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COINDESK DAILY: DOJ Wants CZ to Serve 3 Years in Prison; Tether to Freeze Wallets Evading Venezuelan Sanctions Apr 24, 2024

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the DOJ's filing on CZ's guilty plea to Tether's decision to freeze wallets evading Venezuelan sanctions.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Department of Justice said that Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao should spend three years in prison for his guilty plea. Plus, Nigeria’s Central Bank has directed financial institutions to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating with Bybit, KuCoin, OKX, and Binance. And, Tether has said it will freeze wallets that are using USDT to evade sanctions on oil exports in Venezuela.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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GEN C: Sponsored Episode: Revolutionizing Digital Ownership: How Safe’s Smart Accounts Empower Brands Apr 24, 2024

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In this bonus episode of ‘Gen C’, discover how Safe is revolutionizing digital asset management with programmable smart accounts.

Lukas Schor, Co-Founder of Safe, joins Sam to explain how the platform enables users to create programmable smart accounts for securely managing their digital assets. He discusses how Safe's smart contracts provide more flexibility and security than traditional private key wallets, and how it is being utilized by companies like WorldCoin, Reddit, and Budweiser for managing digital assets and NFTs. Lukas also shares insights on building Web3 native brands and the future of crypto as a payment method.

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Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $100 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. Get started today at safe.global.

"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Increasing Adoption: Institutional Investors and Bitcoin Apr 24, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Mark Connors, Head of 3iQ.

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On "Markets Daily," — Mark Connors, Head of 3iQ discusses the current state of the crypto market after the halving and the impact of the macroeconomic environment on Bitcoin. He explains that the market is following a similar pattern to previous halvings and that the macroeconomic environment supports Bitcoin as a store of value.

Takeaways |

The crypto market is currently calm after the halving, with Bitcoin and Ether trading in tight ranges.
The macroeconomic environment, including fiscal spending and printing of money, supports Bitcoin as a store of value.
Bitcoin's price outlook is positive, with price targets ranging from $110,000 to $180,000 by the end of the year.
Understanding the security of custodians is important when investing in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The adoption of Bitcoin by institutional investors, particularly registered investment advisors in the Midwest, is increasing.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Crypto Market

05:24 The Weakness or Strength of the Dollar and its Impact on Bitcoin

11:07 Centralization and Custodian Security in Spot Bitcoin ETFs

15:35 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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UNCHAINED: The US vs. Crypto| Jake Chervinsky on Crypto's Legal and Regulatory Status Apr 24, 2024

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Despite legal battles over Coinbase, Uniswap, Ethereum, and others, Jake Chervinsky from Variant Fund believes that crypto still has a future in the United States.

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Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer of Variant, discusses the current state of crypto regulation, touching on several ongoing legal and regulatory issues in the crypto space, including Uniswap’s Wells notice, the Coinbase case, the Tornado Cash case, the Ethereum Foundation investigation and more. Chervinsky argues that the government's approach to these cases is often misguided, particularly in instances where they hold software developers liable for how third parties use their software. He also discusses the potential implications of the government's case against Tornado Cash, suggesting that it could have far-reaching consequences for all open-source software developers.

Chervinsky also delves into the SEC's ongoing investigations into the Ethereum Foundation, as well as the recent IRS draft form that lists unhosted wallets as a type of broker. He expressed concern about the potential impact of these investigations on the crypto industry but remained optimistic about the future of DeFi in the US.

Show highlights:

How the Tornado Cash case could set a critical precedent for open-source software
How the government’s Tornado indictment reveals a fear of unsurveyed financial systems, according to Jake
What the implications of the Tornado Cash case could be for the broader DeFi space
What lessons can be learned from the $62 million hack of Munchables on Blast
How to address the challenge of malicious actors like North Korea using a permissionless system
Whether Coinbase's staking services are considered a securities offering
Whether Judge Failla’s ruling on Coinbase acting as a broker could be overturned
Why Jake thinks the SEC will face significant challenges in its potential case against Uniswap Labs
How the Debt Box case order impacts the SEC’s reputation, according to Jake
How the industry is pushing back against the SEC’s regulation by enforcement with its own lawsuits for Lejilex and Beba
The future of DeFi in the U.S. and its potential for success, according to Jake
Why Jake believes the SEC will deny Ether ETFs and why he disagrees with the latest stablecoin regulation bill by Lummis and Gillibrand
How the U.S. Presidential election could impact the future of the crypto industry.

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Guest:

Jake Chervinsky, Chief Legal Officer at Variant

Previous appearances on Unchained:

Why the SEC vs. Ripple Order Is Now About 2 Things: Coinbase and Congress

The Chopping Block: Jake Chervinsky on How the SEC Has Lost Credibility

All Things Crypto Regulation With Jake Chervinsky

Everything You Need to Know About the Looming Battle Over Privacy in Crypto

Can Crypto Be a Force in the Midterms? Yes, Say Kristin Smith and Jake Chervinsky

Links

Tornado Cash

Jake’s amicus brief with Amanda Tuminelli

Unchained: Given the Sanctions on Tornado Cash, Is Ethereum Censorship Resistant?

