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Does the U.S. Government Know the Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto?
Crypto lawyer James Murphy filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to uncover documents related to a claimed meeting with Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator. Does the U.S. government know Satoshi Nakamoto's identity? CoinDesk's Christine Lee follows the trail.
What Is China Doing With Its Bitcoin?
China is the second largest holder of bitcoin among countries, with about 194,000 bitcoins worth about $16.5 billion as of February 2025, just behind the United States, according to Bitcoin Treasuries tracked by BitBo. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores how China's local governments are reportedly grappling with how to dispose of cryptocurrencies seized from illegal transactions on "Chart of the Day."
China Faces 245% Trump Tariff, Calls for Respect
China responds to the U.S. raising 245% tariffs on Chinese imports. Escalating trade tensions sent bitcoin and cryptocurrencies tumbling Wednesday as Coinbase Institutional reported the arrival of crypto winter and Semler Scientific seeks to sell stock to buy bitcoin despite unrealized losses. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts on "CoinDesk Daily."
Stablecoins Will Grow to $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered predicts the stablecoin market could surge to $2 trillion by the end of 2028, up from $230 billion today. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains how the sector is positioned for growth with regulatory clarity in the U.S. and Europe, and banks looking to enter the field on "Chart of the Day."
Ethereum’s Path Forward With EtherFi CEO
EtherFi CEO Mike Silagadze joins Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the state of Ethereum amid fierce competition and the long-term vision for the blockchain. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Canada Set to Launch Solana ETFs with Staking
Canadian asset managers Purpose Investments, Evolve, CI Global and 3iQ will launch North America’s first spot Solana exchange-traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange April 16. Meanwhile, Kaiko analysts say the U.S. will likely approve XRP or Solana ETFs and Bitcoin ETFs face major outflows amid trade tensions. CoinDesk's Christine Lee dives into the latest crypto ETF news on "CoinDesk Daily."
Can Bitcoin Save America?: CoinDesk Spotlight with Senator Cynthia Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss her enthusiasm for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and how it could alleviate the U.S. national debt. Plus, she details the potential of bitcoin's decentralized nature and why bipartisan cooperation in Congress is crucial for regulatory developments in the digital assets industry. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
$100K Bitcoin in Sight: Options Traders
Bitcoin traders are increasingly bullish, with the $100,000 call option emerging as the top bet on Deribit, boasting a notional open interest of nearly $1.2 billion. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "Chart of the Day."
When Will Bitcoin Reach $1M?
Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk to discuss the strategies for short-term and long-term investors in the current volatile market driven by macroeconomic forces. Plus, why he remains bullish on bitcoin and a potential all-time high by the end of the year. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
