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Exploring the nuanced reality of stablecoins in emerging markets with The Flip Founder Justin Norman. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen are joined by Justin Norman, Founder of The Flip, to dive deep into his new documentary series and explore the nuanced, on-the-ground reality of stablecoins. From the complex legal gray areas in Argentina to the surprising role crypto plays in Bolivia's economy, Justin shares what he's learned from people around the globe who depend on stablecoins. 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 Sam Ewen.

Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan as the firm doubles down on its bitcoin commitment. And, insights into Brazil's approach to crypto regulation. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts a special “CoinDesk Daily” from Rio de Janeiro. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Erin Redwin, Bitcoin astrologer, discusses eclipse season chaos, Saturn returns, 2026 predictions, and how planetary alignments influenced Bitcoin's creation. Erin Redwing, Bitcoin astrologer and former astronomer, joins us to talk about eclipse season chaos, Saturn returns for millennials, why 2026 marks the Age of Aquarius, and Bitcoin's astrological DNA from its 2008 Saturn-Uranus opposition birth. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **NOTES:** • Bitcoin hit $18K on winter solstice 2020 • Saturn returns happen ages 27-30 • Eclipse seasons occur every 6 months   • 2026 starts new astrological era • Bitcoin created during planetary opposition • Pluto in Aquarius until 2044 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:35 Astronomy background 03:37 Erin predicts the 2025 Spring sell-off 05:55 Eclipse Season 12:48 Positive outlook 16:52 Cleanspark 18:11 Themes for the next era? 22:18 Saturn return 26:12 Saturn return applies to everyone 30:19 Bitcoin & Saturn 32:56 Price up or down? 42:47 Bitcoin culture right now -

PayPal is expanding its peer-to-peer payment service to crypto. PayPal is expanding its peer-to-peer service to include crypto transfers to its payment flow. The payment giant said U.S. users will soon be able to send digital assets like bitcoin and ether across PayPal, Venmo, and other crypto-compatible wallets. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what this means for crypto mainstream adoption on “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Kyle Chayka, Staff Writer at The New Yorker and author of Filterworld, breaks down how algorithmic sameness is reshaping global culture—and what it means for creativity, identity, and authenticity online. He explores how creators are challenging traditional media, why crypto could become the internet's native currency, and how digital identity is evolving in a world shaped by metrics, machines, and media. Joining him is Keith Soljacich of Publicis Media, as they explore opportunities to create deeper meaning amid these cultural shifts. Links mentioned from the podcast:  Kyle's Twitter The New Yorker Articles Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Keith's Twitter Follow us on Twitter:  Samwen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free.

Bitcoin mining stock investor and hedge fund manager Mike Alfred slings his opinions on IREN, public miners, and AI on the latest Mining Pod. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Mike Alfred, founder of Alpine Fox LP and a non‑executive director at IREN, joins us to talk about Bitcoin mining economics, AI‑GPU arbitrage, the importance of owning physical infrastructure, and how his permanent‑capital fund navigates massive drawdowns while staying contrarian in a hype‑driven market. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:51 Alpine Fox Fund 07:26 IREN allocation 10:26 Why invest in IREN? 16:10 Why post on social? 20:16 Cleanspark 20:44 Binance 25:26 Memetic investing 32:39 Breaking news 36:34 Drawdowns

Polymarket is considering an offer that values the platform at $9 billion. Polymarket is considering a deal that would value the company at $9 billion, according to a report from The Information. The number is a dramatic climb from its $1 billion valuation just three months ago, when it raised funds in a round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. What drove the surge in prediction market's valuation? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

