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Bitcoin treasury strategies are all the rage, but are they actually sustainable?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Colin and Charlie talk about the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies and their financial engineering strategies. They break down Strategy's convertible debt playbook, examine why these companies trade at premiums to their Bitcoin holdings, and debate whether this trend is sustainable or an elaborate house of cards waiting to collapse.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• MicroStrategy holds 592,100 Bitcoin• Q1 2025 revenue: $111 million • Convertible notes have 0-1% interest rates• Bitcoin needs to drop way low for liquidation• Preferred shares pay 8-10% dividends• Annual obligations: $10-20 billionTimestamps:00:00 Start02:59 Strategy (formerly micro)10:42 Types of companies15:13 Preferred stock24:57 Closed end fund dynamics-

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Arizona moved closer to establishing a BTC reserve.Arizona moved closer to establishing a reserves fund for bitcoin after the state's Senate voted in favor of bill HB2324 at its third reading and a North Korean hacking group is using Python-based malware disguised as fake job applications to target crypto workers. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer is coming, and that means mining curtailment in Texas. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson from Luxor Technology joins Will and Colin to discuss how Texas bitcoin miners are adapting to 4CP, peak load occurrences in the ERCOT system. On the news front, the trio covers US-listed public miners reaching a record 31.6% of Bitcoin's hashrate, Antalpha's stellar Q1, and growing concerns about whether or not the growing corporate treasury strategy trend is becoming a bubble.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• US miners hit 31.6% network hash rate record• Antalpha's loan book grew to $1.77B in Q1• Texas miners represent 15-20% global hash rate• Hash prices just above $50 per petahash/day• 3.5% of Texas peak load is flexible miningTimestamps:00:00 Start02:05 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:09 Antalpha lending book & Tether11:47 Fractal Bitcoin12:24 ERCOT electricity market26:07 JP Morgan report35:39 Corporate crypto treasury bubble44:08 Cry Corner: Semler Scientific Warning Sign

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump warns Iran. President Donald Trump's warning on Iran sent overall crypto markets in turmoil and Polymarket bettors believe that there's an over 60% chance that the U.S. will take military action against Iran. Plus, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act and the USELESS coin draws hype. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy discusses his Miami Bitcoin office, building a staking platform directly into Bitcoin client, redesigning Bitcoin script entirely, CTV endorsement process, and why Bitcoin should make users feel dramatically more free on the day they start using it.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comJeremy Rubin joins us to talk about his secretive Miami Bitcoin office building Polybeam bridge and a Bitcoin staking platform, his controversial ideas for redesigning Bitcoin script entirely using RISC-V instead of the current "crappy programming language," his CTV endorsement process and why CAT proposals fell short, plus his theory on optimal soft fork activation timing to avoid holidays and summer vacations.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Building Bitcoin staking platform into core client• Polybeam bridge connects Bitcoin to StarkNet• CTV endorsement process received few submissions• Recommends 10 megabytes memory for new script• Early November best time for soft fork activation• In-person work more effective than remoteTimestamps:00:00 Start01:39 Working from home03:10 Jeremy's secret project04:17 Polybeam05:28 Char & Bitcoin staking07:11 Staking within the client09:58 Whiteboarding at OP_NEXT11:47 64 byte transactions28:49 Drama & Kanye30:52 CTV36:54 Softfork activation (the human version)45:21 Best day of life-

