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.

For today’s Blockspace Pod, Brady Dale joins us to discuss the best and worst crypto media publications for 2026. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Pod! Today, Brady Dale, author of the Front Stage Exit newsletter and former Axios reporter, joins us to talk about the state of bitcoin/crypto media. We break down the current landscape into a number of categories, including incumbents / newcomers, tradfi giants, research desks, alt crypto media, and more. Brady and the hosts critique the decline of leading outlets, the SEO tactics of a specific tradfi publication, and why the "discovery audience" strategy didn’t pan out. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:21 Who is Brady? 08:02 Colin's take 15:17 Small But Deadly 23:04 Research Desks 28:31 TradFi Giants 35:13 Shuffling the Deck 44:03 Non-journalist Challengers 49:32 The Alternative to the Alternatives 56:08 Conferences 1:03:32 Brady's X Thread 👉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. 👉 FBOX, Cooling for Bitcoin Mining and the AI Data Center Transformation FBOX is the global leader in cooling system manufacturing, with the #1 shipment volume of bitcoin mining containers worldwide. Not only powering for the strongest hashrate, their technology also helps mining infrastructure transform into AI data centers. Backed by the largest production scale on earth, global deployment capability, and a full range of cooling solutions, they are shaping the future of compute. 👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power! Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS. Published twice weekly, "The Blockspace Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

Bitcoin's major test in 2026 with Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu. In today's Markets Outlook, Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the major test bitcoin faces following the US military operation in Venezuela. Plus, he analyzes the 2026 market outlook, exploring how hyperinflation and geopolitical shifts are driving bitcoin adoption, and the rise of decentralized finance. - 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: 01:27 - Analyzing the "Relief Rally" 02:21 - Bitcoin as a Lifeline Against Hyperinflation in Venezuela 05:39 - Digital Gold vs. Precious Metals in 2026 08:22 - Biggest Bottleneck Preventing Bitcoin from Entering DeFi 12:36 - Does the Rise of Stablecoins Change the Value Prop of Bitcoin in Emerging Markets? 15:49 - Why Charlie Still Believes Bitcoin is Headed to Another ATH 17:25 - What Charlie is Watching in 2026 - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

BTC rallies amid U.S. military action in Venezuela. Bitcoin starts the new year with a rally above $93,000 amid U.S. military action in South America. With President Maduro captured, speculation is mounting that the U.S. could seize a "shadow reserve" of bitcoin from Venezuela. Is this the geopolitical shock propelling the next leg up? 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.

Charlie and Colin drop their 6 major predictions for 2026. From a silver supply shock and Bitcoin hash rate stagnation to the rise of prediction markets and AI data center delays. Find out why big banks are entering Bitcoin lending and why the internet is about to get fake. Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the major plot beats for 2026. They cover the looming silver supply deficit, why Bitcoin hash rate might see its slowest growth years, and the supply chain breaks threatening AI data centers. Plus, they discuss the "538 moment" for prediction markets, big banks launching Bitcoin lending, and the AI content takeover. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Silver up 140% over the past year. * Gold up roughly 65% over the year. * 580M oz silver deficit from 2010-2015. * Poly Market had $21.5B volume last year. * 2025 Hash rate increased by 32%. * AI Data centers need 1.5 tons of silver. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:44 Silver & Gold 09:53 Prediction Markets 17:45 Bitcoin Hashprice Falls 22:55 AI Bubble 27:01 Bitcoin Lending 33:01 AI Slop - 👋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? hello@blockspace.media

Pantera Capital's 2026 predictions. Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit joins CoinDesk to discuss the outlook into crypto markets and the broader industry in 2026. With market structure legislation nearing the finish line, Paul details why entrepreneurs are returning to U.S. soil. They also discuss the success of Solana and XRP ETFs, the roadmap for crypto IPOs in 2026, and how the strategic reserve narrative is reshaping institutional portfolios. - Check out CoinDesk's research report on KuCoin at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/kucoin-hits-record-market-share-as-2025-volumes-outpace-crypto-market - Timecodes: 00:52 Reflecting on 2025: Crypto’s Biggest Wins and Trends 03:59 Regulatory Progress and Its Impact 07:18 The Future of Stablecoins 10:10 Crypto's Integration with Public Markets 13:13 Predictions for 2026: AI and Prediction Markets - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Trump Media is set to distribute a new digital token for DJT shareholders. Trump Media is partnering with Crypto.com to launch a new digital token exclusively for DJT shareholders. With the stock jumping on the news, could this move pave the way for other public companies to reward investors on-chain? 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.

