CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Dan Weiskopf, Portfolio Manager at Tidal Financial Group. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Co-Founder and CEO at Nansen, Alex Svanevik.

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Alex Svanevik, Co-Founder and CEO at Nansen, joins "Markets Daily," to discuss the potential impact of interest rates, stablecoin issuance, and on-chain activity on the market.

Takeaways |

• The bull market in crypto may experience some choppiness in the coming weeks or months, but it is not over.
• Stablecoin issuance is high, but there is a mixed picture in terms of their use on centralized exchanges.
• The upcoming Eigenlayer airdrop and the future of layer twos in the crypto ecosystem as (L2s) are gaining traction and may surpass Ethereum L1 in terms of bringing on new users.
• The crypto ecosystem is seeing an explosion of L2s and may eventually experience consolidation.
• Tokenized treasuries are an emerging trend in the crypto space, with the potential for more types of real-world assets to be traded on-chain.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction and Market Update

01:15 The Current State of the Crypto Markets

09:41 The Future of Layer Twos

12:42 Tokenized Treasuries as Real-World Assets

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Jenn Sanasie hosted this episode of "Markets Daily," which is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and executive producer Jared Schwartz, along with Senior Booker Melissa Montañez. The original music is by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey. Show notes were assisted by an AI platform.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and General Partner at Dragonfly Tom Schmidt.

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On "Markets Daily," Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly, discusses market pricing, indicating a 0% probability of a rate cut in June. He and Sanasie delve into the disappointing performance of Hong Kong ETFs compared to US ETFs, highlighting the former's role as an accessible vehicle for Bitcoin investment endorsed by regulators. Despite Hong Kong's crypto-friendly environment, ETF inflows are slowing in both Hong Kong and the US, with investors shifting towards lower-cost options to reduce fees and improve returns. The conversation anticipates a potentially more hawkish tone from the upcoming Fed meeting but remains optimistic about controlling inflation. They also touch on conflicting views regarding inflation and rate cuts, noting external pressures favoring lower rates to stimulate the economy.

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00:00 Introduction

02:15 Hong Kong ETFs

04:15 Regulatory Endorsement: The ETF's Impact on Bitcoin as an Asset Class

06:38 Conflicting Ideas on Inflation and Rate Cuts

08:45 The Future Price Range of Bitcoin

10:56 The Importance of Regulatory Compliance

13:02 The Potential Turf War Between the SEC and CFTC

13:43 The Need for Clarity and a Clear Path Forward

14:31 The Importance of Points in Bootstrapping Networks

15:30 The Future of Liquidity Mining and Points

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CoinDesk 20

Dragonfly Capital

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Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15.

Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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