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“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes are released. Valkyrie refiled its application for a spot bitcoin ETF with the SEC. And, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss tweets a "final offer" to DCG CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers could hike rates possibly twice more this year as the central bank works to control inflation. Johns Hopkins University professor of applied economics and Independent Institute senior fellow Steve Hanke joins "First Mover" to discuss the potential macro headwinds weighing on bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets. Plus, the global implications of Russia briefly facing the threat of an armed insurrection over the weekend. 

Jun 26, 2023

On the second day of the hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses his outlook on U.S. inflation, citing the economic growth and state of job market. If the labor market gradually cools off, "the strong majority of the committee believes that it would be appropriate to raise the federal funds rate again once or twice by the end of year," Powell said.

Jun 22, 2023

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday. Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Chamber of Digital Commerce, discusses what to make of Powell's comments. "It's a bigger question of the whole path to this legislation," Boring said.

Jun 22, 2023

Jennifer Sanansie gives a news update on "CoinDesk Daily." Bitcoin has broken $30,000 for the first time in over a year amid bullish sentiment in the market following a number of traditional finance (TradFi) players pushing further into crypto. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argues for strong central-bank oversight in stablecoin regulations, saying "the ultimate source of credibility in money is the central bank," in front of the House Financial Services Committee. Separately, crypto exchange Binance will expand its zero-fee trading promotion to all trueUSD (TUSD) trading pairs starting June 30. And, decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure provider, Maverick Protocol, has raised $9 million in funding.

Jun 21, 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying "we do see payment stablecoins as a form of money." Powell further underscored the significance of central banks as the "ultimate source of credibility in money" in all advanced economies. He also argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee.

Jun 21, 2023

In prepared remarks before the House Financial Services committee, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted, "nearly all FOMC participants expect that it will be appropriate to raise interest rates somewhat further by the end of the year." The central bank leader also shares his insights on the Fed's plans for decision making in order to return inflation to 2%.

Jun 21, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below the $27,000 level, following the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes last week. Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist Marc Chandler discusses the Fed’s monetary policy and his outlook on cryptocurrencies amid inflation concerns.

Jun 20, 2023

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply late Wednesday and into Thursday, with bitcoin dropping below $25,000. This comes following Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision at which the central bank suspended rate hikes for at least one meeting but signaled it expects further monetary tightening before the end of the year. Path Trading Partners Chief Market Strategist Bob Iaccino shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Jun 15, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are taking a defensive stance ahead of Wednesday's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with the central bank seen likely to leave interest rates unchanged while keeping the door open for future increases in a move some observers described as a "hawkish pause." Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Jun 14, 2023