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U.S. Economy Shrinks as Importers Front-Run Tariffs
Bitcoin and stocks tumbled after U.S. GDP data showed the economy contracted and imports surged ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, the SEC delays decisions on ETFs for XRP and DOGE, and the Bank of Italy warns cryptocurrencies could trigger global systemic risk. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports on "CoinDesk Daily."
Will the XRP ETF Explode Like Bitcoin’s?
10T and 1RT CEO Dan Tapiero joins CoinDesk to discuss the launch of ProShares' XRP ETF and compare their potential success to the bitcoin products. Plus, Dan shares his early experiences trading bitcoin and XRP, and weighs in on the criticisms of XRP's centralization. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Crypto Coalition Asks SEC for Guidance on Staking
A group of crypto entities coordinated by the Crypto Council for Innovation is asking the SEC to free crypto staking from its regulatory clutches. CCI Head of Staking Policy Alison Mangiero joins CoinDesk with details.
Arizona Lawmakers Pass First Ever U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
Arizona’s legislature approved a pair of bills positioning the state to potentially become the first in the U.S. to establish a strategic digital assets reserve that could hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains why one significant hurdle stands in the way of the bills becoming law on "Chart of the Day."
Crypto President Trump's First 100 Days in Office
From signing an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve to overhauling the SEC to launching $TRUMP memecoin, U.S. President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a flourishing reset for the crypto industry. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores on "CoinDesk Daily."
Crypto's Next Gold Rush: CoinDesk Spotlight with Michael Sonnenshein
Securitize COO Michael Sonnenshein joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss his decade-long experience in the cryptocurrency industry, from his time at Grayscale to his current role at Securitize. Looking back on the early years of crypto, he reflects on the regulatory battle against the SEC for the bitcoin exchange-trade product. Plus, his optimistic vision on tokenization and real-world assets amid increasing institutional adoption. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Mark Carney Will Become Canada's Prime Minister: Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are giving the Liberal Party’s Mark Carney about an 80% chance of becoming the next prime minister of Canada. CoinDesk's Christine Lee breaks down the odds on "Chart of the Day."
China Denies Phone Call Between Presidents Xi and Trump
China denied talks are happening between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Monday as global trade uncertainty boosts bitcoin's haven appeal, prompting Standard Chartered to forecast bitcoin to hit an all-time high of $120,000 by the end of June. Plus, $TRUMP memecoin surges toward a $3 billion market capitalization and Stripe tests a new stablecoin project to capture a share of the projected $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030.
Swiss National Bank Rejects Calls to Add Bitcoin Reserves
SNB President Martin Schlegel cited liquidity and volatility risks as reasons for not including bitcoin in the Swiss central bank’s reserves, but research shows a 1% bitcoin allocation in 2015 would have nearly doubled the SNB’s portfolio returns with minimal volatility increase. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "Chart of the Day."
