Christine Lee

Christine Lee is an anchor and producer at CoinDesk. Previously, she anchored live daily market updates and reported business news features for television stations around the world at Thomson Reuters. She first began covering cryptocurrencies at Bloomberg TV Canada.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $60K as Cryptocurrencies Tumble, Barbados Ambassador Explains Why the Country Is Setting Up Embassy in the Metaverse

“First Mover” hosts speak to Barbados Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Gabriel Abed as the country says it will become the first sovereign nation to set up an embassy in the metaverse. Meanwhile, bitcoin dipped below $60K amid more tough talk from China and negative comments from a Twitter executive. Genesis Volatility Co-founder and CEO Greg Magadini shares his market insights. Plus, what’s contributing to BitGo’s rapid growth this year? BitGo CEO Mike Belshe explains.

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Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Opens Doors to New Features

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is joined by Quantum Economics Bitcoin Analyst Jason Deane and Hut 8 Mining Chief Financial Officer Shane Downey to discuss bitcoin’s latest Taproot upgrade.

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Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Activated, Opening Door to New Features, Animoca Brands Joins Forces With K-pop Agency and More

“First Mover” hosts get an insider analysis from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin as Bitcoin’s taproot upgrade is now officially activated. Could this upgrade improve the blockchain’s privacy, scalability, and security? Bitcoin’s move suggests more upside. Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst for Titan, gives his market analysis. Plus, Hong Kong-based prominent NFT investor Animoca Brands joins forces with a K-pop agency to launch NFTs featuring artists. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares more details.

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Bitcoin Price Movement, Miami Mayor Touts ‘Bitcoin Dividend’ and More

“All About Bitcoin host Christine Lee is joined by CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing EditorBrad Keoun for a look at this week’s top stories and next week’s main events impacting the bitcoin markets.

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Chia Network Provides Blockchain Solutions to Help Costa Rican Government Track Climate Change

“First Mover” hosts speak to Bram Cohen, co-founder of the Chia Network, as his company supplies technical services for the Costa Rican government to track climate change metrics. Plus, market insights from Chief Investment Officer at Toroso Investments Michael Venuto.

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Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Empire Offers First Artist Advance in Bitcoin With Rapper Money Man

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is joined by Makara CEO Jesse Proudman to look at the latest bitcoin market movements. Plus, music label EMPIRE is paying their first artist advance, $1 million worth of bitcoin, to Money Man through Square’s Cash App. EMPIRE CEO & Founder Ghazi and rapper Money Man share more details.

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What’s Behind the Market Pullback? Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on the Race to Become the Next Bitcoin Hub as New York City Gets Its Own Coin and More

“First Mover” hosts speak to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez for details on his plan to take the next paycheck in bitcoin, as well as the city’s plan to become the next bitcoin hub. Community Lead for CityCoins Patrick Stanley shares the newly-launched New York City Coin, which many see as a rivalry to the Miami Coin. Plus, market insights from Co-founder & President of GSR Markets Rich Rosenblum.

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Bitcoin Jumps to New All-Time High Amid Record-Breaking CPI Numbers

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks with CoinDesk Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore to look at the major news moving bitcoin markets and outlook for bitcoin as the U.S. inflation rate surges to a record high. Plus, today marks the 10th anniversary of crypto wallet provider Blockchain.com. Blockchain.com’s Chief Business Officer Lane Kasselman shares insights into the business.

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MakerDAO Is Now Fully Decentralized, Foundry Announces Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions

“First Mover” hosts speak to crypto OG and the founder of MakerDAO, a decentralized credit platform on Ethereum that supports the Dai stablecoin, Rune Christensen. He shares his thoughts on the Biden administration’s stablecoin report and the latest decentralization within his organization. Oanda Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides markets analysis as bitcoin retreats from an all-time high. Plus, Foundry announces a Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions supporting 20 blockchains and counting. Foundry CEO Mike Colyer shares details of this launch.

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Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next?

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks to Genesis Global Trading Head of Market Insights Noelle Acheson analyzes the markets as bitcoin hits a fresh all-time high at $68,525.84 and ether blasts past $4,800. In addition, Compass Mining CEO Whit Gibbs shares details on the firm’s expansion in Ontario, Canada, and how it could make bitcoin mining more affordable for retail miners.

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