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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The Listing of a Lifetime; DCG’s Barry Silbert on Coinbase’s Public Debut

Today’s the day Coinbase goes public. Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert joins “First Mover” to discuss this milestone in the history of finance. CoinDesk’s Chief Content Officer Michael Casey also reflects on this defining moment while we monitor Nasdaq and the start of COIN stock live trading. Plus, markets analysis with Stacks CEO Muneeb Ali and Transform Group CEO Michael Terpin as bitcoin, ether and other cryptos soar to new all-time highs.

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Bitcoin Blasts Past $63K: Is It All Due to Coinbase Going Public Tomorrow?

Quantum Economics Analyst Jason Deane joins “All About Bitcoin” with bitcoin markets analysis: What’s driving the current BTC surge? Is it only Coinbase, or was this move anticipated for other reasons? Will the bitcoin price be correlated with Coinbase’s COIN stock? Also, Jesse Morris of Energy Web Foundation on that organization’s project to help bitcoin miners go green.

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Bitcoin, Ether Hit All-Time Highs; What Happens After Coinbase Listing Wednesday?

Coinbase’s much-anticipated listing on Nasdaq Wednesday is fueling excitement in the crypto markets, sending bitcoin through $63,000 and ether past $2,200 Tuesday morning. But Coinbase isn’t the only cryptocurrency-focused business growing by leaps and bounds in the emerging blockchain era. Is decentralized finance a risk to Coinbase, or can multiple models for exchanges and lending platforms co-exist? Joining “First Mover” to discuss this historic week in crypto markets are ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin, Aave Founder and CEO Stani Kulechov, MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey and CoinDesk’s Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De.

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Will Bitcoin Make History This Week Like Coinbase Has?

Paradigm’s General Counsel Gus Coldebella joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss today’s top stories, including Coinbase’s public listing and valuation, bitcoin ETF applications, and the new pro-crypto trade group Paradigm joined along with Coinbase, Fidelity and Square. Plus, Chart of the Day and bitcoin markets analysis with Matt Weller of Forex.

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Coinbase Nasdaq Listing This Week: Is it a Catalyst for Crypto? Pak NFTs on the Auction Block at Sotheby’s

Coinbase is in sharp focus ahead of Wednesday’s public listing with valuations in a wide range, from $19B to $230B. Is it a catalyst for crypto adoption? Michele Schneider of MarketGauge Group with markets analysis. Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky on his lending platform’s outlook and whether decentralized finance (DeFi) poses a long-term risk. Plus, Sotheby’s unveils a series of NFTs on the auction block in collaboration with digital artist Pak and NFT platform Nifty Gateway. Max Moore of Sotheby’s shares the auction details and explains the role of auction houses in the NFT boom.

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Bitcoin Still Trying to Break Out; Will Coinbase Public Debut Be a Catalyst Next Week?

Today’s “Week-in-Review” panel covers the week’s ups and downs in the bitcoin market, State Street’s foray into the crypto industry, Bitcoin’s Taproot activation timeline gets some clarity and a new accord to address concerns about bitcoin’s environmental impact.

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Crypto Markets and Taxes; Meltem Demirors on Crypto Climate Accord, Coinbase and More

Crypto influencer Meltem Demirors of CoinShares explains the Crypto Climate Accord that CoinShares joined along with Ripple and ConsenSys, and how they plan to convince the entire cryptocurrency industry to use renewable energy. Plus, Tim Frost of Yield App joins our markets discussion with a closer look at DeFi, and Pierre Accounting CEO Eric Pierre with tax-related information and news. Are accountants seeing signs of cryptocurrencies going mainstream?

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Is State Street Going Crypto?

News that State Street is helping to build a digital asset trading platform for banks has the crypto community excited about the implications. Will this help to bring the big banks into crypto? Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss. Also, our Chart of the Day: technical analysts see indications that a big bitcoin move is about to happen. Which way will bitcoin go? Plus, CoinCorner Co-founder Danny Scott with more bitcoin markets analysis.

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Coinbase Stock Price, Ether Analysis, the Vaccine Passport Debate

Investment bank D.A. Davidson more than doubles its price target for Coinbase shares. D.A. Davidson’s Head of Institutional Research Gil Luria joins “First Mover” to explain how and why they came up with a $440 price target with the exchange’s public listing just days away. Also, Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell breaks down its latest Ether report and the controversial NY Vaccine Passport app. It’s on a blockchain, but who controls and protects your data?

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Coinbase Earnings, BTC Markets Analysis, Bitcoin Tech Update

Brad Koeppen of CMT Digital joins “All About Bitcoin” for today’s bitcoin markets discussion, including Coinbase’s eye-popping earnings report. Plus, CoinDesk’s Colin Harper with the latest tech news regarding Taproot Activation as Bitcoin’s hashrate breaks a new record.

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