CoinDesk Podcast Network

Rebecca Rettig details the Jito Foundation’s strategic return to the U.S. and provides a rare look at the leaked "closing offers" for the pivotal 2026 Market Structure bill as Senate negotiations reach a critical breaking point. Jito Labs’ Rebecca Rettig joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to reveal why the Jito Foundation is officially moving back to the U.S. As Senate negotiations reach a fever pitch, Rettig provides an exclusive look at the leaked "closing offers" for the 2026 Market Structure bill. From the high-stakes debate over DeFi to the "one-yard line" of tax clarity, discover what it will take for the U.S. to finally become the global home for crypto innovation. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti.

JPM Coin to be issued on Canton Network. J.P. Morgan’s blockchain unit is planning to issue JPM Coin on the privacy-enabled Canton Network, aiming to enable 24/7 settlement alongside tokenized assets. The move signals growing institutional shift toward real‑time, interoperable digital money. 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.

Nike sold its NFT and virtual sneakers. Nike has discreetly sold its NFT subsidiary RTFKT, a year after shutting down the business's operations. As the broader NFT market faces cancellations and closures, does this sale mark the end of the digital fashion boom? 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.

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo explains why Venezuela is unlikely to have a $60B bitcoin reserve. Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo says the rumors surrounding Venezuela's alleged $60 billion bitcoin "shadow reserve," are very unlikely. Drawing on his personal history in the country, including the day his family’s mining facility was seized by the government, Mauricio explains why systemic corruption and failing infrastructure make a treasury of this size nearly impossible. - Read more: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/06/don-t-hold-your-breath-for-venezuela-s-bitcoin - Check out CoinDesk’s research report on the State of Blockchain 2025 commissioned by Input Output Group: https://www.coindesk.com/research/state-of-the-blockchain-2025 - Timecodes: 00:00 The Escape from Venezuela 01:39 Bitcoin Mining in Venezuela 03:36 Government Crackdown on Miners 06:03 Debunking the $60 Billion Bitcoin Stash 10:39 Corruption and Mismanagement - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Drake faces class-action lawsuit tied to Stake.us. Drake has been named in a new class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia alleging RICO violations. The suit claims that the Canadian rapper and others used the tipping feature on the crypto casino Stake.us to obscure money transfers related to artificially inflating music streaming statistics through "botting." 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.