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CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of developing a clear regulatory framework for the crypto industry that prosecutes bad actors and rewards responsible innovators. Plus, her insights into the role of Congress for the future of digital asset regulation.

Jul 27, 2022

Arca’s Director of Research Katie Talati discusses her outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap climbs above $21,000. She also weighs in on institutional traders’ mixed views about Tesla selling $936 million worth of bitcoin in the second quarter.

Jul 27, 2022

With approximately $120 million raised from multiple crypto initiatives, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov discusses the role of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine’s military operations amid Russia’s invasion of the country. Plus, his insight on crypto sanctions and the recent market turbulence.

Jul 27, 2022

Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of dragging its feet on instituting oversight of crypto firms as some of those companies collapsed, taking investors’ cash with them. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the lawmaker's letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, more insight into Kraken reportedly facing an investigation over alleged sanction violations.

Jul 27, 2022

Bitcoin and other major cryptos are trending lower Wednesday with investors eyeing the Federal Reserve’s expected 75-basis-point interest rate hike and the release of quarterly earnings reports from Apple and other tech giants. XBTO Group Head of Trading Paul Eisma discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Jul 26, 2022

Bloomberg reports the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is probing crypto exchange Coinbase on claims that it allowed U.S. persons to trade unregistered securities. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Deputy Managing Editor Jesse Hamilton discusses the regulatory implications and the latest on U.S. stablecoin legislation.

Jul 26, 2022

Messari Sr. Cryptocurrency Research Analyst Tom Dunleavy shares insights into his latest report on the dogecoin (DOGE) phenomenon, breaking down the data on its market cap exceeding $75 billion during bull runs, daily transactions running similar to the Cardano protocol and social sentiment. Plus, insights into Polygon’s zkEVM.

Jul 26, 2022

The number of "cryptojacking" cases across the financial sector has risen by 269% in the first half of 2022, according to a report by cybersecurity firm SonicWall. Halborn co-founder Steven Walbroehl shares insights into what cryptojacking is, how it works and how users can protect themselves. Plus, Walbroehl's take on Web3 music streaming platform Audius Web3 suffering a $6 million hack, and meme coin Teddy Doge's (TEDDY) "soft" rugpull.

Jul 26, 2022

The Federal Reserve is expected to increase its interest rate by 75 basis points to combat rising inflation. Injective Labs CEO Eric Chen discusses the current "risk-off mode" in the crypto markets and the potential impact of macro headwinds on price action. Plus, the state of DeFi amid crisis in crypto lending.

Jul 25, 2022

507 Capital Partner Thomas Braziel discusses his take on FTX's proposal to offer early liquidity to customers of crypto lender Voyager, saying their best bet is to "be patient and let the bankruptcy court process run a full auction." Plus, insights into Mt. Gox's bankruptcy case of 2014 and how it differs from Voyager's, citing the benefits of the American court system.

Jul 25, 2022