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Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF hits $100M in week one
Morgan Stanley's spot bitcoin ETF pulled in $100 million in its first week, making it the firm's most successful ETF launch ever. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
The case for $50M bitcoin and Patrick Witt 'cautiously optimistic' on Clarity Act
On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys at the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by White House Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets Patrick Witt for the latest on the Clarity Act and why stablecoin yield poses limited risk to banks. EMJX CEO Eric Jackson explains his Gen 2 digital asset treasury strategy and makes the case for $50 million Bitcoin by 2041. Plus, Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg discusses the firm's spot Bitcoin ETF launch and its expanding crypto product suite.
SpaceX holds $603M in bitcoin despite $5B loss
SpaceX holds 8,285 bitcoin worth $603 million despite posting a nearly $5 billion loss for 2025, making it the fourth-largest known corporate bitcoin holder as the company moves toward an IPO. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Why Iran wants crypto for Strait of Hormuz tolls
Iran is now accepting bitcoin and stablecoins from cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel of oil. Experts say the move fits into the IRGC's existing crypto-based sanctions evasion network, which has facilitated billions in cross-border trade. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Invesco takes over Superstate’s $900M fund; Franklin Crypto in focus
On this episode of CoinDesk’s Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by 250 Digital Asset Management CEO Chris Perkins to discuss his firm’s acquisition by Franklin Templeton. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner and Invesco’s Kathleen Wrynn break down their partnership, with Invesco becoming the investment manager of Superstate’s Short Duration US Government Securities Fund (USTB). Plus, NYSE Senior Market Strategist Michael Reinking unpacks the macro environment.
Lawmakers outraged over "disgusting" war bets on Polymarket
Polymarket removed a betting market on the rescue of U.S. service members in Iran after lawmakers criticized it for reducing a military operation to a financial trade. Will this incident add to the pressure prediction markets face in Washington? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Market structure bill delayed as crypto, banks meet lawmakers
Crypto and banking leaders are meeting with legislative staffers to hash out the future of U.S. stablecoins. The market structure bill is now delayed again and the fight over yield isn't the only hurdle as lawmakers finalize on DeFi regulations and concerns over President Trump's family crypto projects. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Why Jack Dorsey thinks AI will replace middle managers
Block CEO Jack Dorsey argues that his company's decision to cut approximately 40% employees was not a cost reduction but a permanent restructuring to replace middle managers with AI. But current and former Block employees are pushing back, saying that roughly 95% of AI-generated code changes still require human modification. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Why Did Fed Inject $29.4B in Liquidity And What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
While the move helps avoid potential liquidity crises that could damage financial markets, it falls short of being as stimulative to risk assets as the Fed's other moves, such as QE.
What Bitcoin Chart Says About BTC Price After Powell Casts Doubt on December Cut?
BTC is down but not out following Powell's hakwish commentary on rates.
