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Market Structure Bill Delayed as Crypto, Banks Meet Lawmakers | CoinDesk Daily Apr 03, 2026

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Market structure bill delayed again as the fight over stablecoin yield continues.

Crypto and banking leaders are meeting with legislative staffers to hash out the future of U.S. stablecoins. The market structure bill is now delayed again and the fight over yield isn't the only hurdle as lawmakers finalize on DeFi regulations and concerns over President Trump's family crypto projects. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs Eye Prediction Markets | CoinDesk Daily Apr 02, 2026

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Will Wall Street giants tap into the prediction market?

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is considering entering prediction markets and Goldman Sachs has expressed similar ambitions. Would the Wall Street giants adopt blockchain-based systems or stick to traditional infrastructure? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Wallet in Telegram Introduces Perps Inside Messaging App Apr 02, 2026

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Trading in Telegram with Wallet in Telegram's Chief Strategy Officer.

Halil Mirakhmed, CSO of Wallet in Telegram, joins CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the platform’s new perpetual futures product, which enables users to trade directly within the app alongside built-in risk management and educational guardrails. Leveraging Telegram’s 1 billion monthly active users, Wallet aims to bridge the gap between social messaging and advanced financial tools.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Introducing Telegram's New Perpetual Futures Product

01:01 - How The Perps Feature Works

02:07 - How Telegram Wallet Simplifies Complex Trading

03:12 - The Strategy Behind Telegram’s Risk Guardrails

04:50 - Onboarding 1 Billion Users to Crypto Safely

06:21 - The Convergence Between Finance and Social

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Blockspace: Google's Quantum Bitcoin, Fold credit card, and Bitcoin Volatility Index Apr 02, 2026

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Google's new quantum paper shakes the blockchain world. We discuss the threat with experts, explore Fold’s new Bitcoin credit card, analyze Nokia’s $166M financial loss, and dive into Bitcoin volatility indices with Volmex Finance. Essential crypto insights for 2026.

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Will Reeves (CEO of Fold), Brian Harrington (Bitcoin expert), and Cole Kenneally (CEO of Volmex Finance) join us to talk about the intersection of quantum computing and blockchain security, the launch of the Fold Bitcoin credit card, and the emergence of institutional-grade volatility indices. We also break down Nokia’s massive $166 million loss in the crypto treasury landscape and how the circular economy is taking root in Orange County. Tune in to stay ahead of the next wave of Bitcoin personal finance and market trends.

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Notes:

• Google paper details quantum risk timeline

• Bitcoin Volatility Index BVIV.

• Will Reeves on Fold’s Bitcoin credit card launch.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

03:00 Oracle layoffs

06:06 Google quantum threat

15:56 Brian Harrington

27:58 Will Reeves

50:25 Nakamoto

1:00:46 Cole Kennelly

1:15:21 Coinshares listing

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Why Jack Dorsey Thinks AI Will Replace Middle Managers | CoinDesk Daily Apr 01, 2026

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Jack Dorsey says middle managers will be replaced by AI.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey argues that his company's decision to cut approximately 40% employees was not a cost reduction but a permanent restructuring to replace middle managers with AI. But current and former Block employees are pushing back, saying that roughly 95% of AI-generated code changes still require human modification. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Google Warns Quantum Could Crack Bitcoin Faster Than Thought | CoinDesk Daily Mar 31, 2026

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Google warns of quantum threat to bitcoin.

Google’s Quantum AI team released a new whitepaper revealing that Bitcoin’s security could be compromised with significantly less computing power than previously assumed. The report suggests that it might only take 500,000 to crack the network and Bitcoin’s own Taproot upgrade might have made it easier to target transactions in real time. 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.

Blockspace: Google Updates Quantum Timeline, Bitdeer’s 180MW AI Site, Sen Warren Targets Trump + Bitmain Mar 31, 2026

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Google is moving up their timeline for quantum readiness, and Elizabeth Warren has her sights set on the Trump family’s business dealings with Bitmain.