In this episode, we explore how people consistently choose digital convenience over privacy protection. With key thought leaders and featuring street interviews that reveal the gap between what people say they value and their actual online behavior. We examine why true privacy solutions remain inaccessible to most users, the concerning opacity of AI data usage and the need for better education about the real costs of our data exchanges.To learn more, visit https://midnight.network/break-free.This episode is created in partnership with Midnight Network and Brave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as X suspended Pump.fun's official account.Social media giant X suspended Pump.fun's official account and co-founder Alon Cohen's handle on June 16, along with other memecoin platforms in an apparent crackdown. What does it say about the freedom of speech on the platform? Plus, Polyhedra suffered a liquidity attack and ARK Invest sold $51.8 million worth of Circle shares. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean McDonough of New West joins the pod to discuss how oil and gas bitcoin mining has changed and where the sector is headed. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sean McDonough, president and founder of New West Data joins us to talk about the company's vertically integrated oil and gas bitcoin mining operations in Alberta, Canada. We explore the pros and cons of full O&G ownership versus JV partnerships, barriers for large oil companies entering Bitcoin mining, regulatory considerations in Alberta, and the convergence of oil, gas, and AI data centers.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• New West: $1.5M CAD per megawatt CapEx cost• Alberta flare gas mining still relatively small scale• Dual revenue streams: oil sales + Bitcoin mining• Cash flows split evenly between oil and Bitcoin• Generators are largest CapEx item, more than miners• Hash rate trading in 800-900 range for months00:00 Start02:38 New West04:26 Ownership instead of service07:35 Why don't we see more miner vertical integration10:06 JV's and risk10:56 Nat Gas economics12:30 Nat Gas more profitable than mining?15:48 Regulation in Alberta17:57 Understanding of BTC mining in Alberta19:58 Drillers shifting thinking24:37 Economics of pure play Nat Gas mining?28:45 Have oil producers soured on BTC miners?32:55 NYDIG & Caruso buyout36:09 Ai energy bottleneck41:00 Hashrate predictions42:41 Hashrate chart waves

Dr. Melyn McKay of Coala Pay explains how blockchain rails are transforming humanitarian aid by enabling instant, secure payments to partners in the world's most challenging locations.Dr. Melyn McKay brings 15 years of humanitarian aid experience to her role as founder of Coala Pay, a blockchain-based payment platform revolutionizing how aid money moves globally. In this conversation, she shares her journey from carrying cash in war zones to building technology that enables instant, transparent aid disbursements through stablecoins and smart contracts. McKay discusses the massive inefficiencies plaguing the traditional aid sector, the trust challenges preventing more direct giving and how Coala Pay is scaling across conflict zones to ensure aid funding reaches local partners safely and efficiently.Links mentioned from the podcast: Melyn's TwitterCoala Pay WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Strategy buys more BTC.The overall crypto market remain stable with a slight uptrend under the looming threat of war in the mideast. Plus, Vietnam passes new crypto law and Strategy buys 10,100 more BTC. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie and Colin demolish every popular Bitcoin price model - stock-to-flow, rainbow charts, power law, and Metcalfe's law. Why they're all wrong and what might actually work this cycle.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin break down every major Bitcoin price prediction model and explain why they're all fundamentally flawed. From Plan B's broken stock-to-flow to Giovanni's power law obsession, rainbow charts, and Metcalfe's law - we expose the problems with each approach and introduce Charlie's new "institutional structured bid corridor" theory for this cycle.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Stock-to-flow predicted $1M by 2025 - failed• Rainbow chart undefeated since 2013• Power law predicts $100K by 2028 latest • Metcalfe's law broken by ETF adoption• Hyper-bitcoinization chart shows $100B BTC• Institutional money creating price channelsTimestamps:00:00 Start00:34 Price Models02:09 Stock to Flow10:48 Rainbow Chart14:59 Arch Network15:31 Power Law21:40 Metcalfe's Law28:03 Hyperbitcoinization Model30:47 Institutional Structure Bid Corridor Model-

American Bitcoin may purchase $320 million of Antminers to expand its fleet, and hedge funds are dumping bitcoin ETFs.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, Matt, and Nick discuss Bitcoin mining's summer slowdown, American Bitcoin's massive 25 EH/s anticipated ramp up, a big week for public miner fundraising, Amazon's $20B Pennsylvania data center investment, institutional ETF flows showing hedge fund exits, and the controversial filter wars dividing Bitcoin's community.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash rate trading 820-930 EH range lately• American Bitcoin raising for $320M U3S21EXPH buy• IREN upsizes convertible note to $500M • Amazon investing $20B in Pennsylvania• Hedge fund ETT holdings dropped from 122K to 83K BTC in Q100:00 Start01:12 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:37 American Bitcoin $320M U3S21 Cost13:40 Fundraising season23:07 Hedge funds ditched BTC ETFs in Q132:08 Amazon going balls deep in PA37:41 Cry Corner - The Filter Boys Mount UP!

