CoinDesk Podcast Network
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December 29, 2025 • 2 mins
Coinbase Institutional predicts these three things will dominate crypto in 2026.
A new report from Coinbase Institutional argues that crypto prices in 2026 will be defined by institutional participation and market plumbing rather than retail momentum. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down Coinbase's 2026 crypto predictions on "CoinDesk Daily."
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December 29, 2025 • 20 mins
The 2026 D.C. roadmap with House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, he reflects on a landmark year for the U.S. digital asset industry following the historic signing of the GENIUS Act. He also argues that stablecoins cannot succeed without the br...
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December 26, 2025 • 2 mins
Crypto M&A hits record-high of $8.6B in 2025.
The crypto industry closed out the year with a record $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions, driven by pro-crypto policies from the White House. With Coinbase’s historic $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit leading the charge, is big tech consolidation taking over crypto? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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December 26, 2025 • 81 mins
For today’s roundup, the Blockspace team shares their year-end 2025 rankings for bitcoin mining stocks.
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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Charlie are back with another (in)famous Vibe Rankings for Bitcoin Mining Stocks. For bitcoin mining stocks, 2025 was a year defined by ag...
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December 24, 2025 • 15 mins
TRM Labs' Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk to discuss how 2025’s record-breaking asset recovery efforts and blockchain transparency are countering a 500% surge in AI-driven crypto scams.
TRM Labs, Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to dissect a transformative year for crypto security. While 2025 saw high-stakes exploits and a 500% surge in AI-enabled scams, it also marked one of the greatest years for asset recovery in histor...
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December 24, 2025 • 3 mins
Is crypto market structure bill still alive?
Washington has delivered big crypto wins in 2025 — but the most important piece of legislation is still missing. In this video, we break down where U.S. market structure law stands, why the Senate is stalling, and the three friction points that could derail everything. With shutdown risks, midterms looming, and $100M+ in political spending at play, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Here’s ...
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December 23, 2025 • 50 mins
The Blockspace Boys count down the best and favorite Bitcoin stories of 2025, from ICE raids in Texas and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 to the explosive pivot to AI and the mystery of the $8B OG whale wallet.
Blockspace Boys — Charlie, Colin, and Will — join us to count down the most impactful and wildest stories of the year. They dive deep into the ICE raid on a Texas Bitcoin mine, the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and the industry...
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December 23, 2025 • 3 mins
What is the D.C.-crypto revolving door?
Outgoing CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham is heading to MoonPay, marking the latest high-profile move from D.C. to the crypto sector. But the door swings both ways: the Trump administration is backfilling roles with private-sector heavyweights like Mike Selig and David Sacks. Is this what a modern government looks like, or a conflict of interest? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Da...
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December 23, 2025 • 17 mins
Where bitcoin is headed and other predictions for the New Year with BitMEX Co-Founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes.
BitMEX Co-founder and Maelstrom CIO, Arthur Hayes has been named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People. He joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, to discuss his famous and persistent $250,000 bitcoin forecast and the macro forces driving it. Plus, he explains why Zcash is his best investment and reveals his top...
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December 23, 2025 • 31 mins
CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti joins the Mining Pod to break down the underdiscussed ways that bitcoin ETFs have changed the crypto market.
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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, joins us to talk about the financialization of Bitcoin following the ETF launches. We dive into how derivatives and call overwriting could be compressing volatility and c...
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December 22, 2025 • 25 mins
OpenSea, CMO, Adam Hollander reveals the high-stakes roadmap to transform the world’s leading NFT marketplace into a frictionless, universal hub for the entire onchain economy.
From flipping digital land to becoming CMO for OpenSea, Adam Hollander shares his vision for the future of digital ownership. After surviving the NFT boom and bust, OpenSea is staging a major comeback by broadening its scope to every digital asset through a...
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December 22, 2025 • 2 mins
Mike Selig confirmed as the next CFTC chairman.
Mike Selig has been confirmed as the Chairman of the CFTC, signaling a decisive shift toward a "crypto-first" regulatory environment. Selig has vowed to end "regulation by enforcement" and replace opaque unwritten rules with principles-based clarity. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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December 22, 2025 • 19 mins
Base creator Jesse Pollak named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential.
Base creator Jesse Pollak joins CoinDesk to discuss the chain's explosive growth and institutional appetite. Pollak breaks down the partnership with JPMorgan and Base's decentralization mandate. Plus, his rapid-fire predictions on crypto in 2026.
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December 20, 2025 • 46 mins
Charlie and Colin dive into the quantum computing debate. Is it a threat to Bitcoin or just VC hype? We explore vulnerable addresses, Nick Carter's thesis, the 2028 timeline, and the controversial plan to "burn" Satoshi's coins to save the network from a $100B hack.
Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the existential risk of quantum computing. We break down Nick Carter's latest research, the timeline for a potential quantum br...
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December 19, 2025 • 44 mins
Strategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential.
Strategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential people of 2025. He reflects on the evolution of bitcoin treasuries, from a niche corporate experiment into a global phenomenon, detailing how Strategy has moved beyond simple accumulation into a high-growth operating business cente...
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December 19, 2025 • 4 mins
Which crypto leaders made it to CoinDesk's 2025 Most Influential list?
CoinDesk has released the final group for its 2025 Most Influential list, highlighting the biggest names shaping the crypto industry. From Donald Trump to Hayden Davis, this year's top 10 reflects a year of political, technical and cultural shifts. Who made the list? Watch "CoinDesk Daily" hosted by Jennifer Sanasie to find out.
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December 19, 2025 • 43 mins
This week in bitcoin mining news, hiccups surface in AI site development and funding, and China crackdown on bitcoin mining in Xinjiang.
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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt dive into reports of a bitcoin mining crackdown in Xinjiang, China, Hut 8's massive $7B hosting deal with Fluidstack, just-reported summer weather delays at Core Scientific’s Denton facility for Cor...
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December 18, 2025 • 2 mins
Coinbase aims to become an "Everything Exchange, " introducing stock trading and prediction markets.
Coinbase is dramatically expanding the assets available to trade on its platform, including novel cryptocurrencies, perpetual futures, stocks and prediction markets, starting with Kalshi. How soon will Coinbase become a Swiss Army knife trading platform? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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December 18, 2025 • 14 mins
Acting Chairman Caroline Pham named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential.
Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential people this year. She reflects on the agency's ‘Crypto Sprint’, detailing the successful execution of the U.S. Crypto Roadmap and the push to make America the global crypto capital. Plus, she discusses the critical work done to modernize the agency, prepare for new market str...
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December 17, 2025 • 2 mins
Sen. Warren strikes crypto again.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for a probe into DeFi platforms, especially on their relationship with the business interests of President Donald Trump. How will the pushback impact the ongoing negotiations for the market structure bill? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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