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“AI agents now have their own economy.” Sid Coelho-Prabhu | sidcoin.eth 🛡️ of @coinbasebiz says stablecoins are winning in the agentic economy because they’re fast, cheap and built for microtransactions.

“AI agents now have their own economy.” Sid Coelho-Prabhu | sidcoin.eth 🛡️ of @coinbasebiz says stablecoins are winning in the agentic economy because they’re fast, cheap and built for microtransactions.

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NEW: Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma says Robinhood Chain is now a top-three chain by activity, built for real-world assets and memes. "The asset class is here to stay." Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

NEW: Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma says Robinhood Chain is now a top-three chain by activity, built for real-world assets and memes. "The asset class is here to stay." Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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.Renato Mariotti says FlightAware’s lawsuit against Kalshi raised “safety issues” involving flight cancellation markets that “have not been litigated” and could play out before the CFTC.

.Renato Mariotti says FlightAware’s lawsuit against Kalshi raised “safety issues” involving flight cancellation markets that “have not been litigated” and could play out before the CFTC.

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If the CLARITY Act doesn't pass, what can't the SEC do? Hester Peirce says the toughest issue is overseeing platforms where non-security crypto assets trade alongside securities, something that requires legislation, not just rulemaking. Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

If the CLARITY Act doesn't pass, what can't the SEC do? Hester Peirce says the toughest issue is overseeing platforms where non-security crypto assets trade alongside securities, something that requires legislation, not just rulemaking. Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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.Charles Hoskinson argues Cardano has led on technology for years, saying Ethereum is now exploring similar ideas while overlooking Cardano's contributions.

.Charles Hoskinson argues Cardano has led on technology for years, saying Ethereum is now exploring similar ideas while overlooking Cardano's contributions.

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.Senator Bill Hagerty takes aim at Sen. Elizabeth Warren, arguing her opposition to decentralized crypto reflects a preference for digital assets that can be tracked, controlled and "choke pointed" by centralized authorities.

.Senator Bill Hagerty takes aim at Sen. Elizabeth Warren, arguing her opposition to decentralized crypto reflects a preference for digital assets that can be tracked, controlled and "choke pointed" by centralized authorities.

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.Binance.US 🇺🇸 CEO Steve Gregory says crypto trading is headed toward the same no-fee model that transformed equities markets.

.Binance.US 🇺🇸 CEO Steve Gregory says crypto trading is headed toward the same no-fee model that transformed equities markets.

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🎥: Eli Ben-Sasson | Starknet.io: "With every advance in quantum, more investors are going to ask: should I reduce my exposure?"

🎥: Eli Ben-Sasson | Starknet.io: "With every advance in quantum, more investors are going to ask: should I reduce my exposure?"

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🎥 Brett Redfern says it’s not a question of if assets move on-chain, but when. U.S. equity market sits around $70T. Tokenized assets are ~$30B and growing.

🎥 Brett Redfern says it’s not a question of if assets move on-chain, but when. U.S. equity market sits around $70T. Tokenized assets are ~$30B and growing.

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🎥 Steve Gregory says Binance.US 🇺🇸 is emerging from two years of regulatory-driven hibernation and is back in growth mode, with plans to reclaim its previous 20% share of the U.S. crypto market.

🎥 Steve Gregory says Binance.US 🇺🇸 is emerging from two years of regulatory-driven hibernation and is back in growth mode, with plans to reclaim its previous 20% share of the U.S. crypto market.

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🎥 CZ 🔶 BNB says some U.S. crypto firms could be worried about Binance re-entering the American market. "I still hear a number of the crypto businesses in America are afraid of Binance entering the U.S."

🎥 CZ 🔶 BNB says some U.S. crypto firms could be worried about Binance re-entering the American market. "I still hear a number of the crypto businesses in America are afraid of Binance entering the U.S."

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🎥 Arthur Hayes questions the Fed's new task force, arguing it should be shrinking its balance sheet and raising rates instead.

🎥 Arthur Hayes questions the Fed's new task force, arguing it should be shrinking its balance sheet and raising rates instead.

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Algorithms can fail. Physical gold doesn't. WilliamSaintLaurent explains how Gold Dollar is removing the "black box" of stablecoin collateral. By backing a 1:1 USD peg with 100% physical gold and sovereign oversight, they are bridging the gap between institutional trust and onchain liquidity. See how Gold Dollar is powering the next era of the digital economy. 📺 [Partner Content]

Algorithms can fail. Physical gold doesn't. WilliamSaintLaurent explains how Gold Dollar is removing the "black box" of stablecoin collateral. By backing a 1:1 USD peg with 100% physical gold and sovereign oversight, they are bridging the gap between institutional trust and onchain liquidity. See how Gold Dollar is powering the next era of the digital economy. 📺 [Partner Content]

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.Christian Catalini says Open Standard's biggest challenge may be proving it can operate as a truly neutral organization. He says its leadership will need to convince the industry that it's "not going to play favorites." He says its leadership will need to convince the industry that it's "not going to play favorites."