For today’s roundup, TeraWulf’s Fluidstack JV bags $1.3B and David Beckham’s Prenetics abandons its BTC strategy. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin, Charlie, and Matt break down about the sharp decline in Bitcoin network hash rate and how Bitcoin narrowly dodged a "royal flush" of negative difficulty adjustments. We analyze Riot’s $500M ATM offering, TeraWulf’s latest financing for AI compute, and the Semler Scientific-Strive merger. Plus, for this week’s cry corner, David Beckham's Prenetics pivots away from its bitcoin treasury strategy. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes** * Hashprice under $40/PH/day * Riot opens $500M ATM offering * TeraWulf seeks $1.3B financing * SMLR chairman urges investors to vote yes on ASST merger * David Beckham’s Prenetics holds $44.8M in BTC Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:46 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:24 WULF TWO-FOR 13:12 Tailwinds in 2026 17:21 Riot’s $500M ATM 21:51 Cry corner: DATs dead? Beckham thinks so 👉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. 👉 FBOX, Cooling for Bitcoin Mining and the AI Data Center Transformation FBOX is the global leader in cooling system manufacturing, with the #1 shipment volume of bitcoin mining containers worldwide. Not only powering for the strongest hashrate, their technology also helps mining infrastructure transform into AI data centers. Backed by the largest production scale on earth, global deployment capability, and a full range of cooling solutions, they are shaping the future of compute. 👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power! Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

Unpacking the latest on the crypto "Santa Rally," David Beckham's Prenetics, and Cypherpunk Technologies. The much-anticipated crypto "Santa Rally" has officially missed its flight. With bitcoin and ether closing out the quarter down more than 22%, the market is entering a major "positioning reset." Plus, why the David Beckham-backed Prenetics is pulling the plug on its Bitcoin buying strategy and Cypherpunk Technologies is doubling down on ZCash. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the year-end data on "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 Taylor Fleming.

Unpacking the role of privacy in crypto's future with Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit and Subzero Labs’ Jan Camenisch. Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit and Subzero Labs’ Jan Camenisch join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why privacy technology has shifted from a luxury to a fundamental requirement for blockchain adoption. As institutional interest in tokenized assets grows, they explore how "privacy-by-design" is bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized networks. - Check out CoinDesk's Zcash report at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/inside-zcash-encrypted-money-at-planetary-scale. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie

Gold's outlook for 2026 with SchiffGold Founder Peter Schiff. Euro Pacific Asset Management Chief Economist Peter Schiff has been named to CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential list. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, the SchiffGold founder reflects on gold's record highs, and shares his skepticism of bitcoin, asserting that the cryptocurrency lacks the properties of sound money. He also predicts the collapse of Strategy’s business model and unveils his own pivot to the blockchain: a new tokenized gold product. - For more, check out CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential article on Peter Schiff: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/16/most-influential-peter-schiff.  To see the full list, visit: https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025. - Timecodes:  01:14 - Peter Schiff: The Unlikely Bitcoin Influencer 04:44 - Key Moments that Drove Gold to a Record High 06:23 - Where is Gold Headed in 2026?  10:33 - Why Scarcity Doesn't Make Bitcoin Sound Money 13:23 - The Myth of Government & Central Bank BTC Adoption 15:29 - Peter Warns About the Vulnerability of Bitcoin ETFs and Predicts Strategy’s Collapse 18:56 - Peter Continues to Challenge Michael Saylor to a Debate 20:18 - The Tokenized Gold Future 23:24 - Peter’s Reaction to CZ’s Comments on Tokenized Gold - 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.

For the final Mining Pod of 2025, we inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show. Catch the latest Blockspace documentary, The Bitcoin Professor, on YouTube! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Charlie and Colin proudly inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show for the best and worst in Bitcoin for that year. The winners of this year’s Hashies, in order of appearance, are as follows: Most Ascendant BTC Mining CEO: Daniel Roberts Most Ascendant Crypto CEO: Shayne Coplan Best Deal of the Year: CRWV<>CORZ (because of – not despite – its falling though) Worst Deal of the Year: RIOT<>BITF takeover bid Best Investor Cult: IREN  Worst Investor Cult: MARA Biggest Crashout: Luke Dashjr Most REKT Crypto Play: Memecoins Most REKT Equity Play: BTC Treasury Companies / DATs Best Prediction: Valentine Rousseau’s 2025 Hashrate Projection  Worst Prediction: Every gigabull BTC price target Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:58 Most Ascendent CEO Bitcoin Mining 05:14 Most Ascendent CEO Crypto 07:24 Best Deal of 2025 10:08 Worst Deal of 2025 12:39 Best Investor Cult 14:07 Worst Investor Cult 16:50 Biggest Crash Out 23:20 Most REKT Crypto 29:00 Most REKT Equity 31:27 Best Prediction 33:25 Worst Prediction 👉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. 👉 FBOX, Cooling for Bitcoin Mining and the AI Data Center Transformation FBOX is the global leader in cooling system manufacturing, with the #1 shipment volume of bitcoin mining containers worldwide. Not only powering for the strongest hashrate, their technology also helps mining infrastructure transform into AI data centers. Backed by the largest production scale on earth, global deployment capability, and a full range of cooling solutions, they are shaping the future of compute. 👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power! Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

