserve lifted restrictive crypto guidance for banks in a sign of softening crypto policy. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.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 PayPal SVP of Blockchain Jose Fernandez da Ponte.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President of Blockchain at PayPal, joins CoinDesk to discuss the payment giant's new reward program with PYUSD. Plus, how they plan to expand the stablecoin business and bring more than 400 million customers to the crypto space.Jose Fernandez da Ponte will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

South American gangs with Bitcoin miners? That's right! This and top 5 historical moments in Bitcoin you should know about!FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome to The Mining Pod! In this episode, the team discusses recent Bitcoin mining trends including a projected 8% difficulty decrease, fee revenue rebounding to 3.3% of block rewards, and major loans from Coinbase and Matrixport to miners amid ATM market hesitancy. They analyze the curious case of $2.7M in stolen Bitcoin miners (many outdated S9s) intercepted at LAX, customs control gaming allegations, and tariff implications for ASIC importation. The highlight is a lively debate on the top 5 moments in Bitcoin mining history, with strong disagreements about whether mining pools deserve a spot!Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Bitcoin hash rate down ~100 EH/s from April peak• Transaction fees rebounding to 3.3% of block rewards• $2.7M in stolen ASIC miners intercepted at LAX• AnAlpha IPO filing with 1.63B in outstanding loans• ASIC miners classified under tariff code 8543• AnAlpha's US customer base dropped from 25% to 6.9%Timestamps:00:00 Start00:13 Luxor Difficulty Report06:21 LAPD Finds Millions in Stolen S9s08:37 Sneaking ASICs into the US?12:19 Tariffs again....15:35 Fractal Bitcoin16:11 Top 5 Bitcoin Mining Moments in History31:26 Antalpha's IPOPublished twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie, Andy Baehr and Hyperion Decimus co-founder Chris Sullivan.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Hyperion Decimus co-founder Chris Sullivan joins CoinDesk to discuss the current crypto market dynamics amid global economic uncertainties and explains why we may need to see bitcoin cool off for potential "face melting" breakouts. Plus, outlook for further institutional adoption, regulatory impacts and hedge fund strategies.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China rejects 'baseless' U.S. trade talk rumors.Bitcoin dominance grows as China rejects 'baseless' U.S. trade talk rumors and Russia amplifies attacks on Ukraine, while also exploring a domestic crypto exchange for 'highly-qualified' investors. Plus, Jack Mallers' new Twenty One Capital aims to outdo Michael Saylor's Strategy. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Secret Network Executive Director Lisa Loud joins CoinDesk to discuss the potential of AI to solve major health crises while also expressing concerns over privacy risks. Plus, she addresses the importance of integrating confidential infrastructure into AI systems to protect sensitive data and Secret Network's role in that process.Lisa Loud will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Donald Trump strikes a conciliatory tone with China.Bitcoin sustains gains as U.S. President Donald Trump strikes a conciliatory tone with China and says he won't fire the chair of the Federal Reserve after a turbulent market. Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald is in talks with Tether, SoftBank, and Bitfinex to form a $3 billion bitcoin acquisition vehicle and DeFi Development Corp boosts its Solana holdings. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports founder aka stoolpresidente, joins CoinDesk to give his review on digital assets with a focus on the memecoins gamble. Plus, Portnoy reveals the best pizza spot in Toronto ahead of Consensus 2025.Dave Portnoy will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Amine, co-founders of Arch Network, discuss their recent $13M Series A led by Pantera Capital, how their technology enhances Bitcoin programmability, and their unique approaches to virtual machine architecture and validator consensus.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comMatt and Amine, co-founders of Arch Network, join us to talk about their recent $13M Series A funding round led by Pantera Capital. They explain how Arch differentiates itself from other Bitcoin L2s by enabling programmability on Bitcoin with their custom VM and FROST/ROAST threshold signature schemes. The founders discuss their approach to solving Bitcoin's programming limitations, creating a dynamic validator system that can scale over time, and building applications like DEXs and prediction markets directly on Bitcoin. They also share insights from their testnet phase and outline their roadmap toward mainnet launch.Follow our guests: @0xfinetuned @proofofmud# Notes:- Arch raised $13 million led by Pantera Capital- Uses FROST/ROAST for dynamic validator sets- Custom VM inspired by Solana's architecture- Aims for instant finality vs Bitcoin's 10 minutes- Uses transaction dependency graph for rollbacks- Mainnet launch expected around June/July 2025Timestamps:00:00 Start00:35 Pantera Capital raise01:57 Building Arch last 2 yrs04:04 VC finally funding BTC dev07:37 Arch ecosystem09:07 Arch dev verticals13:25 Distributed validator set15:04 Arch ad read15:36 Arch Virtual Machine17:33 Developer adoption new VM20:19 Builder reception21:50 Testnet learnings24:26 Under the hood of Arch25:51 Bitcoin MEV29:05 Apps for Arch31:14 Migrating L1 assets to Arch33:27 Wen Arch token35:09 The future-

