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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon bashed the crypto industry at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday, saying that he would "close it down" if he was the government. Matrixport head of research and strategy Markus Thielen weighs in on Dimon's comments, despite the Wall Street bank becoming a leader in using blockchain technology to move billions.

Dec 7, 2023

Markus Thielen, head of research and strategy at crypto financial services platform Matrixport, joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has gained roughly 14% in the past week. Plus, why Thielen anticipates bitcoin reaching $125,000 by the end of next year.

Dec 7, 2023

Singapore has been trying to strike the right balance between regulation and innovation in crypto, but how does the country's approach compare with other regions in Asia? TRM Labs senior policy advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulator, weighs in.

Dec 6, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former MAS regulator, shares insights into Singapore's approach to digital assets and crypto regulation.

Dec 6, 2023

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), arguably one of the crypto industry's most important advocates in Congress, has decided not to seek another term, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the possible implications for negotiations on current crypto bills and the broader U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. 

Dec 6, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has jumped from $39,000 earlier this week to $44,000 on Wednesday. The rally comes amid growing optimism around a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro shares his crypto markets outlook, key drivers behind the latest bitcoin rally, and the impact of crypto exchange Binance's $4.3B settlement with the U.S. government.

Dec 6, 2023

As part of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023, Messari CEO Ryan Selkis discusses the impact of Washington's influence on the crypto sector. "The ongoing Democratic control of the Senate in the U.S. will basically set the crypto industry back to 2030. And most people would be better off moving offshore than continue to operate in the U.S," Selkis said.

Dec 5, 2023

Reuters reports that U.S. lobbying spending by the crypto industry is on pace to hit a record high this year. Crypto companies spent nearly $20 million on lobbying by the end of the third quarter. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details, along with crypto's role in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.

Dec 5, 2023

The Bitcoin ecosystem is under a renewed spotlight as the price of the largest cryptocurrency hovers around $42,000 for the first time since April 2022. Trust Machines CEO Muneeb Ali, along with Swan CEO Cory Klippsten, reflect on the developments for the Bitcoin network this past year and where BTC's price could be headed next.

Dec 5, 2023

CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023 recognizes 50 people who defined the year in the digital assets space, which includes Messari CEO Ryan Selkis. Selkis built a political fundraising machine for crypto that could sway elections in 2024. Selkis joins CoinDesk TV to discuss the state of crypto and politics.

Dec 5, 2023