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Coinbase Unveils Its Layer 2 Base; Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO on State of Crypto Regulation

Crypto exchange Coinbase’s new layer 2 blockchain Base had a rough start on Thursday, drawing a stream of complaints from users on social media. The Federal Reserve Board announced Thursday that it had again rejected crypto bank Custodia's bid for Fed supervision. Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton shares her crypto markets analysis. Plus, the Chamber of Digital Commerce Founder and CEO Perianne Boring discusses why the crypto trade group wants the court to dismiss the SEC vs. Wahi lawsuit. DARMA Capital President and co-founder Andrew Keys and Bitfy CEO and Founder Lucas Schoch also join the conversation.

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First Mover Americas: Coinbase's New Layer 2 Network Off to Shaky Start

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 24, 2023.

Coinbase's new layer 2 network experienced technical difficulties on its first day. (Coinbase)

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Kraken Exec on SEC Crackdown, Future of Staking; SEC Objects to Binance.US’ $1B Voyager Deal

Kraken Head of OTC Options Trading Juthica Chou, discusses its settlement with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). ETC Group Co-CEO Bradley Duke breaks down the markets. Plus, Bitfinex Securities Head of Operations Jesse Knutson discusses the future of tokenized securities. Plus, CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down the latest details from the New York Attorney General's lawsuit against crypto exchange CoinEx.

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First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 23, 2023.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Woods (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Coinbase’s Earnings Beat Expectations; SEC’s Shadow Crypto Rule Taking Shape as Enforcement Cases Mount

Coinbase reported Q4 earnings after the bell Tuesday, beating expectations, but usage continues to decline. Pastel co-founder Anthony Georgiades shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, ConsenSys Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes shares his outlook on the future of U.S. crypto regulation. And, SingularityDAO CEO Marcello Mari is probing the far reaches of where Web3 and artificial intelligence collide for CoinDesk's “BUIDL Week."

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First Mover Americas: Google Cloud Joins Tezos

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 22, 2023.

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BNB-Bitcoin Ratio Falls to Lowest Level Since August; Custodia Bank CEO on State of Crypto Regulation

BNB, the native token of the Binance-initiated blockchain network BNB Chain, is losing ground against bitcoin (BTC) in the wake of regulatory action against Binance-branded dollar-pegged stablecoin BUSD. Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro shares his analysis. Plus, Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long discusses the state of U.S. crypto regulation. And, Tribe Capital Managing Partner Boris Revsin explains how venture capital firms are investing in the wake of FTX.

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First Mover Americas: BNB-Bitcoin Ratio Falls to Lowest Level Since August

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 21, 2023.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin ‘Ordinals’ Boom Prompts NFT Activity Surge

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 20, 2023.

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SEC Sues Terraform Labs, Do Kwon for Misleading Investors; Bitcoin Retreats

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder Do Kwon on Thursday. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad and Former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad weigh in, as the SEC alleges that Terraform and Kwon misled investors on a number of issues. Plus, Arca Head of Research Katie Talati reacts to bitcoin (BTC) falling after touching its highest level since August.

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