The largest liquidation event ever and other crypto stories that dominated 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie looks back at a year defined by record-breaking volatility, an unprecedented political landscape, and a fundamental shift in global finance. Today's "CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the three defining moments of the year and what they mean for the market heading into 2026. - 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.

Coinbase Institutional predicts these three things will dominate crypto in 2026. A new report from Coinbase Institutional argues that crypto prices in 2026 will be defined by institutional participation and market plumbing rather than retail momentum. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down Coinbase's 2026 crypto predictions on "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 2026 D.C. roadmap with House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, he reflects on a landmark year for the U.S. digital asset industry following the historic signing of the GENIUS Act. He also argues that stablecoins cannot succeed without the broader market structure of the Clarity Act, and dives into the committee's investigation into "Operation Chokepoint 2.0." - For more, check out CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential article on Congressman French Hill: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/08/most-influential-rep-french-hill.  To see the full list, visit: https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025.  - Timecodes:  01:22 - 2025: A Year of Legislative Accomplishments 02:51 - ​ Passing the GENIUS Act and Reversing SEC Policies 04:18 - The Future of Stablecoins in the U.S. Banking System 06:41 - The Importance of the Clarity Act 09:34 - Will Market Structure Pass Before Midterms? 11:35 - Managing Potential Conflicts of Trump’s Family Crypto Businesses 13:46 - Why the CFTC Needs a Bipartisan Bench to Succeed 14:45 - How Congress Built the Case for Crypto Laws 17:06 - Operation Choke Point 2.0: Ending the De-Banking of Crypto - 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.

Crypto M&A hits record-high of $8.6B in 2025. The crypto industry closed out the year with a record $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions, driven by pro-crypto policies from the White House. With Coinbase’s historic $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit leading the charge, is big tech consolidation taking over crypto? 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.

For today’s roundup, the Blockspace team shares their year-end 2025 rankings for bitcoin mining stocks. Click here to create your own rankings and share them with us on X by tagging @blockspace!  Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Charlie are back with another (in)famous Vibe Rankings for Bitcoin Mining Stocks. For bitcoin mining stocks, 2025 was a year defined by aggressive expansion in the AI sector, but some miners have been more fruitful with their endeavors than others. For today’s roundup, the team dives into our 2025 year-end rankings for the top bitcoin mining stocks, which includes some spirited debate about who belongs in what tier – and whether or not any bitcoin mining stock earned an S rank in 2025. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 09:08 Vibe Ranking 12:39 Canaan (CAN) 16:09 Cipher Mining (CIFR) 20:55 Hive (HIVE) 26:26 American Bitcoin (ABTC) 34:31 BitFUFU (BITF) 39:04 Marathon (MARA) 44:53 Hut 8 (HUT) 49:40 Cango (CANG) 53:40 Bitfarms (BITF) 57:20 Core Scientific (CORZ) 1:02:52 Bitdeer (BTDR) 1:08:53 IREN (IREN) 1:12:53 RIOT (RIOT) 1:15:15 Terawulf (WULF) 👉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. 👉 FBOX, Cooling for Bitcoin Mining and the AI Data Center Transformation FBOX is the global leader in cooling system manufacturing, with the #1 shipment volume of bitcoin mining containers worldwide. Not only powering for the strongest hashrate, their technology also helps mining infrastructure transform into AI data centers. Backed by the largest production scale on earth, global deployment capability, and a full range of cooling solutions, they are shaping the future of compute. 👉 Luxor, Leaders In Bitcoin Mining and Compute Power! Get game-changing mining results with Luxor Firmware. Boost hashrate, cut energy costs, protect your hardware, and maximize mining profits with LuxOS. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

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.