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HYPE Reaches All Time High, What's Next?
HYPE just hit a record high, but can the rally last? In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie breaks down the data behind Hyperliquid's incredible surge and explains why some analysts are flagging some major risks that could test the token's demand.
Swifties Cash In: Prediction Market Bettors Win Big After Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement yesterday and prediction markets are loving it. Polymarket and Kalshi saw a combined total trading volume of $640k in the contracts. Some traders won big and some lost big, but the next question is: when will they get married? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
Jack Mallers Questions ETH Treasury Hype, Citing Bitcoin's $400 Trillion Opportunity
CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Twenty One Capital Co-Founder and CEO Jack Mallers about the company's mission and rise to becoming the third-largest corporate bitcoin treasury. Plus, he explains how Twenty One is building more than just a corporate bitcoin treasury. He introduces a new way to measure corporate performance—"bitcoin per share"—arguing that traditional metrics like earnings per share (EPS) are outdated in an era of currency debasement. He also makes his case for why the 60/40 portfolio is dead and why Bitcoin, with its $400 trillion market opportunity, is the only true treasury asset for the future, fundamentally distinguishing it from ETH or other digital asset treasuries.
Will Trump Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook and Chair Powell?
Polymarket bettors remain skeptical about Trump's ability to influence the Federal Reserve, with only a 9% chance of Powell being ousted by 2025. The President has also attempted to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, but she contests the dismissal, citing it must relate to misconduct in office. Will Trump bend the Fed to his will? CoinDesk’s Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
Flow Blockchain Hits Record-Breaking Total Value Locked
A new report from Messari reveals Flow's total value locked (TVL) hit a record high of $68 million. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Sam Ewen breaks down the key takeaways from the Q2 report (available at Messari.io), including why PayPal's stablecoin is a game-changer for the network and how partnerships with Disney and others are setting a new standard for mainstream adoption.
The Future of Money Is Stable
Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, reveals how stablecoins are shaking up global payments. From discovering Bitcoin at college parties to a chance encounter at a Wells Fargo, Maurice shows how stablecoins tackle real problems by making cross-border transfers faster, cheaper, and easier. With rapid expansion into new markets and game-changing partnerships, Yellow Card is driving the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and reshaping the future of digital payments. Links mentioned from the podcast:
Sergey Nazarov on Chainlink's $25T Success and Why Crypto Is 'Mathematically Guaranteed' to Win | CoinDesk Spotlight
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to break down his prediction that bitcoin can hit $1 million as institutional capital flows into the space. Plus, the journey from being an early bitcoin miner to solving the oracle problem, his core philosophy of replacing "people risk" with "tech risk," and why the merging of TradFi and DeFi will create a new global financial system.
Making America the "Crypto Capital of the World" with Tether's Bo Hines and Paolo Ardoino
Former White House crypto director Bo Hines, instrumental for his work on the GENIUS Act, has joined the private sector as Strategy Advisor for Digital Assets and U.S. Expansion at Tether. In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk's Sam Ewen, he joins Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino to discuss his new role, the future of stablecoins, and why Tether is the most "uniquely positioned" company to build the future of finance.
Japan's Finance Minister Says Crypto Can Be Part of Diversified Portfolio
Japan's Finance Minister said that crypto can be part of a diversified investment portfolio despite the high volatility. Will Japan adopt crypto to fight its high debt-to-GDP ratio and potential financial repression? CoinDesk’s Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
Bitcoin Erases Powell Gains in Flash Crash
Bitcoin's recent rally was wiped out in under ten minutes after a single whale reportedly sold 24,000 BTC. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Sam Ewen explores what triggered the flash crash, which reversed all gains from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's dovish speech, and what the options market reveals about the potential for more volatility.
