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Will a Bitcoin Spot ETF Ever Be Approved in the US?
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the likelihood of a bitcoin spot ETF approval in the United States, citing recent comments from SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, a conversation on why regulators are concerned about possible market manipulation with a spot ETF.

Will Banks Adapt to a DeFi Future?
CoinDesk Contributor and Ernst & Young Principal Global Innovation leader Paul Brody discusses the future of the banking industry as decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow, drawing on historical comparisons such as how telephone companies adapted to the rise of smartphones and apps. Plus, a conversation about the highly anticipated Ethereum merge to proof-of-stake.

Insights on Virgil Griffith's 5+ Year Prison Sentence for Crypto Talk in North Korea
"Once a Bitcoin Miner" author Ethan Lou discusses former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith’s 5+ year prison sentence for conspiracy to violate international sanctions. Lou provides firsthand insights from the trip he and Griffith took together to the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea. Lou discusses the details of Griffith’s crypto presentation in North Korea, his opinion on the court’s decision, and the role of digital assets in the Hermit Kingdom.

Virgil Griffith Jailed; Indian Exchanges Disable UPI
Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith gets 63 months in prison. Coinbase snafu sets cat among the crypto pigeons in India. Huawei becomes latest of China’s tech giants to issue NFTs. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip
CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses the sentencing of former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith, who will be serving over five years in prison for breaking international sanctions during his 2019 trip to Pyongyang. Ligon discusses her take on the purpose of Griffith’s trip to North Korea, his role in the Ethereum Foundation, and the atmosphere in the courtroom.

Medley Global Advisors Exec on BTC Price Outlook As CPI Jumps 8.5% in March
Medley Global Advisors’ Ben Emons discusses BTC price action as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches a 40-year high of 8.5%. Emons explains bitcoin’s connection to inflation and the idea of “digital inflation,” noting the economic impact of rising gas prices.

Bitcoin Held by Funds Drops Over $240M Ahead of CPI Release
A ByteTree Chart shows the number of coins held by U.S. and Canadian closed-ended funds, and Canadian and European ETFs have dropped by almost 5,800 BTC, worth $243 million, ahead of the CPI release.

Coinbase’s New Listings, Robinhood Adds SHIB, SOL, And More
Coinbase has announced an extensive list of ERC-20 tokens that will be added to the crypto exchange’s offerings, and Robinhood will now include shiba inu, Solana, MATIC, and Compound tokens.

Bored Ape Yacht Club Goes Hollywood via Movie Trilogy
Coinbase has announced plans to produce an animated series of short films called “The Degen Trilogy” surrounding the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), which will allow NFT holders to submit their apes for consideration as characters.

Circle Raises $400M as BlackRock Explores USDC
USDC issuer Circle has raised $400 million in a recent funding round which included Wall Street leaders BlackRock and Fidelity. “The Hash” group discusses USDC’s potential as the dominant stablecoin for payment services and possible integrations of blockchain technology into traditional financial services.
