CoinDesk Podcast Network

TRM Labs' Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk to discuss how 2025’s record-breaking asset recovery efforts and blockchain transparency are countering a 500% surge in AI-driven crypto scams. TRM Labs, Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to dissect a transformative year for crypto security. While 2025 saw high-stakes exploits and a 500% surge in AI-enabled scams, it also marked one of the greatest years for asset recovery in history. Ari explains why he calls  blockchains the “ultimate crime scene” and how global investigators are leveraging immutable ledgers to claw back billions from bad actors. Check out CoinDesk's research report on GoPlus Security at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/protocol-research-goplus-security - Timecodes: 00:46 - 2025: A Year of Maturity and Challenges 01:53 - The $53 Billion Scam Epidemic 03:14 - From Law Enforcement to National Security: The Government Response 05:47 - How Blockchain Solves Financial Crimes 07:43 - Education on Capitol Hill: Do Policymakers Finally "Get It"? 09:05 - The Crypto Paradox: How the DOJ Seizes Billions in Stolen Assets 10:41 - The AI Arms Race: 500% Increase in AI-Enabled Scams 12:46 - The Safe Crypto Act 14:35 - Will 2026 Be The Year of Execution? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Is crypto market structure bill still alive? Washington has delivered big crypto wins in 2025 — but the most important piece of legislation is still missing. In this video, we break down where U.S. market structure law stands, why the Senate is stalling, and the three friction points that could derail everything. With shutdown risks, midterms looming, and $100M+ in political spending at play, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Here’s what actually matters, and what happens if this bill never becomes law. 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.

The Blockspace Boys count down the best and favorite Bitcoin stories of 2025, from ICE raids in Texas and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 to the explosive pivot to AI and the mystery of the $8B OG whale wallet. Blockspace Boys — Charlie, Colin, and Will — join us to count down the most impactful and wildest stories of the year. They dive deep into the ICE raid on a Texas Bitcoin mine, the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and the industry-wide pivot to AI and HPC. We also discuss Trump’s tariffs causing miner panic, the "Treasury Narrative" bust, and the legendary $8 billion whale sale. Plus, don't miss the saga of the Bitcoin Puppet race car. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * ICE raided Texas mine; seized guns/workers * Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Conspiracy * Miners paying $2-3.5M for chartered jets * OG Whale sold $8B Bitcoin via Galaxy Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:11 Ice Raids Bitcoin Facility 10:21 Mining co-loction deals 16:13 Operation Chokepoint 2.0 25:05 ASIC imports 33:48 The Rush to Avoid Tariffs 39:22 80k Bitcoin on the Move 46:22 Bitcoin Treasury Narrative - 👋The Blockspace Pod 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]

What is the D.C.-crypto revolving door? Outgoing CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham is heading to MoonPay, marking the latest high-profile move from D.C. to the crypto sector. But the door swings both ways: the Trump administration is backfilling roles with private-sector heavyweights like Mike Selig and David Sacks. Is this what a modern government looks like, or a conflict of interest? 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.

Where bitcoin is headed and other predictions for the New Year with BitMEX Co-Founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes. BitMEX Co-founder and Maelstrom CIO, Arthur Hayes has been named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People. He joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, to discuss his famous and persistent $250,000 bitcoin forecast and the macro forces driving it. Plus, he explains why Zcash is his best investment and reveals his top three assets for 2026. To hear more from Arthur Hayes, visit:  X - https://x.com/cryptohayes  IG - https://www.instagram.com/cryptohayes/ Web - https://www.cryptohayes.com  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-hayes-b493b42/  Substack - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/  – For more, check out CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential article on Arthur Hayes: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/11/most-influential-arthur-hayes.  To see the full list, visit: https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025.  – Timecodes:  00:52 - Why What Arthur Says Resonates  01:32 - His Best Spat of 2025 02:25 - Why Zcash Finally Popped Off 04:49 - Arthur’s Zcash Prediction 07:03 - His Top Three Investments of 2025 08:07 - “It Doesn’t Matter Who Wins” - The Election Cycle and Massive Money Printing 12:02 - Is Bitcoin’s Rise Worrisome for the U.S. Economy? 12:55 - Arthur’s BTC Price Predictions 13:45 - The Biggest Crypto Trend of 2026 15:18 - The Biggest Challenge & Biggest Win for the Crypto Industry - 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.