Decentralize with Cointelegraph

2024’s biggest crypto moments and 2025 predictions: A Cointelegraph editorial roundtable

Сointelegraph Season 1 Episode 49

Ever wonder who’s on the frontlines bringing you all the news and updates from the world of crypto and Web3? Join members of the Cointelegraph editorial team in the first-ever roundtable episode to go behind the scenes in the newsroom with the ones telling the stories.

The team reflects on the key moments, trends and surprises in the crypto and blockchain space during 2024, while also setting the stage for what’s ahead in 2025.

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis. Follow our team on X: Gareth Jenkinson, managing editor and head of multimedia at @gazza_jenks; Zoltan Vardai, breaking European news reporter at @ZVardai; and Turner Wright, and senior US policy reporter.

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[02:13] Bitcoin ETF approval kicks off 2024
[06:51] Macro perspective of TradFi
[08:29] Trump’s presidential victory sets the stage
[13:04] Ripple/XRP’s lawsuit came to a head
[17:16] The crypto dichotomy of mass adoption
[25:46] Compliance and regulations impacting decentralization
[28:40] Retrospect on 2024 crypto conferences 
[35:30] Shifting sentiment toward Bitcoin
[41:00] Note on Telegram Mini Apps
[41:57] 2025 year in crypto team predictions