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How Caroline Pham’s Crypto Sprint Set The Stage For the CFTC
Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential people this year. She reflects on the agency's ‘Crypto Sprint’, detailing the successful execution of the U.S. Crypto Roadmap and the push to make America the global crypto capital. Plus, she discusses the critical work done to modernize the agency, prepare for new market structure legislation, collaborate with the SEC, and usher in a new CFTC Chair.
Hut 8 Stock Jumps 20% After Massive Google Backed AI Deal
Hut 8 shares surged today after the company announced a landmark 15-year AI data center lease valued at up to $17.7 billion. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie unpacks the major strategic pivot for the bitcoin miner into large-scale AI infrastructure alongside partners like Fluidstack and Anthropic in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
Sen. Warren Asks for Trump-Tied Crypto Probe
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for a probe into DeFi platforms, especially on their relationship with the business interests of President Donald Trump. How will the pushback impact the ongoing negotiations for the market structure bill? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys $59M in Crypto Stocks Amid Market Slide
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest went bargain hunting on Monday, deploying roughly $59 million into crypto equities as the sector faced a multi-day slide. The firm added to its massive positions in Coinbase, Circle, and Bullish. Is this the right time to buy the dip? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Bitwise's Matt Hougan: Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Dead
In a new blog post, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explains why Bitcoin's historic boom-and-bust cycle is ending, arguing that new institutional flows and reduced volatility make it a more mature asset than ever before. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie unpacks his bullish forecast for the asset.
Yorke Rhodes on Why Credible Neutrality is the Safety Net
Drawing on lessons from the early internet, Yorke Rhodes III, Co-Founder, Blockchain at Microsoft, explains why credible neutrality is vital to prevent the centralization of Web2 and emphasizes the urgent need for digital provenance in the age of synthetic media. He details how the convergence of AI agents and stablecoins creates instant liquidity and accelerates enterprise value, urging the industry to think bigger for the next generation.
Why Are XRP Spot ETFs Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs?
The new XRP spot ETFs have achieved an unprecedented 30-day streak of net inflows, far outpacing the performance of bitcoin and ether products. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie unpacks what this sustained capital suggests about how institutions are viewing XRP ETFs.
JPMorgan Rolls Out Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan Chase is diving deeper into blockchain, rolling out its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. The "MONY" fund is seeded with $100 million and allows qualified investors to redeem shares for cash or USDC. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Inside Forward Industries' SOL Strategy
Speaking with CoinDesk from Solana Breakpoint, Multicoin Capital Co-Founder & Managing Partner Forward Industries Chairman Kyle Samani discusses the biggest news from the event, including major financial firms launching tokenized products on the network. He explains how Forward Industries is actively leveraging Solana's thriving DeFi ecosystem to generate yield—a strategy fundamentally different from bitcoin treasury models, and reveals his prediction for the inevitable consolidation of digital asset treasury companies.
Mert Mumtaz on Why Internet Capital Markets Are "Finally Actually Happening" on Solana
In a conversation with CoinDesk, Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz breaks down the biggest news from Solana Breakpoint, including new perps exchanges and the influx of institutional capital from firms like J.P. Morgan and Galaxy. He argues that the choice for private transactions is essential for creating internet capital markets, likening financial privacy to voting in a democracy. Plus, he concludes with a warning about the existential threat of quantum computing to both bitcoin and the entire crypto industry.
