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How DePIN Revolutionizes Crypto and Beyond
CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the developments in DePIN and how it utilizes blockchain technology to manage physical infrastructure resources in a decentralized manner. Plus, how this technology could potentially revolutionize the monopoly of big tech and utility companies.
Bitcoin Above $60K as Key Stablecoin Metric Slides to 18-Month Low
Bitcoin recovered to above $60,000 after the debacle last week that saw prices drop below $50,000. According to data tracked by CryptoQuant, the "exchange stablecoins ratio," which measures the number of bitcoin held in wallets tied to centralized exchanges relative to stablecoins, dropped to its lowest since February 2023, an indication of reduced selling pressure. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Trump-Musk Interview; 3AC Liquidators Suing Terraform Labs for $1.3B
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as crypto and bitcoin went unmentioned in the interview between X CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Plus, 3AC liquidators have sued Terraform Labs for $1.3 billion and Hamster Kombat bashes crypto VC funding.
Will There Be a SOL ETF Next Year?
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas shares his thoughts on the possibility of a SOL ETF in the U.S. and why it depends on the results of the upcoming election.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are a 'Godsend' for BTC Price: Analyst
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas weighs in on the significance of spot bitcoin ETFs for the cryptocurrency and the crucial timing of the approval. "If you take the ETFs out of the picture, the price of Bitcoin is like $20,000," Balchunas said. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Bitcoin Would Be $20K If Not for the ETFs: Analyst
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas joins CoinDesk to discuss the spot bitcoin ETFs' impact on the leading cryptocurrency and his outlook on ether ETF products in the U.S. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Celsius Filed for Tether to Relinquish $3.3B of Bitcoin; Ripple Began Stablecoin Testing
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as bankrupt crypto lender Celsius asked a U.S. court to order stablecoin issuer Tether to relinquish more than 57,000 bitcoin. Plus, Tigran Gambaryan's family alleges that the Binance executive is being denied adequate access to his lawyers, and Ripple's new stablecoin is being tested on Ethereum and XRP Ledger.
USDT and USDC Combined Supply Grew $3B Amid Crypto Market Rebound
The supply of the two top stablecoins, USDT and USDC grew nearly $3 billion in a week, a sign that investors rushed to buy crypto at lower prices after the market tumble last Monday. According to data from Lookonchain, 1.3 billion USDT was transferred to exchanges in the days after the market crash on August 5th. USDC’s market cap also grew some 1.6 billion this week, the highest since March last year. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Do Kwon’s Extradition Postponed Yet Again; Coinbase Argues Against CFTC Rules
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, including the delay of Do Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro at the request of the country’s top prosecutor. Plus, Coinbase argues against the CFTC's proposed rules regarding prediction markets, and JPMorgan says positive catalysts have been priced in.
How Coinbase Shares Reacted to Q2 Earnings
Crypto exchange Coinbase reported a $36 million profit in Q2, substantially down from the $1.2 billion registered in the first quarter of 2024. According to Kaiko data, revenues were lower than estimated despite exceeding market expectations, and retail volume declined faster than institutional volume. The results sent the price of COIN down 16% for the week. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."