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"We're a Tweet Away from a 15% Dump:" CEO on Crypto's Fragility | Markets Outlook
Unpacking the fragility of the markets with Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos.
In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr sit down with Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos to discuss why despite significant institutional inflows, the crypto market remains highly volatile. Plus, he argues that the industry must pivot from speculation to utility by integrating invisible blockchain tech into unsexy, traditional businesses to achieve widespread adoption and regulatory comfort.
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Taking a Page From 'Elon's Book': Mo Shaikh on His New $50M Fund | Markets Outlook
Diving deep in the state of the markets with Aptos Labs co-founder Mo Shaikh.
Aptos Labs co-founder Mo Shaikh joins "Markets Outlook" with the announcement of his new $50M fund, Maximum Frequency Ventures. He breaks down his investment thesis and the hands-on approach inspired by Elon Musk. Plus, why he believes crypto is one of the "most difficult industry" to build in.
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Why Jan van Eck's Firm Sat Out the Digital Asset Treasury Wave | Markets Outlook
Diving deep in the state of the markets with VanEck CEO Jan van Eck.
In today's Market Outlook, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the current state of bitcoin, Ethereum, prediction markets, and infrastructure, sharing his target for BTC's price by the end of 2025. He also discusses the transformational impact of the GENIUS Act and how the timeline for market structure may impact investor outlook.
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How Blockchain Adoption is Moving Beyond the ‘Crypto Casino’ | Markets Outlook
Unpacking the next phase of crypto adoption with Ava Labs VP of OnChain Finance Morgan Krupetsky.
Ava Labs VP of OnChain Finance Morgan Krupetsky joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explore the next phase of crypto adoption. Beyond the hype and volatility of the crypto casino, Morgan explains how real-world adoption is taking shape through stablecoins, tokenization, and innovative payment
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Samson Mow Says 'Time is Running Out to Buy Bitcoin at Low Prices' | Markets Outlook
Diving into the bitcoin markets with JAN3 CEO Samson Mow.
In today's Markets Outlook, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explain why bitcoin's flat price and low volatility is a potential sign of maturity and why his $1 million prediction is still in play. Plus, he dives into the threat of bitcoin "bifurcation," the surge of Korean retail money propping up Ethereum, and the likelihood of nation-state BTC adoption in 2026 amid global de-dollarization trends.
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...Why This Digital Asset Fund Fled to Cash Amid $19B Crypto Meltdown | Markets Outlook
Unpacking the recent market meltdown with Round13 Capital Managing Partner and CIO, and Rails Co-Founder and CEO, Satraj Bambra.
In today's Markets Outlook, Round13 Capital Managing Partner and CIO, and Rails Co-Founder and CEO, Satraj Bambra unpacks the $19 billion liquidation cascade that rocked the crypto markets recently. Plus, he shares the major decision his fund made in response: going all-cash—a choice that runs counter to many Q4 bullish forecasts.
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...Is A Bull Run Still in Play for Q4?
What's driving the markets with Alice Liu, CoinMarketCap's Head of Research.
In today's Market Outlook, CoinMarketCap's Head of Research, Alice Liu, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the global catalysts driving BTC back to $111K. Plus, they discuss the three biggest market drivers, including a whale warning and the critical impact of Jerome Powell's speech on interest rates and the economy.
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Where Retail Investors Are Chasing Momentum
Unpacking retail sentiment on crypto with Stocktwits Head of Markets and Retail Investor Insights, Tom Bruni.
Bitcoin recently hit a new high, but the market's momentum hasn't trickled down to Ethereum, Solana, and other altcoins, leaving retail traders frustrated and their capital flowing elsewhere. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Tom Bruni, Head of Markets & Retail Investor Insights at Stocktwits, to dive deep into social sentiment data and what retail investors are actually watching right now, from the "debasement trade" in gold and silver to high-flying AI stocks.
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Matt Hogan: 'Solana Has One of the Best Setups for a Crypto Asset in 8 Years'
Unpacking the crypto rally and Solana's potential with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hogan returns to Markets Outlook to dissect the forces behind the current crypto rally with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie. With bitcoin reaching new highs and Washington shutdown, Matt explains why the "debasement trade"—fueled by institutional concern over fiat currencies—is driving massive flows and whether his $200,000 price target for BTC by the end of the year is still in play. Plus, his argument for why the market is big enough for both Ethereum and Solana to win.
