Christine Lee

“First Mover” dives into the markets discussion: why are crypto markets pulling back? Ulrik K. Lykke of ARK36 gives his analysis. Also, publicly listed Metromile on how it plans to use bitcoin in ways it believes will benefit the company and policyholders. Plus, Sky Mavis Co-Founder Jeffrey Zirlin on its $7.5 million funding raise to grow its NFT gaming platform.

11 mag 2021

While ether and dogecoin grab the headlines, blockchain data give analysts reason to remain bullish on bitcoin. “All About Bitcoin” reviews the charts with Coin Metrics Senior Research Analyst Nate Maddrey. Also, Suzannah Balluffi of Opimas on the safety of crypto custody services.

10 mag 2021

Top cryptocurrencies are a sea of green as observers ponder a new Dogecoin mystery: Why did the meme crypto suddenly crash and recover? Igor Telyatnikov of exchange software provider AlphaPoint joins our markets discussion. Plus, Mexico-based crypto exchange Bitso, the first crypto unicorn in Latin America, on what’s driving crypto demand in that part of the world. Unstoppable Domains has announced integration with another browser. Co-founder Brad Kam discusses the new blockchain-based domain model.

10 mag 2021

“All About Bitcoin” dives into the top stories of the week with our week-in-review panel: Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin, Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun, and Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore. Topics include the effect of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s comments on interest rates; what’s moving the markets now. Plus, news from Goldman Sachs, the IRS, Square, and others focused on bitcoin. And, Marathon announces it has mined its first “clean” block. Christie explains what that means.

7 mag 2021

Bitcoin and ether markets may be subdued today, but a wide variety of crypto service providers and investors are busy with new projects paving the way for wider adoption. “First Mover” guests today include Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp, the world’s longest-running crypto exchange and Scott Conger, the mayor of Jackson, Tennessee. He wants to make the city a leader in bitcoin adoption. And as always, we dive into markets analysis. Greg Magadini of Genesis joins the discussion.

7 mag 2021

In his first public hearing since becoming Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler makes a recommendation to Congress. We’ll hear his testimony. Plus, Edward Moya of OANDA gives his bitcoin markets analysis, and Edward Cooper of Revolut on its policy change, allowing users to withdraw their crypto to personal wallets.

6 mag 2021

Best known as a co-founder of Ethereum, Anthony Di Iorio joins “First Mover” to share his views on Ether’s surge and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). This, as the crypto community, awaits Gary Gensler’s testimony before Congress, his first as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk’s Nik De reports what Gensler may say. Plus, Philip Gradwell, Chief Economist at Chainalysis, joins our markets discussion, and Sean Sanders of Revix shares an update on the state of crypto in Africa.

6 mag 2021

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tones down comments regarding interest rate hikes. Was that all it took to turn the candles green for bitcoin? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore joins “All About Bitcoin” for our markets discussion, plus data analysis of bull and bear cycles reveal interesting information about bitcoin. Also, Tim McCourt of CME Group on the launch of Micro Bitcoin Futures.

5 mag 2021

With bitcoin’s and ether’s amazing gains and even Dogecoin soaring, there are many questions about the state and trajectory of the crypto industry. “First Mover” talks with top industry leaders to hear their thoughts and plans: Bloq Chairman Matthew Roszak, Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth, and S&P Dow Jones Indices Managing Director Peter Roffman.

5 mag 2021

Bitcoin falls back as ether eyes a 10-day winning streak. What is causing these market moves? Quantum Economics CEO Mati Greenspan has the crypto markets analysis. And, it appears the Taproot upgrade to the Bitcoin network will not win sufficient support from miners this time around. CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss this developing story, as well as her research on the growing use of bitcoin as collateral.

4 mag 2021