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Israeli forces bombed targets in Iran.Bitcoin tumbled below $104,000 before rebounding as Israeli forces bombed targets in Iran, including the country's capital. The airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile sites roiled global sentiment and sent investors fleeing risk assets, sending the CoinDesk 20 index down nearly 6% in the last 24 hours. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

Matthew Le Merle joined the podcast to discuss his journey from a consulting background to breaking finance with blockchain. He explains how he and his wife Alison pivoted to blockchain after recognizing it as the next major wave of digital value creation following the internet era. He breaks down the differences between blockchain, crypto, and DeFi, and shares how the financial industry is slow to adapt due to outdated systems and vested interests. While adoption may seem slow, it's actually progressing rapidly by historical standards, and transformation remains inevitable no matter what.  We discuss... Matthew Le Merle transitioned from a career in consulting and digital innovation to blockchain venture investing after identifying it as the next major wave of value creation. He and his wife began investing in blockchain over a decade ago, seeing it as the foundation for digitalizing commerce and finance. Blockchain, or distributed ledger technology (DLT), complements the internet by enabling secure, trust-based value transfers. Crypto is a subset of digital assets—usually natively digital—enabled by tokenization on blockchain infrastructure. Tokenization allows any asset to be digitally represented and transacted without paper or manual processes. DeFi (Decentralized Finance) enables financial transactions through code rather than intermediaries, potentially removing banks and middlemen from the equation. The current financial system is deeply entrenched with inefficiencies and intermediaries that profit from friction and delay. Incumbent institutions like banks face both technological and incentive-based challenges in adopting blockchain solutions. Just as digital communication disrupted legacy industries, blockchain is likely to disrupt banking and finance despite institutional resistance. While adoption of smart contracts and blockchain applications has been slower than expected, it's following a similar long development arc as the early internet. Digital assets are designed to function natively on digital infrastructure, enabling real-time, frictionless movement. Discounted cash flow models can now be used to estimate intrinsic value for platforms like Ethereum and Solana. Bitcoin's value is more abstract, deriving from its role as a hedge against government control, inflation, and confiscation. Blockchain investing spans six asset classes: early, mid/late, and public stages for both equity and token-based investments. Entry-level exposure to crypto can be done via small Bitcoin allocations, as recommended by BlackRock and others. The biggest blockchain fortunes have come from early-stage investments, not public market trading. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance   Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/breaking-finance-with-blockchain-matthew-le-merle-720 

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the U.S. Senate passed its first vote 68-30 on the long-awaited stablecoin bill.The U.S. Senate passed its first significant vote 68-30 on the long-awaited stablecoin bill, bringing final approval within reach. This legislative momentum is mirrored in the House of Representatives, where a key crypto market structure bill cleared two essential committees on Tuesday. Plus, GameStop is raising another $1.75 billion for potential bitcoin purchases. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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 Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S.-China tensions cool.Bitcoin briefly jumped above $110,000 this morning amid an agreement between the U.S. and China to lower tensions. Will the market rise once the two economic superpowers eventually reach a broader tariff deal? Plus, Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal is set to take over as the CEO of the Polygon Foundation amid strategic shakeup. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

