• Fight Over Stablecoin Yield Is the 'Tip of the Iceberg': TuongVy Le
    Jan 24 2026
    Breaking down the fight over stablecoin yield. Veda Labs General Counsel and former SEC Senior Attorney TuongVy Le joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to discuss the critical stumbles in the Market Structure draft. Le explains why the fight over yield is "the tip of the iceberg" in a massive paradigm shift for consumer finance. Plus, insights into the New York Stock Exchange’s pivot to on-chain settlement and why a "circuit split" on prediction markets could force a Supreme Court intervention. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti.
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    18 mins
  • The Blockspace Pod: How Bitcoin engineers are solving the quantum risk
    Jan 24 2026
    Is Bitcoin ready for the quantum threat? Join Charlie Spears as he explores technical solutions like BIP 360 and OP_CAT. We dive into the massive trade-offs of quantum-resistant signatures and the logistical nightmare of migrating millions of addresses to keep the network secure. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Tackling the technical battle to protect Bitcoin from quantum computers. We explore why quantum-resistant signatures are up to 100x larger than current ones and the impact this has on block space and fees. From lattice-based math to STARK-based compression, Charlie breaks down the leading proposals like BIP 360 and BIP 347. We also calculate the "migration" timeline—how long it would actually take to move every Bitcoin to a safe address before "Q-Day" arrives. Subscribe to the newsletter! [https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com](https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com) Notes: * Quantum signatures can reach 17,000 bytes (500x!) * Optimized hash signatures are 50x larger. * Full BTC migration takes 76 to 142 days. * There are 190 million unspent BTC outputs. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:31 Hash based signatures 08:17 Adoption 12:17 Bitcoin uniquely exposed 14:38 Proposals 17:39 Going forward 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. 👉 FBOX, Cooling for Bitcoin Mining and the AI Data Center Transformation FBOX is the global leader in cooling system manufacturing, with the #1 shipment volume of bitcoin mining containers worldwide. Not only powering for the strongest hashrate, their technology also helps mining infrastructure transform into AI data centers. Backed by the largest production scale on earth, global deployment capability, and a full range of cooling solutions, they are shaping the future of compute. 👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power! Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS. Published thrice weekly, "The Blockspace Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday, our news show on Friday, and our Writer's Room talk show on Saturday!
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    23 mins
  • Why Kevin O'Leary Sold 27 Crypto Positions, What He's Investing In Now | Markets Outlook
    Jan 23 2026
    Kevin O’Leary reveals why he slashed 27 crypto positions to pivot into a massive $70B energy infrastructure play, focusing strictly on the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the power required to fuel them. Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on Markets Outlook to break down why he recently slashed 27 crypto positions from his portfolio to focus strictly on the "Two Girl Dance" of bitcoin and ethereum, and the massive energy infrastructure that powers them. Kevin unpacks his 19% crypto allocation strategy, the $70 billion scale of data center development, and why he's moving into private debt markets for turbines. Plus, hear his take on why Solana and other altcoins face a "Sisyphean task" to catch ETH, and his bold prediction for the Clarity Act passage by May 15th. - Timecodes: 0:45 - Kevin O'Leary's Acting Debut 2:24 - Bitcoin Outlook 4:02 - Why Kevin Only Holds BTC and ETH 10:40 - It's Just Software" O’Leary’s Warning on Solana’s Narrative 15:30 - Why Kevin Says Power is More Valuable Than Bitcoin 19:30 - Why Land & Permits are the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 25:09 - Will Clarity Act Pass Before Midterms? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
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    29 mins
  • Coinbase Launches Borrowing Up to $1M Against Staked Ether | CoinDesk Daily
    Jan 23 2026
    Coinbase now allows user to borrow $1M with staked ETH. Coinbase is now letting users borrow up to $1 million against their cbETH without selling. The move unlocks liquidity for U.S. investors but liquidation risks remain. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie explains on "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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    2 mins
  • Blockspace Podcast: BitGo’s $2 Billion IPO, OpenAI’s Data Center Cost Dispute, ZBD Raises $40 million, and Farcaster Founder Steps Down
    Jan 23 2026
    BitGo went public, the first crypto IPO of 2026! Plus, analysis on inflows into digital asset products, Bitcoin gaming app ZBD raising $40 million, and longtime Ethereum social media app Farcaster announced its founder is stepping down. Subscribe to all things Blockspace: Podcast, Newsletter, Events Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Charlie and Will to talk about a massive week in markets and compute. We break down BitGo’s $2.1 billion IPO valuation and why the New York Stock Exchange’s move toward tokenized securities and instant settlement is a game changer for TradFi. The duo also discusses Blockspace’s acquisition of Bitcoin Layers, Zebedee’s $40M Series C, and the controversial exit of the Farcaster founding team. Finally, we look at how OpenAI and Microsoft are handling grid upgrades and why Coinbase is building a "Quantum Avengers" advisory board. Timestamps 00:00 Start 01:58 Blockspace acquires Bitcoin Layers 02:43 OPNEXT is back baby! 03:10 $2B ETF inflows 04:39 NYSE blockchain & 24/7 trading 08:27 Open AI & MSFT pinky swear not to not raise power costs 13:33 Saudi's Humain secures up to $1.2B to expand AI infrastructure 15:20 ZBD raises $40M 18:18 Coinbase announces quantum thing 19:11 BitGo prices IPO at $18 per share, set to begin NYSE trading 24:47 Cry Corner: Farcaster shuts down 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world.
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    30 mins
  • Why Coinbase Pulled Support for the Market Structure Bill
    Jan 23 2026
    Why did Coinbase pull support for Market Structure? Coinbase VP of U.S. Policy Kara Calvert joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to reveal the inside story behind the company’s decision to pull support for the Market Structure bill. Calvert breaks down the "fatal flaws" that threatened stablecoin rewards and the SEC’s exemptive authority. For everyday Americans, is no bill better than a bad bill? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti.
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    20 mins
  • Armstrong Clashes With Central Banker at Davos as Senate Delays Bill | CoinDesk Daily
    Jan 22 2026
    Brian Armstrong debates with Bank of France governor at Davos. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with the Bank of France Governor at Davos, correcting him on Bitcoin's independence and pushing for a "Bitcoin Standard." Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate has indefinitely postponed the Clarity Act markup after Coinbase withdrew its support. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
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    2 mins
  • Charles Hoskinson Warns Partisan Politics Could Kill Crypto in the U.S.
    Jan 22 2026
    Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Input Output, unpacks the state of the blockchain. Input Output Founder Charles Hoskinson joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down why network growth isn't reflecting in token prices and why he’s sounding the alarm on recent U.S. crypto legislation. Plus, he offers a warning to the industry about the potential weaponization of crypto legislation. - Read the State of Blockchain 2025 report commissioned by Input Output here: https://www.coindesk.com/research/state-of-the-blockchain-2025 - Timecodes: 01:26 - Unpacking the State of the Blockchain 2025 Report03:24 - Charles' Reaction to the Looming AI Bubble and US Economic Stability05:46 - How Close Are We to a Recession?08:14 - Charles on U.S. Foreign Policy and Greenland10:14 - Why Ecosystems Need Utility Over Marketing13:51 - The Problem with Current Crypto User Experiences and Who Has Done It Right18:05 - Lace ID as the Decentralized Identifier21:04 - Charles Reacts to Recent Criticisms from XRP Army23:05 - Charles on the State of Crypto Regulation25:57 - Why the Current Crypto Bill is "A Love Letter to the Banks"28:19 - Charles Calls Out Political Corruption and Weaponization of Crypto Policy - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
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    32 mins