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Christine Lee
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Bitcoin’s Rise Above $44K, Institutional Adoption, Prospect of Using Bitcoin for Russia Oil Sales and More
The “All About Bitcoin” Friday panel tackles the top stories of the week, including the institutional adoption of bitcoin as BlackRock plans to offer bitcoin services, and bitcoin topping $44,000 amid rumors of Terra’s Luna Foundation accumulating BTC. Plus, a look ahead at the EU’s proposed MiCA regulatory package moving forward to the next phase of discussions without seeking to restrict the use of proof-of-work crypto.
Bitcoin Tops $44K as Terra’s Luna Foundation Stacks BTC, India Passes Crypto Tax Law
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon reveals plan to increase UST’s bitcoin reserve to $3 billion. Darren Lim of blockchain data firm Nansen provides his analysis on the transaction activity of the luna token. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares details of India’s 30% crypto tax law and the EU’s MiCA bill. Plus, crypto markets and bitcoin price analysis from Fernando Martínez of OSL.
Could Russia Soon Use Bitcoin for Oil Payments? Acorns Adds Crypto to Portfolio Option and More
Acorns Chief Investment Officer Seth Wunder joins “All About Bitcoin” to provide analysis on the bitcoin markets as the firm is now offering bitcoin for America’s “crypto curious.” Plus, Zach Bradford of CleanSpark explains why he thinks Bitcoin mining and ESG are a match made in heaven.
Markets Weighing Latest Crypto Comments by Powell and Fink, Friends With Benefits Mayor on Crypto Social Clubs
The Fed’s Chair Jerome Powell repeats crypto concerns, BlackRock’s Larry Fink predicts crypto adoption will accelerate. Marc Lopresti, The Strategic Funds’ co-managing director joins “First Mover” to discuss the latest news moving the crypto markets. Harold Bossé of Mastercard shares the latest development of its crypto accelerator and collaboration with Ava Labs. Plus, the importance of crypto social club, insights from Friends with Benefits Mayor Alexander Zhang.
BTC Trading Volume Is Low, Will Volatility Rise? Bitcoin Providing a Lifeline to Ukrainians
“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks to CoinDesk’s Damanick Dantes for his bitcoin markets analysis and short-term price projection. Plus, to discuss the expanding role of bitcoin in the Ukraine war, we hear insights from Human Rights Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein.
CME Group on Bitcoin Futures as Premium Surges, Russia Sanctions Evasion Debate
European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde throws the latest lobby in the debate over whether Russia is using crypto to evade sanctions, saying crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing the sanctions. Joining “First Mover” to discuss is Daniel Lacalle, Tressis chief economist. Tim McCourt of CME Group shares his markets analysis. Plus, decorated speed skater and Tribe Capital Partner Apolo Ohno details his interest in crypto, and Regulatory Reporter Sandali Handagama adds crypto mining news from Italy.
Bitcoin Price Breaks Out to Highest in Almost 3 Weeks
Hxro CEO Dan Gunsberg joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss his crypto markets analysis and outlook as the overall market cap is once again above $2 trillion. BTC is leading the rally. Plus, CoinDesk’s Cheyenne Ligon shares an update on crypto mining in Plattsburgh, N.Y. — four years after it became the first U.S. city to ban cryptocurrency mining.
Bitcoin, Ether Rise in Spite of Powell Rate Hike Comments, Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater To Back a Crypto Fund
Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global Forex joins “First Mover” to provide market analysis as investors weigh Powell’s inflation comments. Also joining are Ava Labs President John Wu at the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, and Joe Vezzani of social intelligence for crypto platform LunarCrush.
Bitcoin Price Fades as Powell Says the Fed Will Consider More Aggressive Rate Hikes
Bitcoin’s price dips as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there could be more aggressive interest-rate increases to reduce inflation. Justin Chuh of Wave Financial joins “All About Bitcoin” with his bitcoin markets analysis. Plus, why is Wasabi Wallet’s CoinJoin coordinator blacklisting certain bitcoin transactions? Max Hillebrand, Wasabi Wallet contributor, provides insights.
Stellar’s Denelle Dixon on its CBDC Pilot With Ukraine, $30M Fund for Blockchain Startups
Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon joins “First Mover” to discuss Ukraine’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, and plan for Stellar’s latest $30 million push to fund startups. Plus, crypto markets insights from Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies, and mining reporter Aoyon Ashraf with a look at the state of the global mining industry as CoinDesk kicks off Mining Week.