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Oct 17, 2023 • 11min
Crypto Update | Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Would Help the Crypto Market
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the U.S. consumer, bitcoin ETFs and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Jumps to $30K, Then Dumps, as False Spot ETF Approval Report Circulates -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 16, 2023 • 13min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin Spikes on False BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Rumor
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores consumer expectations, spot bitcoin ETFs, signals from Asia, Ethereum fees and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approval Partially Priced In, Coinbase Says SEC Won’t Appeal Loss in Grayscale Case, Boosting the Odds GBTC Can Become a Bitcoin ETF IntoTheBlock Report Ethereum's New Low-Fee Regime May Put Its 'Ultra Sound Money' Thesis to Test -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 15, 2023 • 6min
Featured Story | Crypto Should Ghost the SBF Trial
It’s a distraction for the industry when the focus should be on passing enabling legislation, says Katherine Snow, head of legal at Messari.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Katherine Snow, titled: “Crypto Should Ghost the SBF Trial.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 14, 2023 • 4min
CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review
CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 13, 2023 • 11min
Crypto Update | Why Macro Markets Might Be Overreacting to Inflation Data
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market reactions, fast bitcoin payments, Ethereum yield and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking DemandProtocol Village: Blockstream Opens 'Greenlight' Lightning ServiceLightning-as-a-service, without the technical fuss.The Lightning Network Grew by 1212% in 2 YearsCoinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 12, 2023 • 11min
Crypto Update | Crypto Markets Slump and a Potential Bitcoin Innovation
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses the weak state of crypto markets, regulatory approaches in Europe, DeFi risks, and the BitVM proposal for Bitcoin's evolution.

Oct 11, 2023 • 12min
Crypto Update | The Tone of the Federal Reserve Is Shifting
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores spot bitcoin ETFs, bitcoin endorsements, inflation and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Bitcoin - Monthly Return SEC Must Review Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1711386982226485391?s=20 Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Geopolitical Risks Rise Jim Cramer thinks 'Mr. Bitcoin is about to go down big' | The Block -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
Crypto Update | Israel War Prompts Crypto Aid Funds, Bitcoin Doesn’t Budge to Latest Macro Factors
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores a shift in interest rate expectations, funds flows, crypto aid and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund Volume 152: Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report | by James Butterfill | Oct, 2023 | CoinShares Blog -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 9, 2023 • 8min
Crypto Update | How Will Markets Handle Continued Turmoil?
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market turmoil – what triggered it and where it could go.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Ethereum Has Become More Centralized Since the Merge and Shanghai Upgrades: JPMorganTaiwan hopes to propose special crypto law by end of November: lawmaker | The Block Eastern Asia: Do Recent Hong Kong Developments Signal More to Come for China and Region at Large? -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Oct 8, 2023 • 6min
Featured Story | AI is the Key To DeFi Liquidity
Here are three ways artificial intelligence can improve DeFi’s accessibility, security and compliance, bringing more capital into the industry, says Emin Gun-Sirer.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Emin Gun-Sirer, titled: “AI is the Key To DeFi Liquidity.”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.


