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Arthur Hayes: 'Hyperliquid is Facing its Gentrification Moment' | Markets Outlook Sep 23, 2025

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Maelstrom CIO and BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes talks HYPE, BTC, and Korea Blockchain Week.

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In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom and Co-founder of BitMEX Arthur Hayes from Korea Blockchain Week for a no-holds-barred conversation on all things crypto. Arthur shares his unique insights on the South Korean crypto market. Plus, he gives his prediction for bitcoin by the end of the year and explains what was behind his recent decision to exit a major HYPE position.

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

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

PayPal's PYUSD Launches on Stellar to "Revolutionize Commerce" | Markets Outlook Sep 20, 2025

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Announcing PayPal PYUSD on Stellar with PayPal's Larry Wade and Stellar's José Fernández Da Ponte.

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Live from Stellar Meridian 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with PayPal's Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations for Crypto, Larry Wade and Stellar's President and Chief Growth Officer José Fernández Da Ponte to announce their new partnership. They discuss how this partnership will bring more utility to stablecoins, the role of compliance in a regulated space, and how this alliance serves a long-term vision for the future of finance.

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

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

This $50M Fund Is Connecting Latin America to Asia Sep 18, 2025

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Unveiling a new $50M Fund for RWAs with Onigiri Capital Managing Partner Qin En Looi.

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A new $50M fund called Onigiri Capital is bridging a key market gap by connecting Latin American startups with Asia's institutional investors. In today's Markets Outlook, live from Rio de Janeiro, Managing Partner Qin En Looi explains why this link is so crucial, the growing role of real-world assets in the blockchain space, and how Onigiri is building the next generation of financial products and services.

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

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Stablecoins, Survival and Trust in Emerging Markets | Markets Outlook Sep 17, 2025

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Exploring the nuanced reality of stablecoins in emerging markets with The Flip Founder Justin Norman.

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In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen are joined by Justin Norman, Founder of The Flip, to dive deep into his new documentary series and explore the nuanced, on-the-ground reality of stablecoins. From the complex legal gray areas in Argentina to the surprising role crypto plays in Bolivia's economy, Justin shares what he's learned from people around the globe who depend on stablecoins.

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

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Cboe Launches Continuous Bitcoin & Ether Futures Sep 12, 2025

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Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives, Catherine Clay, discusses the launch of their new products.

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Cboe recently announced new continuous futures for bitcoin and ether, mimicking popular offshore perpetual contracts but with a key difference: they're long-dated, cash-settled products with a 10-year expiry. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives, Catherine Clay, to dive into these innovative new products, plus Catherine shares key takeaways from the Hood Summit, including what today's retail traders are really after.

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Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.

Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Backpack EU Launches with Daily Proof of Reserves Sep 10, 2025

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Unveiling the launch of Backpack EU with CEO Armani Ferrante.

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Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the launch of Backpack EU, a new crypto derivatives exchange and one of the first in Europe to offer regulated perpetual futures. Plus, Ferrante dives into the complexities of Backpack's acquisition of FTX EU, his plans to differentiate Backpack from competitors, and the company's ambitious goals for global expansion.

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

Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Is the Debt Crisis Pushing People to Bitcoin? Sep 09, 2025

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The latest market moves, recession risk, and Fed rate cut predictions with ADM Investor Services International Chief Economist & Global Strategist Marc Ostwald.

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On this episode of Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie is joined by ADM Investor Services International Chief Economist & Global Strategist Marc Ostwald, as he explains how central banks have become "scapegoats" for government fiscal problems and why a looming recession, if it happens, would likely be short and shallow. Plus, he shares his Fed rate cut predictions and explains why he thinks crypto offers a lifeline to businesses amid market volatility.

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

Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Lists on NASDAQ: 'The Best Is Yet to Come' | Markets Outlook Sep 04, 2025

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The latest price moves and insights with Eric Trump and Asher Genoot.

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American Bitcoin just made its NASDAQ debut, trading under the ticker ABTC. In this exclusive interview with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Eric Trump and Executive Chairman Asher Genoot discuss the company's strategy and what's next.

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

Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Why Kevin O'Leary Is Betting Millions on Sports Cards While Declaring the NFT Market Dead | Markets Outlook Sep 04, 2025

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The latest price moves and insights with Kevin O'Leary.

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O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss his evolving strategy for the maturing crypto market. He explains why he no longer focuses on the daily bitcoin price and has instead switched to an approach that earns yield on his core BTC and ETH holdings. Plus, his hot take on the future of digital ownership, calling NFTs a "fad" and explaining why he's optimistic on the tokenization of high-value physical assets.

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

Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

'Ondo Global Markets Will Do For US Equities, What the Stablecoin Did for the US Dollar' | Markets Outlook Sep 03, 2025

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The latest price moves and insights with Ondo Finance Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode.

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Ondo Finance launched Ondo Global Markets on Wednesday, a new platform offering fully backed, tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to investors worldwide. Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode explains how the tokens provide direct, on-chain exposure to U.S. assets, making capital markets more accessible, transparent, and portable for international investors. De Bode joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the launch.

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

Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.