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WH Advisor Patrick Witt: Shutdown's "Strange” Silver Lining For Crypto Bill Talks
White House Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, Patrick Witt shares his confidence with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell, that the market structure bill will be finalized by 2026. He emphasizes that President Trump wants the legislation "on his desk as soon as possible" and explains why Congress is working to pass the bill now—not in a crisis—to ensure clear, rational regulation that brings innovation back to the U.S.
Sergey Nazarov on Crypto Bill: "Possible, if the Government Turns Back On"
At Chainlink’s SmartCon, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discusses how the new political commitment to crypto in the US has removed a major "counterbalancing force," accelerating the industry and legitimizing blockchain for global finance with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen. He emphasizes the crucial role of the Trump administration and agencies like the SEC in creating clarity, which is now converting Chainlink's long-term institutional deals into "go live" infrastructure implementations. Plus, he addresses the persistent misconception among some Democrats that blockchains encourage money laundering, arguing the technology actually reduces illicit financial activity compared to traditional systems.
Brad Garlinghouse on Ripple's $40B Valuation & "Imminent" XRP ETF
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell to discuss the firm's massive $500 million investment from financial leaders like Citadel and Fortress, signaling a major shift as traditional finance "leans in." He explains how recent US legislative clarity is fundamentally changing the regulatory conversation and easing the industry's years-long struggle. Plus, he details Ripple's growth strategy, including the acquisition of Ripple Prime, and offers his outlook on the future of crypto investing.
Solana Spot ETFs Hit 7-Day Inflow Streak Despite Market Weakness
Solana spot ETFs are showing strong institutional demand, logging seven consecutive days of inflows. In today's "Chart of the Day," CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie unpacks the numbers, which contrast sharply with the outflows recently seen in spot BTC and ETH ETFs.
Trump Wants U.S. to Be 'The Bitcoin Superpower'
Trump said he wants the U.S. to become “the Bitcoin superpower” and the “crypto capital of the world.” Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, the President claimed his executive orders ended a federal “war on crypto.” CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
PayPal -> LinkedIn -> AI -> Crypto: Reid Hoffman's Innovator Journey | CoinDesk Spotlight
LinkedIn co-founder and PayPal founding board member Reid Hoffman joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss his innovator journey from "PayPal mafia" to creating LinkedIn and moving into crypto and AI. Hoffman dives deep into the "discomfort" with AI development, his thoughts on crypto's political divide, and what he's building at the intersection of AI and digital assets.
Bitcoin's Critical Support Holds as U.S.-China Tensions Ease
Market optimism is rising following China's move to suspend key tariffs on U.S. goods, as bitcoin tests a crucial technical level. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down why this make-or-break price point, combined with easing trade tensions, could set the stage for BTC's next major move, in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
Is This The Price to Watch for a SOL Comeback?
After breaking a major upward trendline, Solana's SOL token is at its lowest level since August. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie looks at the critical support levels to watch and what it would take to invalidate the current bearish trend.
MoneyGram's Bold Prediction to Onboard "Hundreds of Millions"
Are we at the precipice of a true revolution in finance? This week's Gen C episode, recorded at Stellar Meridian, features MoneyGram's CEO, Anthony Sohoo, who shares his bold prediction: hundreds of millions of users leveraging crypto for real-world problems in just one year. Revealing the key to this shift, the discussion highlights the global push to use stablecoins and financial innovation for massive-scale digital adoption.
Shiba Inu Down 5% Despite Token Burn
Shiba Inu has shown relative weakness in the past 24 hours, influenced by a broader market downturn. Why is SHIB facing selling pressure despite an increase in token burning? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks it down in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