Munchables exploit

Unchained: Blast-Based NFT Game Munchables Recovers $62.5 Million Lost in Exploit

SEC cases:

Coinbase

Unchained:

Why the SEC’s Case Against Coinbase Is So Significant for Crypto

Court Rejects Coinbase’s Bid to Dismiss SEC Charges Against It

Uniswap

Unchained:

Gary Gensler’s Case Against Uniswap: Does the SEC Even Stand a Chance?

SEC Puts DeFi in Its Sights With Potential Uniswap Suit

Uniswap Blog Post on the Wells notice

Marvin Ammori Thread on Wells notice

Ethereum Foundation

Unchained:

SEC Investigating Ethereum Foundation Regarding Proof-of-Stake Transition: Report

The Real Reason Why the SEC Might Be Going After Ethereum

Debt Box

Unchained: SEC Sanctioned for ‘Abuse of Power’ in Debt Box Lawsuit

Beba

DeFi Education Fund and Bebasue SEC over airdrop policies

Lejilex

Lawsuit document

Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.

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COINDESK DAILY: Bitcoin's 200-Day Average Nearing Record High; Ripple Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine Apr 23, 2024

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from recent actions in bitcoin's 200-day average to Ripple Labs rejecting SEC’s ask of $1.95 billion fine.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin's 200-day average is on track to challenge its previous peak of $49,452 from February 2022. Plus, Ripple Labs has opposed the SEC’s proposal seeking a nearly $2 billion fine against the company and Crypto.com is postponing its South Korea Launch.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Could See 'Real All-Time High for This Cycle' in Q3 or Q4: Delta Blockchain Fund Founder Apr 23, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Delta Blockchain Fund founder and general partner Kavita Gupta.

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On "Markets Daily," Delta Blockchain Fund founder and general partner Kavita Gupta shares her analysis with a focus on bitcoin's performance following the spot BTC ETF success. Plus, insights on the integration between AI (artificial intelligence) and blockchain, and the security concerns surrounding restaking.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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THE MINING POD: Why The Bitcoin Halving Matters With Alex Gladstein and Diverter Apr 23, 2024

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We’re re-posting one of our best Bitcoin mining shows with Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation and Diverter, a liberty maximalist, in honor of the Bitcoin mining halving.

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Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation and Diverter, a pseudonymous Bitcoiner known for his non-KYC Bitcoin guides, joins The Mining Pod to discuss why Bitcoin mining matters for individual liberty and how Bitcoiners can take mining to the next level.

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 Start

00:03:13 Diverter's Bitcoin Journey

00:06:12 Alex Gladstein's Bitcoin Story

00:10:22 Why Mining Matters

00:13:07 Value of Non-KYC Mining

00:20:27 Mining & Financial Sovereignty

00:24:27 Clean Spark Ad

00:24:47 Bitcoin Mining Bifurcation

00:28:45 Vitamin Ad

00:29:26 Mining: Suits vs. Home Miners

00:37:36 Regulatory Capture of Mining

00:51:50 Bitmain Ad

00:52:37 Compromising on Privacy

00:57:53 Inevitability of Bitcoin Adoption

01:03:17 Cypherpunk Ethos & Nuance

01:04:20 What if Bitcoin Succeeds?

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!

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"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz.

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COINDESK DAILY: Binance Exec's Wife Denies Extradition Report; Thailand Tightens Crypto Regulation Apr 22, 2024

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the Binance saga in Nigeria to a crypto regulation update in Thailand.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the latest update on the Binance saga as its executive Nadeem Anjarwalla has been located in Kenya after escaping from Nigeria. Plus, crypto exchange, Woo X becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer retail customers exposure to tokenized U.S. Treasury bills. And, authorities in Thailand have decided to block “unauthorized” crypto platforms.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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GEN C: Dapper Labs' Playbook: Ridhima Kahn on NBA Top Shot and Virtual Influencers Apr 22, 2024

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Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, shares insights on virtual influencers, digital collectibles, and major brand partnerships.

Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, joins Avery and Sam to discuss the company's journey, from CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot and beyond. She dives into the world of virtual influencers, detailing the evolution of virtual personality Miquela and the role of synthetic personalities. Ridhima also explores Dapper's digital collectibles strategy, partnerships with brands like Disney, the NFL and the NBA and the future potential of this emerging space.

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | 21Shares Exec on Aftermath of the Halving, Future of Bitcoin Network Apr 22, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and 21Shares' Eliézer Ndinga.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above the $66,000 level after the halving took place late last Friday. Eliézer Ndinga, 21Shares' VP and Head of Strategy and Business Development, Digital Assets, discusses the halving's impact on miners, entrepreneurs, and future consumer-facing applications.

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