BITCOIN SEASON 2: Kevin Durant’s Coinbase Debacle, Saylor’s Using AI & Monero’s Reorg

Announcing PayPal PYUSD on Stellar with PayPal's Larry Wade and Stellar's José Fernández Da Ponte. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Live from Stellar Meridian 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with PayPal's Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations for Crypto, Larry Wade and Stellar's President and Chief Growth Officer José Fernández Da Ponte to announce their new partnership. They discuss how this partnership will bring more utility to stablecoins, the role of compliance in a regulated space, and how this alliance serves a long-term vision for the future of finance. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase password for 11 years, missing out on massive Bitcoin gains. Michael Saylor uses AI to design $6 billion securities. Plus: Monero suffers its deepest reorg attack ever with 18 blocks reorganized. Three wild stories: NBA star Kevin Durant finally remembering his Coinbase password after 11 years of locked Bitcoin gains, Michael Saylor revealing how he uses ChatGPT to design revolutionary $6 billion securities offerings, and Monero experiencing its deepest blockchain reorganization attack in history with 118 invalidated transactions. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com NOTES: • Durant bought Bitcoin in 2016 at $300-1000 range • His 2016 salary: $20M, today: $53M • Bitcoin outperformed his net worth by 100x • Saylor designed $6B security with AI help • Monero suffered 18-block reorg attack • 118 transactions invalidated on Sept 15th Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:26 Kevin Durant's BTC Password 09:26 Blockspace Ad 10:02 Bitcoin for Corps 18:40 Monero chain re-org - 👋Bitcoin Season 2 is produced Blockspace Media, Bitcoin’s first B2B publication in Bitcoin. Follow us on Twitter and check out our newsletter for the best information in Bitcoin mining, Ordinals and tech! Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? [email protected]

Insights into the SEC's latest move and announcing the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF with Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl. The SEC just approved a new generic listing standard for digital asset ETFs—a move that could spark an explosion of new crypto products. In an exclusive interview, CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl, to break down what this means for investors and the industry. Plus, he announces some exciting news about the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF, a new product offering diversified exposure to the five largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies.  - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Andy Baehr.

Is Binance cutting deals with the Trump administration? Democratic U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration about reports that it's easing off on Binance's enforcement order. Is Binance cutting deals with the Trump administration? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Bitcoin mining stock prices surged this week, Bitdeer released its latest ASIC miner, the SEALMINER A3, and more bitcoin mining news on this week’s Mining Pod news roundup. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Matt Williams, the head of financial services at Luxor, joins Will and Colin to dive into this week’s bitcoin mining news, including a massive bitcoin mining stock rally, Nvidia's $5 billion investment into Intel, and Bitdeer's new SEALMINER A3 ASIC miner series. Plus, Matt teases a new energy market product coming soon from Luxor, and we examine NAKA’s brutal stock crash after its PIPE equity unlock. **Notes:** • Bitcoin’s difficulty jumped 4.9% and 4.6% back-to-back • Nvidia invested $5 billion stake in Intel chips • NAKA stock crashed from $25 to $1.40 this year • New A3 miner delivers 290 TH at 12.5 J/TH Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:17 Stocks are ripping, why? 10:46 NVIDIA invests in Intel 19:01 Bitdeer A3 launch 24:16 Luxor Forward and Energy Markets 31:54 Cry Corner: NAKA is down bad 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner®, is a market-leading Bitcoin miner with a proven track record of success. They own a fully self-operated portfolio of mining facilities across the U.S. powered by globally competitive energy prices. CleanSpark sits at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship. Optimally monetizing low-cost, high reliability electricity positions them to prosper in an ever-changing world. 👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power! Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS. 👉 Colorado Air Filter, Leaders In Mining HVAC Solutions! Pick from 6 different filtration brands from MERV 8 pleats to HEPA filters. Get your mine in top shape before the heat and dust of this summer comes! Contact [email protected] Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

Unveiling a new $50M Fund for RWAs with Onigiri Capital Managing Partner Qin En Looi. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. A new $50M fund called Onigiri Capital is bridging a key market gap by connecting Latin American startups with Asia's institutional investors. In today's Markets Outlook, live from Rio de Janeiro, Managing Partner Qin En Looi explains why this link is so crucial, the growing role of real-world assets in the blockchain space, and how Onigiri is building the next generation of financial products and services. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

The Fed cut rates by 25 bps. How did the crypto market react? The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark fed funds rate range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%, in its first reduction since December 2024. How did the crypto market react to the dovish Fed outlook? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie breaks it down in a special “CoinDesk Daily” from Rio de Janeiro. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Exploring the nuanced reality of stablecoins in emerging markets with The Flip Founder Justin Norman. To get the show every week, follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen are joined by Justin Norman, Founder of The Flip, to dive deep into his new documentary series and explore the nuanced, on-the-ground reality of stablecoins. From the complex legal gray areas in Argentina to the surprising role crypto plays in Bolivia's economy, Justin shares what he's learned from people around the globe who depend on stablecoins. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan as the firm doubles down on its bitcoin commitment. And, insights into Brazil's approach to crypto regulation. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts a special “CoinDesk Daily” from Rio de Janeiro. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Erin Redwin, Bitcoin astrologer, discusses eclipse season chaos, Saturn returns, 2026 predictions, and how planetary alignments influenced Bitcoin's creation. Erin Redwing, Bitcoin astrologer and former astronomer, joins us to talk about eclipse season chaos, Saturn returns for millennials, why 2026 marks the Age of Aquarius, and Bitcoin's astrological DNA from its 2008 Saturn-Uranus opposition birth. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **NOTES:** • Bitcoin hit $18K on winter solstice 2020 • Saturn returns happen ages 27-30 • Eclipse seasons occur every 6 months   • 2026 starts new astrological era • Bitcoin created during planetary opposition • Pluto in Aquarius until 2044 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:35 Astronomy background 03:37 Erin predicts the 2025 Spring sell-off 05:55 Eclipse Season 12:48 Positive outlook 16:52 Cleanspark 18:11 Themes for the next era? 22:18 Saturn return 26:12 Saturn return applies to everyone 30:19 Bitcoin & Saturn 32:56 Price up or down? 42:47 Bitcoin culture right now - 👋Bitcoin Season 2 is produced Blockspace Media, Bitcoin’s first B2B publication in Bitcoin. Follow us on Twitter and check out our newsletter for the best information in Bitcoin mining, Ordinals and tech! Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? [email protected]