Stocks also opened the week down on growing fears of conflict in Ukraine.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the growing bearish sentiment around the crypto industry. The culprit, he argues, is a deepening macro malaise that has been exacerbated by growing concerns about war in Eastern Europe. That, piled o ... Show More
Yesterday
What Was Behind Bitcoin's $80K Surge? | CoinDesk Daily
What drove BTC's jump above $80K? Bitcoin jumped from $62,000 to $80,000 in its second-largest weekly gain in five years, but futures data shows it was short covering that drove the move. With leverage now near multi-month lows, the rally may actually be steadier than it looks. C ... Show More
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Aug 24
Blockchain’s Fannie Mae Moment, Bitcoin Treasury Shakeout & AI Agents That Pay
On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, host Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Technology Solutions, to unpack the company's record quarter, its self-described "Rule of 150," and why it sees blockchain as a stand ... Show More
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Aug 24
Strategy Raises $2B Last Week Through Common Stock Sale | CoinDesk Daily
Michael Saylor's war chest. Strategy raised about $2 billion last week and created a new "USD Cash" pool, giving it $6.69 billion in dollar liquidity that can be used to buy more bitcoin, repurchase shares, or repay debt. The company left its 840,447 BTC untouched for a second st ... Show More
1m 40s
Jan 2022
After Bloody Weekend, Crypto Market Sentiment Goes Full Bear
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the growing bearish sentiment around the crypto industry. The culprit, he argues, is a deepening macro malaise that has been exacerbated by growing concerns about war in Eastern Europe. That, ... Show More
17m 37s
Mar 2022
Russian Banks Cut Off From SWIFT, Central Bank Reserves Blocked as West Responds
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at what we learned over the weekend about the U.S. and European Union’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The West significantly increased its economic pressure on Russia, remo ... Show More
20m 55s
Oct 2022
Is Credit Suisse the Next Lehman Brothers?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.
After a wild weekend of speculation and discussion, NLW breaks down what’s actually happening with beleaguered Credit Suisse, as well as why the FinTwit doom machine seems so focused on it.
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16m 12s
Jun 2022
Crypto Update 6/7/22 | Are Exchange Layoffs the First Sign of Crypto Winter, or Is It Already Over?
With bitcoin and the broader crypto market tumbling after what seemed to be a fresh burst of momentum, plus a look at what a bear market may mean for crypto jobs, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.
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13m 25s
Mar 2022
Crypto Update 3/3/22 | 'Absolutely Surreal': Inside a Fund Raising Millions in Crypto for Besieged Ukraine
With bitcoin’s price slipping after a powerful rally earlier in the week appeared to stall, and an inside look at the current situation for a Ukrainian crypto fundraiser, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus an ... Show More
16m 49s
Mar 2022
Crypto Update 3/23/22 | The Future of Ethereum Sucks, and I Feel Fine
With bitcoin and ether dropping as investors eye the bearish implications of lingering macro uncertainty, plus a brief look at the future of Ethereum, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and PathDAO.
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15m 45s
Nov 2022
Genesis and Gemini Earn Halt Withdrawals as FTX Contagion Spreads
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.
On today’s episode, NLW covers the latest fallout from the FTX collapse. Genesis Capital has paused withdrawals and loan origination, which has also led to Gemini pausing its Earn program. NLW also covers the latest in ... Show More
16m 27s
Feb 2022
Meta Loses a Quarter-Trillion Dollars in Market Cap, Dragging Crypto Metaverse Tokens With It
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at Meta’s big flop in the equities markets and how it's spilling over into crypto metaverse tokens. He also looks at the Boston Fed’s CBDC research and recaps the Wormhole ... Show More
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