Christine Lee

Bitcoin (BTC) is falling below $21,000 after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data. QCP Capital co-founder Darius Sit weighs in on his crypto markets outlook. Plus, Foley & Lardner LLP Partner Patrick Daugherty discusses the latest Voyager developments as the bankrupt crypto lender is auctioning off its assets.

Set 13, 2022

The August Consumer Price Index (CPI) is out, showing inflation at 8.3% over the past year, rising a bit higher than expected considering gas prices declined. FalconX co-founder & CEO Raghu Yarlagadda joins “First Mover” to discuss crypto markets, including the latest inflation data and the historic Ethereum Merge that is nearly upon us. Also joining is Raj Gokal, Solana Labs chief operating officer, and Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.

Set 13, 2022

Nikhil Wahi pled guilty in U.S. District Court to a wire fraud conspiracy charge, Reuters reported Monday. Prosecutors have previously declared this matter to be the first-ever crypto-related insider trading case. Plus, a closer look at bitcoin (BTC) as crypto investors await key inflation data on Tuesday.

Set 12, 2022

Bitcoin is holding firmly above $22,000 as key U.S. inflation data is set to be released Tuesday and the Ethereum Merge is looming. Plus, a closer look at why the Chamber of Digital Commerce is calling out the SEC over spot-based bitcoin ETFs.

Set 12, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) rises above $21,000 as investors await the upcoming CPI report. Coinbase is backing a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury over its recent sanctioning of the Tornado Cash mixing service. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Editors Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun weigh in on the big stories they will be watching next week.

Set 9, 2022

With the Ethereum “Merge” just days away, Anthony Di lorio, one of the blockchain’s initial founders, reflects on this historic upgrade. Also, CoinDesk announces the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) family of Indices. Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg explains this unique and important tool for the crypto industry. Plus, Patrick Hillmann of Binance on the exchange’s controversial stablecoin decision.

Set 9, 2022

U.S. government leaders are giving the markets an earful today. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed the fight against inflation will continue. The White House called for crypto mining standards, and in an interview with CoinDesk, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler called on crypto exchanges to register with the agency. Joining “All About Bitcoin” are 0x Labs Chief Legal Officer Ashley Erbersole and Gareth Soloway, Verified Investing crypto chief market strategist.

Set 8, 2022

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaks with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De about crypto regulation, stressing that most cryptocurrencies are securities and that crypto service providers, including exchanges, have an obligation to register. De joins “First Mover” to discuss. Also joining is Andre Portilho of BTG Pactual with his crypto markets analysis and an update on inflation and crypto adoption in South America.

Set 8, 2022

What’s the outlook for bitcoin now? “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee discusses the charts and trends with Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy. Also, CleanSpark CFO Gary Vecchiarelli on how the mining company is able to expand in this bear market.

Set 7, 2022

“First Mover” dives into the crypto markets to understand what caused the sudden price drop this morning. AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman provides his analysis. Popular crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin discusses the momentous occasion of the Ethereum Merge expected to take place next week. And Jeremy Sheridan, VP of regulatory affairs at Prime Trust, gives his perspective on regulatory and legal questions surrounding Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake blockchain.

Set 7, 2022