A deep dive into Nepal's protest surge, where BitChat's mesh network and Discord polls helped topple a government, with Bitcoin‑adjacent tools fueling the uprising. Dive into the wild story of how Nepal's government was overthrown using Jack Dorsey's BitChat mesh network app and Discord polls. From social media bans sparking protests to Zoomers coordinating via Bluetooth networks, this episode explores the intersection of crypto technology and political revolution. Plus, Charlie Kirk's thoughts on Bitcoin strategic reserves. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • BitChat downloads jumped from 3K to 50K in one day • 48,000 Nepal downloads = 38% of total installs • 26 social media platforms banned Sept 4th • Bluetooth mesh network max range ~30 meters • Charlie Kirk supports US Bitcoin reserve • Discord poll selected interim leadership Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:25 Citizens rebel in Nepal 03:44 BitChat 05:08 Nepal backstory 06:18 BitChat to the rescue 11:41 Discord voting 21:26 Hot topic of week -

Insights into the Tether's announcing its plans to issue a US Dollar-Backed stablecoin. In an exclusive interview, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and newly appointed USAT CEO Bo Hines to discuss the launch of their new stablecoin designed specifically for the US market. Plus they discuss how it will work alongside the globally dominant USDT and reveal their mission to provide financial access to underserved communities, reduce transaction costs, and build a more efficient financial system in the United States. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives, Catherine Clay, discusses the launch of their new products. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠here⁠. Cboe recently announced new continuous futures for bitcoin and ether, mimicking popular offshore perpetual contracts but with a key difference: they're long-dated, cash-settled products with a 10-year expiry. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives, Catherine Clay, to dive into these innovative new products, plus Catherine shares key takeaways from the Hood Summit, including what today's retail traders are really after. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

The U.S. saw August deficit of $345 billion. How did gold and bitcoin react? The US government posted a $345 billion deficit in August, with its revenue of $344B overshadowed by $689 billion in spending. The net interest at $93 billion highlights the growing pressure that rising borrowing costs are placing on federal finances. Will this have any impact on the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Tether had a big win in court this week against Swan, and Bitmain is under the eye of the U.S. government.  Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway On the latest Mining Pod news roundup, Will and Mat discuss Bitcoin's 5 %+ difficulty jump, to Tether's courtroom win over Swan, GOP calls for a CFIUS review of Bitmain, AI's creeping impact on hashrate, and the claim that Ocean Pool's CEO Luke Dashjar earns $750k a year. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:40 Difficulty Report 06:37 CIFR, other mining stocks rip 11:21 Tether eyes victory in UK High Court 17:02 Bitmain, Cango in US cross hairs 24:14 Cry Corner: Is Luke Dashjr rich?!

Brian Quintenz took dispute with Tyler Winklevoss to X. CFTC chair nominee Brian Quintenz released text messages with Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss on Wednesday, suggesting Winklevoss had "misled" President Donald Trump about why the executive opposed Quintenz's nomination. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what you missed about the dispute on “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Jack Butcher, Artist and Founder of Visualize Value, shares how he turned a decade-long career in corporate design into one of the internet's most recognizable creative brands. He explains how simplifying ideas into bold, viral visuals led to a new kind of artistic practice—one rooted in transparency, leverage, and working in public. Jack dives into how crypto unlocks new layers of creative ownership and why the most valuable assets today are driven by community. Links mentioned from the podcast:  Jack's Twitter Jack's Instagram Visualize Value Twitter Visualize Value Website Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, reveals how stablecoins are shaking up global payments. From discovering Bitcoin at college parties to a chance encounter at a Wells Fargo, Maurice shows how stablecoins tackle real problems by making cross-border transfers faster, cheaper, and easier. With rapid expansion into new markets and game-changing partnerships, Yellow Card is driving the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and reshaping the future of digital payments.  Links mentioned from the podcast:  Chris's Twitter Yellow Card Website Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen, CoinDesk  From our sponsor: Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit https://www.midnight.gd/ and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

BLS revision shows 1 million jobs less than reported. Can you trust the data anymore? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics disclosed that the economy created nearly 1 million fewer jobs than reported in the year ended March. What does this mean for the trades in the past year and can you trust the labor data anymore? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Unveiling the launch of Backpack EU with CEO Armani Ferrante. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the launch of Backpack EU, a new crypto derivatives exchange and one of the first in Europe to offer regulated perpetual futures. Plus, Ferrante dives into the complexities of Backpack's acquisition of FTX EU, his plans to differentiate Backpack from competitors, and the company's ambitious goals for global expansion. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Flashnet CEO Ethan Marcus breaks down Bitcoin's on‑chain trading, fee wars, stablecoin hurdles, and why Spark aims to outpace Lightning—all in under 35 minutes. Flashnet CEO Ethan Marcus joins us to discuss Bitcoin's scaling landscape, on‑chain spot markets, the challenges of stablecoins, and how Spark's signing protocol offers a fast, cheap alternative to Lightning. He also shares candid lessons from a $300 k load test and his vision for Bitcoin‑native finance. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes:     Coinbase charges ~70 bps per trade.     Spark handled $300 k in 9 min during beta.     Bitcoin spot volume ≈ $20‑30 trillion yr.     Lightning's fee‑free stablecoin rollout deemed “disaster”.     Spark's operator model uses threshold signatures.     Braille's USD‑BTC stablecoin launches on Spark. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:52 Is Flashnet crypto or fintech? 02:23 What is Spark? 03:25 Role of the Operator 05:06 Like a State Chain but different 06:50 Spark idea origins 08:54 Flashnet 11:08 Why not build on Lightning? 12:16 Hyperliquid 15:00 How does Spark fit into BTC scaling? 16:30 Why use a DEX? 18:38 Evolution of on-chain exchanges 20:35 Braille & stablecoins 21:58 RGB & other protocols 24:15 Park launch troubles 26:16 Degens lend a helping hand 28:08 Corporate chains 30:21 Single sequencer = server 32:09 Zero Day 33:08 Innovations in BTC -

U.S. money market funds hit $7 trillion mark. U.S. money market funds have reached a record high of over $7 trillion, potentially setting the stage for investments in riskier assets like crypto. Plus, Ledger CTO warns of a large-scale supply chain attack. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Refik Anadol, a world-renowned Visionary Media Artist and Founder of Refik Anadol Studio,has revolutionized the art world by transforming raw data into breathtaking immersive experiences using AI as his creative partner. From pioneering the groundbreaking concept of “data painting” to building vast digital universes onchain and launching Dataland, a cutting-edge museum dedicated to AI-driven art, he is shaping the future of creativity where dreams, data, and machines collide to redefine reality itself. From our sponsor: Break the cycle of exploitation.Break down the barriers to truth.Break into the next generation of privacy.Break Free.Free to scroll without being monetized.Free from censorship.Freedom without fear.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.Break free with Midnight, visit https://midnight.network/break-free

The latest market moves, recession risk, and Fed rate cut predictions with ADM Investor Services International Chief Economist & Global Strategist Marc Ostwald. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. On this episode of Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie is joined by ADM Investor Services International Chief Economist & Global Strategist Marc Ostwald, as he explains how central banks have become "scapegoats" for government fiscal problems and why a looming recession, if it happens, would likely be short and shallow. Plus, he shares his Fed rate cut predictions and explains why he thinks crypto offers a lifeline to businesses amid market volatility. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

You may not realize it, but that bitcoin ATM at your corner store is probably bringing in some serious cash. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Mintz, CEO of Bitcoin Depot joins Colin to talk about building the largest Bitcoin ATM network in North America with 9,000+ machines. They discuss how the Bitcoin ATM business model works, why someone would buy bitcoin from an ATM rather than an exchange, why Bitcoin ATMs tend to have premiums, and what areas the company may explore for expansion. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Bitcoin Depot has 9,000+ ATMs across 3 countries • Q2 revenue up 6% YoY to $172.1M • 15% of US transactions still use cash • 1,700 ATMs ready for deployment Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:16 Founding Bitcoin Depot 05:58 The first BTC ATM? 07:14 Current revenue growth 09:52 Establishing an ATM location 11:54 Deciding ATM locations 16:01 Profit sharing w/ locations 17:33 Convincing locations 19:31 Are ATMs not price sensitive? 22:21 Operating expenses 23:26 ATM user profile 25:45 Price premium 28:59 Revenue valuation 31:46 Expansion 32:27 European market 32:59 Treasury strategy 35:20 Treasury company frothy market 36:57 Regulation changes

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Charles Hoskinson. Follow the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Input Output CEO and co-founder Charles Hoskinson sits down with CoinDesk for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of crypto and technology. He explains why he believes Ethereum is a "victim of its own success" and will not survive the next 10-15 years, and the "sleeping giant" of Bitcoin DeFi. Plus, his investments in revolutionizing the American healthcare system and bringing back extinct animals. - This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.

