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Are Crypto Perpetuals Futures or Swaps? Kalshi vs. John Lothian
Yesterday00:25:59Tap to summarizeCoinDesk's The Policy Protocol hosts Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti unpack the CFTC's 267-page proposed rule-making around prediction markets and event contracts, plus the letter from crypto CEOs backing the BRCA. And, a debate between John Lothian and Udesh Jha, Head of Exchange Analytics at Kalshi, over whether crypto perpetuals are properly classified as futures or swaps. - Read more from Ari Redbord about the mixer indictment under 1956: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ari-redbord_in-the-midst-of-debate-around-clarity-activity-7470924721635794944-8yUy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAADHl20UBUd56sB8eTJ0w5gv3WIBQo2eJ6f0 - Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:10 CFTC's 267-Page Prediction Markets Rule 03:10 60+ CEOs Back the BRCA 05:30 The Perpetuals Debate 07:43 John Lothian's Case: Do Perpetuals Look Like Swaps? 09:45 Kalshi's Udesh Jha on Funding Rates and Cost of Carry 12:43 Would Swap Status Shut Out Retail? 16:45 Is Kalshi Making the Rules Up? 19:25 John's Closing: Market Manipulation Concerns 20:46 Udesh's Closing: 'Regulation First' 23:29 Person of the Week: State Regulators 23:38 Illinois' Digital Asset Trading Tax 24:20 NY DFS Aligns With Genius
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Inside the Race to Fix Zcash's Shielded Pool Vulnerability | Markets Outlook
2d ago00:16:51Tap to summarizeThe bug that tanked ZEC with Josh Swihart. On today's Markets Outlook, ZODL CEO Josh Swihart joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the Zcash vulnerability discovered with the help of AI, including how it was found, fixed, and what it means for the protocol's future. Plus, he weighs in on privacy coins vs. government pushback, formal verification as the new security standard, and why Zcash is more battle-hardened than ever. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Zcash Bug Found by AI After Four Years 03:26 - What Went Through Josh’s Mind When He Found Out 04:47 - Could the Bug Have Been Exploited? 05:47 - How the Bug Helps the Zcash Ecosystem 07:27 - Zcash vs. Other Privacy Protocols 09:54 - Will Governments Push Back on Privacy Coins? 11:45 - Formal Verification and Finding Future Vulnerabilities 14:08 - What Other Protocols Can Learn from This - Check out CoinDesk's latest episode of Public Keys from the NYSE: https://youtu.be/zn3D_adn6nI - Register now for CoinDesk’s Policy and Regulation event on September 24, 2026: https://policy-regulation.coindesk.com/. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
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Saylor and Mallers Clash Over Strategy's Dilution | CoinDesk Daily
2d ago00:01:22Tap to summarizeSaylor and Mallers' debate at BTC Prague. Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor and Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers debated Strategy's capital structure at BTC Prague. Mallers challenged Saylor on dilution and how out-of-the-money convertible debt factors into mNAV calculations. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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Blockspace: SpaceX’s $250B IPO Raise, KEEL’s $458M Convertible Note, Hut 8’s $4.25 Senior Note, OpenAI’s 10 GW Datacenter
2d ago01:09:44Tap to summarizeSpaceX’s IPO is three times oversubscribed at $250 billion, and Hut 8 has closed a $4.25 billion, BBB-rated note for its Beacon Point AI data center. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Reuters has reported that SpaceX’s IPO round could come in at $250 billion, a 3x oversubscription from the company’s planned $75 billion. Plus, Cormint CEO Jamie McAvity joins us to give an optimistic outlook on bitcoin mining with hashrate stagnant – even as hashprice flirts with all-time lows. For other news, we cover Keel’s $458 million convertible note; Hut 8’s $4.25 billion senior secured note for its Beacon Point data center, the second investment-grade bond for project-level financing for the burgeoning AI firm; Crusoe hitting pause on a proposed 10 GW data center in Wyoming; and OpenAI’s plans for its own 10 GW, $500 billion project in Ohio. Check out our latest report, “What’s a Megawatt Worth?” where we quantify the trillion dollar opportunity for bitcoin miners venturing into the AI sector. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates for all of our shows and content. 👉CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. 👉Luxor, Blockspace's preferred mining pool. Start hashing today with Luxor! 👉Lygos Finance, Borrow against your Bitcoin, without compromising on custody.
