CoinDesk Podcast Network

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Delta Blockchain Fund founder Kavita Gupta.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Delta Blockchain Fund founder Kavita Gupta joins CoinDesk to discuss the turmoil across the crypto market despite recent news on a strategic crypto reserve and the first Crypto Summit at the White House. Plus, insights into her new startup Inclusive Layer and the future of cross-chain development.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as lenders believe that Bybit will be able to pay back $1.5 billion in bridge loans within a year.Crypto exchange Bybit will be able to pay back $1.5 billion in bridge loans within a year, according to an assessment by lenders who filled the gaping hole in funds stolen by North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ERCOT expects peak demand to hit 150 GW by 2030. Here’s what Texas needs to do to manage that load.You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 8,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson, director of energy trading at Luxor Technologies, joins us to dive deep into ERCOT's unique energy market and how Texas plans to manage the incoming wave of AI and HPC data center demand. We explore battery storage solutions, creative power generation approaches, and why Texas has become the epicenter of both crypto mining and AI computing infrastructure.Notes:• ERCOT expects 150GW peak demand by 2030• ERCOT current peak load is 84GW (2024)• 6GW of data center demand expected next year• 24GW solar deployment planned 2024-2025• 13GW storage deployment planned 2024-2025• $40B worth of nat gas plants proposedTimestamps:00:00 Start02:02 ERCOT's surging power demand05:37 2023 power price spikes10:42 ERCOT energy storage plans17:58 Does storage help AI data center demand?24:02 Baseload buildout trailing demand30:01 PGM vs energy only36:33 Creative energy work arounds39:16 Does off grid power scale?40:19 Types of AI power demand45:35 Hyperscalers buying mining sites48:40 Wrap up👉 CleanSpark (CLSK), America’s Bitcoin Miner!Cleanspark develops infrastructure for Bitcoin, an essential tool for financial independence and inclusion. Learn more by visiting https://www.cleanspark.com/!👉 Digital Shovel, All Things Crypto Mining!Are you a Crypto miner looking to expand your operations leading into this next Bull Market? Digital Shovel is a leading manufacturer of modular mining pods, as well as PDUs & Switchgears. Industry leading prices starting at $69,000/MW for a complete datacenter, including Smart PDUs and switchgear. For more information, visit www.DigitalShovel.com👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power!Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS.👉 Nicehash, Hashrate, Bitcoin payments and mining!NiceHash is the world leading hashrate marketplace providing a full suite of tools and software for miners to optimize their operations. Based in Switzerland, NiceHash is a fully regulated crypto mining platform.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in theBitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviewson Tuesday and a news show on Friday!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bybit Head of Derivatives Business and Institutional Sales Shunyet Jan joins CoinDesk to discuss how the crypto exchange plans to recover stolen funds and the significance of transparency in its time of crisis.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest crypto insights with Jennifer Sanasie and former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Timothy Massad, research fellow and director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, joins CoinDesk to discuss why he considers the U.S. crypto reserve a "very bad idea". "I see this really as a payback to a lot of the crypto people who supported [Trump]" the former CFTC chairman said. "I just don't see any national interest."This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's endorsement of a U.S. crypto reserve has sent Bitcoin soaring by 10%, while Cardano’s ADA jumped 60% and Ripple’s XRP rose 25% in a single day. The podcast dives into the implications of this political move on the crypto market, highlighting reactions from institutional players and the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership changes. With DeFi gaining traction, listeners learn about Uniswap’s innovations aimed at enhancing user experience across multiple chains. The dynamic crypto landscape is truly buzzing!

Bob Bodily, creator of Odin.fun, discusses his innovative platform that streamlines Bitcoin token trading by simplifying complexities for users. He dives into the technical challenges behind meme coin design and the growing interest in Asian markets, noting their impact on trading dynamics. Bodily also emphasizes the importance of user experience and security in competing against platforms like Solana. The conversation highlights exciting developments in Bitcoin's decentralized finance landscape and the future potential for meme coin trading.

In a compelling conversation, Adam Swick, Chief Strategy Officer of Mara Holdings, reveals the company's ambitious goal to expand internationally, aiming for 50% of its operations abroad by 2028. He discusses innovative strategies for acquiring energy assets and the shift towards owning more mining sites. With revenue hitting $214.4 million, Swick highlights their focus on zero-cost mining and potential ventures in AI. The partnership with new ASIC manufacturer Auradine underscores the direction of their tech advancement, making this a pivotal moment for Mara.

Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3 and a prominent advocate for Bitcoin, joins host Jennifer Sanasie to delve into Bitcoin's future as a national asset. They discuss the urgent need for the U.S. to establish a Bitcoin reserve, positioning it as a vital economic player. The duo explores market dynamics and the potential for Bitcoin to soar to $1 million by 2025. They also address how governmental regulations could shape Bitcoin's adoption, emphasizing its advantages over traditional currencies and assets like gold.

Bitcoin saw a significant drop, falling below $80,000 amidst U.S. tariff uncertainties. The SEC's recent dismissal of its lawsuit against Coinbase brings relief to the crypto exchange. Meanwhile, BitMEX is on the hunt for a buyer, signaling shifts in the regulatory landscape. The conversation dives into the intricate connections between market movements and regulatory changes, making for a compelling overview of the current state of cryptocurrency.