CoinDesk Podcast Network

Discover the UAE's secret $700 million Bitcoin mining operation and its advanced technology tailored for the desert. Explore the U.S. government's groundbreaking move to publish macroeconomic data on blockchains using Chainlink. Delve into Tether's strategic return to Bitcoin, highlighting its integration with the RGB protocol. The discussion also reveals fascinating insights into nation-state mining strategies and the quirky characters behind these developments.

In this lively discussion, Eric Trump highlights China's remarkable impact on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. He asserts that the U.S. and China are at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. The conversation also dives into Chainlink's innovative partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce to enhance blockchain integration with economic data. Listeners can expect insights into the evolving crypto landscape and the pivotal U.S.-China dynamic.

Charlie Spears, a keen observer of the crypto landscape, joins the discussion to unpack significant developments in Bitcoin mining. He shares insights on American Bitcoin's upcoming public debut and the rumored $102 million investment by IREN for expanding its GPU fleet. They dive into the surprising 300 EH/s glitch reported by Ocean Pool, and examine the current trends in hashrate and mining difficulty. This lively conversation offers a snapshot of the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency mining.

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 Season 2 is produced Blockspace Media, Bitcoin’s first B2B publication in Bitcoin. Follow us on Twitter and check out our newsletter for the best information in Bitcoin mining, Ordinals and tech! Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? hello@blockspace.media

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 - 👋Bitcoin Season 2 is produced Blockspace Media, Bitcoin’s first B2B publication in Bitcoin. Follow us on Twitter and check out our newsletter for the best information in Bitcoin mining, Ordinals and tech! Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? hello@blockspace.media

The Trump family is diving deep into the world of cryptocurrency, making waves with their investment in Dogecoin. Thumzup Media Corp. is pivoting from digital marketing to industrial-scale crypto mining, with Donald Trump Jr. at the helm. Meanwhile, the crypto market faces bearish trends, raising eyebrows among investors ahead of a key Federal Reserve speech. What does this mean for the future of their crypto ventures? Tune in to find out!

David Morris, an independent tech reporter and author, analyzes the implications of the Tornado Cash trial and Roman Storm's conviction. He elaborates on the trial's legal precedents concerning crypto privacy tools and the potential chilling effects on open-source developers. The conversation delves into Tornado Cash's decentralized nature, its business model, and the challenges faced by privacy-focused technology in an evolving legal landscape. Morris also discusses the future of independent journalism in the crypto space and the significance of community engagement amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

The podcast dives into Bo Hines' appointment as Tether's U.S. strategy advisor, highlighting his past role with the White House Crypto Council. It explores Tether's strategic plans for the U.S. and discusses the launch of Wyoming's Frontier Stable Token—marking a progressive step in digital currency adoption. Listeners learn about shifting investor behaviors in Bitcoin trading, emphasizing the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. It's a deep dive into innovation and regulatory dynamics in the crypto world.

In this discussion, Harry Sudock, a leader at CleanSpark and a strategic mind in Bitcoin mining, covers the recent leadership transition with CEO Zach Bradford stepping down. He highlights CleanSpark's impressive growth to 50 EH/s and their focus on pure play mining as opposed to the industry's shift to HPC and AI. Sudock explains how strong cash flow supports strategic decisions and fleet efficiency, while also addressing their $680M convertible bond and the essential role of energy portfolio optimization in their future growth.

Bob Diamond, the former CEO of Barclays and co-founder of Atlas Merchant Capital, discusses Wall Street's optimistic plans for crypto and blockchain technology. David Schamis, also a co-founder, shares insights on Hyperliquid's potential and the exciting new Midnight Glacier Drop token initiative. They explore the volatile cryptocurrency landscape, the impact of decentralized finance on traditional banking, and the necessity for financial institutions to embrace blockchain innovations to stay relevant. Tune in for valuable predictions amid market chaos!