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US Treasury Bans Tornado Cash; Analyst on Galaxy Digital’s Q2 Net Loss
“All About Bitcoin” dives into today’s top stories affecting crypto markets, including the U.S. Treasury’s decision to ban Tornado Cash, claiming the mixing service facilitates money laundering and cyber crime. Ari Redbord, Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, discusses the ban and how it could impact crypto markets. Also, BTIG Managing Director Mark Palmer shares his bitcoin outlook and takeaways from Galaxy Digital’s Q2 earnings report.
Justin Sun on Ethereum Merge: Why He Backs a Hard Fork; Binance, WazirX Dispute
Tron founder Justin Sun is vowing to back an Ethereum fork, creating concern as “the merge” approaches but Vitalik Buterin is playing it down. Sun joins “First Mover” to explain his position. Also, CrossTower’s Kapil Rathi with his crypto markets analysis and perspective on the WazirX, Binance dispute that has stirred panic among WazirX users.
What July Jobs Report Means for Crypto, Coinbase Earnings on Tap Next Week
U.S. unemployment rate remains at a pre-pandemic low while payroll increased 528,000 last month – doubling the estimates. Meanwhile, Coinbase shares are rising amid BlackRock partnership news and earnings report next week. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun and Reporter Cameron Thompson unpack this week’s top stories and look ahead into next week’s big events.
US Economy Added 528K Jobs in July, Doubling Estimates; CoinDesk Scoop: How 2 Brothers Faked a DeFi Ecosystem
Stock futures fell Friday after the July jobs report showed a strong labor market that will likely mean more interest rate hikes from the Fed. Dan Gunsberg of Hxro provides his markets analysis. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang explains how her team uncovered the latest crypto scam by the so called “Macalinao Brothers.” Plus, Sasha Ivanov of Waves shares details of the latest “DeFi Revival Plan” for Vires.Finance.
Michael Saylor Lost Big in the Dot-Com Bubble and Bitcoin's Crash. Now He Aims to Rebound Again
After MicroStrategy’s stock collapsed in 2000, the now-former CEO flew under the radar. Crypto changed all that.
CME Group to Launch Euro-Pegged BTC, ETH Futures, Miner Bit Digital Expands in Canada
Sino Global Capital CEO Matthew Graham joins “All About Bitcoin” to share his markets analysis, insights into crypto adoption in Asia and the state of crypto in China. Plus, miner Bit Digital is increasing hosting capacity in Canada using a hydropower-operated energy source. Bit Digital Chief Strategy Officer Sam Tabar shares more details.
BlackRock and Coinbase Partner to Give Institutional Investors Greater Access to Crypto; Bank of England Rate Hike
“First Mover” examines the latest news affecting crypto markets. The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 50 basis points, its largest hike since 1995. In a bright spot amid challenging times for Coinbase, BlackRock plans to offer crypto to institutional investors through Coinbase Prime. Charles Allen, BTCS CEO, joins today’s markets discussion. Also, Alex Zinder with a business update from Ledger Enterprises and Frances Coppola breaks down proposals from the Bank of International Settlements.
MicroStrategy Shares Up as Saylor Exits CEO Role, Robinhood Crypto Revenue a Bright Spot in Q2 Earnings
Mati Greenspan of Quantum Economics joins “All About Bitcoin” to share his bitcoin price analysis as the investors cope with recession fears and geopolitical risks. Plus, Chris Kline of Bitcoin IRA reacts to the management change at MicroStrategy and the second quarter earnings results of online trading brokerage firm Robinhood.
Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin While Stepping Down as CEO, Remains Chairman of MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy Reports a $918 million impairment charge on bitcoin holdings in Q2 and announces that Michael Saylor will no longer lead the software company as its CEO. Ben McMillan, CIO of IDX Digital Assets joins “First Mover” to discuss MicroStrategy’s bitcoin strategy. Also, Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy CEO, provides his crypto markets analysis, and Zhuoxun Yin of Magic Eden on its expansion to Ethereum.
Investors Watch Markets as Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, raising tensions with China. How will markets react? Edith Yeung, General Partner at VC firm Race Capital, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the latest geopolitical issue of concern to markets. Also, Preston Byrne of law firm Anderson Kill breaks down Craig Wright’s defamation case against popular podcaster Peter McCormack.