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BREAKDOWN: 11 Years Ago Today, Satoshi Disappeared
CoinDesk Podcast Network
12/13/21 • 14 min
How Bitcoin was changing in fall 2010 and what it means for today.
This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.
Eleven years ago, on Dec. 13, 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto posted on the BitcoinTalk forum for the last time. He would pop up in emails here and there for a few more months, but for the majority of the Bitcoin community, he was gone. In today’s episode, NLW explores how the Bitcoin community was changing, and how the legacy of that period remains with us today.
Read more about the transition to the post-Satoshi era from Pete Rizzo on Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/what-happened-when-bitcoin-creator-satoshi-nakamoto-disappeared
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NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with hundreds of millions of customers, to offer Bitcoin. Learn more at NYDIG.com/NLW.
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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Dark Crazed Cap” by Isaac Joel. Image credit: Janos Kummer/Getty Images News, modified by CoinDesk.
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BREAKDOWN: Goldman Looking Into Bitcoin-Backed Lending as Jobs Report Disappoints
CoinDesk Podcast Network
12/04/21 • 10 min
A look at what happened in crypto this week, from regulation to institutions.
This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.
On this edition of “The Breakdown Weekly Recap,” NLW covers:
- The latest jobs report and what it means for Fed policy
- Comments from SEC Chair Gensler and a House crypto hearing next week
- The latest institutional bitcoin news from Fidelity and Goldman Sachs
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NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with hundreds of millions of customers, to offer Bitcoin. Learn more at NYDIG.com/NLW.
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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Dark Crazed Cap” by Isaac Joel. Image credit: Nicky Loh/Bloomberg/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk.
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BREAKDOWN: The White-Collar Recession
CoinDesk Podcast Network
12/07/22 • 14 min
PepsiCo becomes the latest company to lay off executives as Wall Street braces for a rough 2023.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.
On today’s episode, NLW provides an overview of the broader economy, including:
- Wall Street’s predictions for a bad 2023
- PepsiCo layoffs
- OPEC+ oil decision
- China backing off Zero-Covid policies
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Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.
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Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com/breakdown.
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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.
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SOB: Exploring Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
CoinDesk Podcast Network
12/05/21 • 53 min
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, KuCoin and DeFiHorse.
The Lightning Network is arguably the most anticipated scaling solution for Bitcoin to date. Why isn’t everyone using it?
“Speaking of Bitcoin” hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Stephanie Murphy are joined by Rene Pickhardt, Bitcoin and Lightning Network Developer. The four lead a conversation on the still in development yet rapidly growing Lightning Network. It's a second-layer network that enables fast, secure, private and inexpensive payments that don't make sense to store on bitcoin's base layer. But while that might sound ideal, it's not simple in practice. A scrappy community of companies and developers have been pushing the tech consistently forward as the number of hard problems still to solve ticks down.
Even as early as we are, Lightning has proven to be a radical improvement on the user experience of bitcoin. On the bitcoin network, fees vary but typically range from $1–5 and complete with confirmation in an average of ten minutes. With Lightning, fees and transaction times drop dramatically: the transaction fees are generally 1/100th or 1/10th of a penny and take just seconds.
If the improvements of Lightning are clear, why isn’t everyone using it today? Listen to hear more about the challenges and solutions coming to this rapidly-evolving aspect of bitcoin.
Additional reading:
- Mastering the Lightning Network
- Security and Privacy of Lightning Network Payments with Uncertain Channel Balances
- Optimally Reliable & Cheap Payment Flows on the Lightning Network
- Include the Uncertainty Network into the Payment Session and potentially acrosse payment sessions
- Rene's Lightning Test Tweets
- Zero Base Fee graph
- Support Rene's Work
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GEN C: Crenshaw to Crypto With DeShone Kizer of One of None and Jorge Peniche of The Marathon Clothing
CoinDesk Podcast Network
11/14/23 • 51 min
DeShone Kizer and Jorge Peniche join this episode of “Gen C” to discuss their origin stories and how the two brands are collaborating around rapper Nipsey Hussle’s legacy.
Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis.
DeShone Kizer shares how he made the shift in his career from an NFL quarterback to founder of an authentication platform for limited editions called One of None. We discuss the collaboration between Kizer and Jorge Peniche, creative director of Nipsey Hussle’s clothing brand, The Marathon Clothing, and about bringing to life a new NFT project bridging physical Marathon gear and digital collectibles.
Links mentioned from the podcast:
- NFTs could be coming to Roblox
- Humane launches AI Pin
- One of None Website
- The Marathon Clothing Website
- DeShone on Twitter
- Jorge on Twitter
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From our sponsor:
Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.
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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.
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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | What's Behind the Weekend's Price Correction
CoinDesk Podcast Network
12/11/23 • 10 min
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores sharp weekend correction in crypto markets, consumer expectations, NFTs and more.
Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.
To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.
Today’s Stories:
Bitcoin's 4% Drop Cools Overheated Funding Rates, Data Show
Pudgy Penguins to Launch Webkinz-like Virtual World in 2024
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From our sponsors:
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Disclaimer:
This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.
