Podcast Episodes

Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor

Episode 842

On today’s show, Michael J. Casey, CoinDesk’s Chief Content Officer, takes a look at both sides of regulation, where in some cases it helps, but too much may actually slow down crypto’s growth.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

An Alleged Tornado Cash Developer Was Arrested. Are You Next?

Episode 841

On today’s show, CoinDesk Reporter Daniel Kuhn takes a look at why sometimes it's best to stay anonymous as a crypto developer.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Biggest Daily Crypto Drop in Two Months

Episode 840

With bitcoin and much of the crypto market dropping alongside traditional stocks, plus a look at what some developers mean by the “New Age” of DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | How DeFi Can Deliver Value for Artists and Musicians

Episode 839

With bitcoin and ether losing their momentum, plus a look at what happens when music meets DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin

Episode 838

With the majority of the upward price action coming from meme coins as bitcoin slides in sync with traditional markets, plus a look at why more people are getting paid in BTC, CoinDesk’s “Markets Dai…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Can the Crypto Rally Last as a Billion Tokens Burn?

Episode 837

With ether and dogecoin gaining as BTC struggles, plus a look at how the cost of convenience of Web2 is often control, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup.

This episode is …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Ethereum Is Getting Cheaper to Use, Even Before the Merge

Episode 836

With bitcoin briefly touching $25K earlier today after dipping into the $24K range, plus a look at what influences Ethereum’s gas fees, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

How to Stop Forsage, Meta Force and Other Smart Contract Pyramid Schemes

Episode 835

On today’s show, J.P. Koning, a CoinDesk columnist, takes a fascinating look at smart contract ponzi schemes.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

As Government Takes on the Tornado Mixer, It May Reap a Whirlwind

Episode 834

On today’s show, CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist, David Z. Morris, takes a look at the tornado-in-a-box US regulators may have unleashed.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | When to Expect the Ethereum Merge and Trying to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash

Episode 833

With BTC and ETH suffering from small declines after a strong week for the crypto market, plus a look at what the U.S. Treasury learned about trying to squash an open-source smart contract, CoinDesk’…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago