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FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried discusses why he doesn't think the proposed crypto provision will be amended in the Senate's $1 trillion infrastructure bill and its potential impact on the digital asset industry and the wider U.S. economy. "The way this is headed is that clarification on this is going to be sacrificed in order to get the bill moving forward," he said. Plus, his reading of bitcoin's "surprisingly bullish price movement" as it soared above $45K.

Aug 9, 2021

Teddy Fusaro, the president of crypto asset manager Bitwise, discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin as it rallied above $45,000. Plus, his take on market reactions to the US infrastructure bill. "It doesn't look great for what the short-term results are going to be of the effect of this lobbying effort, but it's impossible to ignore that the cryptocurrency community now has a voice," Fusaro said.

Aug 9, 2021

CoinDesk Managing Tech Editor Christie Harkin and "First Mover" Editor Brad Keoun debate a question related to the Ethereum hard fork: Is ETH burning similar to a bitcoin halving?

Aug 6, 2021

Bitcoin's price rose above $43,000 Friday for the first time since May, taking its year-to-date return to 48%. The Week in Review panel for "All About Bitcoin" discusses the week's top events that could have propelled bitcoin's rally, including Ethereum's London hard fork upgrade, growth in crypto ATM installations, and JPMorgan's in-house bitcoin fund launch.

Aug 6, 2021

The crypto markets are in a risk-on environment, as evidenced by the recent rise in the ether–bitcoin (ETH/BTC) price ratio, and the trend appears set to continue. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Aug 6, 2021

While Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are pushing for their amendment to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, another camp of lawmakers -- Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) have also submitted a competing amendment. This comes as Congress has scheduled a pivotal vote for Saturday to finalize the bill. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin discuss the details of each amendment and what they could mean for the crypto industry.

Aug 6, 2021

"The Crypto Lawyer” Irina Heaver explains the state of crypto in the Middle East, discussing why the region could be the best place to set up shop for international crypto companies. Plus, Blossom Labs Founder & CEO Matthew Bartin discusses how his firm is helping solve the challenge of halal financial access. Could the UAE emerge as the world's next crypto hub?

Aug 6, 2021

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Fred Pye, CEO of 3iQ, the Middle East’s first bitcoin fund listed on Dubai’s Nasdaq, along with Dalma Capital Founder & CEO Zachary Cefaratti. They discuss their insights and outlook for institutional interest in crypto and the state of corporate investment in the Middle East.

Aug 6, 2021

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reportedly been lobbying against cryptocurrency legislation proposed by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and other senators. Meanwhile, the White House is supporting a competing amendment that excludes proof-of-work miners from the reporting provision.

Aug 6, 2021

Apple says it will install software on all iPhones in the U.S. to scan for child abuse imagery, opening the door to mass surveillance. This comes as the tech giant, known for its privacy leadership, faces growing pressure to monitor encrypted data. Is the move a trojan horse? "[Apple's] system is currently trained to spot child sex abuse, but it can be adapted to scan anything," host Naomi Brockwell said. "This is a very scary system."

Aug 6, 2021