cdtv
How PayPal, Visa and BlackRock View Crypto in 2023
Major players in the traditional finance sector including PayPal, Visa and BlackRock jumped head first into crypto this year. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a closer look into how TradFi views digital assets in 2023.
Why Injective's INJ Has Surged 3,000% in 2023
Injective (INJ), the native token of its namesake's layer 1 blockchain, has seen a 3,000% move to the upside over the course of 2023. Injective is a Cosmos-based blockchain that combines elements of artificial intelligence (AI) with decentralized finance (DeFi). CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Will Go to Trial in 2024
CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De shares an update on legal developments for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, after he pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion. Prosecutors allege that he helped bad actors launder over $1 billion in stolen crypto through their work building Tornado Cash.
IRS Claiming $24B in Unpaid Taxes From FTX Is 'Unusual,' Tax Expert Says
FTX is pushing back against a U.S. government's claim for $24 billion in unpaid taxes from the bankrupt crypto exchange. TaxBit head of government solutions Miles Fuller weighs in on why it's uncommon for the U.S. government to demand such a large amount of money.
HODLing Stays in Vogue for Bitcoin Investors: Glassnode
As the year wraps up, HODLing seems to be the preferred dynamic among bitcoin investors, according to Glassnode. Data shows that more than 70% of the circulating bitcoin supply has been inactive for over a year. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Included in 'Most Influential' List This Year
CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023 recognizes the people, who, for better or worse, defined the year in digital assets and Web3. There are 10 top honorees who made an outsized impact, and 40 more people who were only a little less influential. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a closer look at five of the names from the top ten list, which is not a ranking.
FTX Pushes Back on 'Alice in Wonderland' Tax Claim From the IRS
The U.S. government's claim for $24 billion in unpaid taxes from FTX has only one source – taking cash away from its victims, according to the bankrupt crypto exchange. A recent court filing stated in part, "This Alice in Wonderland argument has no support in the law." TaxBit head of government solutions Miles Fuller shares his thoughts on the latest developments.
Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart explains why it seems the SEC prefers cash vs. in-kind creation of spot bitcoin ETFs, and why this choice would negatively impact Grayscale.
How Binance Will Open All Its Activity to the U.S. Government
The record $4.3 billion settlement reached between Binance and the U.S. government over charges of money laundering and sanctions violations calls for the world's largest crypto exchange to maintain an independent compliance monitor for the next five years. Michael Dawson, a partner at WilmerHale, and Dorothy DeWitt, founder and CEO of Tolt Strategies, a former director at the CFTC and former general counsel at Coinbase, discuss the developments.
Market Forecaster Raoul Pal Says There’s a Good Chance Bitcoin Will Hit $100K-$200K in 2024
On this episode of Unchained, the founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor, Raoul Pal, describes why a spot bitcoin ETF is such a significant development, likening it to a free trade agreement with the traditional financial world. He also discusses what effect a spot Ether ETF is likely to have on Ether prices, the relative merits of Ether vs. Solana, the usefulness of BRC-20 tokens and why 2024 is likely to be a very good year for crypto and the economy as a whole.
