All About Bitcoin

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.

Dec 15, 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.

Dec 14, 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.

Dec 13, 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.

Dec 12, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding on to $17,000 as investors anticipate next week's Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Meanwhile, November was one of bitcoin’s worst months in recent memory, in the wake of FTX filing for bankruptcy, but so far in December the price is basically flat. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.

Dec 9, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) jumps above $17,000, while shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) hit a record-high discount rate of nearly 50% relative to the price of BTC. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group. Bitcoin proponent and JAN3 founder Samson Mow also provides his bitcoin markets insights. Plus, CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Morris shares his latest reporting on the "cryptocalypse" that traders have witnessed this year.

Dec 8, 2022

ETC Group CEO Bradley Duke shares his markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) is dipping below the $17,000 level. Plus, in a letter to customers on Wednesday morning, Genesis interim CEO Derar Islim said resolution of his company’s lending unit’s withdrawal freeze is likely to be a matter of “weeks” rather than days. CoinDesk is the sister company of Genesis. And, Fitch Ratings Senior Director Monsur Hussain joins the conversation.

Dec 7, 2022

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the future of crypto regulation in the wake of FTX's implosion, after claiming a spot on CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022 list. Plus, Lyn Alden, the founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, shares her thoughts on the road ahead for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization hovers around $17,000 amid lingering crypto contagion concerns.

Dec 6, 2022

Testimony from the new FTX chief executive John J. Ray III is “false,” founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange Sam Bankman-Fried said in an interview with The Block. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss. Plus, BTCM Chief Economist Youwei Yang discusses the road ahead for bitcoin (BTC), as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is hovering below the $17,000 level.

Dec 5, 2022

Bitcoin is paring losses after slipping below $17,000 following a better-than-expected U.S. jobs report for November. This comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that "it makes sense to moderate the pace of our rate hikes" as soon as December. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Core 24.0 is now released. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Helene Braun take a closer look at what happened this week on "All About Bitcoin."

Dec 2, 2022