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The battle for market structure: Paul Grewal warns banks are re-litigating stablecoin yield to protect institutional profits
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to discuss the banking industry’s latest attempt to strip economic benefits from crypto users. As the 2026 Market Structure bill hits the "last push" in Congress, Grewal reveals the high-stakes battle over stablecoin yield and why Coinbase is doubling down on prediction markets.
Why memecoins are the best market barometer right now
After a rocky end to 2025, the New Year is off to a fast start with the memecoin index jumping 25% in just five days. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr break down the return of retail demand, the impact of the October 10th event, and what's ahead for 2026.
SharpLink deploys $170M ETH into Linea yield strategy
SharpLink Gaming has officially put $170 million of ether to work, deploying the funds into a multi-layered yield strategy on Consensys’ Linea network. Will this become the blueprint for institutional DeFi adoption? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the strategy on "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
Trump rejects SBF pardon possibilities
President Trump said in an interview with the New York Times that Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive a Presidential pardon. With the disgraced FTX founder serve his full 25-year sentence? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Why a leading Solana player is onshoring to the U.S.
Jito Labs’ Rebecca Rettig joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to reveal why the Jito Foundation is officially moving back to the U.S. As Senate negotiations reach a fever pitch, Rettig provides an exclusive look at the leaked "closing offers" for the 2026 Market Structure bill. From the high-stakes debate over DeFi to the "one-yard line" of tax clarity, discover what it will take for the U.S. to finally become the global home for crypto innovation
J.P. Morgan to issue its stablecoin on Canton Network
J.P. Morgan’s blockchain unit is planning to issue JPM Coin on the privacy-enabled Canton Network, aiming to enable 24/7 settlement alongside tokenized assets. The move signals growing institutional shift toward real‑time, interoperable digital money. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Zcash Plunges Over 16% as ECC Team Resigns
The entire team at Electric Coin Company, a key developer of Zcash, has left the building due to a dispute with the nonprofit Bootstrap. With ZEC tokens crashing 16% and the team forming a new company, what does the future of the privacy coin look like? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie explains the saga on "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
Hoskinson slams Trump's crypto involvement and David Sacks' leadership
Input Output Founder Charles Hoskinson joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss taking a break from X, the impact of political memecoins on regulation, his views on the White House's impact on the industry, and why decentralization must survive Wall Street’s institutional takeover. Plus, he outlines the road ahead for Cardano and what 2026 has in store for the privacy-focused Midnight protocol.
Bitcoin slides toward 91K as CME gaps come into focus
Bitcoin is showing weakness as traders monitor unfilled technical gaps near the $90,600 level. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie explores why these CME "pricing gaps" often act as a magnet for price action and what they mean for the market's next move.
Nike Quietly Sells NFT Unit RTFKT as Sector Contracts
Nike has discreetly sold its NFT subsidiary RTFKT, a year after shutting down the business's operations. As the broader NFT market faces cancellations and closures, does this sale mark the end of the digital fashion boom? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