Trader Warns of 'Pandemonium' if Bitcoin Breaks This Critical Price Level
Outlook on bitcoin, and the impact of the government shutdown and President Trump's potential tariff 'dividend' on the markets with TheoTrade Co-Founder Don Kaufman.
In today's Markets Outlook, TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down crypto markets, sharing insights on a shift in bitcoin's behavior and warning of a major risk hanging over its price. Plus, he discusses what a government shutdown means for traders and why he believes that despite providing a short-term positive for altcoins, President Trump's potential tariff 'dividend' could pour fuel on the inflation fire.
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<...Fed Rate Cuts Will Trigger The Next DeFi Summer
Predictions for where DeFi is headed next with Monarq Asset Management CIO Sanat Rao.
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At Korea Blockchain Week, CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Sanat Rao, CIO of Monarq Asset Management, to discuss how the latest Fed rate cut is impacting crypto markets and setting the stage for the next DeFi summer. Plus, he explains why lower interest rates make DeFi yields even more attractive, how TradFi is starting to embrace on-chain finance, and the biggest risks facing DeFi investors today.
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"Trade Players, Not Just Shitcoins": Tristan Thompson Bets on Blockchain to Discover the Next Global Sports Stars
Unpacking the synergy between crypto and sports with NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula.
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NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at Korea Blockchain Week to discuss their new collaboration, a project that aims to use crypto to elevate the fan experience and disrupt the sports industry. Plus, Tristan reveals what his teammates are asking him about crypto and gives a bold prediction for the price of Bitcoin.
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Why Brazil’s CBDC Won’t Launch on a Blockchain
An update on Drex with Ronaldo Lemos
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In today’s Markets Outlook, CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Ronaldo Lemos — advisor to Brazil’s Central Bank, and board member of the Stellar Development Foundation — to explore Drex, Brazil’s upcoming central bank digital currency.
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Pudgy Penguins CEO: Korea is The ‘Epicenter’ of Global Culture
Unpacking the Korea crypto market with Pudgy Penguins and Abstract CEO Luca Netz.
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In today’s Markets Outlook, Pudgy Penguins and Abstract CEO Luca Netz join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen from Korea Blockchain Week to share his insights on why the country is the new epicenter of both global culture and crypto. He explains the staggering statistics on Korean crypto adoption, what American companies can learn from this market, and how his company, Abstract, is working to bring fun back to the EVM.
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How Miners Can Tackle Bitcoin's Halving Problem
Unveiling ReserveOne and a new era of bitcoin DeFi with CEO Jaime Leverton at Korea Blockchain Week.
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In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Jaime Leverton, CEO of ReserveOne, at Korea Blockchain Week 2025 to discuss the critical role of transaction fees in bitcoin halving and the potential for a new era of bitcoin DeFi. Plus, she gives us an exclusive look at ReserveOne, a new public company aiming to be a one-stop-shop for crypto investors, with a management team she calls the "Avengers of Cr...
Arthur Hayes: 'Hyperliquid is Facing its Gentrification Moment'
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.
...PayPal's PYUSD Launches on Stellar to "Revolutionize Commerce" | Markets Outlook
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...
This $50M Fund Is Connecting Latin America to Asia
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.
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Stablecoins, Survival and Trust in Emerging Markets | Markets Outlook
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.
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Cboe Launches Continuous Bitcoin & Ether Futures
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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Backpack EU Launches with Daily Proof of Reserves
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.
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Is the Debt Crisis Pushing People to Bitcoin?
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...
Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Lists on NASDAQ: 'The Best Is Yet to Come' | Markets Outlook
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.
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Why Kevin O'Leary Is Betting Millions on Sports Cards While Declaring the NFT Market Dead | Markets Outlook
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.
'Ondo Global Markets Will Do For US Equities, What the Stablecoin Did for the US Dollar' | Markets Outlook
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.
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Why Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Is Bullish on HYPE
The latest price moves and insights with Atlas Merchant Capital co-founders Bob Diamond and David Schamis.
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Atlas Merchant Capital co-founders Bob Diamond and David Schamis join CoinDesk with insights into the Wall Street's plan for crypto and the underlying blockchain technology. Plus, their bullish deal centered around Hyperliquid.
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Will the 'Saylor Effect' Push Ether to $8K?
The latest price moves and insights with Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra.
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Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, who is also the managing partner and CIO at Round13 Capital DAF, joins CoinDesk with his bullish outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether in the next few years. Plus, he explains the "Saylor Effect" following recent institutional adoption of ether and the subsequent price boosts.