Block is most well known for its point of sale hardware. But now they are gunning for the bitcoin mining market. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today's bonus edition, Perry Hothi from Block joins us to talk about Proto's new ASIC miner, Rig. We dive deep into the technical specs, modular hashboard design, open-source mining software, and how Block plans to compete in a hardware market dominated by Bitmain. Perry explains Rig's data center-inspired features and Block's broader Bitcoin ecosystem strategy. Notes: • 14.1 joules per hash efficiency rating • 12kW power consumption per unit • 96-124 chips per configuration • Swappable hashboard design • Single phase power that helps balance all three phases • Two fans per three hash boards design Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:31 Specs: Jules per Terahash 05:18 Form Factor 12:03 Colorado Air Filter 13:05 Hashboard Swapping 17:28 Under clocking (operating range) 18:54 Block ecosystem 21:22 Competitors 23:42 Cleanspark 24:11 Next Gen

We're explaining why trying to filter Bitcoin is a fool's errand. We dive into the “filter debate,” dissecting why some Bitcoin purists are demanding JPEG‑free blocks and why their efforts are futile, but harmful to the bitcoin network. Fee economics, block‑size limits, real‑world examples, and the clash between censorship resistance and arbitrary data. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes:     Block size capped ~4 MB (~250 GB/yr)     $600 M+ spent on ordinal fees     Knots rose from 5 % to 18 %     30/25 000 nodes filtered in early test     100 % filtered nodes still ineffective     Fee market drives transaction inclusion Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:54 Letter Analogy 05:40 Nations censoring transactions 07:16 Spam 16:16 JPEGS 18:03 Block size 19:12 Death to JPEGS 20:32 IBD (initial block download) 26:11 But we are filtering X transactions! 27:24 First principles 34:36 Oh Luke... so disappointing.. -

Is Tether getting into gold mining? Stablecoin issuer Tether is considering investing in gold mining. According to the report from Financial Times, the USDT issuer has held discussions with mining groups about putting money into the gold supply chain, including refining, trading and royalties. Plus, U.S. employment data in August shows a slowed labor market. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

On today's roundup, we have an ASIC market update from Luxor, plus American Bitcoin's debut on public markets and why one investor wants to put the freeze on the Core Scientific-CoreWeave deal. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will with Luxor's ASIC Trading Desk Senior Account Manager Sarah Tang about the ASIC market landscape, including how tariffs are impacting pricing, demand, and futures orders, plus the most popular ASIC models currently. For news, they cover American Bitcoin's volatile Nasdaq debut, JonesResearch pumping the brakes on its IREN rating, and Core Scientific's largest active investors imploring others to vote no on the CoreWeave acquisition. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     50 % tariff on Chinese rigs     22 % tariff on SE Asian rigs     Difficulty target  for 1 ZH/s = 139.7 T hashes     Hash price ≈ $53.8 /TH/day     American Bitcoin surged to $13/share, fell to $6.38 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:17 Difficulty Report by Luxor 04:33 American Bitcoin public listing 07:10 ASIC prices 17:10 Cleanspark 17:39 Jones Research downgrades IREN 22:50 Cry Corner: Two Seas Capital

The latest price moves and insights with Eric Trump and Asher Genoot. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠here⁠. American Bitcoin just made its NASDAQ debut, trading under the ticker ABTC. In this exclusive interview with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Eric Trump and Executive Chairman Asher Genoot discuss the company's strategy and what's next. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Could Polymarket make a return to the U.S. with the CFTC's no-action letter to QCX? The CFTC granted a no-action letter to QCX, Polymarket's new U.S. acquisition, over certain regulatory requirements involving events contracts. Is the prediction market coming back to America? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

