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Ethereum must move faster or risk losing its edge says Starkware Founder
On today's Markets Outlook, StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson tells CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie why he believes Ethereum's ambitious roadmap must move faster—or risk losing its first-mover advantage to newer, more modern blockchains. He also explains why quantum readiness has become an urgent priority and shares his vision for a durable, peer-to-peer financial system built on true economic freedom. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at realfi.co. - Ledn provides a secure and transparent way to access liquidity while maintaining your bitcoin holdings. Perfect 8 year track record of keeping clients assets safe. Don't sell your bitcoin. Get a bitcoin-backed loan. Check out your rate by using their loan calculator at ledn.io - JPEG Trading is a global proprietary trading firm specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance markets. From market structure and liquidity provision to quantitative trading strategies, JPEG Trading operates across the full spectrum of blockchain-based assets. Follow @jpegtrading on X to stay ahead of the latest developments in digital asset markets: https://x.com/jpegtrading
Inside the race to fix Zcash's shielded pool vulnerability
On today's Markets Outlook, ZODL CEO Josh Swihart joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the Zcash vulnerability discovered with the help of AI, including how it was found, fixed, and what it means for the protocol's future. Plus, he weighs in on privacy coins vs. government pushback, formal verification as the new security standard, and why Zcash is more battle-hardened than ever.
Inside the race to fix Zcash's shielded pool vulnerability
On today's Markets Outlook, ZODL CEO Josh Swihart joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the Zcash vulnerability discovered with the help of AI, including how it was found, fixed, and what it means for the protocol's future. Plus, he weighs in on privacy coins vs. government pushback, formal verification as the new security standard, and why Zcash is more battle-hardened than ever.
Are prediction markets killing altcoins? | Scott Melker
In today's Markets Outlook, Scott Melker, Host of Wolf of All Streets, tells CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie why altcoins have lost the plot, what's really driving the weird market we're all feeling, and why Bitcoin is still the only bet he's making long-term. Plus: are prediction markets, tokenized equities, and "private Bitcoin" just hype?
Why Michaël van de Poppe sees $100 for HYPE
In today's Markets Outlook, Michaël van de Poppe, Founder and CIO of MN Capital and MN Fund, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to share why Hyperliquid is hitting new all-time highs. He makes the case for NEAR and Bittensor as undervalued AI crypto plays compared to overhyped tech IPOs, and explains why he's steering clear of privacy coins like Zcash. Plus, his key macro signals to watch over the next four to six weeks.
Arthur Hayes says AI layoffs are coming for the banking system
At Consensus Miami, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes joins CoinDesk Live to break down why AI-driven layoffs could create the next banking crisis and how bitcoin is already pricing it in. He also shares his updated BTC price target, his conviction bet on Hyperliquid, and why he thinks crypto regulation misses the point entirely.
MoonPay bets big on institutions with $100M Sodot deal
Just announced, MoonPay is acquiring Sodot and launching MoonPay Institutional, a new division bringing professional-grade crypto infrastructure to banks, asset managers, and trading firms. MoonPay's Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, Caroline Pham, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to explain the thesis behind the deal and why end-to-end blockchain infrastructure is now table stakes for institutions.
Why 35% of bitcoin is vulnerable to quantum attacks
Two recent landmark papers dramatically shortened the timeline for a quantum threat to blockchain security. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to break down what it means for Satoshi's bitcoin, why 35% of all bitcoin is already exposed, and what can actually be done to protect holdings right now.
Why Cypherpunk’s CIO calls Zcash the most mispriced asset in crypto
In his first-ever interview, Cypherpunk CIO Will McEvoy sits down with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to make the case that privacy is wildly undervalued and explains what it will take for the market to finally catch up. Plus, he shares his Zcash price prediction and outlines why an AI-driven reckoning may force people to confront how much privacy they've already surrendered.