Nick from Gamma explains how Bitcoin ordinals differ from traditional NFTs and introduces Signals - a platform solving the broken price discovery process that forces users to jump through ridiculous hoops just to buy digital collectibles.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNick, co-founder of Gamma, joins us to talk about the broken NFT market discovery process and how their new platform Signals fixes the ridiculous whitelist system. We dive into Bitcoin ordinals vs traditional NFTs, why inscriptions are superior to off-chain storage, and how auction-style price discovery creates fairer markets for creators and collectors.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Tens of thousands of Bitcoin nodes store inscriptions• 2021 marked peak NFT hype cycle craze• Most NFT data stored on centralized servers• Signals uses auction clearing price model• Bitcoin inscriptions permanently on-chain• Traditional NFTs just track ownershipTimestamps00:00 Start00:49 Inscribing Vegas conference02:47 NFT market currently05:45 Market participants11:44 Why are Ordinals & Inscriptions interesting?20:36 Arch Network21:08 Price discovery (it's harder than it looks)29:09 Signals Art39:54 Blockspace40:43 Is a market equilibrium possible?45:05 Wrap up47:53 Invite code #BS2-

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin and ether gain momentum.Bitcoin is up this morning following a surge of bitcoin treasury holdings among publicly listed companies and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust hitting a historic $70 billion in AUM. Plus, ether also warms back up as traders brace for key inflation data and continue to digest U.S.-China trade developments. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

The latest price moves and insights with CoinFund President Chris Perkins.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.CoinFund President Chris Perkins joins CoinDesk live to break down the highly anticipated SEC Roundtable on DeFi. As a member of the CFTC's Global Market Advisory Committee, he shares insights into inter-agency cooperation and the future of stablecoin legislation in the U.S.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -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.

Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna Holdings, joins The Mining Pod! We dig into behind the meter Bitcoin mining, where miners work with local grid builds for cheaper, more stable energy.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna, joins us to talk about renewable-powered Bitcoin mining operations, including Soluna's Project Annie - a 75MW solar-powered data center in northeast Texas. We dive into the challenges of behind-the-meter renewable mining, curtailment solutions, production tax credits, and how Bitcoin mining can solve renewable energy's biggest problems.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:- Project Annie: 75MW data center, 140MW solar farm- Texas has massive renewable energy scale- Production tax credits incentivize green energy- Behind-the-meter regulations are complex- Wind farms often run at 30-40% capacity- Battery storage too expensive for Bitcoin miningTimestamps:00:00 Start01:51 Green energy07:34 Behind the meter10:36 Markets other than Texas14:01 Renewable energy credits17:05 Project Annie19:33 Tax credit rules26:38 Renewables, AI & uptime33:16 Owning vs service provider37:11 Headwinds for renewables44:43 Batteries

Ahmed Nimale, Founder of KYD Labs, is working to disrupt the live events industry with a venue-first approach to ticketing. Having worked at Fan Exchange, Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster, Ahmed brings deep industry knowledge to solving the core problem: venues and artists lack data about their customers while spending heavily on marketing with poor returns. In this episode, Ahmed explains how KYD's platform increases venue revenue by 30-40% through automated marketing and better conversion rates.This episode is brought to you in partnership with LEDNhttps://www.ledn.io/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Trump-Musk feud fades.Bitcoin gains momentum as the dispute cools down between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. And, should Argentine President Milei take responsibility for LIBRA Promotion? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

Crypto kidnappings & "wrench attacks" are surging globally. Charlie & Colin break down real cases, from Ledger CEO torture to NYC penthouse hostage drama, plus essential security tips to protect yourself from physical Bitcoin theft.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin dive deep into the dark side of crypto wealth - the rising amount of physical attacks, kidnappings, and torture targeting Bitcoin holders. From the Ledger co-founder's mutilation in France to wild NYC penthouse hostage situations involving crack cocaine and air fryers, they explore real cases and share Jameson Lopp's security wisdom.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Ledger co-founder kidnapped 2 days, fingers cut• American tourist lost $125K in London scam• Italian held 17 days, $28M crypto extorted• 90+ officers in French rescue operation• Attacks started with Hal Finney in 2014• Most incidents happen in Europe/AsiaTimestamps:00:00 Start01:08 What is a wrench attack?05:33 Jameson Lopp08:19 3 Types of attacks09:34 Kidnapping (Ledger Case)12:19 Kidnapping (French Father Case)13:03 Attempted Abduction (France Daughter of CEO)14:59 Arch Network15:31 Wrench Attack Tracker19:10 Hostage (American Tourist London)22:08 Different custody setups24:34 Hostage (Kentucky Crypto King)30:58 Best practices-

