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 Total Market Cap Tops $2T Again, Impact of $1T Infrastructure Bill on Crypto Miners, State of Crypto in India

“First Mover” digs into the impact on crypto miners with Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel. What’s moving the market as the crypto total market cap passes $2 trillion again? Alexander Blum, a managing partner at Two Prime, shares his insights, along with the company’s new report on institutional crypto and DeFi. Plus, Neeraj Khandelwal, the co-founder of CoinDCX, updates the company’s latest status as India’s first crypto unicorn.

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Crypto Community Continues to React to $1T Infrastructure Bill, Will Bitcoin Become Digital Gold 50 Years After the End of the Bretton Woods System?

“All About Bitcoin” reviews this week’s top stories: bitcoin leading the charge as cryptocurrencies trading higher. This comes as Senate passes the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that could regulate crypto similarly to stocks. Looking ahead: August 15th marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Bretton Woods system. The greenback’s share of world reserves is dropping steadily. CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun join the discussion.

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What’s Driving the Shift for Institutions Warming Up to Crypto? FalconX’s Valuation Quintuples to $3.75B After Latest Funding Round

“First Mover” examines the surge of institutional interests in crypto as record crypto and blockchain investments in 2021 have already exceeded last year’s total, according to a KPMG report. FalconX CEO Raghu Yarlagadda explains its business model and the latest funding round. Osprey Funds Founder & CEO Greg King shares his analysis on crypto markets, and former Utah legislator and Blue Castle Holdings President & CEO Aaron Tilton shares insights on the impact of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.

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Total Crypto Market Cap Inching Close to $2T Again, Beijing’s Tech Crackdown Extends Beyond Crypto

“All About Bitcoin” looks at the top stories moving the markets today. Chainalysis Director of Research Kimberly Grauer and Get Invested by Gerber Kawasaki Director Brett Sifling weigh in on China’s crypto crackdown impact, the U.S. tightening crypto regulations and bitcoin price analysis.

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BitMEX Reaches Settlement to Pay $100M Penalty to US Regulators, Bitcoin Up 50% Since July 20

“First Mover” is joined by Alexander Hoeptner, CEO of 100x Group, to discuss BitMEX’s $100 million settlement with U.S. regulators. Bitcoin has risen 50% since July 20th. Where will it go next? eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch shares his insights and weighs in on recent trading patterns. Plus, Nik De, Managing Editor Global Policy & Regulation, brings the latest on crypto regulations.

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Institutional Investors Return to Bitcoin; Is the Rally Sustainable? What Explains the Shift in Tether Activity?

“All About Bitcoin” dives into bitcoin markets and charts to understand the latest price movements and trends. Host Christine Lee is joined by CoinDesk’s Galen Moore and Adam Berker of Mercuryo.io.

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US Senate Passes Democrats’ $3.5T Budget Blueprint, CPI Numbers Out, Coinbase Reports Stellar 2nd Quarter Earnings

“First Mover” digs into the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers and how it could impact the crypto markets with CoinDesk Banking and Economics reporter Nate DiCamillo. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate passes the $3.5 trillion budget plan proposed by the Democrats. We discuss what that means for crypto with Kristin Smith, the executive director of the Blockchain Association, and bitcoin’s next move with My Digital Money President Guy Gotslak. Plus, insights into Web 3.0 tokens with Vanessa Grellet, CoinFund Head of Portfolio Growth.

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The New Infrastructure Bill’s Potential Impact on Crypto Miners, Bitcoin Price Outlook

“All About Bitcoin” looks at the crypto community reaction as the Senate passed Tuesday’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Tanya Woods, Hut 8 General Counsel, joins the show to share her insights. Scott Melker, crypto trader and host of “The Wolf of All Streets” podcast, shares his take on bitcoin’s subsequent price move.

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Senate Rejects Compromise Crypto Tax Amendment in $1T Infrastructure Bill; What Happens Next?

“First Mover” digs into the details of the bipartisan infrastructure bill as the Senate is poised to pass it before the House of Representatives pick it up later this year. Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor and Perianne Boring, Chamber of Digital Commerce Founder & President, weigh in on the discussion. Plus, Octavio Marenzi, Opimas CEO and Founder gives his analysis of bitcoin’s price.

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Bitcoin Soars Above $46K, Sen. Cynthia Lummis on the Crypto Provision Amendment’s Importance in $1T Infrastructure Bill

“All About Bitcoin” dives into the contentious debate over the crypto provision amendment in the $1 trillion senate infrastructure bill. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) explains why it’s essential to include the new amendment the senators agree upon. This comes as she prepares to present a live unanimous consent on the U.S. Senate floor in this hour. Mannik S. Dhillon, President of VictoryShares and Solutions for Victory Capital, analyzes bitcoin’s surprise movement.

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