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Trump-Linked Website Is Selling 'Bitcoin Sneakers;' Tether Reports Record Net Profits This Year
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Trump-linked website is offering several ranges of bitcoin-themed sneakers with prices as high as $500 a pair. Plus, the Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% and Tether reported a "record" $5.2 billion of net profits in the first half of 2024 as USDT’s market cap surged to new all-time highs.
Polymarket Whales Favor Trump in 2024 Election; U.S. Government Moves $2B of 'Silk Road' Bitcoin
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Polymarket whales are putting their bags on Donald Trump winning the upcoming election. Plus, BTC price falls after the U.S. government moves $2 billion worth of seized bitcoin and the Bank of England said it plans to carry out a series of CBDC and digital ledger experiments.
Could Sen. Lummis' Bitcoin Legislation Slash National Debt?
CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie takes a look back at what happened during the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville over the weekend, including former President Donald Trump's promise of a "strategic national bitcoin reserve" and Sen. Lummis' proposal for the U.S. to buy 1 million bitcoin over the course of five years. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Donald Trump Backs U.S. Bitcoin Reserve; WazirX Faces Heat After User Survey
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Donald Trump doubled down on bitcoin in front of over 3,000 attendees at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, promising that he will maintain a "strategic national bitcoin reserve" and "never sell" the government's seized bitcoin. Plus, Slovenia issued a sovereign digital bond and WazirX continues to face heat after the $230 million hack.
Trump Chooses Pro-Crypto VP Candidate; Kraken Signs Deal With Tottenham Hotspur
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as former President Donald Trump has chosen Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential candidate. Plus, Kraken has become the sleeve sponsor of Tottenham Hotspur in a multi-season agreement and ether hedging activity picks up as the US ETF debut nears.
How Crypto Markets Reacted to Trump's Assassination Attempt
Discover Crypto CEO Joshua Jake joins CoinDesk to discuss bitcoin and the overall crypto market's reaction to the news that former president Donald Trump was shot during a Pennsylvania rally. Plus, how attempts on the assassination of presidents in the past have impacted the market and outlook on institutional involvement in the crypto space.
U.S. Inflation Cools Down in June; Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation has continued to retreat in June. Plus, Donald Trump is set to speak at the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Nashville, and Cathie Wood defends ARK's strategy in a letter to investors.
Trump's Official Republican Platform Backs Up Crypto; World Chain Opens to Developers
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as former President Donald Trump's Republican Party has officially adopted a platform that would seek to support crypto innovation. Plus, World Chain is open for developers to use, and a JPMorgan report breaks down the performance of stablecoins and bitcoin miners amid crypto market turmoil.
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria; Winklevoss Twins Donate to Trump Campaign
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, Congressman French Hill and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan visited Tigran Gambaryan in a Nigerian prison. Plus, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss announced their donations to the campaign of former President Donald Trump and Standard Chartered is establishing a spot trading desk for buying and selling bitcoin and ether.
U.S. CPI Returns Flat in May; Donald Trump Wants All Remaining Bitcoin to Be 'Made in USA'
"CoinDesk Daily" host Michele Musso breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin climbs back up on lower-than-expected U.S. CPI data. Plus, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he wants all the remaining bitcoin to be made in the U.S. and MetaMask adds "pooled staking" feature.
