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Gitcoin Co-Founder Kevin Owocki on Evolution of Ethereum; Bitcoin Breaks Above $27K
As part of CoinDesk's Staking Week, presented by Foundry, Gitcoin co-founder Kevin Owocki joins the show to discuss the changes since Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake roughly one year ago. Matrixport head of research and strategy Markus Thielen predicts that bitcoin miners could be the ultimate bet for 2024. And, a judge ruled that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will have to stay in jail for the duration of his trial.
Marathon Confirms Mining Invalid BTC Block Due to a Bug; SEC's Gensler Reiterates Bitcoin Is 'Not a Security'
Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital mined an invalid Bitcoin block at height 809478, according to several developers, miners and researchers. Foundry's business development VP Jeff Burkey joins to discuss the state of mining in the U.S. Perkins Coie LLP partner Keith Miller weighs in on SEC chair Gary Gensler's latest testimony before lawmakers. And, StockCharts.com senior technical analyst Julius de Kempenaer shares his crypto markets analysis.
Binance Sells Its Russian Unit; SEC Punts Again on Spot Bitcoin ETF Responses
Binance has sold its Russian unit to a day-old crypto exchange. The SEC postpones spot bitcoin ETF responses for two applicants. Boerse Stuttgart Digital managing director Oliver Vins discusses plans to introduce a fully insured cryptocurrency staking service next year. And, CoinDesk Ethereum protocol reporter Margaux Nijkerk weighs in on the state of staking, a year after the Merge.
Mark Yusko Says 'Crypto Summer' Is Here; Sam Bankman-Fried Renews Temporary Release Request
Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO Mark Yusko joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto markets analysis and why he thinks we are in "crypto summer." Sam Bankman-Fried has renewed a request for temporary release from jail during the course of his trial. Keyrock CEO Kevin de Patoul weighs in on the market maker securing Swiss anti-money laundering clearance. And, Polygon Labs VP of Governance and Community Hudson Jameson explains why he runs a validator at home.
Former Sen. Toomey on Crypto's Path in U.S.; The State of Staking One Year After the Merge
Former Sen. Pat Toomey weighs in on the state of U.S. crypto regulation. Coinbase Institutional head of research David Duong shares his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin is on track to end the third quarter lower. And, it’s been a little over a year since Ethereum switched out its old energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) model, used by blockchains like Bitcoin, for proof-of-stake (PoS). Proof of Stake Alliance executive director Alison Mangiero joins the conversation.
Chelsea Manning on Future of Privacy in a Digital World; Bitcoin Little-Changed This Week
Nym security consultant Chelsea Manning and Nym CEO Harry Halpin discuss the current state of financial surveillance in the U.S. and abroad. Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo weighs in on the House Financial Services Committee advancing a bill that's intended to prevent a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). And, Robinhood Crypto general manager Johann Kerbrat shares his thoughts on the evolution of the platform's digital asset vertical.
Michael Moro on Crypto Exchange Landscape; LimeWire's AI Splash
Ankex CEO Michael Moro joins "First Mover" to discuss the current state of U.S. crypto regulation, as Ankex, the non-custodial hybrid exchange, switches to beta mode. OANDA's Edward Moya and 'Crypto is Macro Now' economist Noelle Acheson weigh in on the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. And, LimeWire COO Marcus Feistl shares his outlook on generative AI, after the company's BlueWillow acquisition.
Stanford University Will Reportedly Return FTX 'Gifts'; How Will Bitcoin React to Fed Rate Decision?
Bloomberg reports Stanford University will be returning "gifts" allegedly worth millions of dollars it received from FTX. Hashnote CEO Leo Mizuhara shares his crypto markets update ahead of a key decision from the Fed. Parity Technologies CFO Fahmi Syed discusses Circle debuting the native version of the USDC stablecoin on Polkadot. And, Reed Smith LLP counsel Hadas Jacobi reacts to New York's financial regulator wanting tougher restrictions on crypto coin listings.
Judge Makes No Ruling in SEC-Binance Document Dispute; Bitcoin Remains Above $27K
A U.S. judge did not make any rulings on the SEC's discovery requests or Binance.US's opposition. Former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança law attorney Lisa Bragança reacts to the latest legal developments. Forex.com global head of research Matt Weller shares his crypto markets analysis after bitcoin (BTC) rose above $27,000 for the first time since August. And, Oobit COO and co-founder Aharon Miller discusses the future of in-store crypto payments.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $27K as Fed Likely to Extend Rate Pause; Yat Siu on Future of Web3
Bitcoin (BTC) is advancing as U.S. rates traders pencil in greater odds of the Federal Reserve keeping borrowing costs unchanged later this week. Matrixport's Markus Thielen weighs in. Animoca Brands co-founder and Executive Chairman Yat Siu discusses the future of Web3 and the company's metaverse project, Mocaverse. And, Celo co-founder Rene Reinsberg explains how a stablecoin wallet aims to onboard mobile users across Africa to Web3.