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China Vows Payback for Nations Backing U.S. Trade Isolation
Bitcoin surged past $88,000 Monday as China vowed to retaliate against US calls for trade isolation and U.S. President Donald Trump explored ways to remove the most powerful banker in the world. Plus, Vitalik Buterim proposes replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine with RISC-V as Solana briefly flipped Ethereum in total value staked. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
The Path to Mass Web3 Adoption With Yat Siu
Animoca Brands co-founder and Chairman Yat Siu breaks down the company's strategy for mainstream adoption of crypto by 2025 and expansion into areas like digital identity, DeFi solutions for student loans, and educational initiatives. Plus, the significance of the US market and Hong Kong's progress in Web3 developments. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Insiders Snag $666K, 'Base Is For Everyone' Holders Left With Losses
"Base is for everyone" token, launched as an inclusive on-chain experiment, crashed after an over $15 million market cap surge, with three 'insider' wallets profiting $666,000 while thousands of others faced losses, exposing allegations of unfair trading practices. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores on "Chart of the Day."
ECB Cuts Rates Again, While the Fed Holds the Line
In contrast to the European Central Bank's decision to cut its benchmark deposit rate by 25 basis points, the U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained its federal fund rates amid inflation concerns. How are the central banks responding to the global economic turmoil influenced by tariffs and what are the impacts on digital assets? This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Canada in the Crypto Race
Canadian Web3 Council Executive Director Morva Rohani joins CoinDesk to discuss the significance of Consensus 2025 being held in Toronto and the outlook on Canada's digital asset ecosystem. Morva Rohani will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/
$XRP Fears Persist Despite ETF Hope
XRP price fears persist despite ETF optimism as XRP signaled a possible re-test of recent lows at around $1.60. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day."
'Powell's Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough': Trump
Trump again calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, adding his "termination cannot come soon enough." Meanwhile, Panama City embraces bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies for taxes and municipal payments, and quantum computing group launches a competition to break Bitcoin. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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."
