Christine Lee

“All About Bitcoin” talks to Genesis Global Trading Head of Derivatives Trading Joshua Lim and Deribit Chief Commercial Officer Luuk Strijers as bitcoin trading near important resistance levels. Plus, their analysis and outlook on the crypto markets.

Aug 26, 2021

“First Mover” dives into today’s top stories and the crypto markets as a $2 billion bitcoin options expiration nears. CoinDesk’s markets reporter Damanick Dantes also takes a look at Cardano and Avalanche and what’s behind their surge. Plus, Vast Bank CEO Brad Scrivner on the small Oklahoma-based bank’s big move into crypto.

Aug 26, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” talks to eToro Founder & CEO Yoni Assia about the company’s second-quarter earnings as its crypto income soars 23 times year-over-year, and Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall shares how his firm is becoming “climate positive,” answering the environmental challenge.

Aug 25, 2021

“First Mover” looks ahead to the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting as chair Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the tapering roadmap, and Opimas CEO & Founder Octavio Marenzi shares his insight into crypto market volatility as bitcoin price slides after hitting $50K. Plus, the impact from Ethereum’s London hard fork and update on Geth’s hotfix. CoinDesk’s research analyst Christine Kim provides her in-depth analysis.

Aug 25, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” discusses today’s top bitcoin stories: Bitcoin price retreating after trying for $51K, Coinbase shares surge as Needham raises its rating to a “buy” with a $420 price target and Chainalysis Director of Research Kimberly Grauer shares the company’s latest report revealing the top countries for crypto adoption.

Aug 24, 2021

“First Mover” speaks to Blockstream CEO and crypto OG Adam Back as the Canadian miner is now joining crypto unicorns with a $3.2 billion valuation, and CoinDesk is debuting the “Crypto for Advisors” newsletter. Tyrone Ross, CEO of Onramp Invest, shares his takes on bitcoin’s price momentum as it stalls near $50K and provides insights into how advisors could utilize this newsletter.

Aug 24, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” looks into bitcoin’s upside momentum as it is strengthening on daily and weekly charts. Are buyers in control now? BitGo Co-founder & CEO Mike Belshe shares his takes. Plus, institutional interests continue to build up as AdvisorShares files an application for a bitcoin futures-based ETF.

Aug 23, 2021

“First Mover” digs into the world where traditional finance meets crypto: Mastercard Executive Vice President Raj Dhamodharan and Paxos Head of Strategy Walter Hessert explain how their partnership will help bring crypto to the mainstream. Plus, bitcoin soaring above $50K for the first time in three months. Rachel Lin, SynFutures Founder and CEO, shares her markets analysis.

Aug 23, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” panel reviews this week’s top headlines: Bitcoin moving past $48K for the first time since May. Japan’s Liquid Exchange suffers attack, losing $90M worth of crypto assets. Blockstream debuting Blockstream energy to allow bitcoin miners to set up shop anywhere with a power source. Looking into the next week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the economic outlook at the Jackson Hole, Wyoming symposium. Bitcoin’s price predictions as investors return. Coindesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin, and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun share their insights.

Aug 20, 2021

“First Mover” discusses FTX’s partnership spree with FTX.US President Brett Harrison. This comes as Kevin O’Leary becomes the latest celebrity to join FTX as a shareholder and ambassador.

Aug 20, 2021