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| GEN C: Play-to-Earn's Next Chapter: Building Sustainable Web3 Gaming Beyond the Axie Infinity Boom | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:29:33 | |
Yield Guild Games founder Gabby Dizon breaks down the state of Web3 gaming, from Axie Infinity's cultural moment to building sustainable crypto-native games today. Gabby Dizon founded Yield Guild Games during the height of the Axie Infinity craze, helping players in developing markets access play-to-earn opportunities through innovative guild structures. In this conversation, he shares insights on what made Axie a watershed moment, why gaming guilds remain relevant despite market downturns and how his team is approaching casual crypto gaming with their new title LOL Land. Links mentioned from the podcast: Watch this episode on video: Follow us on Twitter: - "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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: The Great Bitcoin Treasury Bubble | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:36:15 | |
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.com Welcome 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 billion Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:59 Strategy (formerly micro) 10:42 Types of companies 15:13 Preferred stock 24:57 Closed end fund dynamics - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Arizona Moves Closer to a BTC Reserve; North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Workers with Fake Job Sites | COINDESK DAILY | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:02:41 | |
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. | |||
| THE MINING POD: Antalpha’s Q1, Public Miners Hit 1/3rd of BTC’s Hashrate, Summer Curtailment is Coming | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:51:49 | |
Summer is coming, and that means mining curtailment in Texas. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome 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. **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 mining Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:05 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:09 Antalpha lending book & Tether 11:47 Fractal Bitcoin 12:24 ERCOT electricity market 26:07 JP Morgan report 35:39 Corporate crypto treasury bubble 44:08 Cry Corner: Semler Scientific Warning Sign 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| Trump Calls for Iran's Surrender; Senate Passes GENIUS Act | COINDESK DAILY | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:01:56 | |
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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin Has Stockholm Syndrome | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:48:49 | |
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.com Jeremy 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.com Notes: • 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 remote Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:39 Working from home 03:10 Jeremy's secret project 04:17 Polybeam 05:28 Char & Bitcoin staking 07:11 Staking within the client 09:58 Whiteboarding at OP_NEXT 11:47 64 byte transactions 28:49 Drama & Kanye 30:52 CTV 36:54 Softfork activation (the human version) 45:21 Best day of life - 👉 Brought to you by Arch Network! Arch brings the speed of Solana & the best of crypto UX to Bitcoin. Tap into the rich app ecosystem on Arch & try out the testnet while you’re still early! Visit arch.network to learn more. - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Privacy in Motion: The Convenience Conundrum | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:05:05 | |
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. | |||
| Pump.fun and Other Memecoin Accounts Suspended From X | COINDESK DAILY | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:02:05 | |
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. | |||
| THE MINING POD: What Bitcoin Miners Get Wrong About Oil And Gas w/ Sean McDonough | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:45:24 | |
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 HERE Welcome 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. **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 months 00:00 Start 02:38 New West 04:26 Ownership instead of service 07:35 Why don't we see more miner vertical integration 10:06 JV's and risk 10:56 Nat Gas economics 12:30 Nat Gas more profitable than mining? 15:48 Regulation in Alberta 17:57 Understanding of BTC mining in Alberta 19:58 Drillers shifting thinking 24:37 Economics of pure play Nat Gas mining? 28:45 Have oil producers soured on BTC miners? 32:55 NYDIG & Caruso buyout 36:09 Ai energy bottleneck 41:00 Hashrate predictions 42:41 Hashrate chart waves 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| Gen C: Revolutionizing Aid: How Blockchain Is Fixing Broken Humanitarian Finance | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:39:23 | |
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: Watch this episode on video: Follow us on Twitter: - "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. | |||
| Strategy Adds Over 10K BTC to Its Bitcoin Treasury | COINDESK DAILY | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:02:09 | |
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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: All Your Bitcoin Models Are Broken (But Really) | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:36:53 | |
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.com Charlie 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.com NOTES: • 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 channels Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:34 Price Models 02:09 Stock to Flow 10:48 Rainbow Chart 14:59 Arch Network 15:31 Power Law 21:40 Metcalfe's Law 28:03 Hyperbitcoinization Model 30:47 Institutional Structure Bid Corridor Model - 👉 Brought to you by Arch Network! Arch brings the speed of Solana & the best of crypto UX to Bitcoin. Tap into the rich app ecosystem on Arch & try out the testnet while you’re still early! Visit arch.network to learn more. - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| THE MINING POD: ABTC Eyes 25 EH/s, Institutional ETF Holdings, Amazon to Pour $20B into PA | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:55:28 | |
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 HERE Welcome 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. **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 Q1 00:00 Start 01:12 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:37 American Bitcoin $320M U3S21 Cost 13:40 Fundraising season 23:07 Hedge funds ditched BTC ETFs in Q1 32:08 Amazon going balls deep in PA 37:41 Cry Corner - The Filter Boys Mount UP! 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| Israel's Strikes on Iran Sends Bitcoin Tumbling | COINDESK DAILY | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:03:20 | |
