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Brian Quintenz’s CFTC Chair Confirmation Delayed by the White House | COINDESK DAILY Jul 29, 2025

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the confirmation process for Brain Quintenz to lead the CFTC has been delayed again.

The confirmation process for Brain Quintenz to lead the CFTC has again been halted and this time by the White House. Why did the administration step in to cancel the vote and will this affect the potential for Quintenz to chair the CFTC? 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.

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'Ether Is Going Up' | CoinDesk Spotlight With Joe Lubin Jul 29, 2025

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Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Joe Lubin.

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Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" one day before the network's 10-year anniversary to discuss the Ethereum ecosystem's decade-long journey and his vision for the future.

This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.

It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.

We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.

Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.

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THE MINING POD: Hive’s 25 EH Plan and Paraguay Expansion w/ Aydin Kilic Jul 29, 2025

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Hive is expanding its Paraguay mining sites with a target of 25 EH/s by year’s end.

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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of Hive Blockchain joins us to talk about their plan to scale to 25 EH/s by year end, the Paraguay expansion using new Bitmain hydro units, the company’s ATM funding strategy, and their pivot into HPC.

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**Notes:**

• Scaling from 12 to 25 exahash by year end

• 200MW Paraguay site bought for $400k/MW

• 18% share dilution in Q1 from ATM usage

• $500M mining margin target at 25 EH/s

• 50% gross mining margins currently

• $40M profit on Bitcoin pledge trade

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

03:02 NYC trip

04:58 25 Exahash goal

07:35 Surviving bear markets

18:20 Fractal Bitcoin

18:59 ATM

24:05 Next steps 2025

👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Is Bitcoin’s most active scaling solution already here?

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Why Institutions Are Flocking to Crypto | Markets Outlook Jul 28, 2025

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The latest price moves and insights with Binance Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen.

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Binance Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen joins CoinDesk to discuss the trends driving massive institutional growth and where family offices and high net worth individuals are placing their bets. Plus, how regulatory clarity is paving the way for Wall Street's entry into crypto.

This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.

It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.

We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.

Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

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PayPal Makes 100 Crypto Available for U.S. Merchant Payments | COINDESK DAILY Jul 28, 2025

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as PayPal has launched payment options of more than 100 crypto tokens for smaller U.S. merchants.

PayPal has launched a new payment option that will let smaller U.S. merchants accept more than 100 crypto tokens including bitcoin, ether and even fartcoin. Plus, this survey says most Americans are still skeptical about crypto. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”

Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.

It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.

We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.

Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free

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

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GEN C: Legacy Rewired: Where Traditional Media Meets New Tech Jul 28, 2025

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Maya Draisin, Chief Brand Officer at TIME, highlights how the 102-year-old brand evolves with new technologies while maintaining its core values of trust and integrity.

TIME's Chief Brand Officer, Maya Draisin, outlines how the iconic brand is adapting to transformative technologies such as generative AI, blockchain and NFTs. She highlights TIME’s dedication to blending innovation with its enduring values of trust and clarity. Draisin also addresses the evolving media landscape, shifting consumer behaviors and the critical importance of maintaining journalistic integrity.

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Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free.

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Is Treasury Borrowing the New On-Chain Trend? | Markets Outlook Jul 26, 2025

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The latest price moves and insights with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell.

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Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell joins CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie and Andy Baehr to dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto lending. Plus, he unpacks the strategic advantages of institutional borrowing, the impact of the Genius Act on stablecoins, and what the start of altcoin season means for borrowing demand and rates.

This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.

It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.

We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.

Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

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BITCOIN SEASON 2: Saylor Is Lapping The Bitcoin Treasury Competition Jul 26, 2025

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Analyzing MicroStrategy's new preferred stock strategy that requires $400M in annual dividends while their core business only generates $111M in revenue. Are Bitcoin treasury companies creating a bubble?

Michael Saylor's controversial pentagram post and MicroStrategy's pivot to preferred stocks. With 145+ companies now adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies and institutions holding 10% of all Bitcoin, we explore whether this paper Bitcoin summer represents genuine adoption or a dangerous leveraged bubble waiting to burst.

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**Notes:**

• MicroStrategy owes $400M annually in dividends

• Core business only generates $111M revenue

• 145 Bitcoin treasury companies now exist

• Institutions hold 10% of Bitcoin supply

• Daily institutional buying 10x mining rate

• Treasury companies bought 39K BTC/month

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

00:48 Bitcoin's "Defense Dept"

03:04 Preferred stock pivot

04:40 Where does the yield come from?

07:29 Dividends can't come from company profits

19:22 MSTR memes

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Are CryptoPunks The Internet Status Symbol? | COINDESK DAILY Jul 25, 2025

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump pushes for lower interest rates during a visit to the central bank.

A crypto whale spent more than $4.3 million on rare CryptoPunks as the NFT market cap climbed 66% in 30 days. CryptoPunks’ market share jumped 29% in the past month to nearly 51 ETH according to CoinGecko data. And, President Trump pushes for lower interest rates during a visit to the central bank with Fed Chair Powell. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”

Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.

It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.

We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.

Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE MINING POD: How the BBB Affects BTC Miners, Stargate Project Update, Record Crypto ETF Inflows Jul 25, 2025

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What miners need to know about tax changes in the Big Beautiful Bill, plus a 4.5 GW update on Project Stargate and last week’s record $4.39 billion inflows into BTC and ETH exchange-traded products.

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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Matt discuss Antalpha’s CEO becoming the chair of Cango, how the Big Beautiful Bill affects bitcoin miners, OpenAI and Oracle’s 4.5GW datacenter plans, last week’s record crypto ETF inflows of $4.39B, and Joe McCann's Solana treasury SPAC.

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**Notes:**

• Hashprice stable at $60/hash/day

• Antalpha CEO now chair of Cango

• BBB allows 100% equipment depreciation

• OpenAI and Oracle plan 4.5GW data center

• $4.39B crypto ETF inflows weekly

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

04:59 Anatalpha CEO → Cango chairman

13:02 BBB impact on Bitcoin miners

22:06 Fractal Bitcoin

22:45 $4.39B in flows last week

25:53 Stargate OpenAI<>Oracle 4.5 GW

29:10 SoftBank and OpenAI’s $500 Billion AI Project

36:33 Joe Mcann’s fails after 80% drop

👉 Fractal Bitcoin, Is Bitcoin’s most active scaling solution already here?

Fractal’s rapid hashrate growth and transaction growth suggest it might be. A new report by Blockspace Media breaks down Fractal Bitcoin. Read the full report here.

👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power!

Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS.

👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions!

Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact sales@coloradoairfilter.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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