Christine Lee

Christine Lee is a senior anchor at CoinDesk. Previously, Christine worked at Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg and Pro Publica, where her contributions were awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Follow her on X @christinenews

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Crypto Consumer Protections, Solana Price Surges to New All-Time High

“First Mover” takes a look at the regulatory issues surrounding crypto assets in the U.S. as SEC Chair Gary Gensler has signaled a pathway for bitcoin futures ETFs with tough regulations, and Ice Miller LLP Partner Jarrod Loadholt shares his insights as crypto investors await the SEC’s decision. Plus, bitcoin’s price update and the drivers behind Solana’s price surge. Toroso Investments CIO and Co-founder Michael Venuto provides his analysis.

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Altcoin Rally Outshines Bitcoin This Week; Where Bitcoin Could Head Next, Fed’s Tapering Could Start Later This Year

“All About Bitcoin” takes a look at this week’s major news moving the bitcoin price as institutional interests continue to grow. CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun share their interpretations of Fed chair Jerome Powell’s speech on tapering. Plus, the outlook for bitcoin next week.

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Crypto Markets Await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Speech on Tapering Roadmap, OpenSea’s Explosive Growth in the New Frontier of NFTs

“First Mover” dives into the booming NFT markets with OpenSea Head of Product Nate Chastain, as OpenSea posts record monthly trading volume of more than $1.5 billion. Will NFTs be the best coming out of crypto? Plus, bitcoin price analysis from Coinberry CEO Andrei Poliakov as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on the tapering roadmap.

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Bitcoin Eyes 200-Day Moving Average Support as $2B Options Expiration Nears

“All About Bitcoin” talks to Genesis Global Trading Head of Derivatives Trading Joshua Lim and Deribit Chief Commercial Officer Luuk Strijers as bitcoin trading near important resistance levels. Plus, their analysis and outlook on the crypto markets.

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Bitcoin Options Expiry, Altcoins Breakout, Tiny Oklahoma-Based Bank With Big Crypto Plans

“First Mover” dives into today’s top stories and the crypto markets as a $2 billion bitcoin options expiration nears. CoinDesk’s markets reporter Damanick Dantes also takes a look at Cardano and Avalanche and what’s behind their surge. Plus, Vast Bank CEO Brad Scrivner on the small Oklahoma-based bank’s big move into crypto.

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Crypto Income Takes Spotlight in eToro Q2 Earnings, Argo Blockchain CEO on Becoming ‘Climate Positive’

“All About Bitcoin” talks to eToro Founder & CEO Yoni Assia about the company’s second-quarter earnings as its crypto income soars 23 times year-over-year, and Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall shares how his firm is becoming “climate positive,” answering the environmental challenge.

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Bitcoin Price Continues to Slide After Hitting $50K, Update on Geth’s Hotfix

“First Mover” looks ahead to the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting as chair Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the tapering roadmap, and Opimas CEO & Founder Octavio Marenzi shares his insight into crypto market volatility as bitcoin price slides after hitting $50K. Plus, the impact from Ethereum’s London hard fork and update on Geth’s hotfix. CoinDesk’s research analyst Christine Kim provides her in-depth analysis.

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Bitcoin Retreats From $50K, Chainalysis Reveals Top Countries for Crypto Adoption

“All About Bitcoin” discusses today’s top bitcoin stories: Bitcoin price retreating after trying for $51K, Coinbase shares surge as Needham raises its rating to a “buy” with a $420 price target and Chainalysis Director of Research Kimberly Grauer shares the company’s latest report revealing the top countries for crypto adoption.

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Blockstream Joins Crypto Unicorns With $3.2B Valuation, Is Bitcoin’s Rally Over After It Stalls Near $50K?

“First Mover” speaks to Blockstream CEO and crypto OG Adam Back as the Canadian miner is now joining crypto unicorns with a $3.2 billion valuation, and CoinDesk is debuting the “Crypto for Advisors” newsletter. Tyrone Ross, CEO of Onramp Invest, shares his takes on bitcoin’s price momentum as it stalls near $50K and provides insights into how advisors could utilize this newsletter.

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Bitcoin Approaches $50-$55K Resistance Level, AdvisorShares Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF

“All About Bitcoin” looks into bitcoin’s upside momentum as it is strengthening on daily and weekly charts. Are buyers in control now? BitGo Co-founder & CEO Mike Belshe shares his takes. Plus, institutional interests continue to build up as AdvisorShares files an application for a bitcoin futures-based ETF.

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