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates.The dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues to draw attention as the feud unfolds on social media. Polymarket bettors believe that there is a 26% chance that the president will unfollow Musk. What's your take? CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk has released its inaugural list of the Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI, powered by Proof of Talk. Julia Bonafede, co-founder of Rosetta Analytics AI who served as one of five judges, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the rigorous criteria used to curate this list of 50 trailblazing women, emphasizing their groundbreaking work driving innovation and ethical frameworks in emerging technologies.-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang goes over May production updates from major public miners. Plus, how many bitcoin treasury companies is too many?FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin and Matt talk about May mining production numbers from major players like CleanSpark, Riot, and Marathon; the explosive growth of corporate Bitcoin treasury companies following MicroStrategy's playbook; and CoreWeave's $7 billion deal with Applied Digital. Plus, for this week's cry corner, silver just hit a 13-year high, but it's still only up 5% in those 13 years…Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash price currently around $52 per petahash/day• CleanSpark mined 694 BTC in May at 45.6 EH/s• Riot sold 500 BTC for $51M operational costs• Marathon holds almost 50,000 Bitcoin treasury• Applied Digital signed $7B, 15-year AI deal• Silver hit $36, highest since February 2012Timestamps:00:00 Start01:08 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:16 Monthly Production Figures16:55 Fractal Bitcoin17:30 The Bitcoin Treasury Movement24:16 Saylor's copycats fall behind30:03 Applied Digital and CoreWeave33:27 Cry Corner - Silver rips higher37:43 Circle IPO

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Elon Musk bashed President Donald Trump's proposed spending package.Tesla CEO Elon Musk bashed President Donald Trump's proposed spending package, calling the One Big Beautiful Bill Act a "Debt Slavery Bill." CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

ChainPatrol co-founder and COO Vito Giovannetti joins CoinDesk to reflect on the journey that led them to winning the pitchfest at Consensus 2025 as a dark horse. Plus, how they plan to accelerate its mission to protect Web3 companies, brands, and communities from relentless online threats.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as World Liberty Financial airdropped $47 worth of its USD1 stablecoin to each participant in its token sale.World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, airdropped $47 worth of its USD1 stablecoin to each participant in its WLFI token sale. Plus, top Pump.fun tokens slid amid reports on the platform's plan to raise $1 billion for a token sale. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

At Consensus 2025, Eric Trump, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov and the World Liberty Financial team joined forces with Charles Hoskinson for a discussion on bitcoin mining, the fastest-growing stablecoin (USD1) and the fight for financial freedom against outdated banking systems.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vortex returns to discuss Bitcoin's future, soft fork upgrades like CTV, the dangers of cult personalities, and why Bitcoin development must continue despite political resistance in this technical deep dive.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comVortex joins us to talk about Bitcoin's unfinished evolution, the critical need for soft fork upgrades like CTV and check sig from stack, parallels between Roger Ver and Michael Saylor's influence, lessons from the block size war, and why technical development can't stop despite growing political resistance within the Bitcoin community.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Bitcoin at $110,000 feels eerily casual in 2025• CTV has $500k+ bug bounty with no exploits found• Only 3-5% of global population has used Bitcoin• Next cycle could see $2M+ Bitcoin price target• ETFs defined this cycle; governments next• Lightning needs upgrades for high-fee environmentsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:20 The RETURN of Vortex03:47 Blocksize War vs Now08:41 Roger Ver & Micheal Saylor14:56 Why not big blocks?19:38 UASF (user activated soft fork)20:47 CTV + CSFS24:49 Current state of Bitcoin31:50 Protecting your psyche-