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Japan's Megabanks Plan a Joint Yen Stablecoin | CoinDesk Daily
3d ago00:01:23Tap to summarizeA Yen stablecoin from the mega banks? Japan's three largest banks, MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC, are planning to jointly issue a yen-backed stablecoin by March 2027, with backing from Japan's Financial Services Agency. Yen tokens currently represent less than $50 million in a $311 billion market dominated by dollar tokens. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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Why Grant Cardone Is Combining Real Estate and Bitcoin
3d ago00:19:44Tap to summarizeReal estate mogul Grant Cardone made his Consensus mainstage debut to explain the unconventional investment strategy he's been building for the past 17 months: fusing Bitcoin directly into large-scale real estate deals to outcompete traditional REITs. Cardone, who first received Bitcoin as payment for a speaking gig and still holds those 115 coins today, argues the hybrid model can deliver 22–32% returns by combining the stability of cash-flowing properties with the upside of Bitcoin. He also shared why he believes this structure could disrupt the entire $4 trillion REIT industry. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Grant Cardone at Consensus Miami 2026 00:40 - How Grant First Discovered Bitcoin 02:02 - Real Estate Bitcoin Hybrid Strategy 05:45 - Why Real Estate Beats Other Asset Classes 08:03 - Disrupting The REIT Industry 14:22 - Going Public And Bypassing The Banks 16:57 - Final Advice: Get Fiat, Build Wealth
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SBF Asks Trump for a Presidential Pardon | CoinDesk Daily
4d ago00:01:18Tap to summarizeSBF asks for a presidential pardon. Sam Bankman-Fried formally filed a clemency application asking President Trump for a pardon while serving his 25-year sentence. Trump told The New York Times in January that SBF shouldn't count on the same. CoinDesk's Uyen Truong hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Uyen Truong. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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White House: Crypto Ethics Rules Must Apply to All
4d ago00:19:30Tap to summarizePatrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, sat down on the mainstage at CoinDesk's Consensus to discuss the biggest issues in U.S. crypto policy. He covered the Clarity Act's path through the Senate, the status of the U.S. Bitcoin reserve, and the ongoing ethics provision standoff with Democrats. Witt expressed confidence that a July 4th signing deadline is achievable, and teased a major announcement on the Bitcoin reserve "in the next few weeks." - Timecodes: 00:00 - Patrick Witt at Consensus Miami 2026 01:29 - Progress Report On the Clarity Act 03:03 - The Stablecoin Yield Debate and Genius Act Coordination 06:26 - Ethics Provisions and Conflict of Interest Restrictions 10:43 - News on the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve 15:48 - Genius Act Implementation and Stablecoin Regulation
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Blockspace: Datacenter deals, SpaceX IPO, and Saylor didn’t sell
4d ago01:03:24Tap to summarizeMarkets are ripping as Bitcoin miners pivot to AI infrastructure. We cover AWS rumors, Galaxy Digital's surge, Michael Saylor's latest multi-million Bitcoin buy, the Texas 4CP mining curtailment, and Elon Musk’s massive $26B xAI compute deals with Google and Anthropic. Francis Corvinho of Lygos Finance and Kaan of Luxor join us to talk about the massive shift in Bitcoin mining economics, Michael Saylor's credit strategies, Zcash protocol bugs, and the Texas 4CP summer mining curtailments. We also break down the AI infrastructure boom, featuring Galaxy Digital's market surge and Elon Musk's multi-billion-dollar xAI compute leases with Google and Anthropic. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Hash price hit a new all-time low. * Galaxy Digital stock surged 22% in a morning. * xAI generates $26 billion in annual revenue. * Situational Awareness fund hits $20B AUM. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:09 Hashrate forming a bottom? 05:13 KEEL 08:12 Galaxy 11:10 Cipher Digital (CIFR) 14:24 Francis 33:21 Kaan 50:21 Situational Awareness 53:30 Coremint 54:30 SpaceX Check out our latest report, “What’s a Megawatt Worth?” where we quantify the trillion dollar opportunity for bitcoin miners venturing into the AI sector. Download here: https://megawattreport.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates for all of our shows and content: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com 👉CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. 👉Luxor, Blockspace's preferred mining pool. Start hashing today with Luxor! 👉Lygos Finance, Borrow against your Bitcoin, without compromising on custody.
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Why Strategy Sold Bitcoin, VanEck’s BNB Bet and a $1.7B ETF Exodus
5d ago00:33:01Tap to summarizeOn this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Research Analyst James Seyffart to break down the SpaceX IPO's pull on crypto capital, four consecutive weeks of Bitcoin ETF outflows topping $1.7 billion, and the Zcash counterfeiting bug. VanEck Director of Digital Assets Product Kyle DaCruz unpacks VBNB, the first US spot BNB ETF, the rise of "revenue chains," and what staking rewards will mean for the product. 100X Capital CIO Joy Pathak — also known as the Wizard of SoHo — shares his top conviction trade in the 10X segment. Plus, Benchmark-StoneX Managing Director Mark Palmer breaks down why the market overreacted to Strategy's first publicized Bitcoin sale, his $570 price target on the company, and his Buy rating with a $32 target on Strive. - This episode of Public Keys is brought to you by Kraken Pro. For more: https://pro.kraken.com/ - Learn more at https://www.bullish.com/.-Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 24, 2026: https://policy-regulation.coindesk.com/. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:38 SpaceX IPO, BTC Drops 01:50 BTC ETF Outflows: Overreaction or Trend? 03:23 Zcash Counterfeiting Bug and the Privacy Narrative 06:34 VanEck's Kyle DaCruz on the First US Spot BNB ETF 07:18 Ghost Chains vs Revenue Chains: BNB by the Numbers 08:56 BNB Staking and How VanEck Picks Its Next ETF 11:17 BNB Chain's Decentralization 14:55 ETF Flows Deep-Dive: Bitcoin, Hyperliquid, XRP, Solana 18:02 Bitcoin ETFs vs Gold's $300B in Assets 19:14 The Yin-Yang of Crypto: "We're So Back" vs "It's So Over" 21:39 Joy Pathak's ‘10X’ Trade: NEAR 24:04 Benchmark-StoneX' Mark Palmer on Strategy's First Publicized BTC Sale 25:32 Why S&P's October Critique Drove the Sale 27:47 Path to a $570 Price Target on Strategy 29:40 $32 Buy Rating on Strive and a $95K BTC Assumption 32:18 Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 8 - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
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