The latest price moves and insights with Kevin O'Leary. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss his evolving strategy for the maturing crypto market. He explains why he no longer focuses on the daily bitcoin price and has instead switched to an approach that earns yield on his core BTC and ETH holdings. Plus, his hot take on the future of digital ownership, calling NFTs a "fad" and explaining why he's optimistic on the tokenization of high-value physical assets. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

The latest price moves and insights with Ondo Finance Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode. To get the show every week, follow the podcast here. Ondo Finance launched Ondo Global Markets on Wednesday, a new platform offering fully backed, tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to investors worldwide. Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode explains how the tokens provide direct, on-chain exposure to U.S. assets, making capital markets more accessible, transparent, and portable for international investors. De Bode joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the launch. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom teases an upcoming release of a memecoin to challenge TRUMP. California Governor Gavin Newsom teased an upcoming release of a memecoin to challenge TRUMP. Will it be able to "turn up the heat"? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Ed and Tim from Bitcoin Treasuries break down the corporate bitcoin strategy space, MicroStrategy's dominance, valuation challenges, and what's next for treasury companies in this volatile market. Ed and Tim from Bitcoin Treasuries join us to talk about the explosive growth of bitcoin treasury companies, why traditional metrics don't work anymore, MicroStrategy's continued outperformance versus the Mag 7, mining companies losing narrative appeal, and their upcoming September 17th Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference in NYC. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • MSTR outperformed Mag 7 every day for a year • Traditional PE ratios don't work for BTC cos • MicroStrategy: $500M revenue, $75M profit • Fixed income markets worth $4 trillion • Many treasury cos trade below NAV • Bitcoin gains counted as revenue now Timestamps 00:00 Start 01:17 Conference & podcast 03:01 MSTR price lag 05:20 Market outlook 06:55 Why BTC treasury companies? 09:30 Comparing companies 15:03 Bearish BTC miners? 18:34 Future of treasury companies 22:20 Winner take most or all? 23:27 Attracting capital 26:23 Bitmex Report 28:56 Conference highlights 32:55 Wrap up -

David LaValle, the former head of ETF at Grayscale, begins his new role as CoinDesk's President of Data and Indices. He joins Jennifer Sanasie to discuss how the successful launch of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs marked a major inflection point, and why the market is now ready for its next phase of maturity. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit https://www.midnight.gd/ and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as gold surged to a record high of $3,500 an ounce. Gold surged to a record high of $3,500 an ounce earlier, driven by growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, a worsening fiscal outlook for major economies, and increased political pressure on central bank policies. Can bitcoin catch up to the momentum? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Our guest, Cormint CEO James McAvity, makes the case that Bitcoin's low transaction fees should raise concerns.  Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, James McAvity, CEO of bitcoin miner Cormint, joins us to talk about a potential, looming existential crisis for Bitcoin: low transaction fee revenue. With transaction fees at only 2% of mining revenue, McAvity argues the current model is unsustainable as rewards halve every four years. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Transaction fees: 1/50th of total block rewards • 20GW mining capacity running 24/7 globally   • 70 basis points: current annual BTC issuance • $30-50K: cost per gigawatt hour electricity • 2036: block rewards drop to 8 basis points • $20T: potential future Bitcoin market cap Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:32 Is mining cooked? 08:05 Interpreting Satoshi's Goals 13:17 Hot mess or solid roadmap? 20:46 Cleanspark 21:15 Fees in a money protocol 25:44 truested intermediaries 31:42 Monero attack 38:39 Longterm bearish on mining? 44:59 What to do?

