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Bitcoin Slips on Report of SEC Calling Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings Inadequate
Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped to the $30,000 level after the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) said recent filings to launch a spot bitcoin ETF are inadequate, according to report from The Wall Street Journal. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest market reaction after recent spot bitcoin ETF applications from companies like BlackRock and Fidelity have helped drive bitcoin higher over the past two weeks.

FTX Possible Relaunch Probably a 'Tall Order': Bankruptcy Expert
FTX has begun the process of relaunching its flagship crypto exchange, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing CEO John J. Ray III. Thomas Braziel, 507 Capital managing partner shares his reaction over a possible revival plan and the potential outcomes.

Bitcoin Steady Near $31K After Options Expiry
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) kept trading within recent price ranges as the expiry of quarterly options and a strengthening dollar index failed to unsettle investors. Hashnote CEO Leo Mizuhara shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Constructing CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 Rankings
In creating CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 list, Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen said, "we specifically sought out people in more, less obvious places...to get a more holistic approach." Cohen also details the multi-step methodology behind the rankings.

Flurry of Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings Could 'Challenge' SEC's Decision Making Process: Hashnote CEO
Hashnote CEO Leo Mizuhara discusses what to make of TradFi heavyweights racing to launch spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. "All of these institutional providers all applying for this ETF at the same time, almost acts as a challenge to the SEC's decision-making process here," Mizuhara said.

Fidelity Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF
Asset management giant Fidelity has refiled paperwork for its Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, joining the wave of spot bitcoin ETF applications after BlackRock (BLK), Invesco (IVZ) and WisdomTree. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Fidelity's previous application that was rejected by the SEC in early 2022. Plus, insights on ARK Invest's inclusion of a surveillance-sharing agreement in its filing.

The Methodology Behind Coindesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 Ranking
Zug, Singapore, and London ranked the highest in CoinDesk's Crypto Hubs 2023 list this year, which details the best places in the world to live and work in crypto. Iomob CEO and co-founder Boyd Cohen, who consulted with CoinDesk to create the list, discusses the methodology behind how these rankings came to be and what surprised him during the process.

Bitcoin ETFS, Azuki NFTs Take Off; India Presses for Crypto Rules
Host Angie Lau breaks down the recent wave of spot bitcoin ETF applications from TradFi giants and the drop in the floor prices of Chiru Labs' popular Azuki NFT collection. Plus, the state of crypto regulation in India. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

FTX Bankruptcy Claims Deadline; UK Crypto, Stablecoin Rules Passed Into Law
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jenn Sennasie dives into some of the hottest stories in crypto, including Germany’s financial watchdog reportedly denying Binance a custody license. A UK bill is giving regulators the power to supervise crypto and stablecoins becomes law. And, a closer look at how the founder of Damus is reacting to the conclusion of a two-week battle with Apple over bitcoin tips.

Bitcoin’s Correlation With Nasdaq Sinks to Lowest Level in Almost 3 Years: Kaiko
Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq has sunk to just 3% in June, hitting its lowest level in almost three years, according to Kaiko data. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."
