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Why Iran wants crypto for Strait of Hormuz tolls
Iran is now accepting bitcoin and stablecoins from cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel of oil. Experts say the move fits into the IRGC's existing crypto-based sanctions evasion network, which has facilitated billions in cross-border trade. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Invesco takes over Superstate’s $900M fund; Franklin Crypto in focus
On this episode of CoinDesk’s Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by 250 Digital Asset Management CEO Chris Perkins to discuss his firm’s acquisition by Franklin Templeton. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner and Invesco’s Kathleen Wrynn break down their partnership, with Invesco becoming the investment manager of Superstate’s Short Duration US Government Securities Fund (USTB). Plus, NYSE Senior Market Strategist Michael Reinking unpacks the macro environment.
Lawmakers outraged over "disgusting" war bets on Polymarket
Polymarket removed a betting market on the rescue of U.S. service members in Iran after lawmakers criticized it for reducing a military operation to a financial trade. Will this incident add to the pressure prediction markets face in Washington? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Market structure bill delayed as crypto, banks meet lawmakers
Crypto and banking leaders are meeting with legislative staffers to hash out the future of U.S. stablecoins. The market structure bill is now delayed again and the fight over yield isn't the only hurdle as lawmakers finalize on DeFi regulations and concerns over President Trump's family crypto projects. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Why Jack Dorsey thinks AI will replace middle managers
Block CEO Jack Dorsey argues that his company's decision to cut approximately 40% employees was not a cost reduction but a permanent restructuring to replace middle managers with AI. But current and former Block employees are pushing back, saying that roughly 95% of AI-generated code changes still require human modification. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
¿Por qué la Fed inyectó $29.4 mil millones en liquidez y qué significa esto para Bitcoin?
Si bien la medida ayuda a evitar posibles crisis de liquidez que podrían dañar los mercados financieros, no resulta tan estimulante para los activos de riesgo como otras acciones de la Fed, como la flexibilización cuantitativa (QE).
¿Qué Dice el Gráfico de Bitcoin Sobre el Precio de BTC Tras la Duda de Powell Sobre el Recorte de Diciembre?
BTC está a la baja pero no fuera de combate tras el comentario hawkish de Powell sobre las tasas.
Mercado de Predicciones Kalshi Demanda al Regulador de Nueva York por Prohibición de Contratos Deportivos
Kalshi sostiene que la CFTC tiene jurisdicción exclusiva sobre los derivados en los intercambios regulados a nivel federal, y la interferencia estatal fragmentaría el sistema.
Binance compensará a los usuarios afectados por la caída en wBETH, BNSOL y USDe de Ethena
Los tokens envueltos se desplomaron cuando la infraestructura de Binance colapsó, dificultando que los creadores de mercado estabilizaran los precios.
Caída de ether, dogecoin y bitcoin provoca liquidaciones por US$900 millones
“Este movimiento abrupto parece ser el resultado de una posición excesivamente apalancada, particularmente tras la reciente subida del ETH, y una caída nocturna del S&P 500, que afectó a los activos de riesgo de manera más amplia”, señaló una nota de un operador.
