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Bitcoin price is on the rise as BTC ETPs saw their best week since July, registering a cumulative inflow of 25,675 BTC ($1.74 billion) in the last seven days. Plus, dogecoin extends its rally and Sam Altman's Worldcoin project makes some updates. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

18. Okt. 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Reuters report on Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract. Plus, a group of state attorneys general are arguing that the SEC exceeded its authority in suing the crypto exchange Kraken. And, the latest announcements coming out of ETHDenver on Robinhood's partnership with Arbitrum.

1. März 2024

Worldcoin, the crypto startup co-founded by Open AI CEO Sam Altman, announced a major update to its eye-scanning identity platform, including integrations with major tech firms and a new verification system for the World ID "digital passport." Tiago Sada, head of product at Tools for Humanity, discusses the significance of this 'humanness' update and the problem the company is trying to solve.

13. Dez. 2023

Bitcoin-focused financial services company Meanwhile Group, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has started a bitcoin (BTC) private credit fund. Zachary Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile Group, weighs in. Plus, Townsend's outlook on the intersection of crypto and artificial intelligence and his interactions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

11. Dez. 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines. The latest after Binance and its now former CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to anti-money laundering and U.S. sanctions violations in a settlement with the U.S. government. OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is set to return as the chief executive officer nearly a week after he was ousted. Plus, crypto exchange HTX and blockchain protocol Heco Chain hacked for a cumulative $97 million.

22. Nov. 2023

The token associated with Sam Altman's eye-scanning cryptocurrency project dropped as low as 12% last Friday, after artificial intelligence company OpenAI ousted Sam Altman as CEO and from the board. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

20. Nov. 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the latest developments after OpenAI's board suddenly ousted CEO Sam Altman last Friday. Plus, a closer look at why Tether is freezing $225 million worth of its own stablecoin. And, cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has bought CoinDesk.

20. Nov. 2023

Emmett Shear, co-founder and former CEO of streaming service Twitch, has been appointed as the new CEO of OpenAI, after the artificial intelligence (AI) company ousted Sam Altman as its chief last week. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details. Plus, what to make of the SEC delaying decisions on spot bitcoin ETFs applications from Franklin Templeton and Global X.

20. Nov. 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the electronic payments giant PayPal ventures into digital assets with the announcement of a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called PayPal USD. Sino Global Capital files a multimillion dollar claim against FTX. And, Worldcoin’s Nairobi warehouse was reportedly raided as Kenya's Ministry of the Interior suspends the project from operating in the country.

7. Aug. 2023

Worldcoin's warehouse in Nairobi was raided by the Kenyan police over the weekend, according to report from the local news organization. "The Hash" panel discusses Kenya's latest efforts to crack down on the project after the country suspended its operations recently. Plus, insights on the privacy concerns surrounding the identity crypto protocol co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman.

7. Aug. 2023