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Bitcoin Inches Higher After April Inflation Report; Congress's Joint Crypto Regulation Hearing
Bitcoin (BTC) is inching higher after the annual U.S. inflation rate slowed to 4.9% in April from 5.0% in March, versus economist forecasts for 5.0%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton shares her crypto markets analysis. Asobitcoin President Will Hernandez also joins "First Mover" to give an update on El Salvador's bitcoin experiment. And Fan-Owned Sail Team LLC Founder David Palmer shares his thoughts on creating a successful SailGP team with a passionate fan and owner base.
Bittrex Files for Bankruptcy in U.S.; Bitcoin Slips Below $28K
Crypto exchange Bittrex filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. state of Delaware on Monday, months after announcing it would wind down operations in the country and weeks after being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This comes as bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below $28,000. eToro U.S. Investment Analyst Callie Cox provides her crypto markets analysis. Plus, Phoenix Labs co-founder and CEO Sam MacPherson discusses MakerDAO's Spark Protocol launching today. Tiago Sada, Tools for Humanity head of product, along with Navin Gupta, managing director of South Asia & MENA at Ripple, also join the conversation.
Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Second Pause; Pepecoin Falls Nearly 50% From Recent Highs
Binance has once again resumed bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals after a second pause, as the Bitcoin network suffers from unprecedented congestion. This comes as Pepecoin (PEPE) holders may be taking profits on their positions following one of the most spectacular rises in the history of alternative currencies (altcoins). 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan shares his crypto markets analysis. Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota and Delta Blockchain Fund founder and GP Kavita Gupta also join the conversation.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $29K After April Jobs Report; Are CBDCs Becoming a Presidential Election Issue?
The U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, up from a downwardly revised 165,000 in March and ahead of economist forecasts for 180,000, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Separately, CoinDesk's executive director of global content, Emily Parker, explains why central bank digital currencies could become a topic in the U.S. presidential election. Mysten Labs CEO Evan Cheng and Chase White from Compass Point Research also join the conversation.
Le valute digitali delle banche centrali stanno inaspettatamente diventando una questione di elezioni presidenziali
Gli Stati Uniti non hanno in programma di emettere un dollaro digitale. Allora perché così tanti politici si stanno schierando contro l'idea?
Bitcoin Steady Ahead of Key Fed Decision; Solana Labs CEO on Crypto-Ready ‘Saga’ Smartphone
Some crypto observers predict bitcoin’s year-to-date rally might stall if Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell refrains from signaling a highly-anticipated pause to the tightening cycle today. Banrion Capital Management Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills shares her crypto markets analysis. Plus, Solana Labs CEO and co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko discusses expectations for Solana Labs’ crypto-forward smartphone called "Saga." Sotheby’s head of digital art and NFTs Michael Bouhanna and Oppenheimer senior analyst Owen Lau also join the conversation.
Bitcoin Falls Toward $28K After Volatile Price Moves; Korea's Crypto Market Trends
Bitcoin’s decline on Monday contrasts with the asset’s lack of movement over the past six weeks. STORM Partners Managing Partner Sheraz Ahmed joins "First Mover" to discuss the recent macro catalysts impacting the crypto market. Plus, a new report is shedding light on crypto asset evaluation and trends in the Korean market. Matrixport’s Head of Research and Strategy, Markus Thielen, shares his findings. And, OPNX, a bankruptcy claims exchange set up by the founders of collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, has been formally reprimanded by Dubai's crypto regulator.
JPMorgan Chase to Take Over Most of First Republic Bank's Assets; Consensus 2023 Highlights
Another major bank has been taken over by federal regulators, resulting in the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. Jason Brett, Key Bridge Advisors managing director and former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC, along with tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace, join "First Mover" to discuss how the crypto markets are reacting after most of First Republic Bank's assets and deposits will now be acquired by JPMorgan Chase. Plus, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De shares a recap of CoinDesk’s yearly Consensus conference.
Consensus 2023: SEC's Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry; Yuga Labs CEO on Future of NFTs
Consensus 2023 is in full swing in Austin, Texas, where crypto leaders from around the world are gathering for a third day to discuss the state and future of the industry. "First Mover" guests include a16z crypto head of policy Brian Quintenz, Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre, Fidelity Digital Assets Research Analyst Jack Neureuter, and Blockchain Australia Chair Michael Bacina.
Consensus 2023: Anthony Scaramucci Addresses FTX's Implosion; Erik Voorhees on Future of DeFi
"First Mover" is live in Austin, Texas, as Consensus 2023 continues with special guests, including SkyBridge Capital Founder and Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci, ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees, Solidus Labs Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Kathy Kraninger, Polygon Labs Chief Policy Officer Rebecca Rettig, and EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody.