Wormhole’s W Token Has a 999% Weekly Return; Why VanEck Is Bullish on Ethereum Layer 2s
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Solana DeFi application Kamino offering a weekly yield of more than 999%, paid out in W and JTO tokens. Plus, VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030 and CFTC data shows that leveraged funds held record net short positions in CME's bitcoin futures last week.
Solana Passes Ethereum on DEX Volume
Solana has replaced Ethereum as the No. 1 smart-contract blockchain as trading volume in Solana-based decentralized exchanges (DEX) has increased 67% to $21.3 billion in seven days, according to data tracked by DeFiLlama. Could the increase in volume be catalyzed by the hype around Solana-based meme coins? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."
Swing Into Meme Coins: 5 Questions With OSF
Canary Labs and Rekt Brands co-founder Ovie Faruq, aka OSF, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk including his meme coin genesis story, the rising popularity of the Solana ecosystem, and why he participated in the fundraiser to get dogwifhat on the Las Vegas Sphere.
Meme Coins Are 'Just a Little Bit Above Gambling,' OSF Says
Canary Labs and Rekt Brands co-founder Ovie Faruq, aka OSF, joins "First Mover" to discuss the fundraiser that aims to send the dogwifhat meme coin to the Las Vegas Sphere, and the recent hype around meme coin pre-sales. Plus, the impact of meme coins on the Solana ecosystem.
Standard Chartered Bullish on Bitcoin; SOL Crosses $200 Amid Meme Coin Frenzy
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Standard Chartered raised its year-end forecast for bitcoin's (BTC) price to $150,000 from $100,000. Plus, surge in Solana’s SOL token on the back of the meme coin frenzy. And Kalshi brings betting on crypto to U.S.-based traders?
A $150K Target for Bitcoin; Meme Coins Take Center Stage on Solana
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin (BTC) regains the $66,000 level after sliding more than 10% from its new all-time high. Plus, leading meme coins on Solana and insight into Binance.US.
Why the Celestia Team Sees a Future With 10K Roll-Ups
Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam and COO Nick White join "Unchained" to discuss what Celestia is and how it works, insights on how data availability sampling allows for more scalability and whether Celestia could become a data availability layer for Bitcoin. Plus, comparisons between Celestia and Solana.
El segundo teléfono de Solana supera las 100.000 preventas y asegura 45 millones de dólares para su desarrollo
El teléfono inteligente "capítulo 2" de Solana Mobile podría enviarse a principios de 2025.
Solana's Major 5-Hour Outage; Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns of Crypto Risks
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including details on Solana's five-hour outage and the slump in SOL tokens following the incident. Bankrupt exchange FTX wants to sell its stake in AI startup Anthropic. And, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of the potential hazards the crypto industry poses.
Real World Use Cases for the Solana Phone
CoinDesk's "Real World," segment takes a closer look at real people using digital money and crypto products. Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Nick Dimondi about his experience with the Solana phone and why he is on the list to receive Solana Mobile's second iteration.