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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.
Fed Chair Powell's Dovish Speech Sent Crypto Markets Flying
Fed Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to a September rate cut in remarks at Jackson Hole on Friday. The dovish remarks sent the overall crypto markets into a frenzy with bitcoin and ether skyrocketing. CoinDesk’s Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
Crypto Equities Explode Following Fed Chair Powell Speech
Circle, Coinbase, and Marathon Digital and other crypto-related stocks are surging after new comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential rate cut next month. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen breaks down what this shift in monetary policy means for the broader crypto market in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
What's Driving the Ethereum Staking Boom?
Liquid staking protocols just hit a record-breaking $86 billion in total value locked (TVL), with a massive 48% jump since the beginning of 2025. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie explains what's behind this huge surge.