.Christian Catalini says Open Standard's biggest challenge may be proving it can operate as a truly neutral organization. He says its leadership will need to convince the industry that it's "not going to play favorites." He says its leadership will need to convince the industry that it's "not going to play favorites."

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Breaking news can wait. The robot is dancing.

Breaking news can wait. The robot is dancing.

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.Eric Trump: "JPMorgan was crapping all over Bitcoin 18 months ago, saying it was a joke asset." Now they're issuing home mortgages against Bitcoin holdings. "This happened in a period of 18 months, my friends." On the Anchorage Digital ⚓️ Digital Mainstage at Consensus 2026.

.Eric Trump: "JPMorgan was crapping all over Bitcoin 18 months ago, saying it was a joke asset." Now they're issuing home mortgages against Bitcoin holdings. "This happened in a period of 18 months, my friends." On the Anchorage Digital ⚓️ Digital Mainstage at Consensus 2026.

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POLICY: "We can't have another FTX," @chairmanSelig says — CFTC chief vows to protect Americans from crypto fraud while balancing innovation with market integrity. h/t The All-In Podcast

POLICY: "We can't have another FTX," @chairmanSelig says — CFTC chief vows to protect Americans from crypto fraud while balancing innovation with market integrity. h/t The All-In Podcast

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🎥 Sen. Cynthia Lummis says crypto legislation has required an unprecedented effort from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle: “This is by far the hardest piece of legislation I've ever worked on.”

🎥 Sen. Cynthia Lummis says crypto legislation has required an unprecedented effort from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle: “This is by far the hardest piece of legislation I've ever worked on.”

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Founder of Humanity, Terence Kwok 「 🖐️ ✦ 🌏 」, explains why physical proof of humanity is the most critical infrastructure for an internet overrun by deepfakes and AI agents. By utilizing palm biometrics and zero-knowledge technology, they are building a scalable, less invasive trust layer to fight the trillion-dollar AI scam economy. [Partner Content]

Founder of Humanity, Terence Kwok 「 🖐️ ✦ 🌏 」, explains why physical proof of humanity is the most critical infrastructure for an internet overrun by deepfakes and AI agents. By utilizing palm biometrics and zero-knowledge technology, they are building a scalable, less invasive trust layer to fight the trillion-dollar AI scam economy. [Partner Content]

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JUST IN: President Trump says his administration has “ended the war on crypto.”

JUST IN: President Trump says his administration has “ended the war on crypto.”

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Consensus is heading to Miami for 2026. It's more than an event— it's the convergence of the world's capital, culture, and all things on-chain. Watch the preview to see what awaits. Bigger stages, bolder ideas, and the energy of the Magic City. Secure your spot for 2026

Consensus is heading to Miami for 2026. It's more than an event— it's the convergence of the world's capital, culture, and all things on-chain. Watch the preview to see what awaits. Bigger stages, bolder ideas, and the energy of the Magic City. Secure your spot for 2026

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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says markets shouldn’t be looking to the central bank for their next trade: “We should not indulge a regime in which market participants are looking primarily to the Fed for their next trade.”

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says markets shouldn’t be looking to the central bank for their next trade: “We should not indulge a regime in which market participants are looking primarily to the Fed for their next trade.”

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What if owning a stock came with perks? Tokenized shares could let companies identify and reward their shareholders directly — from exclusive offers to benefits for voting. Bullish’s Thomas Cowan explains why the real unlock of tokenization may go far beyond 24/7 trading. Jenn Sanasie brings you Brand New Rails, presented by RealFi.

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TD Cowen’s Lance Vitanza on why Bitcoin treasury companies can outperform spot ETFs: “If you own a well-run Bitcoin treasury company, in 20 years’ time, you could have three, four, maybe even five Bitcoins.”

TD Cowen’s Lance Vitanza on why Bitcoin treasury companies can outperform spot ETFs: “If you own a well-run Bitcoin treasury company, in 20 years’ time, you could have three, four, maybe even five Bitcoins.”

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The agenda for Consensus Miami has arrived ✨ Crypto at scale. Agentic Commerce. Institutional integration. Join the White House, Wall Street, and Web3 at the most important event in global finance. Register now.

