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Bitcoin (BTC) traded below $23,000 as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rose 4.4% annually last month. JMP Securities Director of Financial Technology Research Devin Ryan discusses market reaction to cooling inflation. Plus, what to expect from the Federal Reserve's meeting on Wednesday.

Jan 27, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Aptos' native token has surged over 400% since the start of the year amid increased interest in NFT trading. Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the potential catalysts for the rally, the outlook for NFTs, and layer 1 competition. Plus, insights into his time at Meta while building the Diem blockchain.

Jan 27, 2023

More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress received direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives. What does this mean for how Congress will approach crypto this year? Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas) weighs in on the importance of transparency.

Jan 26, 2023

Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), discusses the priorities of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion as its chair and how the crypto industry can expect clarity on which agency, the SEC or the CFTC, will seek explicit oversight. "That's exactly what we're going to sort through," Rep. Hill said.

Jan 26, 2023

Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as its discount continues to hover in the 40% range. Plus, reactions to Valkyrie Investments' offering to manage GBTC and whether Grayscale is considering offers. "Grasycale has zero intentions of removing ourselves as sponsor," Salm said. Digital Currency Group is the parent company of Grayscale and CoinDesk.

Jan 26, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase has been fined 3,325,000 euros ($3.6 million) by the Dutch central bank for offering crypto services to customers in the country without registration. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the fine and Dutch authorities' attitudes towards crypto.

Jan 26, 2023

While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.

Jan 26, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is regaining lost ground to trade over $23,000 again as the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter. Delphi Digital Markets Associate Jason Pagoulatos discusses the comeback of bitcoin, ether and other major altcoins. Plus, whether the rally is here to stay.

Jan 26, 2023

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has set a date to begin hearing oral arguments in Grayscale Investment’s appeal of the SEC's decision to deny the conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the case, hopes for a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval, and outlook for GBTC. Grayscale is owned by Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.

Jan 26, 2023

Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, discusses the road to crypto regulatory clarity ahead and the outlook for future legislation after last year's collapse of FTX. Plus, his take on stablecoins.

Jan 26, 2023