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Trump's $2K 'Tariff Dividend' Sends Crypto Market Surging
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies extended gains Monday as traders digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest economic proposal of a $2,000 “tariff dividend” for every American, funded by import duties. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Samson Mow Says 'Time is Running Out to Buy Bitcoin at Low Prices'
In today's Markets Outlook, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explain why bitcoin's flat price and low volatility is a potential sign of maturity and why his $1 million prediction is still in play. Plus, he dives into the threat of bitcoin "bifurcation," the surge of Korean retail money propping up Ethereum, and the likelihood of nation-state BTC adoption in 2026 amid global de-dollarization trends.
Google to Bring Polymarket and Kalshi to Its Search and Finance Platforms
Google will now display real-time prediction market odds from Polymarket and Kalshi in Google Search and Google Finance. This marks a rare mainstream use of blockchain-based prediction data, as Google revamps its finance tools with AI and global features. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Bitcoin ETF Inflow Breaks Long Outflow Streak
Bitcoin ETFs finally saw a $240 million inflow, ending a six-day streak of outflows, even as the government shutdown continues to weigh on the broader crypto market. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what this rebound means for a potential shift in momentum.
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.