The latest price moves and insights with Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk live at Consensus 2025 to explain why he is more confident now with his $200,000 bitcoin price target. Plus, why now is the "best moment" to buy the asset.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 Christine Lee and Any Baehr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Tapiero, founder and CEO of 1RT and 10T, joins Pantera Capital founder and CEO Dan Morehead at Consensus 2025 in Toronto to reflect on their pioneering journey into crypto, from launching the first crypto fund in 2013 to navigating past market cycles. They discuss why bitcoin and the broader blockchain space represent the "biggest macro trade of a generation," offering returns unseen in traditional finance.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as South Korea's presidential election is under way.South Korea's presidential election is under way and exit polls project a win for Lee Jae-Myung, a pro-crypto leader from the liberal party. Plus, Robinhood completes the $200 million acquisition of European crypto exchange Bitstamp and what's behind the slowdown of activity on the XRP Ledger? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to Unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

The latest price moves and insights with Chainlink Labs co-founder Sergey Nazarov.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Chainlink Labs co-founder Sergey Nazarov joins CoinDesk live at Consensus 2025 to discuss their recent announcement with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan and Ondo Chain on the successful completion of a cross-chain Delivery versus Payment test transaction. He weighs in on the significance of J.P. Morgan opening up its private chain and what it means for crypto's road to institutional.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. “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.

Cipher Mining's CEO Tyler Page and CCO Chris Totin join to discuss the company's dive into AI and HPC infrastructure. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Tyler Page (CEO) and Chris Totin (CCO) from Cipher Mining join us to talk about their strategic pivot from pure-play bitcoin mining to hybrid approach with AI/HPC data centers, SoftBank's $50M investment, the ins-and-outs of building HPC data centers, and why they're betting big on the convergence of bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence workloads.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Cipher has 2.7 cents/kWh electricity costs• SoftBank invested $50M in Cipher through private placement• Barber Lake site: 300MW capacity with substation• Texas has 397GW generation in queue over 5 years• Construction workforce growing only 1% annuallyTimestamps:00:00 Start00:33 Intro Tyler01:44 Intro Chris03:55 Access to capital06:43 Debt financing10:37 Selling BTC for operations16:29 Barber Lake update20:24 Agnostic greenfield site design25:02 HPC vs mining design challenges31:49 Stingray34:32 Finding facility buyers37:01 Softbank39:47 Greenfield vs retrofit45:15 Are all miners flipping to HPC?48:47 Hybrid sites

Bitmain launched a new unit this week, plus drama around Ripple's ‘Skull of Satoshi.”FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will are recording from the Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference. They drop in on topics like Bitmain's new Antminer S23 series achieving sub-10 joules per terahash efficiency, Swan's paused lawsuit against former mining employees and contractors, Pakistan's ambitious 2GW allocation announcement, the Trump administration tariff legal battles, and the legendary Skull of Satoshi donation drama. Plus, an update on Cango!Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Bitcoin price: $105K, Network Hashrate: 917 EH/s per @luxor• Antminer S23: First sub-10 J/TH efficiency @bitmain• Pakistan allocates 2GW for mining• @Swanbitcoin lawsuit paused by federal judge• Conference grew from 2K to 35K attendees @thebitcoinconferenceTimestamps:00:00 Start01:23 Difficulty Report by @hashrateindex04:15 Bitmain new models07:44 Swan court case12:04 Pakistan mining13:59 @FractalBitcoin14:34 Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs18:38 Cry Corner: The Skull & Ripple22:07 Cango

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S.-China trade tensions escalate.Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated as renewed tariff fears dominate the global market narrative. President Trump's announcement to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, coupled with new restrictions on AI chip exports and student visas, has prompted vows of retaliation from China and sent ripples through crypto markets. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to Unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk 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.

