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Ryan Rugg, Head of Digital Assets for Citibank's TTS business, discusses Citi's crypto plans.

Ryan Rugg, Head of Digital Assets for Citibank's Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business, joined Consensus 2024 with a conversation on Citi's exploration into metaverse, tokenization and the broader crypto industry. Plus, the regulatory hurdles they faced along the way and the significance of collaborations with FinTech companies.

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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. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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Host Helene Braun breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Robinhood's announcement on its Bitstamp acquisition to CoreWeave's more than $1 billion buyout offer for Core Scientific.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as trading platform Robinhood announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash. Plus, Core Scientific has rejected the more than $1 billion buyout offer from cloud computing firm CoreWeave and Binance can once again allow Mastercard users to purchase crypto on the exchange.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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David Schwartz and Robert Leshner share how the convergence of traditional financial markets and on-chain systems presents a major opportunity for driving adoption over the next 20 years.

Sponsored by BitGo. 

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This installment of "The Protocol," comes to you LIVE from Consensus 2024 in Austin Texas. Hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk chat with David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, and Robert Leshner,  CEO & Co-Founder of Superstate, on the challenges and opportunities in bringing real-world assets on-chain and more.

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00:00 The Conference Experience and Developer Mix

02:12 The Convergence of Traditional Financial Markets and On-Chain Systems

04:25 Challenges and Opportunities in Bringing Real-World Assets On-Chain

05:49 The Impact of Restaking in Traditional Finance

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BitGo 

Superstate

 Ripple 

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The Protocol is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. 

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The true concept of decentralization, its historical significance, and the challenges and opportunities in the music industry's transition to Web3.

Sponsored by BitGo. 

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Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring Jon Vlassopulos CEO of Napster covering themes of policy and regulation, Web3, the metaverse, and the evolution of Napster into a Web3 platform. 

Chapters

00:00 The Influence of Crypto on Policy and Regulation

02:41 The Evolution of Napster: From Decentralization to Web3

05:24 Challenges and Opportunities in the Music Industry's Transition to Web3

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BitGo 

Napster 

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez.

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Bitcoin miners in Europe face challenges due to new MICA regulations, which emphasize the significance of data sharing and have implications for the future of Bitcoin mining in the region.

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Will Foxley interviews Frederik Vyncke and Sven Hildebrandt from the European Bitcoin Energy Association (EBEA) to discuss the challenges Bitcoin miners face in Europe due to new MICA regulations. They explore the impact of these regulations, the importance of data sharing, and the future of Bitcoin mining in Europe.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 Start

03:32 Frederik Vyncke background

04:31 Sven Hildebrandt background

06:13 European Bitcoin Energy Association

11:13 Perception of mining in EU now?

17:34 MICA regulation & mining

20:12 Data required by MICA

21:28 What if no data?

22:09 Service providers on the hook not miners

23:01 This seems stupid...

24:30 Energy mix data

29:08 Complying with regulations as a miner

32:20 Where is hashrate in the EU?

35:39 South East EU mining

37:36 AI power demand

42:48 Regulatory wishlist

45:21 Public data vs proprietary data

46:04 Convincing miners to comply

49:48 Wrapping 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! 

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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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Terranet Ventures, Inc. executive in residence Carole House discusses the illicit financial risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

Carole House, executive in residence at Terranet Ventures, Inc. and a former White House Official, joined Consensus 2024 to discuss the illicit financial risks associated with cryptocurrencies and how agencies should approach crypto regulation.

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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. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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Host Helene Braun breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs' $880 million of inflows on Tuesday to Kraken's listing of PoliFi tokens.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs recorded over $880 million in inflows on Tuesday, making it the best day of inflows since March. Plus, PoliFi tokens BODEN and TREMP saw gains after Kraken listing and a group of U.S. lawmakers asked President Joe Biden to bring back Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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Post-Consensus 2024 reflections and examining the crypto industry and the implications of the U.S. Presidential election on its future.

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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

In this episode of  "Money Reimagined," host  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren reflect on CoinDesk’s Consensus 2024 event in Austin, TX. They discuss the influence of the presidential election on the crypto industry and the hurdles of maintaining a nonpartisan stance. The hosts explore the nuances of political connections, the role of subtlety in conversations, and the need for a reasoned approach in an emotionally volatile environment.

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00:00 Introduction to the Aftermath of Consensus

02:58 The Impact of the Presidential Election on the Crypto Industry

07:22 Embracing Nuance and Logic in Discussions

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Consensus 2024 

Crypto Council for Innovation 

CoinDesk.com

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Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. 

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National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman joins Jenn Sanasie and Sam Kessler to discuss the agency's stance on digital assets and its regulatory approach.

Sponsored by BitGo. 

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Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcasted live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including digital assets, crypto regulation, and the impact of technology on politics. Hauptman delves into the agency's stance on digital assets, the distinctions between banking and credit unions, and the evolving landscape of crypto regulation in Washington, DC.

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BitGo 

The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman | NCUA 

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez.

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Former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo and his former chief innovation officer Daniel Gorfine say the US is falling behind in the crypto race, but could use stablecoins—and a CBDC—to protect its interests.

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In this episode, Laura Shin speaks with former CFTC chairman Chris Giancarlo and former CFTC chief innovation officer Daniel Gorfine on the pressing need for the U.S. to safeguard the dollar. They explain why they believe the future of regulation is the government operating nodes on blockchains rather than regulating intermediaries, why even private USD stablecoins will want a USD central bank digital currency, and how China might export the technology behind the digital yuan—and its surveillance capabilities—to other countries. They also touch on how the upcoming U.S. elections could influence crypto policy, why stablecoins are more than just trading instruments, and what the U.S. must do to maintain its financial leadership. 

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• Unchained: President Biden Vetoes SAB121 Repeal

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Spot Ether ETFs

• Unchained: Analysts Up Odds of Spot Ether ETF to 75% as Prometheum Launches Product That Treats ETH as a Security

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