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Why Markus Thielen's BTC Year-End Target Is Capped at $142K and His $5K ETH Prediction
The latest price moves and insights with 10x Research founder Markus Thielen.
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10x Research founder Markus Thielen joins CoinDesk with his outlook for the crypto markets and a comparatively bearish price target for bitcoin at $142,000 by the end of this year. Plus, the hidden catalyst for BTC and the current divergence between Ether's price and its on-chain fundamentals.
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Tom Lee Predicts $250K Bitcoin & $15K Ethereum - Here's Why
The latest price moves and insights with Fundstrat Capital Co-Founder and CIO Tom Lee.
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Tom Lee, Fundstrat Capital Co-Founder and CIO and BitMine Chairman, is back on CoinDesk to revisit and unveil his latest price predictions including a bold $200K-250K target for BTC. He also unpacks the "most hated V-shape bounce in history" and reveals what's fueling Ethereum's rally.
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Is Ethereum the Google of Crypto?
The latest price moves and insights with Ether Machine Founder and Chairman Andrew Keys.
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Ethereum just turned 10, and according to Andrew Keys, its next decade could be even bigger. In this interview, the Ether Machine Chairman reflects on his Ethereum journey, from a sweltering manhattan apartment to a $1.5 billion SPAC. He breaks down why institutional adoption is finally taking off, what sets Ether Machine apart from other ETH vehicles like ETFs and other treasury companies and why Ethereum's dynamic monetary policy is a feature, not a...
The REAL Reason Institutions Are Flocking to Crypto
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.
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Is Treasury Borrowing the New On-Chain Trend?
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.
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Why U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Is a 'Major Milestone'
The latest price moves and insights with Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and Bullish Exchange President Chris Tyrer.
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The Genius Act has ignited a new era for crypto, pushing stablecoins into the spotlight. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sits down with Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange, and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation to discuss how exchanges and Layer 1 ecosystems are rapidly adapting to this monumental shift. They offer insight from Bullish and Solana on this major milestone for the industry and chat through real-world u...
Ric Edelman: Why I Now Recommend a 10-40% Crypto Allocation
The latest price moves and insights with Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman.
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Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman has shifted his crypto investment advice from a 1% allocation in 2021 to as much as 40% today. Following the passage of landmark stablecoin legislation, he breaks down why the political and regulatory environment has never been more bullish for digital assets.
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Stablecoins Create the 'ChatGPT Moment' for Crypto: Tom Lee
The latest price moves and insights with Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee.
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Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee, who also chairs BitMine, joins CoinDesk to break down the "ChatGPT moment" that stablecoins are bringing to the crypto industry and what that means for Ethereum's growth potential.
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Crypto Complacency: What Historic Low Implied Volatility Says About the Market
The latest price moves and insights with FalconX Global Co-Head of Markets Joshua Lim.
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FalconX Global Co-Head of Markets Joshua Lim breaks down why crypto's implied volatility is near historic lows, driving complacency in bitcoin and altcoins. Plus, how major moves in the digital assets industry including Circle's recent IPO and a series of new corporate treasury buying are influencing the broader crypto narrative.
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Stuck in a Range, Bitcoin Finds Support From Corporate Balance Sheets
The latest price moves and insights with CoinDesk's Andy Baehr.
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CoinDesk's Andy Baehr and Jennifer Sanasie break down the top stories in crypto from Strategy's recent bitcoin purchase to the state of bitcoin in corporate treasuries. And, when will bitcoin break out from the current trading range.
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Will Sovereign Investment Be the Game Changing Catalyst for Bitcoin?
The latest price moves and insights with Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini.
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Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr for a conversation on bitcoin's low volatility and increasing maturity. Plus, how it now takes "more money to move around bitcoin" at its current $2 trillion market cap.
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How Institutional Demand Is Backing Bitcoin Resilience
The latest price moves and insights with 21Shares Head of U.S. Business Federico Brokate.
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21Shares Head of U.S. Business Federico Brokate joins CoinDesk Live at the Injective Summit for a special edition of "Markets Daily," where he unpacks bitcoin's recent stability amid geopolitical tensions and the "tremendous maturity" it signals.
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Is Regulatory Risk 'Off the Table Now' for Crypto Firms?
The latest price moves and insights with CoinFund President Chris Perkins.
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CoinFund President Chris Perkins joins CoinDesk live to break down the highly anticipated SEC Roundtable on DeFi. As a member of the CFTC's Global Market Advisory Committee, he shares insights into inter-agency cooperation and the future of stablecoin legislation in the U.S.
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