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MakerDAO launches Spark Protocol today, a front-end access lending protocol specifically designed for the DAI stablecoin. But, Phoenix Labs co-founder and CEO Sam MacPherson tells "First Mover," the product does not serve U.S. customers. "The risk was deemed too high [in the U.S.]," he said.

May 9, 2023

Ether (ETH) holders are rushing to stake their tokens, with network validators pushing deposit activity to the highest level since the Shapella upgrade earlier this year. More than 200,000 ether have been deposited to the network since the start of the week, according to data from Nansen. eToro US Investment Analyst Callie Cox weighs in.

May 9, 2023

Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.

May 9, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $27,700 as crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy in the state of Delaware. The latest market updates and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

May 9, 2023

At a time when AI filters its way into swaths of the industry, open-source protocols like Worldcoin are among those experimenting with the innovative technology. The San Francisco-based company has launched its first consumer product, World App, which is described as one part minimalist crypto wallet and one part passport for the AI era. Tiago Sada, head of product at Tools for Humanity, discusses on "First Mover" why the project-based app is poised for mass adoption despite privacy concerns.

May 9, 2023

Strategists at Goldman Sachs and Barclays predict that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive than expected in slashing interest rates this year. eToro US Investment Analyst Callie Cox joins "First Mover" with her crypto market analysis ahead of upcoming April CPI data.

May 9, 2023

Crypto exchange Bittrex has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. state of Delaware, months after announcing it would wind down operations in the country and weeks after being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk's Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.

May 9, 2023

According to Luxor, a bitcoin mining company, the hashprice has skyrocketed. In the last 24 hours, the hashprice, Luxor's measurement of profitability for bitcoin miners, rose from $90 to $125. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis analyzes how high transaction rate fees contribute to this growth in “The Chart of The Day.”

May 8, 2023

XBTO Group head of trading Paul Eisma joins "All About Bitcoin" to explain what's causing the recent drop in bitcoin's (BTC) price as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization touched its lowest level in two weeks, according to CoinDesk data. Plus, Eisma discusses how looming U.S. inflation data this week could impact the broader crypto markets.

May 8, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped below $27,500 as investors apparently react to crypto exchange Binance halting bitcoin withdrawals twice on Sunday. The world's largest crypto exchange has since resumed bitcoin withdrawals. CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno discusses his key takeaways on Binance and current activity on the Bitcoin network.

May 8, 2023