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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin's Narrative 'Never Better': ZX Squared Capital Co-Founder
CoinDesk Podcast Network
05/13/24 • 12 min
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng.
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ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng discusses why institutional interest in bitcoin led by the ETF products in the U.S. could be the catalyst for the largest crypto by market cap to reach the $90,000 level by the end of 2024. Plus, why bitcoin's narrative has never been better given the inflation in fiat currencies across the world.
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Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.
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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced by executive producer Jared Schwartz and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
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UNCHAINED: Why FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail Customers
CoinDesk Podcast Network
09/22/23 • 46 min
Thomas Braziel, founder of 117 Partners, discusses the chances of FTX winning in court and how it can claw back funds to repay its debts.
As lawsuits continue to pile up in the FTX saga, FTX chief John Ray III is focused on clawing back funds from former affiliates to pay back creditors. But how might that play out in court? Founder of 117 Partners Thomas Braziel, who specializes in the trading of bankruptcy claims, explains the different paths Ray may choose to go down and the potential outcomes of these cases.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Show highlights:
- The chances of FTX winning in court against Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents
- The case against Barbara Fried and Joseph Bankman
- Whether civil cases could turn into criminal ones
- Whether bankruptcy proceedings and the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried are a coordinated effort
- What retail clawbacks are and the likelihood that FTX will pursue them
Thank you to our sponsors: Crypto.com | Arbitrum Foundation | Thales | DAO | Toku
Guest | Thomas Braziel - founder of 117 Partners.
Previous appearances on Unchained:
Will FTX Reboot? Here’s John Ray’s Internal Deadline for Making a Decision
Will FTX Customers Ever Recover Their Assets? Two Insolvency Experts Weigh In
Will Celsius Survive the Bankruptcy Process?
How Crypto Bankruptcy Claims Buyers Will Profit From the Collapse of FTX
Links |
Previous coverage of Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX:
The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning?

THE MINING POD: What You Need To Know About The Bitcoin Halving
CoinDesk Podcast Network
04/19/24 • 35 min
Bitcoin data, Riot energizing Corsicana and Foundry playing halving block games!
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Matt, Will, and Charlie dig into this week’s biggest news stories ahead of the Bitcoin halving, where Bitcoin’s rewards are dropped by 50% by the network! We go through Bitcoin data, Riot-energizing Corsicana, and Foundry playing halving block games!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 Start
00:02:15 Bitcoin Having Discussion
00:04:28 Sponsor: Clean Spark
00:06:06 Miner Mag Data Review
00:09:17 Miner Sell Pressure
00:11:18 Riot's 1 GW Mine
00:14:23 Sponsor: Foreman
00:15:25 Foundry's Rare Sat Auction
00:20:36 Sponsor: Bitmain
00:21:24 Testnet Reorgs & Hash Bender
00:31:39 Mining Innovations & Topics
00:33:42 Upcoming Shows & Events
00:35:36 Wrap-up
Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!
👉 Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.
👉 Join our Bitcoin Halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th!
👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty!
Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.
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Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining!
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"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz.
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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update |Bitcoin ETFs Trade $111 Billion and Assessing the Launch Timeline for Ethereum ETF
CoinDesk Podcast Network
04/03/24 • 14 min
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise.
To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.
On "Markets Daily," CIO of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, joins Markets Daily with insights on the recent trends in crypto assets, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether, and how ETFs have influenced their trading volumes. It credits the success of Bitcoin ETFs to making Bitcoin more accessible to a broader investor base. Hougan also explores Bitcoin's volatility and its potential to reach new highs, while addressing the outflows from Grayscale's GBTC and the chance for reduced fees. Additionally, the impact of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech is considered less significant than the effects of ETF inflows and the Bitcoin halving event on Bitcoin's price.
Takeaways |
- Bitcoin ETFs have contributed to increased trading volumes and accessibility of Bitcoin to a wider range of investors.
- Bitcoin's volatility is seen as part of a fixed channel, and the expectation is that it will surpass its previous all-time high.
- Outflows from Grayscale's GBTC are attributed to the availability of lower-cost products and the need for investors to do due diligence.
- The introduction of an Ethereum ETF may be more beneficial after the market has had time to digest Bitcoin ETFs.
- The flows into ETFs and the Bitcoin halving are expected to have a greater impact on Bitcoin's price than the actions of the Fed.
LINKS |
Bitcoin Back Down to $66K as Rising Treasury Yields Catch Investor Interest
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Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15.
Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.
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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
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How many episodes does CoinDesk Podcast Network have?
CoinDesk Podcast Network currently has 3230 episodes available.
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The podcast is about News, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Daily News, Defi, Business News, Ethereum, Crypto, Podcasts and Business.
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The episode title 'SOB: Exploring Bitcoin’s Lightning Network' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on CoinDesk Podcast Network is 23 minutes.
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Episodes of CoinDesk Podcast Network are typically released every 14 hours.
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The first episode of CoinDesk Podcast Network was released on Jul 19, 2018.
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