Christine Lee

Crypto lender Celsius Network’s first bankruptcy case hearing is underway. Ropes & Gray LLP Associate Daniel Gwen joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) briefly tops $22,000. Quantum Economics Director of Blockchain Market Research Alexandre Lores joins to discuss his outlook on the crypto markets.

Jul 18, 2022

Celsius Network reveals how it plans to protect customers as it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joins “First Mover” to discuss the Celsius case, the digital dollar project and more. Also, why are bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) prices rising? GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round joins the markets discussion. Plus, Mahin Gupta, founder of a prominent India-based crypto exchange, shares his perspective on the state of the crypto industry.

Jul 18, 2022

Bitcoin’s focus is now on the resistance level of $22,600, which is the moving average of 200 weekly charts. CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin discuss what to watch next week in the crypto markets. Plus, Riot Blockchain’s Phil McPherson weighs in on bitcoin mining in Texas amid power grid concerns.

Jul 15, 2022

As it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court on Monday, crypto lender Celsius Network has acknowledged it now has a $1.2 billion hole in its balance sheet. Legal expert Ron Hammond of the crypto lobbying group Blockchain Association joins “First Mover” to share his insights. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Jason Pagoulatos of Delphi Digital. And Avery Akkineni, Vayner3 president, joins to discuss her outlook on NFTs and the Web3 space amid the recent market downturn.

Jul 15, 2022

Crypto lender Celsius network’s fallout is sending a ripple effect across the crypto industry. CoinDesk’s Aoyon Ashraf and Iris Energy Board of Directors Member Mike Alfred weigh in on this developing story. Plus, a look into the crypto markets amid red hot inflation data with Steven McClurg of Valkyrie Investments.

Jul 14, 2022

Celsius Network has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York, the third major crypto firm to have done so in two weeks. Ropes & Gray LLP Partner Ryan Preston Dahl joins “First Mover” to discuss the company’s bankruptcy filing and possible ramifications for investors. Plus, how could Celsius’ developments impact the crypto markets? Nauman Sheikh of Wave Financial provides his analysis.

Jul 14, 2022

Bitcoin is dipping below $20,000 as U.S. inflation hits a fresh 40-year high at 9.1% in June. Apifiny founder & CEO Haohan Xu weighs in on the current market environment. Plus, CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin explains how Mt. Gox’s expected payout to creditors could put pressure on the price of BTC.

Jul 13, 2022

U.S. economy recorded 9.1% inflation in June, a new 40-year high. Will policy makers look for even more aggressive measures to tame inflation, and how would this affect crypto markets? Plus, Jeff Karas, lawyer at Anderson Kill discusses the complexity and risks of using NFTs as collateral for secure loans. And Aaron Selenica, a college student who lost money trading on the now bankrupt Voyager Digital, shares his story.

Jul 13, 2022

Crypto lending platform BlockFi will reportedly no longer accept GBTC as collateral, according to The Block. Will Peck of WisdomTree shares his insights, along with his outlook for the future of U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, miners are shutting down operations in Texas amid state grid concerns. Joshua Rhodes of The University of Texas at Austin and Steve Kinard of Texas Blockchain Council join the discussion.

Jul 12, 2022

DoNotPay CEO Joshua Browder explains how retail investors can file claim suits against Celsius Network to attempt to recover their assets as the lender faces insolvency. CFRA analyst Angelo Zino and CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De share their perspectives on Elon Musk’s Twitter deal withdrawal. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments.

Jul 12, 2022