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Aug 18, 2025 • 18min
Why Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Is Bullish on HYPE
Bob Diamond, former Barclays CEO and co-founder of Atlas Merchant Capital, shares his optimistic views on the growing intersection of Wall Street and crypto. He discusses how major banks are gearing up for blockchain integration and highlights the exciting prospects of Hyperliquid, a new cryptocurrency. David Schamis, co-founder and CIO, dives into market trends and the revolutionary impact of decentralized finance on traditional banking. They also touch on innovative strategies like the Midnight Glacier Drop, aiming for a more inclusive crypto community.

Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Will the 'Saylor Effect' Push Ether to $8K?
The latest price moves and insights with Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, who is also the managing partner and CIO at Round13 Capital DAF, joins CoinDesk with his bullish outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether in the next few years. Plus, he explains the "Saylor Effect" following recent institutional adoption of ether and the subsequent price boosts. 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.

Aug 4, 2025 • 23min
Why Markus Thielen's BTC Year-End Target Is Capped at $142K and His $5K ETH Prediction
The latest price moves and insights with 10x Research founder Markus Thielen.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.10x Research founder Markus Thielen joins CoinDesk with his outlook for the crypto markets and a comparatively bearish price target for bitcoin at $142,000 by the end of this year. Plus, the hidden catalyst for BTC and the current divergence between Ether's price and its on-chain fundamentals.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.

Aug 1, 2025 • 19min
Tom Lee Predicts $250K Bitcoin & $15K Ethereum - Here's Why
The latest price moves and insights with Fundstrat Capital Co-Founder and CIO Tom Lee.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Tom Lee, Fundstrat Capital Co-Founder and CIO and BitMine Chairman, is back on CoinDesk to revisit and unveil his latest price predictions including a bold $200K-250K target for BTC. He also unpacks the "most hated V-shape bounce in history" and reveals what's fueling Ethereum's rally.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-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-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Jul 30, 2025 • 20min
Is Ethereum the Google of Crypto?
The latest price moves and insights with Ether Machine Founder and Chairman Andrew Keys.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Ethereum just turned 10, and according to Andrew Keys, its next decade could be even bigger. In this interview, the Ether Machine Chairman reflects on his Ethereum journey, from a sweltering manhattan apartment to a $1.5 billion SPAC. He breaks down why institutional adoption is finally taking off, what sets Ether Machine apart from other ETH vehicles like ETFs and other treasury companies and why Ethereum's dynamic monetary policy is a feature, not a bug. Plus, why he doesn't own any bitcoin, what Wall Street still doesn't get about Ethereum and Why Ether is the commodity for the internet of the future.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-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-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Jul 28, 2025 • 8min
Why Institutions Are Flocking to Crypto
The latest price moves and insights with Binance Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Binance Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen joins CoinDesk to discuss the trends driving massive institutional growth and where family offices and high net worth individuals are placing their bets. Plus, how regulatory clarity is paving the way for Wall Street's entry into crypto.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-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-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Jul 26, 2025 • 15min
Is Treasury Borrowing the New On-Chain Trend?
The latest price moves and insights with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell joins CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie and Andy Baehr to dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto lending. Plus, he unpacks the strategic advantages of institutional borrowing, the impact of the Genius Act on stablecoins, and what the start of altcoin season means for borrowing demand and rates.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-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-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Jul 24, 2025 • 20min
Why U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Is a 'Major Milestone'
The latest price moves and insights with Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and Bullish Exchange President Chris Tyrer.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.The Genius Act has ignited a new era for crypto, pushing stablecoins into the spotlight. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sits down with Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange, and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation to discuss how exchanges and Layer 1 ecosystems are rapidly adapting to this monumental shift. They offer insight from Bullish and Solana on this major milestone for the industry and chat through real-world use cases of stablecoins, from simplifying cross-border trade settlement to enabling a future where your crypto wallet is your financial portal.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.

Jul 21, 2025 • 24min
Ric Edelman: Why I Now Recommend a 10-40% Crypto Allocation
The latest price moves and insights with Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman has shifted his crypto investment advice from a 1% allocation in 2021 to as much as 40% today. Following the passage of landmark stablecoin legislation, he breaks down why the political and regulatory environment has never been more bullish for digital assets.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-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-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Outlook” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Jul 19, 2025 • 19min
Stablecoins Create the 'ChatGPT Moment' for Crypto: Tom Lee
The latest price moves and insights with Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee, who also chairs BitMine, joins CoinDesk to break down the "ChatGPT moment" that stablecoins are bringing to the crypto industry and what that means for Ethereum's growth potential.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-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-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.