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Ethereum Skyrockets 20%, Igniting Altcoin Season Hype
Ethereum surged over 20% in 24 hours, driven by the Pectra upgrade’s deflationary impact and heightened volatility, sparking a broader altcoin rally led by PEPE’s 40% climb, as bitcoin’s dominance wanes. CoinDesk's Christine Lee runs through the numbers on "Chart of the Day."

American Pope Beats 1% Crypto Predictions Market Odds
American Robert Prevost didn't think he would become pope, and neither did crypto prediction markets. Plus, Meta re-joins the stablecoin race and Celsius' Alex Mashinsky lands 12 years in prison. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents "CoinDesk Daily."

Bitcoin Returns Above $100K as Trump Announces U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal
Bitcoin soared over $100,000 again Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom. Plus, Arizona became the second U.S. state to sign a crypto reserve bill into law and the OCC is further relaxed rules to allow banks offer crypto services. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Coinbase Snags Deribit for $2.9B, Supercharging Crypto Derivatives Dominance
Coinbase shares soared Thursday after the largest U.S. crypto exchange announced it acquired Deribit, the world’s leading platform for crypto derivatives trading, for $2.9 billion. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores on "Chart of the Day."

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin to $1M as U.S.-China Seal Empty Trade Deal
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes explains how bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2028, the likely outcome of U.S. and China trade talks, and the Federal Reserve’s irrelevance. Plus, find out what's in his portfolio, whether alt season will make a comeback and how he received a pardon from President Donald Trump. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Bitcoin Firm at $96K
U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive meeting without changes, as it navigates Trump administration tariffs. CoinDesk's Christine Lee discusses on "Chart of the Day."

U.S.-China Tariff Talks Set for Weekend Triggers $97K BTC
Bitcoin surging to about $97,000 along with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 as optimism grows for a potential U.S.-China trade deal as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to meet Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend. Plus, Ethereum's Pectra upgrade goes live and the first U.S. crypto reserve is signed into law in New Hampshire. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision, Weak USD
Traders brace for this week's Fed rate decision, while a weakening dollar could boost bitcoin. Plus Senate Democrats stall on stablecoin legislation amid President Trump's financial ties to crypto. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Trump’s Crypto Dinner: $1.5M Per Ticket
Trump's White House is hosting a crypto dinner tonight for $1.5M/ticket and another for top $TRUMP holders as his memecoin surges 20% in a month. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day."

Are Most Tokens Quietly Crashing?
Enzyme founder Mona El Isa joins CoinDesk to discuss the current "strange bear market" in the crypto space, with a few assets remaining close to their highs while the broader market experiences significant underperformance. Plus, potential of a DeFi summer and the state of M&A in the crypto industry. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