Mr. Wonderful Kevin O'Leary joins WonderFi President and CEO Dean Skurka with Bullish CEO Tom Farley on stage at Consensus 2025 in Toronto to discuss WonderFi's landmark acquisition by Robinhood, bringing major American crypto presence to Canada. Plus, the panel delves into Canada's crypto landscape as the country seeks to wake up from an "economic coma."-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.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 Gemini Head of Markets Patrick Liou.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Gemini Head of Markets Patrick Liou joins CoinDesk to explain why bitcoin's sentiment is not euphoric despite the asset registering its highest monthly close ever at around $104,000 in May. Plus, the catalyst that would lead the largest crypto by market cap to the next breakout and insights into the increasing corporate adoption of BTC.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to Unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -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.

Enron CEO Connor Gaydos joins Token Relations co-founder Jacquelyn Melinek at Consensus 2025 with a deep dive into the revival of Enron, which he believes could be the "greatest comeback story of all time." Connor outlines a vision of Enron as a beacon of hope and innovation in the energy sector, beginning with upgrading the outdated U.S. electrical grid. Plus, their strategy around meme marketing and the recent challenges with launching a cryptocurrency.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, joins Consensus 2025 on stage with a conversation on the journey that led him to the crypto world and the American Bitcoin initiative.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from Bitcoin 2025 in Vegas! JD Vance talks Bitcoin as neutral money, corporatization concerns, Lightning yields 9.7% APR, Peter Schiff's NFT saga, conference highlights & the suit invasion of Bitcoin culture.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin record live from Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas to discuss VP JD Vance's nuanced Bitcoin takes, the conference's corporate transformation, Lightning Network's 9.7% APR yields, Peter Schiff's surprising Bitcoin NFT sales, conference security issues, and whether Bitcoin has lost its cypherpunk roots to Wall Street suits.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Bitcoin market cap: $2 trillion, $100k+ price• Lightning routing earned 9.7% APR yields• Conference had 30k attendees, 4k BTC payments• Peter Schiff sold NFTs for 0.01-0.02 BTC each• Vegas conference returning next year• Multiple stages: 6-7 different tracksTimestamps:00:00 Start02:03 Peter Schiff

Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio joins Consensus 2025 to explore the ongoing tension between decentralized and centralized technologies in both crypto and AI. And, he shares his perspective on Ethereum's historical price surge, its evolving leadership, and Canada's missed opportunity in fostering crypto innovation.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roman Storm's legal battle against the DOJ continues as the Tornado Cash developer prepares for his trial in July. Renato Mariotti, partner at Paul Hastings LLP, explains why the defense is at disadvantage. -This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ranking the top 10 crypto exchanges with CoinDesk.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.CoinDesk's Exchange Benchmark provides an institutional-grade assessment of digital asset exchanges, measuring counterparty risk, market quality, security, and regulatory compliance. Josh de Vos, research lead at CoinDesk, joins "Markets Daily" to discuss the metrics used in the report and which exchanges were ranked AA status.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.

Recorded live from the Global Dollar Network event, Network Effect in New York City please enjoy this conversation with Ahmed Zifzaf, Head of Crypto Partnerships, WorldPay and CoinDesk Indices' Andy Baehr.#stablecoin #digitalfinance #finance #crypto #GlobalDollarNetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raja Chakravorti (Stellar Development Foundation), Brad Harrison (Venus Labs), Oli Harris (Arda) and Mark Greenberg (Kraken) joins CoinDesk Indices' Andy Baehr to discuss the challenges and opportunities of tokenizing traditional assets, from money market funds to sovereign debt and equities.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Hines, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets at the White House, joins CoinDesk's Jesse Hamilton on stage at Consensus 2025 to discusses the progress and future of U.S. digital assets regulation. He shares his journey into the crypto space, the role of his office, and the administration's commitment to making the U.S. a world leader in crypto.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.