Christine Lee

Bitcoin (BTC) is a few weeks away from its first weekly chart "Death Cross," a bad sign for traders looking for bullish cues. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun weighs in on bitcoin's price action and potential movement ahead of the holidays. And CoinDesk's Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin is busting some myths about the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

16 de dez. de 2022

"First Mover" covers today's top stories in crypto: Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is now looking to sell some of its acquisitions, including LedgerX. Why is Binance proof-of-reserves auditor Mazars pausing all work for crypto clients? And why are bitcoin and ether prices falling? Joining the markets discussion is CryptoQuant Senior Analyst Julio Moreno and Path Trading Partners co-founder Bob Iaccino. Plus, Robert Le of Pitchbook has surprising news about venture capital funding in the crypto industry.

16 de dez. de 2022

What's next for bitcoin markets after the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest rate hike and continuing concerns around the FTX bankruptcy case? "All About Bitcoin" dives into the bitcoin markets with Wave Financial CEO David Siemer. Also joining is Fred Thiel, Marathon Digital Holdings CEO, discussing the state of the bitcoin mining industry.

15 de dez. de 2022

As he sits in jail in the Bahamas, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finds himself facing a litany of both criminal and civil charges. Renato Mariotti of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a former federal prosecutor, explains the charges as "First Mover" explores what happens next in the increasingly complicated case. Octavio Marenzi of management consultancy Opimas shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook for 2023. Plus, Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell discusses the platform's overhaul and future of crypto lending.

15 de dez. de 2022

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 50 basis points (0.5 percentage point) as it continues to slow moderate price increases. Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini shares his outlook on bitcoin (BTC) in the wake of the central bank's latest move. Plus, Jennifer J. Schulp from the Cato Institute shares her perspective as a witness at the Senate Banking Committee Hearing that examined FTX's downfall.

14 de dez. de 2022

While Sam Bankman-Fried is remanded into custody after a Bahamas judge ruled he should be denied bail, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will have its turn probing witnesses about the FTX collapse. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments and his recent legislation targeting crypto exchanges. Also joining is Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project. Plus, 3IQ's Mark Connors shares his crypto markets outlook ahead of today's much anticipated Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.

14 de dez. de 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried is now a criminal defendant, and new FTX CEO John J. Ray III told lawmakers FTX embezzled customer funds "right in front of their eyes." Plus, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announces the indictment of the former FTX CEO. Former SDNY Federal Prosecutor Timothy Howard weighs in. Plus, Verified Investing Crypto Chief Market Strategist Gareth Soloway shares his bitcoin price analysis.

13 de dez. de 2022

As the world watches, major events impacting crypto are unfolding simultaneously. Congressional hearings on the collapse of FTX are slated to begin just hours after Sam Bankman-Fried is arrested in the Bahamas. And, new U.S. economic data shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a 7.1% annual pace in November, which was down from October, a sign that inflation is cooling. Crypto markets are reacting positively. "First Mover" guests include Kennyhertz Perry Partner Braden Perry, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CEO Sylvia Jablonski and whistleblower and Nym Security Consultant Chelsea Manning.

13 de dez. de 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $17,000 as investors await key U.S. economic data, with the latest Consumer Price Index report to be released Tuesday and a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates later this week. BTCM Chief Economist Youwei Yang shares his bitcoin price outlook. Plus, Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith weighs in on former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gearing up to testify at a U.S. House committee hearing.

12 de dez. de 2022

Tomorrow, lawmakers will hear from Sam Bankman-Fried after his crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy. The former CEO is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee in the first of two hearings this week on the FTX collapse. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has a preview of the hearings and an update on the U.S. Justice Department's reported investigation of FTX rival, Binance. Also, 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan shares his crypto markets outlook. Plus, Paul Brody of Ernst & Young kicks off Crypto 2023: What's Next For Crypto?

12 de dez. de 2022