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CZ Begins 4-Month Prison Sentence; Polymarket Bettors Doubt Trump Will Go to Prison
"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao reporting to a federal prison in California for his 4-month sentence. Plus, Polymarket traders doubt Trump will go to prison and Dapper Labs reached a tentative settlement agreement in its class action securities suit.
RFK Jr. Says Guilty Verdict May 'End Up Helping' Former President Trump
U.S. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reacts to the recent news that former President Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges in the "hush money" trial. Plus, he weighs in on the weaponization of the judicial system in the United States.
Donald Trump-Themed Meme Coins Are Breeding Crypto Millionaires
Donald trump themed meme coins are creating a new class of millionaires. While the Trump MAGA token had nothing to do with that news, it is up nearly 75% in the past two weeks, surging 14% on the news that the campaign would accept crypto. Some holders of the MAGA meme coin have seen returns of over 1,600%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Client Market Manipulation; 'Boden' Memecoin Surges
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Wall Street Journal article that says Binance fired an investigator who uncovered evidence of market manipulation at DWF Labs, one of the exchange's clients. Plus, insights on Robinhood's strong earnings report and the surge in "Boden" meme coin after former President Trump's comments.
Vivek Ramaswamy Seen as Most Formidable Trump Challenger by Blockchain Bettors
Blockchain bettors didn’t appear to change their odds-making much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but crypto betting platforms do show that Vivek Ramaswamy, a Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur who won plaudits for his performance, has overtaken Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the past week as the clear frontrunner to challenge Trump. "The Hash" panel discusses the intersection between crypto and the U.S. Presidential election.
Following Second Arrest, Trump NFT Project Says 'NOW' Is Time to Claim Prizes
Just days after Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be charged with federal crimes, his two-part non-fungible token (NFT) project, Trump Digital Collectible Cards, informed collectors that it was not letting his second arrest stop them from awarding prizes. "The Hash" panel shares their reactions.
Exploring the Value of Trump’s NFT Cards After he Pleaded Not Guilty on Federal Charges
Former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 37 federal criminal charges that he allegedly mishandled classified documents. "First Mover" hosts react and discuss the implications for Trump's NFT collection.
Role of Crypto in Ohio Primary Elections
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the role of crypto in Ohio's primary election as blockchain advocate Rep. Warren Davidson wins the Republican nomination for the state’s 8th Congressional District. Plus, a conversation on Trump-backed J.D. Vance’s Senate Republican primary win and the role crypto could play in upcoming elections throughout the country.
The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, CoinDesk has obtained a 250-page trove of Mnuchin’s crypto-related correspondence during his four years at U.S. Treasury under the Trump administration. “The Hash” panel breaks down the revelations and implications for Biden-era crypto policy.