CoinDesk Podcast Network
The top stories and best shows in the blockchain world, delivered daily from the team at CoinDesk.
Episodes
January 29, 2026 • 4 mins
Will the CFTC and SEC reach a 'united front'?
As the industry gets ready for the SEC-CFTC Harmonization event in Washington today, Paul Hastings Partner Renato Mariotti and Jito Labs Chief Legal and Operating Officer Rebecca Rettig, discuss what the potential "unified front" among regulators could mean for the future of digital assets in America.
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This episode was hosted by Renato Mariotti and Rebecca Rettig.
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January 29, 2026 • 2 mins
World Network's WLD token skyrocketed over 27% on reports that OpenAI is building a "biometric social network." Sam Altman is reportedly eyeing the "World Orb" and Apple's Face ID to verify users. Will humans win this war against AI bots with digital identity? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Che...
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January 28, 2026 • 1 min
Coinbase has officially launched its new prediction market platform, built in partnership with regulated operator Kalshi. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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January 28, 2026 • 9 mins
Exploring Anvil protocol with Acronym Foundation President Tyler Spalding.
Acronym Foundation President Tyler Spalding joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss how the Anvil protocol is turning digital assets into functional "letters of credit." Using his own Consensus 2026 sponsorship as a real-world test case, Spalding reveals how Anvil’s decentralized collateral management is enabling a more transparent, frictionless versio...
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January 27, 2026 • 32 mins
IOTA CMO, Karen O’Brien reveals the high-stakes roadmap to transform the $35 trillion global trade industry from archaic paper systems into a frictionless, blockchain-powered infrastructure.
Karen O’Brien, CMO of IOTA, breaks down why the industry is finally hitting a much-needed trust reset, trading short-term hype for the work of fixing global trade. O’Brien touches on how she’s helping solve the $35 trillion "paper and email" b...
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January 27, 2026 • 2 mins
U.S. government's crypto stolen?
The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating allegations that the son of a government contractor stole over $40 million in seized crypto. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified the alleged thief as John “Lick” Daghita, son of CMDSS president Dean Daghita. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer S...
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January 27, 2026 • 33 mins
ERCOT is overhauling how it processes and approves large load interconnections. Here are the changes that are under consideration.
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Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Tom Kleckner, a veteran energy correspondent at RTO Insider, joins us to talk about how ERCOT is overhauling the Texas grid to handle the unprecedented AI boom. We dive into the massive 233GW interconnection queue...
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January 27, 2026 • 13 mins
Patrick Witt, Executive Director of President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, joins CoinDesk's Sam Ewen to discuss the presence of crypto at Davos 2026 and President Trump’s renewed pledge to make America the global center of innovation. Witt breaks down the tension between traditional banks and the crypto industry, and its impact on the market structure battle.
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January 26, 2026 • 23 mins
SharpLink CEO, Joseph Chalom joins CoinDesk to explain why Ethereum is poised for 10x TVL growth in 2026, driven by RWA tokenization, sovereign wealth migration, and SharpLink’s role as the world’s second-largest public ETH holder.
SharpLink CEO and former BlackRock head of digital assets strategy, Joseph Chalom, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook. He explains why he believes Ethereum’s Total Value Locked (TVL) ...
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January 26, 2026 • 2 mins
How will BTC react if the Fed keeps rates steady this week?
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady but all eyes are on Chair Powell’s response to President Trump’s $200 billion housing push and the DOJ investigation. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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January 26, 2026 • 7 mins
NBA Champion Tristan Thompson’s Basketball.fun is a pioneering platform that turns real-time NBA highlights into digital value, allowing fans to build rosters that grow alongside their favorite players' on-court performances.
NBA Champion Tristan Thompson launches Basketball.fun, a first-of-its-kind platform that bridges the gap between digital ownership and the live game. By turning on-court performance into real-time value, fans...
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January 24, 2026 • 18 mins
Breaking down the fight over stablecoin yield.
Veda Labs General Counsel and former SEC Senior Attorney TuongVy Le joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to discuss the critical stumbles in the Market Structure draft. Le explains why the fight over yield is "the tip of the iceberg" in a massive paradigm shift for consumer finance. Plus, insights into the New York Stock Exchange’s pivot to on-chain settlement and why a "circuit...
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January 24, 2026 • 22 mins
Is Bitcoin ready for the quantum threat? Join Charlie Spears as he explores technical solutions like BIP 360 and OP_CAT. We dive into the massive trade-offs of quantum-resistant signatures and the logistical nightmare of migrating millions of addresses to keep the network secure.
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Tackling the technical battle to protect Bitcoin from quantum computers. We explore why quantum-resistant signat...
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January 23, 2026 • 28 mins
Kevin O’Leary reveals why he slashed 27 crypto positions to pivot into a massive $70B energy infrastructure play, focusing strictly on the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the power required to fuel them.
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on Markets Outlook to break down why he recently slashed 27 crypto positions from his portfolio to focus strictly on the "Two Girl Dance" of bitcoin and e...
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January 23, 2026 • 2 mins
Coinbase now allows user to borrow $1M with staked ETH.
Coinbase is now letting users borrow up to $1 million against their cbETH without selling. The move unlocks liquidity for U.S. investors but liquidation risks remain. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie explains on "CoinDesk Daily."
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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BitGo went public, the first crypto IPO of 2026! Plus, analysis on inflows into digital asset products, Bitcoin gaming app ZBD raising $40 million, and longtime Ethereum social media app Farcaster announced its founder is stepping down.
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Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Charlie and Will to talk about a massive week in markets and compute. We break down...
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January 23, 2026 • 20 mins
Why did Coinbase pull support for Market Structure?
Coinbase VP of U.S. Policy Kara Calvert joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to reveal the inside story behind the company’s decision to pull support for the Market Structure bill. Calvert breaks down the "fatal flaws" that threatened stablecoin rewards and the SEC’s exemptive authority. For everyday Americans, is no bill better than a bad bill?
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January 22, 2026 • 2 mins
Brian Armstrong debates with Bank of France governor at Davos.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with the Bank of France Governor at Davos, correcting him on Bitcoin's independence and pushing for a "Bitcoin Standard." Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate has indefinitely postponed the Clarity Act markup after Coinbase withdrew its support. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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January 22, 2026 • 32 mins
Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Input Output, unpacks the state of the blockchain.
Input Output Founder Charles Hoskinson joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down why network growth isn't reflecting in token prices and why he’s sounding the alarm on recent U.S. crypto legislation. Plus, he offers a warning to the industry about the potential weaponization of crypto legislation.
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January 21, 2026 • 2 mins
Bitmine gets green light to sell more shares.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has secured shareholder approval to increase authorized shares, giving the firm flexibility to raise capital. But with the stock down and ether sliding, are investors worried about dilution? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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