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Kevin O'Leary.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, and its implications on the digital assets space. Plus, bitcoin's potential decoupling from traditional markets and whether ether can make a comeback.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as new SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in.New SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in, inciting hope for crypto friendly policies in the U.S. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank has raised concerns over stablecoin legislation and Bitcoin miners are attempting to bypass Trump's tariffs. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Valentin Rousseau joins the pod to discuss his new report that forecasts Bitcoin's hashrate for 2025 through 2027.You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Valentin Rousseau (a.k.a as Muad Dib on X), a bitcoin mining researcher who's worked with Hash Labs and the University of Cambridge, joins us to discuss his Blockspace report on hashrate forecasting for 2025, 2026, and 2027. Valentin breaks down his methodology for predicting Bitcoin's hashrate trajectory, analyzes hashrate deployment schedules for public miners, unpacks how tariffs could slow U.S. hashrate growth – and thus the Bitcoin network's growth as well, and answers the question: will we still see 1 zetahash in 2025? # Notes:- Projected ~1000 EH/s by end of 2025- Forecast: 1700 EH/s by end of 2027- Public miners = 37% of global hashrate- US tariffs reduced 2025 forecast by 60 EH/s- Private miners leading international expansion- ASIC prices flattened since 2022 crashTimestamps:00:00 Start02:27 2025 Mining Outlook06:28 Public miner success rate08:30 2026 & 2027 Outlook11:27 Hashrate prediction 202713:59 Accounting for tariffs16:14 US domestic vs International17:10 Private vs public hashrate20:06 Machine purchases24:34 Greenfield vs Brownfield sites29:34 Map of US hashrate31:54 Hashrate averages35:57 Wrap up49:29 Vibe shift

Returning for another season of ‘Gen C', Sam sits down with Kyle and Jay to learn how they transformed Milk Road into a leading crypto media brand and why they believe media should be the foundation of every business.Kyle and Jay, co-owners of Milk Road and co-founders of marketing agency Impact3, discuss their journey from meeting in a Toronto bar to building successful crypto-focused businesses. They explain their philosophy of using media to grow communities, simplifying crypto for everyday investors and their expansion plans beyond crypto into macro economics and AI. The pair also share insights on the current market dynamics and why they believe personalities will become increasingly important in differentiating brands in an AI-dominated future.Links mentioned from the podcast: Kyle's TwitterJay's TwitterMilk Road WebsiteImpact3 WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by 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.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China vowed to retaliate against U.S. calls for trade isolation.Bitcoin surged past $88,000 Monday as China vowed to retaliate against US calls for trade isolation and U.S. President Donald Trump explored ways to remove the most powerful banker in the world. Plus, Vitalik Buterim proposes replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine with RISC-V as Solana briefly flipped Ethereum in total value staked. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.