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Coinbase Exec on Crypto Markets Ahead of Fed Rate Hike Decision; Gemini Reportedly Under Investigation
A big week in markets as the U.S. Federal Reserve meets to decide how high to raise interest rates amid signs of lower inflation and a cooling economy. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong joins "First Mover" to discuss. Johns Hopkins Univ. Professor of Applied Economics Steve Hanke weighs in with his recession outlook. Also joining, bankruptcy expert Dov R. Kleiner of Kleinberg Kaplan to discuss the latest in the FTX, Celsius, and Voyager bankruptcy cases. Plus, crypto exchange Gemini is reportedly under investigation over FDIC claims.
Core PCE Price Index Rose 4.4% in December; Aptos Labs CEO on Token Surge
Crypto markets are processing the just-released PCE data showing that core inflation has continued to cool. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rose 4.4% annually last month, compared to 4.7% in November. The report is the last major economic data to be released prior to the Fed's next rate hike decision. Joining "First Mover" to discuss is JMP Securities Director of Financial Technology Research Devin Ryan. Also joining, Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh.
Japan Embraces Web3 As Global Regulators Grow Wary of Crypto
With tight regulations already in place that helped insulate FTX Japan and its investors from heavy losses, Japan is working on policy and guidelines for stablecoins, NFTs and DAOs as it welcomes a crypto future.
Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair on Crypto Legislation, Grayscale vs. SEC
Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), chair of the newly created subcommittee on digital assets, joins "First Mover" to discuss his priorities for crypto legislation. Also joining is Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer at Grayscale Investments, to discuss the latest in Grayscale's appeal of the SEC's bitcoin ETF decision. Grayscale is owned by Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk. Plus, U.S. GDP rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Jason Pagoulatos, Delphi Digital Markets Associate, provides crypto markets analysis.
Bitcoin's Next Move; How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation
"Policy Week" continues at CoinDesk with comprehensive reporting on the state of crypto regulation. Crypto Council for Innovation Chief Global Regulatory Officer Linda Jeng joins "First Mover" to explain how looming European regulation may impact crypto firms. Plus, Prosper Trading Academy Cryptocurrency Educator Howard Greenberg shares his outlook for bitcoin and Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk has the latest details on the Shanghai upgrade. Separately, QuickNode CEO Alex Nabutovsky discusses his company's latest $60 million raise.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $23K; How Congress Is Gearing up to Regulate Crypto
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen almost 40% to $23,000 this month, the steepest gain since October 2021, according to CoinDesk data. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce share their insights on the future of crypto regulation in 2023. And, Astra Protocol Strategic Adviser and Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney also joins the conversation.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $23K Before Retreating; AXS Skyrockets Ahead of $64 Million Token Unlock
Bitcoin (BTC) topped $23,000 for the first time since August before retreating. This comes as play-to-earn giant Axie Infinity's AXS cryptocurrency is rallying despite the impending unlocking of millions of dollars worth of tokens. Opimas LLC CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi weighs in. Compound Labs Founder Robert Leshner and Bitwise Asset Management General Counsel Katherine Dowling also join the conversation.
Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy, Winklevoss Threatens Legal Action Against DCG
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding around $21,000 as Genesis Global Holdco LLC, the holding company of troubled cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This comes as Gemini CEO Cameron Winklevoss is now threatening to sue Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG owns Genesis and CoinDesk. Joining "First Mover" to discuss are CoinDesk's News Desk Managing Editor Danny Nelson and Eric Snyder, Wilk Auslander LLP Partner. Plus, Thomas Moser of the Swiss National Bank and Carbonbase CEO Max Song speak with CoinDesk's Christine Lee from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Binance Named as Counterparty in FinCEN Order Against Bitzlato; Circle CEO on the Future of Money
"First Mover" is live in Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum with the latest news moving crypto markets, including Binance being named as a counterparty in an order against the little-known cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato, accused of laundering $700 million by U.S. authorities on Wednesday. Plus, Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation's Yulia Parkhomenko and KUNA exchange founder Michael Chobanian discuss the state of crypto donations to Ukraine to aid its defense in the war against Russia. And, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire shares his thoughts on the future of stablecoin regulation.
DCG Suspends Dividends Until Further Notice; Anthony Scaramucci on FTX Fallout, Bitcoin Outlook
"First Mover" is live at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, covering the latest crypto market developments, as Digital Currency Group has informed its shareholders that the firm is pausing dividends. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Guests include Skybridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci, World Economic Forum's Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets Brynly Llyr, The Digital Dollar Project's Jennifer Lassiter, Ripple SVP of Global Customer Success Brooks Entwistle, and Standard Bank Group's Ian Putter.