The agenda for Consensus Miami has arrived ✨ Crypto at scale. Agentic Commerce. Institutional integration. Join the White House, Wall Street, and Web3 at the most important event in global finance. Register now.

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Strategy wants to be the "central bank of Bitcoin." On CoinDesk's Public Keys at the NYSE 🏛, Strategy's Phong Le makes the case for beating BTC with digital credit, Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen (Ryan Rasmussen) says the market is mispricing Circle, and Deus X Capital's Tim Grant on sovereign AI and the best week for BTC ETFs since April. Watch with Jenn Sanasie. Chapters/Timecodes: Welcome to Public Keys00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:21 Sleepy Markets and 'Groundhog Week' With Tim Grant 02:08 The Coldcard Hack and the Self-Custody Debate 03:15 Strategy's Phong Le Joins Public Keys 03:46 Why Strategy Expects to Beat Bitcoin 04:20 Inside 'STRC' and the Digital Credit Play 09:38 $4.75B in Cash and the Preferred Stock Lesson 11:47 Strategy: 'The Central Bank of Bitcoin' 12:19 Where Strategy's Software Business Fits 14:55 Circle, Galaxy and American Bitcoin Earnings 15:12 Why Bitwise Says Circle Is Mispriced 19:37 Circle's Arc Mainnet and the GENIUS Act 21:07 Galaxy's Pivot From Crypto to AI 24:05 American Bitcoin and the Miner Shakeout 27:41 Trump Ties and CLARITY Act Ethics Risk 30:14 ETF Flows: Bitcoin's Best Week Since April 32:52 Tim Grant on Sovereign AI and Data Privacy

Strategy wants to be the "central bank of Bitcoin." On CoinDesk's Public Keys at the NYSE 🏛, Strategy's Phong Le makes the case for beating BTC with digital credit, Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen (Ryan Rasmussen) says the market is mispricing Circle, and Deus X Capital's Tim Grant on sovereign AI and the best week for BTC ETFs since April. Watch with Jenn Sanasie. Chapters/Timecodes: Welcome to Public Keys00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:21 Sleepy Markets and 'Groundhog Week' With Tim Grant 02:08 The Coldcard Hack and the Self-Custody Debate 03:15 Strategy's Phong Le Joins Public Keys 03:46 Why Strategy Expects to Beat Bitcoin 04:20 Inside 'STRC' and the Digital Credit Play 09:38 $4.75B in Cash and the Preferred Stock Lesson 11:47 Strategy: 'The Central Bank of Bitcoin' 12:19 Where Strategy's Software Business Fits 14:55 Circle, Galaxy and American Bitcoin Earnings 15:12 Why Bitwise Says Circle Is Mispriced 19:37 Circle's Arc Mainnet and the GENIUS Act 21:07 Galaxy's Pivot From Crypto to AI 24:05 American Bitcoin and the Miner Shakeout 27:41 Trump Ties and CLARITY Act Ethics Risk 30:14 ETF Flows: Bitcoin's Best Week Since April 32:52 Tim Grant on Sovereign AI and Data Privacy

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🎥 fomo co-founder se shares his advice to founders: "you just need to get to market."

🎥 fomo co-founder se shares his advice to founders: "you just need to get to market."

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.Superstate General Counsel alex zozos says the SEC's "Reg Crypto" creates a "barbell" that gives crypto projects a path into securities laws to raise funds and a way back out.

.Superstate General Counsel alex zozos says the SEC's "Reg Crypto" creates a "barbell" that gives crypto projects a path into securities laws to raise funds and a way back out.

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🎥 fomo co-founder se tells Kate Irwin social finance stalled because apps tried to "slap social onto something that people weren't really interested in" instead of building an experience people wanted first.

🎥 fomo co-founder se tells Kate Irwin social finance stalled because apps tried to "slap social onto something that people weren't really interested in" instead of building an experience people wanted first.

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JUST IN: CFTC Mike Selig says "we've crossed the Rubicon and are standing at a new frontier of finance."

JUST IN: CFTC Mike Selig says "we've crossed the Rubicon and are standing at a new frontier of finance."

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“If the global financial system moves on-chain, then you would want the U.S. financial system to move on-chain at the same speed or ideally faster.” Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov says America’s position in global finance depends on it.

“If the global financial system moves on-chain, then you would want the U.S. financial system to move on-chain at the same speed or ideally faster.” Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov says America’s position in global finance depends on it.