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. | |||
| Major Step Toward U.S. Stablecoin Bill; GameStop Doubles Down on Bitcoin | COINDESK DAILY | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:03:02 | |
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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: The NFT Market is Broken, Here's How To Fix It | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:49:15 | |
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.com Nick, 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.com Notes: • 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 ownership Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:49 Inscribing Vegas conference 02:47 NFT market currently 05:45 Market participants 11:44 Why are Ordinals & Inscriptions interesting? 20:36 Arch Network 21:08 Price discovery (it's harder than it looks) 29:09 Signals Art 39:54 Blockspace 40:43 Is a market equilibrium possible? 45:05 Wrap up 47:53 Invite code #BS2 - 👉 Brought to you by Arch Network! Arch brings the speed of Solana & the best of crypto UX to Bitcoin. Tap into the rich app ecosystem on Arch & try out the testnet while you’re still early! Visit arch.network to learn more. - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Will CPI Reading Boost Bitcoin? | COINDESK DAILY | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:02:43 | |
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. | |||
| THE MINING POD: “Surviving” Renewable Bitcoin Mining With Soluna's Dipuo Patel | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:47:44 | |
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 HERE Welcome 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.com Notes: - 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 mining Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:51 Green energy 07:34 Behind the meter 10:36 Markets other than Texas 14:01 Renewable energy credits 17:05 Project Annie 19:33 Tax credit rules 26:38 Renewables, AI & uptime 33:16 Owning vs service provider 37:11 Headwinds for renewables 44:43 Batteries 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| Is Regulatory Risk 'Off the Table Now' for Crypto Firms? | Markets Daily | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:21:19 | |
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. | |||
| What's Driving the Bitcoin and Ether Rally? | COINDESK DAILY | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:02:47 | |
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. | |||
| GEN C: Breaking Ticketmaster's Monopoly: Ahmed Nimale's Mission to Fix Live Events | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:27:41 | |
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 LEDN https://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. | |||
| Bitcoin Climbs as Trump-Musk Drama Fades; Milei Cleared Over LIBRA Promo | COINDESK DAILY | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:03:37 | |
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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin Has a Wrench Attack Problem | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:36:51 | |
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.com Charlie 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/Asia Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:08 What is a wrench attack? 05:33 Jameson Lopp 08:19 3 Types of attacks 09:34 Kidnapping (Ledger Case) 12:19 Kidnapping (French Father Case) 13:03 Attempted Abduction (France Daughter of CEO) 14:59 Arch Network 15:31 Wrench Attack Tracker 19:10 Hostage (American Tourist London) 22:08 Different custody setups 24:34 Hostage (Kentucky Crypto King) 30:58 Best practices - 👉 Brought to you by Arch Network! Arch brings the speed of Solana & the best of crypto UX to Bitcoin. Tap into the rich app ecosystem on Arch & try out the testnet while you’re still early! Visit arch.network to learn more. - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| What the Trump-Elon Breakup Means for Crypto | COINDESK DAILY | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:02:34 | |
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. | |||
| Standing on 'Their Own Two Feet': Spotlighting Women in Web3 & AI | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:11:40 | |
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 MINING POD: Mining Stock May Updates, BTC Treasury Company Mania, CoreWeave’s $7B Applied Digital Deal | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:38:46 | |
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 HERE Welcome 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… **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 2012 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:08 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:16 Monthly Production Figures 16:55 Fractal Bitcoin 17:30 The Bitcoin Treasury Movement 24:16 Saylor’s copycats fall behind 30:03 Applied Digital and CoreWeave 33:27 Cry Corner - Silver rips higher 37:43 Circle IPO 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| How ChainPatrol Unlocks the Future of Web3 Security | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:10:19 | |
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. | |||
| Elon Musk Blasts Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill | COINDESK DAILY | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:02:59 | |
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. | |||
| Stablecoins 2.0: How USD1 Is Setting the Benchmark | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:31:23 | |
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. | |||
| Trump-Tied Project AirDrops WLFI Holders | COINDESK DAILY | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:03:09 | |
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. | |||
| Matt Hougan's $200K Bitcoin Price Prediction | Markets Daily | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:07:40 | |
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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin Jesus 2.0: Saylor Era | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:34:39 | |
