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FIRST MOVER: Bitcoin Retreats After Hitting New All-Time High; Coachella Taps Into NFT Hype Mar 06, 2024

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Coachella Innovation Lead Sam Schoonover on their new partnership with OpenSea.

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Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated shortly after setting a record high, rising above $69,000 on crypto exchange Coinbase, a level first touched on Nov. 10, 2021. Plus, Coachella and OpenSea launch their partnership for Keepsakes, a series of collections that unlock IRL utilities at the California-based music festival.

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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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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Notches New All-Time High Above $69K Mar 05, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Tom Schmidt, partner at Dragonfly.

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The moment crypto traders have been waiting for is here: bitcoin has reached a new all time high above $69,000, a level last seen in late 2021. On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Dragonfly Partner Tom Schmidt to discuss the price action.

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

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THE MINING POD: ZK ASIC Miners With Michael Gao and Nazar Khan Mar 05, 2024

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We recorded at ETHDenver on the next generation of crypto mining ASICs: Zero-Knowledge (ZK) miners.

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Michael Gao of Fabric Crypto and Nazar Khan of TeraWulf join the show to discuss bleeding edge inquiry into ZK ASIC hardware, including how they could fit into a Bitcoin mining playbook.

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 Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

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"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.

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FIRST MOVER: Bitcoin Inches Closer to All-Time High; How AI Can Disrupt the Music Industry Mar 05, 2024

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with CreateSafe co-founder and CEO Daouda on AI and music.

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Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the $66,000 mark, inching closer to its lifetime peak of $69,000 set in November 2021. Plus, CreateSafe co-founder and CEO Daouda Leonard weighs in on the intersection between music and artificial intelligence (AI).

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: Culture, Commerce and Code With Nelly Mensah, VP of Digital Innovation at LVMH Mar 04, 2024

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In this week’s episode, LVMH's Nelly Mensah shares her insight on the luxury giant's foray into Web3, metaverse and immersive tech.

Nelly Mensah, VP of Digital Innovation at LVMH joins "Gen C" to discuss their approach to Web3, metaverse and immersive technologies. She discusses LVMH's early embrace of NFTs and the metaverse, the role of digital fashion and virtual worlds in enhancing customer experiences, and how AI is shaping the future of luxury branding.

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. 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 | Bitcoin Roars Past $66K as Bulls Eye All-Time High, With Ryan Grace Mar 04, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ryan Grace, head of tastycrypto.

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As bitcoin inches closer to an all-time high, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Ryan Grace, head of tastycrypto, to discuss overbought conditions and ether's potential alongside bitcoin's rise.

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FIRST MOVER: Crypto Regulation Update With Colorado Securities Commissioner; Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Mar 02, 2024

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Commissioner Tung Chan on crypto regulation in the U.S.

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Commissioner Tung Chan from the Colorado Division of Securities joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. and biggest challenges for a clear path forward. Plus, insights on the debate between innovation versus regulation as ETHDenver is taking place in Colorado. And, what you need to know about Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.

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MARKETS DAILY: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review Mar 01, 2024

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, co-founder and CEO of Truvius. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

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

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UNCHAINED: Bitcoin’s Price Is Way Up. And $48 Trillion in Wealth Just Got Access Mar 01, 2024

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Alex Thorn unpacks how ETFs, long-term holders, and the upcoming halving should push Bitcoin’s price to over $100,000 by the end of the year.

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After a week in which Bitcoin nearly hit its all-time high, Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy, joins Unchained to discuss the pivotal role of ETF inflows in Bitcoin's recent price surge, the nuanced behaviors of long-term versus short-term holders, and the potential impacts of upcoming halvings and institutional involvement on the market's future trajectory.

Alex offers deep insights into the market value to realized value Z-score, explaining its relevance in assessing Bitcoin's valuation. He also delves into the implications of major financial institutions like Merrill and Wells Fargo embracing Bitcoin ETFs for their clients. Furthermore, Thorn speculates on the timing and conditions for an "altcoin season" and shares his price predictions for Bitcoin by the end of the year.

Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?

Show highlights:

The main drivers for Bitcoin's recent surge, according to Alex
Whether long-term Bitcoin holders are selling due to the recent surge in price
What the MVRV (market value to realized value) Z-score is and how Alex uses this metric to assess the Bitcoin market
Why Alex believes this period in Bitcoin's history is distinct
What the implications of Merrill and Wells Fargo offering Bitcoin ETFs to their customers are, and how this expands Bitcoin's institutional appeal
How the upcoming halving could affect the price, especially since Bitcoin is already closer to all-time highs than previous times ahead of the halving
Why Alex thinks this might be the first time that highs in bitcoin and ether do not lead to an "altcoin season"
Alex's price prediction for Bitcoin by the end of the year

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Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy

Previous appearance on Unchained: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One Projection

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Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin’s surge:

Should You Sell Bitcoin Now That It’s Nearing Its All-Time High?

Bitcoin Watchers React to BTC Returning to the $60,000 Mark

Coinbase App Crashes Amid Bitcoin’s Massive Rally

Bitcoin Price Surges Past $61,000

Others:

The Block: JPMorgan says bitcoin price could drop towards $42,000 post April halving

Bloomberg: BofA’s Merrill, Wells Fargo Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealth Clients

Previous coverage on Unchained of spot Bitcoin ETFs:

Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday

Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?

The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market Share

How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One Projection

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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THE MINING POD: Elizabeth Warren Is Targeting Bitcoin Miners Mar 01, 2024

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Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the EIA’s government overreach targeting Bitcoin miners.

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