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Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Marty Bent joins us to talk about the legislative "horse trading" behind-the-scenes with the PARITY and CLARITY Acts and why Bitcoin de minimis tax exemptions are being sidelined for stablecoins. Plus, Jameson Lopp breaks down the creeping influence of AI agents on our digital security, and Alex Pruden of Project Eleven touches on the looming technical challenge of quantum computing on Bitcoin’s cryptography. We also cover Bitdeer’s 180MW AI expansion in Norway, Elizabeth Warren's latest attacks on Bitmain, and how Cash App is enabling default Bitcoin payments for millions of US merchants.

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Notes:

* Bitdeer targeting Dec 2026 for 180MW Norway AI data center.

* 55.62% of Bitcoin holders are currently in profit.

* BTC Realized losses are the worst since 2023.

* Cash App enables BTC payments for millions.

* PARITY Act draft excludes BTC tax exemptions.

* Project Red Sunset: fact or fiction?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

03:10 Square terminals accept Bitcoin by default

07:17 BTC holders in loss

13:43 Marty Bent

31:19 Jameson Lopp

50:18 Alex Pruden

1:05:12 Bitdeer building AI data center Norway

1:10:45 Warren targets Bitmain as security threat

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What Morgan Stanley's BTC ETF Signals; XRP's Institutional Outlook Mar 30, 2026

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Wall Street’s crypto push is accelerating.

In this episode of Public Keys, host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst James Seyffart to break down what Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF could mean for institutional flows, fee competition, and the next phase of crypto adoption.

Giang Bui, Vice President and Head of Issuer Growth at Securitize, explains how the company is working with the New York Stock Exchange to bring tokenized equities to investors, and how this shift could reshape market infrastructure with 24/7 trading, faster settlement, and broader access.

The conversation then turns to XRP’s institutional outlook with Sal Gilbertie, Founder and CEO of Teucrium, who shares his perspective on XRP’s role in the future of finance and how investors are approaching crypto exposure through ETFs.

This episode covers:

What Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF signals for the market
The rise of tokenized stocks and always-on trading
The current state of crypto ETF flows and investor demand
XRP’s evolving role in institutional portfolios

Timecodes:

00:29 Debate Sparks Over Canton Network on X

01:42 Is Bitcoin Still Cool?

02:20 No One 100% Happy With Stablecoin Yield Agreement

03:00 NYSE Partners With Securitize for Tokenized Securities

07:23 What Demand and Challenges Do Issuers Face?

11:04 What Does Morgan Stanley's BTC ETF Signal?

14:25 Bitcoin and Ether ETF Flows

20:12 Leveraged ETF Basics

22:02 Bullish Case for XRP

26:09 Macro Watch and Corn ETF Performance

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Strategy Ends Its 13-Week Bitcoin Buying Streak | CoinDesk Daily Mar 30, 2026

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Did Strategy stop buying bitcoin?

For the first time in 13 weeks, Michael Saylor did not post the signature "orange dot" signal on X, breaking Strategy's 13-week Bitcoin buying streak. With the company currently holding 762,099 Bitcoin, are they waiting for a deeper dip or is this a pivot in the firm's strategy? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Blockspace: Hut 8 AI Update, Crypto-Backed Mortgages, MARA Sells $1.1B BTC Mar 28, 2026

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On today’s Blockspace Live, we have Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot and cover the big news that MARA sold $1.1B in BTC.

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Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot, Luxor Head of Financial Services Matt Williams, and Bitcoin Policy Institute Head of Government Affairs Ken Egan join us to respectively talk about the latest in Hut 8’s AI expansion, the regulatory battle over stablecoin rewards in the CLARITY Act, and Luxor’s new energy and financing offerings for AI operators. Plus, for news, we dive deep into why Marathon Digital is selling BTC to retire debt, how Coinbase and Better Homes and Finance secured a historic mortgage win with Fannie Mae-approved crypto-backed home loans, and why markets are backsliding going into the weekend.

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Notes:

* Next difficulty adjustment expected at +4.5%.

* MARA sold 15,133 BTC ($1.1B) to retire $1B in debt.

* Fannie Mae rubberstamps crypto-backed mortgages from Coinbase/Better Homes.

* CLARITY Act nearing finish line

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

01:19 Difficulty Report by Hashrate Index

04:58 CLARITY Act update

31:39 Asher Genoot, HUT8

44:49 Matt Williams, Luxor