BITCOIN SEASON 2: Tether on RGB, finding UAE's $700mm in btc, and USGox data on Bitcoin episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 30, 2025 · 18 MIN

BITCOIN SEASON 2: Tether on RGB, finding UAE's $700mm in btc, and USGox data on Bitcoin

from CoinDesk Podcast Network · host CoinDesk

We dive into the UAE’s $700 M Bitcoin mine, the US government’s on‑chain data feeds via Chainlink, and Tether’s comeback on RGB, plus nation‑state mining drama. Colin Charlie joins us to unpack the UAE’s secret $700 million Bitcoin mining operation, the US government’s bold move to publish macro data on-chain through Chainlink, and Tether’s planned launch on the RGB layer‑2. We also explore nation‑state mining strategies and the quirky characters behind RGB. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes:     UAE mine valued at $700 M BTC     Citadel (UAE) operating the mine     US gov posting data on multiple blockchains     Chainlink oracle used for Bitcoin L2 Botanics     Tether targeting RGB (still pre‑v1)     Bhutan holds 12k BTC ($1.3 B) Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:21 UAE mining BTC 05:55 US data on-chain 11:03 Tether coming back to BTC - 👋Bitcoin Season 2 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? [email protected]

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 30, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

BITCOIN SEASON 2: Tether on RGB, finding UAE's $700mm in btc, and USGox data on Bitcoin

0:00 18:10

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of CoinDesk Podcast Network?

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this CoinDesk Podcast Network episode published?

This episode was published on August 30, 2025.

Can I download this CoinDesk Podcast Network episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!