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.com Vortex 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 environments Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:20 The RETURN of Vortex 03:47 Blocksize War vs Now 08:41 Roger Ver & Micheal Saylor 14:56 Why not big blocks? 19:38 UASF (user activated soft fork) 20:47 CTV + CSFS 24:49 Current state of Bitcoin 31:50 Protecting your psyche - 👉 Brought to you by Arch Network! Arch brings the speed of Solana & the best of crypto UX to Bitcoin. Tap into the rich app ecosystem on Arch & try out the testnet while you’re still early! Visit arch.network to learn more. - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Crypto OG's Talk Macro | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:21:37 | |
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. | |||
| Special Edition: Network Effect Podcast With Raj Dhamodharan | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:10:54 | |
Recorded live from the Global Dollar Network event, Network Effect in New York City please enjoy this conversation with Raj Dhamodharan, EVP Blockchain / Digital Asset Products & Digital Partnerships at Mastercard and CoinDesk Indices' Andy Baehr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| J.P. Morgan's On-Chain Leap | Markets Daily | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:07:29 | |
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. | |||
| Will South Korea's New President Launch a New Era for Crypto? | COINDESK DAILY | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:02:48 | |
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 MINING POD: Cipher Mining’s AI Play w/ Tyler Page and Chris Totin | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:54:33 | |
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 HERE Welcome 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. **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% annually Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:33 Intro Tyler 01:44 Intro Chris 03:55 Access to capital 06:43 Debt financing 10:37 Selling BTC for operations 16:29 Barber Lake update 20:24 Agnostic greenfield site design 25:02 HPC vs mining design challenges 31:49 Stingray 34:32 Finding facility buyers 37:01 Softbank 39:47 Greenfield vs retrofit 45:15 Are all miners flipping to HPC? 48:47 Hybrid sites 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| Crypto Innovation in Canada Stifled by the 'Idiot King' Trudeau: Kevin O'Leary | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:25:28 | |
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. | |||
| Why Bitcoin’s Record Monthly Close Failed to Ignite Market Euphoria | Markets Daily | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:12:46 | |
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. | |||
| U.S.-China Tensions Explode Again | COINDESK DAILY | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:02:57 | |
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. | |||
| THE MINING POD: Antminer S23, Swan’s Lawsuit, Pakistan 2GW Ambitions, Trump Tariffs and a Cango Update! | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:26:44 | |
Bitmain launched a new unit this week, plus drama around Ripple’s ‘Skull of Satoshi.” FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome 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 @thebitcoinconference Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:23 Difficulty Report by @hashrateindex 04:15 Bitmain new models 07:44 Swan court case 12:04 Pakistan mining 13:59 @FractalBitcoin 14:34 Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs 18:38 Cry Corner: The Skull & Ripple 22:07 Cango 👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Reduces up to 50% of your pool fee. No new hardware, no extra energy. And it’s easy. FB rewards go straight to your existing Bitcoin wallet address. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashpower is already merge mining Fractal. Get more from the same resources — start on Fractal today! 👉 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. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on 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. | |||
| Enron's Comeback Could Be the 'Story of Noah': CEO Connor Gaydos | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:17:03 | |
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. | |||
| BITCOIN SEASON 2: JD Vance & Suitcoiners in Vegas | 31 May 2025 | 00:37:45 | |
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.com Charlie 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.com NOTES: • 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 tracks Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:03 Peter Schiff <3 Bitcoin 04:19 Vibe check 10:36 Sh!#coins galore! 14:30 JD Vance 20:45 Not much gambling 22:24 9.7% APY Lightning Routing Node 27:31 Square enables Bitcoin payments 29:37 New scammer crowd 30:55 Bitcoin skull 33:29 Sh!#coin swag room service? - 👉 Brought to you by Arch Network! Arch brings the speed of Solana & the best of crypto UX to Bitcoin. Tap into the rich app ecosystem on Arch & try out the testnet while you’re still early! Visit arch.network to learn more. - 👋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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| American Bitcoin: Eric Trump's Crypto Venture | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 31 May 2025 | 00:19:28 | |
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. | |||
| Special Edition: Network Effect Podcast With Ahmed Zifzaf | 30 May 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
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 #GlobalDollarNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Top 10 Crypto Exchanges Ranked | Markets Daily | 30 May 2025 | 00:08:18 | |
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. | |||
| Tornado Cash's Roman Storm at 'Tremendous Disadvantage' Against DOJ: Legal Expert | 30 May 2025 | 00:10:08 | |
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. | |||
| Ethereum May Eventually Overtake Bitcoin in Market Cap: Anthony Di Iorio | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 30 May 2025 | 00:19:06 | |
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. | |||
| Special Edition: Network Effect Podcast With Mike Dudas | 29 May 2025 | 00:16:06 | |
Recorded live from the Global Dollar Network event, Network Effect in New York City please enjoy this conversation with Mike Dudas, Founder and Managing Partner, 6th Man Ventures and CoinDesk Indices' Andy Baehr. #stablecoin #digitalfinance #finance #crypto #GlobalDollarNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Stellar's $3 Billion RWA Opportunity | Consensus 2025 Highlights | 29 May 2025 | 00:06:52 | |
Stellar Development Foundation chief business officer Raja Chakravorti joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2025 with a highlight on Stellar's role in facilitating $3 billion in on-chain real-world assets, emphasizing how tokenization creates accessibility and massive efficiencies for institutions. - 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. | |||