Bitcoin
$13B exits DeFi in 48 hours after Kelp DAO's exploit
A $292 million exploit of Kelp DAO's cross-chain bridge has wiped $13 billion from DeFi in two days, with Aave alone losing $8.45 billion in deposits. LayerZero attributes the attack to North Korea's Lazarus Group and blames Kelp's single-verifier setup. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
U.S. government moving bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack
The U.S. government just transferred about $606,000 of bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, with on-chain data tying the coins to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The government currently holds roughly $24.5 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategic digital asset reserve. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF hits $100M in week one
Morgan Stanley's spot bitcoin ETF pulled in $100 million in its first week, making it the firm's most successful ETF launch ever. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
What's inside Kevin Warsh's crypto portfolio?
The Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's financial disclosure reveals equity positions in more than a dozen crypto companies including Solana, Compound, dYdX, Polymarket, and the Lightning Network. He's pledged to divest, but the potential next person to oversee stablecoin regulation and bank crypto custody has been deeply invested in the industry. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Steve Aoki liquidates crypto and fake app drains $9.5 million
DJ Steve Aoki, once one of the most visible celebrity NFT advocates, is liquidating his remaining crypto holdings. His seven Bored Ape NFTs, purchased for over $800,000, are now worth roughly $97,000 total. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
The case for $50M bitcoin and Patrick Witt 'cautiously optimistic' on Clarity Act
On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys at the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by White House Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets Patrick Witt for the latest on the Clarity Act and why stablecoin yield poses limited risk to banks. EMJX CEO Eric Jackson explains his Gen 2 digital asset treasury strategy and makes the case for $50 million Bitcoin by 2041. Plus, Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg discusses the firm's spot Bitcoin ETF launch and its expanding crypto product suite.
SpaceX holds $603M in bitcoin despite $5B loss
SpaceX holds 8,285 bitcoin worth $603 million despite posting a nearly $5 billion loss for 2025, making it the fourth-largest known corporate bitcoin holder as the company moves toward an IPO. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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."
Morgan Stanley launches cheapest Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF begins trading today under the ticker MSBT, making it the first proprietary Bitcoin fund from a major U.S. bank. With 16,000 financial advisors and $6.2 trillion in client assets behind it, the launch could open a new phase for institutional Bitcoin adoption. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Are AI giants coming for bitcoin miners' power?
Anthropic's multi-gigawatt compute deal with Google and Broadcom highlights how AI companies are now directly competing with bitcoin miners for the same energy infrastructure. Several major miners have already started converting capacity to AI hosting, but does this mean that bitcoin mining is dying? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
