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Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below the $20,000 level on Thursday and returned to levels not since seen this January as crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank's fallout shook investors. This comes as Silicon Valley Bank sold off a $21 billion bond portfolio for a considerable loss to shore up liquidity, sending shockwaves across financial markets. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn weigh in.

Mar 10, 2023

In a lawsuit filed against KuCoin, New York State Attorney General Letitia James alleged that the Seychelles-based crypto exchange is violating securities laws by offering unregistered securities tokens, including ether. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what could happen if ether is a security.

Mar 10, 2023

The collapse of crypto bank Silvergate and the termination of the Silvergate Exchange Network pose a challenge for the crypto industry, according to a new report from JPMorgan. Rosetta Analytics co-founder Angelo Calvello discusses shares his outlook and Silvergate Bank's red flags.

Mar 10, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to bounce back from its lowest level since mid-January, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 311,000 jobs added in February. Bitwise Crypto Analyst Ryan Rasmussen discusses his crypto price outlook amid hawkish sentiment from the Federal Reserve. Plus, reactions to the recent news around Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank that have rocked the crypto market.

Mar 10, 2023

New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against KuCoin on Thursday, alleging the Seychelles-based crypto exchange is violating securities laws by offering tokens, including ether (ETH), that meet the definition of a security without proper registration. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the action and the outlook for U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, key takeaways from yesterday's House hearing on the digital asset ecosystem.

Mar 10, 2023

Crypto Critics' Corner co-host Bennett Tomlin, who is a notable critic of stablecoin Tether, said he is continuously "surprised" by the resiliency of Tether, particularly following its relationship with Alameda Research.

Mar 9, 2023

Opimas LLC CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi discusses the crypto market impact of the Silvergate Bank turmoil saying, "the markets reacted with a big yawn." He adds that the macroeconomic backdrop, with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell saying interest rate hikes are not finished, "is definitely having a bigger effect on crypto markets more generally."

Mar 9, 2023

Silvergate Bank is planning to wind down its operations, roughly a week after the crypto-friendly bank said it would have to delay filing its annual 10-K report due to questions from its auditors. Bianco Research, LLC President and Macro Strategist Jim Bianco weighs in on these developments. "Silvergate had to be perfect because of the industry they were in," Bianco said. "They weren't and they've paid a heavy price for it."

Mar 9, 2023

Opimas LLC CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi discusses whether institutional investors could gain more exposure in bitcoin spot ETFs if approved, as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount to net asset value has fallen to below 35%. Grayscale and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Mar 9, 2023

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the impact of Silvergate Bank’s collapse on Signature Bank, another crypto-friendly bank in the space. This comes as Coinbase recently said it would no longer use Silvergate to facilitate dollar payments for its institutional customers and will now use Signature Bank for payments.

Mar 9, 2023