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During an interview on "All About Bitcoin," Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) discusses why she thinks the Responsible Financial Innovation Act "could have" prevented the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

Dec 7, 2022

Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini discusses his outlook for bitcoin as it dips slightly below the $17,000 level, amid interest rate hike concerns and continued fallout from crypto exchange FTX. Plus, his take on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) selling at close to a record 43% discount to the price of the underlying bitcoin in the trust. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 7, 2022

According to Reuters, Sam Bankman-Fried has retained high-profile defense attorney Mark Cohen, citing confirmation from Bankman-Fried's spokesperson Mark Botnick. A partner at Cohen & Gresser, Mark Cohen is a former federal prosecutor and recently represented Ghislaine Maxwell in her sex trafficking trial. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss the latest developments.

Dec 7, 2022

Lyn Alden, founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy and member of Swan Bitcoin's Board of Directors, discusses her crypto markets outlook as the fallout from FTX continues to ripple through the industry. "I wouldn't be surprised if another shoe [like Genesis] were to drop," Alden said.

Dec 6, 2022

FTX's contagion effects continue to spread across the crypto markets. Lyn Alden Investment Strategy Founder Lyn Alden discusses levels to watch for bitcoin (BTC), the impact of the Fed's rate hikes and the state of crypto regulation.

Dec 6, 2022

Digital assets have decoupled from the risk revival in traditional markets in the aftermath of FTX's collapse. Yet, bitcoin's dominance rate has held steady at around 40%, which could represent an exodus of investors from the market. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Dec 6, 2022

Could FTX's collapse lead to better crypto regulation? Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) discusses the outlook for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a bipartisan, comprehensive crypto responsibility bill she's introduced with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). Plus, why she thinks ether is a security.

Dec 6, 2022

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (GS) is looking to spend tens of millions of dollars on crypto firms whose valuations have been hit after the implosion of FTX, Reuters reported Tuesday. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) asked crypto-friendly bank Silvergate (SI) for answers over its supposed role in facilitating transfers between bankrupt exchange FTX and its sister firm Alameda Research.

Dec 6, 2022

Goldman Sachs (GS), one of the world's largest investment banks, is looking to spend "tens of millions" of dollars on crypto firms whose valuations have been hit after the implosion of crypto exchange FTX, according to Reuters. "The Hash" panel discusses why Goldman sees a need for trustworthy and established players in the crypto market.

Dec 6, 2022

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto journey and partnering with Web3 firm Orange Comet in launching a limited NFT sneaker collection inspired by his basketball career. "We're bringing something different... we're the trailblazers," Pippen said. Plus, Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome discusses the future of the NFT industry in the wake of FTX's collapse.

Dec 6, 2022