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Game of Tariffs: Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Amid 'All-Out Economic War' Between U.S. and China
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, and its implications on the digital assets space. Plus, bitcoin's potential decoupling from traditional markets and whether ether can make a comeback. Kevin O'Leary will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/ This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sworn In
New SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in, inciting hope for crypto friendly policies in the U.S. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank has raised concerns over stablecoin legislation and Bitcoin miners are attempting to bypass Trump's tariffs. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Circle to Launch New Payments Network to Rival Visa, Mastercard
Circle, the firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is set to launch a new payments and cross border remittance network Tuesday to rival Mastercard and Visa. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day."
China Vows Payback for Nations Backing U.S. Trade Isolation
Bitcoin surged past $88,000 Monday as China vowed to retaliate against US calls for trade isolation and U.S. President Donald Trump explored ways to remove the most powerful banker in the world. Plus, Vitalik Buterim proposes replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine with RISC-V as Solana briefly flipped Ethereum in total value staked. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
The Path to Mass Web3 Adoption With Yat Siu
Animoca Brands co-founder and Chairman Yat Siu breaks down the company's strategy for mainstream adoption of crypto by 2025 and expansion into areas like digital identity, DeFi solutions for student loans, and educational initiatives. Plus, the significance of the US market and Hong Kong's progress in Web3 developments. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Insiders Snag $666K, 'Base Is For Everyone' Holders Left With Losses
"Base is for everyone" token, launched as an inclusive on-chain experiment, crashed after an over $15 million market cap surge, with three 'insider' wallets profiting $666,000 while thousands of others faced losses, exposing allegations of unfair trading practices. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores on "Chart of the Day."
ECB Cuts Rates Again, While the Fed Holds the Line
In contrast to the European Central Bank's decision to cut its benchmark deposit rate by 25 basis points, the U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained its federal fund rates amid inflation concerns. How are the central banks responding to the global economic turmoil influenced by tariffs and what are the impacts on digital assets? This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Canada in the Crypto Race
Canadian Web3 Council Executive Director Morva Rohani joins CoinDesk to discuss the significance of Consensus 2025 being held in Toronto and the outlook on Canada's digital asset ecosystem. Morva Rohani will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/
$XRP Fears Persist Despite ETF Hope
XRP price fears persist despite ETF optimism as XRP signaled a possible re-test of recent lows at around $1.60. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day."
'Powell's Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough': Trump
Trump again calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, adding his "termination cannot come soon enough." Meanwhile, Panama City embraces bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies for taxes and municipal payments, and quantum computing group launches a competition to break Bitcoin. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
