Podcast Episodes

Crypto Update | Ethereum Successfully Completes Final Testnet Ahead of the Merge

Episode 832

With ether outperforming bitcoin as Ethereum completes its third and final testnet ahead of the Merge, plus a look at how Chileans are making crypto work, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge

Episode 831

With BTC and ETH jumping in the minutes after the release of a lower-than-expected CPI for July, plus a look at a startling origin story for Solana DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its l…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense

Episode 830

With bitcoin and ether trading lower as investors focus on the upcoming Merge, plus a look at how some crypto adversaries are using the market downturn to support their criticisms, CoinDesk’s “Market…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Why DeFi Giants Aave, Curve May Want Their Own Stablecoins

Episode 829

With both BTC and ETH starting the day with gains over 5% while trading volumes suggest the rally may be short lived, plus a look at an interesting use case for stablecoins, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

The Meme Economy (Live from Consensus 2022)

Episode 828

On today’s show, CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist and Chris Gabriel of Meme Analysis discuss memes live at Consensus 2022. The meme is more than a simple internet joke; it is now a vessel for libido…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

What Is a Flash Loan? (Rerun)

Episode 827

On today’s show Adam B. Levine and former co-host John Biggs take a humorous look at the world of Flash Loans, in this flashback episode.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity

Episode 826

With bitcoin witnessing some downside as the U.S. jobs report ended up showing further acceleration relative to June, and a look at the challenge of complexity, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back wit…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Rare Signal Hinting at Bitcoin Price Bottom Emerges

Episode 825

With bitcoin appearing to be unaffected by the news of the Bank of England announcing its biggest interest rate rise in 27 years, plus a look at how a successful CEO built a DAO, CoinDesk’s “Markets …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Solana Wallets Targeted in Latest Multimillion Dollar Hack and Saylor Steps Down to Buy More BTC

Episode 824

With BTC and ETH trading in the green despite network hacks on the Solana blockchain, plus a look at how big crypto stadium sponsorships work, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Crypto Update | Nomad Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Why We Need NFT Ticketing

Episode 823

With the correlation between crypto and stock markets strengthening as global markets take a hit amid heightening geopolitical tensions, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundu…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago