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  1. 9 HR AGO

    The Blockspace Pod: Bitdeer's Clarington Lawsuit, $IREN's MSCI Index Listing, and Bitcoin's Quantum Step

    Colin and Charlie break down the latest Bitcoin news, from the massive $16k price drawdown and capitulation theories to Bitdeer’s legal woes in Ohio and IREN joining the MSCI index. Plus, a deep dive into "quantum resistance" and the historic shift in mining difficulty. Colin and Charlie join us to talk about a wild week in Bitcoin. We dive into the $16,000 price "puke" and whether we've hit a local bottom, explore Bitdeer's legal snag at their Ohio AI flagship site, and discuss IREN's inclusion in the MSCI USA index. We also break down the historic six-out-of-seven negative difficulty adjustments—the first since 2011—and tackle the "ontology of time" and quantum resistance. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Bitcoin lost $16,000 within 12 hours last week. * BTC saw a historic 21% daily price drawdown. * Bitdeer's Ohio site has 570MW allocated. * 6 of last 7 difficulty adjustments were negative. * IREN to join MSCI USA index on March 2nd. * Bitcoin hash price recovered to roughly $35/PH. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:01 BTC number go down! 10:10 Difficulty Update by Luxor 12:32 Bitdeer lawsuit 18:39 Cleanspark Ad 19:08 IREN added to MSCI USA Index 22:33 The MARA-Exaion plot thickens 29:14 BIP 360 merged 37:49 OP_NEXT Ad 39:21 Cry corner: No one understands anything about anything - 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? hello@blockspace.media

    50 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    The Blockspace Pod: What Bitcoin Miners Need to do to Survive w/ Tom Masiero

    Cathedra’s Tom Masiero joins us to breakdown how the bitcoin mining AI-shift echoes China’s 2021 bitcoin mining ban. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Tom Masiero, Head of Strategy at Cathedra joins us to talk about the structural shifts pushing bitcoin miners toward AI and HPC services. We explore why this migration mirrors the 2021 China mining ban, the hidden opportunities for smaller operators, and why Bitcoiners understand the "power game" better than traditional data centers. Tom breaks down the reality of infrastructure costs, the current state of hash price, and how the "cockroach" mentality of miners is paving the way for the future of global compute. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Hash price hit all-time low of $29/PH/day. * China ban cut 80% of global hash rate. * 5 of last 6 difficulty adjustments negative. * AI infrastructure costs $10-$15M per megawatt. * Bitcoin price dropped to $65,000 level. * Sub-50 MW sites are the new frontier. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:22 AI boom & China mining ban 08:30 What edge do miners have over hyperscalers? 13:23 Energy production limits 21:23 Small scale HPC 24:23 Batteries 35:46 Secondary effects 36:51 Pleb miners 39:55 IS US mining doomed? 45:57 Powershell vs Neocloud 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world.

    53 min
  3. The $300M Move: Richard Teng on Tokenizing Wall Street

    2 DAYS AGO

    The $300M Move: Richard Teng on Tokenizing Wall Street

    Binance co-CEO Richard Teng breaks down the exchange’s 300 million user milestone and how its Franklin Templeton partnership is bringing "smart money" to Web3. At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng detailed the exchange's explosive growth to over 300 million users and its pivot toward "smart money" institutional services. Highlighting a landmark partnership with Franklin Templeton, Teng explained how tokenized money market funds are now being used as off-exchange collateral, allowing institutions to trade Binance's deep liquidity while keeping assets in regulated custody and earning yield. - This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Eleanor Terrett at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

    13 min
  4. ICE Goes Live With Futures Tied to CoinDesk Indices

    2 DAYS AGO

    ICE Goes Live With Futures Tied to CoinDesk Indices

    ICE Futures US President Jennifer Ilkiw joins Sam Ewen and Dave LaValle at Consensus Hong Kong to launch new crypto futures and multi-token indices. Jennifer Ilkiw, President of ICE Futures US, joined Sam Ewen and Dave LaValle at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 to announce a major expansion into regulated crypto derivatives. ICE is returning to the digital asset market with futures for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and BNB, alongside the CoinDesk 5 and CoinDesk 20 multi-token indices. - This episode was hosted live by Sam Ewen and Dave LaValle at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

    8 min
  5. BlackRock: 1% of Asian Wealth Could Trigger $2T Crypto Boom | CoinDesk Daily

    2 DAYS AGO

    BlackRock: 1% of Asian Wealth Could Trigger $2T Crypto Boom | CoinDesk Daily

    BlackRock's Nicholas Peach says a 1% allocation of Asian household wealth to crypto could bring to the market nearly $2 trillion in inflows. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Peach highlighted that this shift would equal roughly 60% of the entire current crypto market cap. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

    3 min
  6. Anthony Scaramucci Predicts $150K BTC by Year-End: This Bear Market Will End 'When We Least Expect It'

    2 DAYS AGO

    Anthony Scaramucci Predicts $150K BTC by Year-End: This Bear Market Will End 'When We Least Expect It'

    SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci joins Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley to diagnose the current bear market and the "Trump coin" liquidity drain. Scaramucci reveals why 60-year-old money managers are currently choosing gold over Bitcoin, compares the banking lobby to the dying taxi industry, and explains why he’s doubling down on his $150,000 year-end price target despite the current fear index hitting a record low. - This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

    17 min
  7. Fighting for the Soul of Crypto: Charles Hoskinson on Institutional "Federation" and the Rise of AI Agents

    2 DAYS AGO

    Fighting for the Soul of Crypto: Charles Hoskinson on Institutional "Federation" and the Rise of AI Agents

    Input Output founder Charles Hoskinson joins the desk at Consensus Hong Kong to address the growing "hopelessness" in retail and the high-stakes battle against "federated" custodial chains. Hoskinson breaks down his $3 billion paper loss, why he replaced himself on X with a digital twin, and why Bitcoin must finally evolve to face the quantum threat. - This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

    19 min
  8. Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Holdings | CoinDesk Daily

    3 DAYS AGO

    Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Holdings | CoinDesk Daily

    Michael Saylor dismissed concerns of forced Bitcoin sales, confirming that Strategy added 1,142 BTC to its 700,000-coin stack despite market volatility. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a trial "reset" through a new motion citing the absence of key testimony. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily" from Consensus Hong Kong. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

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