We dive into the UAE's $700 M Bitcoin mine, the US government's on‑chain data feeds via Chainlink, and Tether's comeback on RGB, plus nation‑state mining drama. Colin Charlie joins us to unpack the UAE's secret $700 million Bitcoin mining operation, the US government's bold move to publish macro data on-chain through Chainlink, and Tether's planned launch on the RGB layer‑2. We also explore nation‑state mining strategies and the quirky characters behind RGB. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes:     UAE mine valued at $700 M BTC     Citadel (UAE) operating the mine     US gov posting data on multiple blockchains     Chainlink oracle used for Bitcoin L2 Botanics     Tether targeting RGB (still pre‑v1)     Bhutan holds 12k BTC ($1.3 B) Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:21 UAE mining BTC 05:55 US data on-chain 11:03 Tether coming back to BTC -

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Eric Trump praised China's crypto efforts. Eric Trump praised China during a panel at BTC Asia, saying that there is “no question” the country had “made an unbelievable mark on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.” He emphasized the U.S.–China dynamic as pivotal in the future of digital finance, saying the two countries led the world in cryptocurrency. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Reports suggest that ABTC could start trading as early as next month following its merger with Gryphon Digital. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, the crew digs into reports that ABTC could start trading as soon as September, how hashrate looks primed to rip, IREN's 4,200 GPU buy, and a surprising Ocean Pool hashrate reporting glitch.  Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     American Bitcoin aims Sep 2025 public debut.     Hash‑rate up ~5 % per Hash Rate Index.     Difficulty 44 % through adjustment period.     IREN financed $102 M for 8.5K GPUs.     Ocean Pool reported a false 300 EH/s spike. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:31 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:38 Gryphon and Hut 8 surge 13:13 ETPs reach March‐highs in outflows 19:44 IREN doubles GPU fleet 25:41 Cry Corner: OCEAN 300 EH/s bug

Satsie from PayJoin Foundation explains why Bitcoin isn't anonymous, covers essential privacy tools like address management, VPNs, and running nodes, plus discusses PayJoin batching and silent payments for better on-chain privacy. Satsie, board member of PayJoin Foundation joins us to talk about Bitcoin privacy fundamentals. We cover why Bitcoin isn't anonymous, essential privacy practices like avoiding address reuse and hardware wallet shipping risks, the importance of running your own node, and advanced tools like PayJoin transaction batching and silent payments for enhanced on-chain privacy. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • Bitcoin requires KYC through exchanges • Address reuse is "really, really bad"  • Hardware wallets shipped to homes create risk • PayJoin needs 5% network adoption minimum • Node sync takes "couple days" currently • Silent payments require blockchain scanning Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:24 Who is Satsie? 04:24 How private is Bitcoin? 06:06 Privacy is hard 07:58 Basic BTC privacy techniques 10:50 VPNs 11:57 Running a node 15:13 You are using somebody's node 17:28 What is Payjoin? 19:59 When would we use Payjoin? 21:10 Payjoin adoption 22:45 Multi-party Payjoin 23:54 Silent Payments 27:16 Current US privacy regulations 29:00 Soft forks 31:06 Resources -

Bitcoin transaction fees have collapsed to near-zero levels despite BTC hitting new highs. Will Owens from Galaxy Digital breaks down the data showing "free blocks" and what this means for miners and the network's long-term sustainability. Will Owens from Galaxy Digital joins us to talk about Bitcoin's shocking transaction fee collapse. Despite BTC ripping to new all-time highs, fees have fallen to historic lows with "free blocks" becoming common. We dive deep into the data showing how custodial adoption and speculative activity moving to other chains is creating a miner revenue crisis. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **NOTES:** • Bitcoin fees at all-time lows despite $120K price • "Free blocks" with 1 sat/vB fees now common • Miners losing 15-20% potential revenue from fees   • 1.5M Bitcoin vulnerable to quantum attacks • Hash price hit $35/TH all-time low recently • Coinbase custodies over 1 million Bitcoin Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:05 Are fees important? 09:09 Free Block 10:37 Do miners care? 13:24 OP_RETURN 18:38 OP_RETURN & Bitcoin Core 21:34 Wallet type -

CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sits down with Ben Emons, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of FedWatch Advisors, to discuss why the crypto market is feeling "frothy and nervous," what a hawkish or dovish surprise from the Fed would look like, and the critical resistance zones for bitcoin.