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The SEC just built “an exit door out of its own jurisdiction.” On The Policy Protocol, Superstate GC alex zozos joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti to unpack the “Reg Crypto” rulemaking: the fundraising barbell, the “Hotel California” problem, and why the exit ramp still needs the CLARITY Act. Plus: Trump talks Hyperliquid, and Kalshi beats the CFTC again. Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:54 Hot Topic: Trump Talks Hyperliquid at the White House 04:36 Renato's Hot Topic: Kalshi, the CFTC, and Loper Bright 06:34 The SEC Drops Its 'Reg Crypto' Rulemaking 06:42 Alexander Zozos of Superstate Joins the Show 06:55 What Is Reg Crypto? The 30,000-Foot View 10:04 Foundation or Window? The Rogue Regulator Question 12:16 Inside the SEC: How a 400-Page Rule Gets Made 17:40 Does the Exit Ramp Depend on the CLARITY Act? 20:04 Rebecca and Renato Debrief 21:44 Person of the Week: Crypto Lawyers

The SEC just built “an exit door out of its own jurisdiction.” On The Policy Protocol, Superstate GC alex zozos joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti to unpack the “Reg Crypto” rulemaking: the fundraising barbell, the “Hotel California” problem, and why the exit ramp still needs the CLARITY Act. Plus: Trump talks Hyperliquid, and Kalshi beats the CFTC again. Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:54 Hot Topic: Trump Talks Hyperliquid at the White House 04:36 Renato's Hot Topic: Kalshi, the CFTC, and Loper Bright 06:34 The SEC Drops Its 'Reg Crypto' Rulemaking 06:42 Alexander Zozos of Superstate Joins the Show 06:55 What Is Reg Crypto? The 30,000-Foot View 10:04 Foundation or Window? The Rogue Regulator Question 12:16 Inside the SEC: How a 400-Page Rule Gets Made 17:40 Does the Exit Ramp Depend on the CLARITY Act? 20:04 Rebecca and Renato Debrief 21:44 Person of the Week: Crypto Lawyers

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CZ: "Will crypto die? Absolutely not... the super cycle will come."

CZ: "Will crypto die? Absolutely not... the super cycle will come."

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JUST IN: @Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the CLARITY Act is on track to clear 60 Senate votes on September 15, expressing confidence the bill will pass its first procedural hurdle when the Senate returns.

JUST IN: @Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the CLARITY Act is on track to clear 60 Senate votes on September 15, expressing confidence the bill will pass its first procedural hurdle when the Senate returns.

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Nvidia shares jump after another earnings beat, bitcoin runs into a major wall of supply around $80,000, and AI-generated security reports put Bitcoin's Lightning Network on alert. @uyendoe has what you need to know.

Nvidia shares jump after another earnings beat, bitcoin runs into a major wall of supply around $80,000, and AI-generated security reports put Bitcoin's Lightning Network on alert. @uyendoe has what you need to know.

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🎥 Michael Saylor reveals he used AI to design $STRC as the preferred stock trades near $87, roughly 13% below its intended $100 value.

🎥 Michael Saylor reveals he used AI to design $STRC as the preferred stock trades near $87, roughly 13% below its intended $100 value.

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Mark Cuban says chips will be the new crypto, but CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company Pierre Rochard argues Bitcoin is different: “AI is really a technology of abundance. And Bitcoin, its scarcity will continue.” Thank you to RealFi for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

Mark Cuban says chips will be the new crypto, but CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company Pierre Rochard argues Bitcoin is different: “AI is really a technology of abundance. And Bitcoin, its scarcity will continue.” Thank you to RealFi for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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Mark Cuban says chips could be the new crypto. Pierre Rochard says he’s missing something fundamental: AI is a technology of abundance. Bitcoin is built on scarcity. Watch the full conversation on Markets Outlook with Jenn Sanasie 👇 00:00 - Pierre Rochard Joins Markets Outlook 00:56 - Watching the Fed and Treasury 02:14 - Pierre’s Bitcoin Price Target 02:24 - Responding to Mark Cuban: Chips vs. Bitcoin 06:01 - Why Cuban May Have Latched Onto the Wrong Narrative 07:25 - Will Retail Come Back to Bitcoin? 09:24 - Brand New Rails: Bullish Launches Tokenized Equity Trading 12:02 - Self-Custody vs. Exchanges Post-ColdCard 13:42 - The Best Ways to Get Bitcoin Exposure 15:32 - Bitcoin Miners Pivoting to AI 17:21 - Why Miners Leaving Is Actually Bullish for Bitcoin

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NEW: President Trump says the AI industry may become “bigger than the internet.”

NEW: President Trump says the AI industry may become “bigger than the internet.”

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