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The $300M Move: Richard Teng on Tokenizing Wall Street Feb 12, 2026

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Binance co-CEO Richard Teng breaks down the exchange’s 300 million user milestone and how its Franklin Templeton partnership is bringing "smart money" to Web3.

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng detailed the exchange's explosive growth to over 300 million users and its pivot toward "smart money" institutional services. Highlighting a landmark partnership with Franklin Templeton, Teng explained how tokenized money market funds are now being used as off-exchange collateral, allowing institutions to trade Binance's deep liquidity while keeping assets in regulated custody and earning yield.

This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Eleanor Terrett at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

ICE Goes Live With Futures Tied to CoinDesk Indices Feb 12, 2026

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ICE Futures US President Jennifer Ilkiw joins Sam Ewen and Dave LaValle at Consensus Hong Kong to launch new crypto futures and multi-token indices.

Jennifer Ilkiw, President of ICE Futures US, joined Sam Ewen and Dave LaValle at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 to announce a major expansion into regulated crypto derivatives. ICE is returning to the digital asset market with futures for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and BNB, alongside the CoinDesk 5 and CoinDesk 20 multi-token indices.

This episode was hosted live by Sam Ewen and Dave LaValle at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

BlackRock: 1% of Asian Wealth Could Trigger $2T Crypto Boom | CoinDesk Daily Feb 12, 2026

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BlackRock's Nicholas Peach says a 1% allocation of Asian household wealth to crypto could bring to the market nearly $2 trillion in inflows. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Peach highlighted that this shift would equal roughly 60% of the entire current crypto market cap. 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.

Anthony Scaramucci Predicts $150K BTC by Year-End: This Bear Market Will End 'When We Least Expect It' Feb 12, 2026

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SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci joins Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley to diagnose the current bear market and the "Trump coin" liquidity drain. Scaramucci reveals why 60-year-old money managers are currently choosing gold over Bitcoin, compares the banking lobby to the dying taxi industry, and explains why he’s doubling down on his $150,000 year-end price target despite the current fear index hitting a record low.

This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

Fighting for the Soul of Crypto: Charles Hoskinson on Institutional "Federation" and the Rise of AI Agents Feb 12, 2026

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Input Output founder Charles Hoskinson joins the desk at Consensus Hong Kong to address the growing "hopelessness" in retail and the high-stakes battle against "federated" custodial chains. Hoskinson breaks down his $3 billion paper loss, why he replaced himself on X with a digital twin, and why Bitcoin must finally evolve to face the quantum threat.

This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Holdings | CoinDesk Daily Feb 11, 2026

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Michael Saylor dismissed concerns of forced Bitcoin sales, confirming that Strategy added 1,142 BTC to its 700,000-coin stack despite market volatility. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a trial "reset" through a new motion citing the absence of key testimony. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily" from Consensus Hong Kong.

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

The Blockspace Pod: What Epstein’s Bitcoin Investments Really Reveal w/ Kyle Torpey Feb 10, 2026

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Veteran bitcoin journalist Kyle Torpey joins the show to share his findings about Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement in bitcoin.

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Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, veteran Bitcoin journalist Kyle Torpey joins us to talk about the explosive revelations for Bitcoin in the latest Epstein files. We explore Epstein's $3M stake in Coinbase and his intriguing meetings with the architect of the Bitlicense, Ben Lawsky. Kyle debunks conspiracy theories about Epstein hijacking Bitcoin Core and explains the real influence Epstein had on early startups and protocol development. We also touch on the Blocksize Wars, SegWit2x, and other surprising Bitcoin connections hidden in DOJ documents.

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Notes:

* Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014.

* Epstein sold 50% of his Coinbase stake for $15M.

* 90% of hashrate signed the New York Agreement.

* Brian Armstrong wrote to investors about Segwit2x

* Epstein met with Gavin Andresen in 2011

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

02:41 Epstein & Bitcoin highlights

06:05 Hard fork proposals

13:17 Ben Lawsky

15:44 Winklevoss

27:10 Knots

29:53 MIT

30:50 Both side on Blocksize Wars

33:29 Was Gavin influenced?

38:13 Vinny Lingham

44:48 Mining centralization

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Patrick McHenry Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Could Pass Before Memorial Day Feb 09, 2026

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The timeline for crypto clarity with Ondo Finance Vice Chairman and former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry.

Ondo Finance Vice Chairman and former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on CoinDesk Live from the Ondo Summit to discuss the rapid shift in U.S. crypto policy and why he believes long-awaited market structure legislation is closer than many expect.
McHenry reflects on how tokenized real-world assets are reshaping global markets, the growing push to harmonize the SEC and CFTC, and why decentralized finance is essential to unlocking crypto’s full potential.
He also weighs in on the stablecoin yield debate, ethics concerns, and makes a bold prediction: a market structure bill could reach the president’s desk before Memorial Day.

Timecodes:

01:10 - McHenry’s Role at Ondo and the Shift On-Shore
02:21 - The Race for Market Structure Legislation
03:42 - McHenry's Thoughts on CFTC/SEC "Harmonization"
05:43 - DeFi: The Non-Negotiable Core of Crypto
06:53 - Midterms, Ethics, and the Memorial Day Deadline

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.

Where Did All The Crypto Super Bowl Ads Go? Feb 09, 2026

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Sam Ewen breaks down the absence of crypto from the 2026 Super Bowl, comparing today’s silence to the frenzy of 2022.

Sam Ewen asks the question: where are all the 2026 Super Bowl ads? He explores the mystery of why crypto’s biggest players are sitting on the sidelines of the world's largest advertising event, even as "AI hyperscalers" and consumer staples take over the broadcast.

NOTE: Recorded prior to the Super Bowl airing and yes, Coinbase did run a Super Bowl.

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The Blockspace Pod: Quantum: The Next Battleground For Bitcoin Feb 07, 2026

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Is Bitcoin quantum ready or is it just more FUD? We dive into the technical and social battles between developers and investors over the coming quantum threat, exploring the Factor 21 meme and the high-stakes game theory of post-quantum migration.

Brandon Black, Alex Pruden, Nic Carter, and GG join us to talk about whether Bitcoin is prepared for the quantum era. We explore the technical divide between developers who see quantum as a distant concern and investors who fear an unaddressed existential risk. From the Factor 21 meme to the trade-offs of post-quantum signatures like Sphinx and SLH-DSA, we break down the spicy debate that could lead to Bitcoin's most heated internal battle yet and what it means for the future of the network.

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Notes:

* Quantum computers struggle to factor 21.

* Bitcoin requires 256-bit factoring security.

* Post-quantum signatures decrease throughput.

* PQ signatures could force much larger blocks.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

00:58 Quantum: Fear or foreshadowing

05:17 Pumping your bags

08:01 The "appearance" of a plan

13:32 Current activity