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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 19, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJun 19, 2023

Binance's French unit is under investigation for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering." BlackRock (BLK) iShares had filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Anthony Georgiades, Innovating Capital General Partner, weighs in on market reaction. Plus, Cboe Digital President John Palmer joins to discuss gaining CFTC approval to launch margin futures on bitcoin and ether. Generative artist Dmitri Cherniak's Ringers #879 non-fungible token (NFT) sold at auction for a full price of $6.2 million. Sotheby’s Head of Digital Art and NFTs Michael Bouhanna joins the conversation.

Jun 16, 2023

Markets

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 16, 2023.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 16, 2023

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply, with bitcoin (BTC) dropping below $25,000 after the Federal Reserve policy decision to suspend rate hikes for at least one meeting. Path Trading Partners Chief Market Strategist Bob Iaccino breaks down the market reaction. Plus, Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty on strategy after the release of documents tied to William Hinman. And, the U.S. arm of Bittrex is set to open for customer withdrawals Thursday following a ruling by a Delaware bankruptcy court. Bittrex Chief Legal Officer David Maria discusses the news.

Jun 15, 2023

Markets

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 15, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJun 15, 2023

Bitcoin traders are taking a defensive stance ahead of the Fed’s monetary policy meeting later today. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss. Separately, the federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s case against Binance and Binance.US declined to order a temporary restraining order freezing the U.S. trading platform's assets. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the decision. Plus, Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan joins the show after speaking on Capitol Hill Tuesday about crypto legislation.

Jun 14, 2023

Markets

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 14, 2023.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 14, 2023

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May came in softer than expected, rising just 0.1% in May versus 0.4% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The news comes one day ahead of the results of the Fed's latest monetary policy meeting. Clara Medalie, Kaiko Director of Research, joins "First Mover" for market reaction. Plus, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Counsel Mike Selig joins to discuss what the SEC's actions against Binance and Coinbase will mean for crypto. And, John Melican, Elliptic Chief Legal Officer, joins us to discuss new findings revealing attackers behind this month’s $35 million exploit of crypto wallet Atomic Wallet are moving stolen funds via OFAC-sanctioned exchange Garantex.

Jun 13, 2023

Markets

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 13, 2023.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 13, 2023

Prices stabilized Monday for Solana's SOL, Cardano's ADA and Polygon's MATIC after being impacted by a sudden sell-off over the weekend. Separately, May 2023 witnessed a wave of scams and hacking incidents that resulted in cumulative losses of over $54 million, a new report from security firm De.Fi shows. De.Fi co-founder Michael Rosmer joins to break down the report. Plus, a look at the relationship between artificial intelligence, crypto, and blockchain. EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody and Foresight Institute CEO Allison Duettmann join the conversation.

Jun 12, 2023