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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Capitalizing on DeFi, Institutional Interest In NFTs and Goldman Sach’s Latest Bitcoin Report

People don’t get bitcoin but they get DeFi. That’s how Bitwise explains interest in its decentralized finance index fund that brought in over $30M in sales in just two weeks. Learn more from Bitwise’s Matt Hougan. And, will the National Credit Union Administration be the next federal regulator to provide crypto guidance? Kyle Hauptman, NCUA vice chairman joins us. Plus, Trustology CEO Alex Batlin on NFTs. Will Institutions join the party?

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PayPal to Acquire Curv, Bitcoin Insights From Blockchain Data and Bitcoin Business in China

PayPal confirms it will acquire the digital asset security firm Curv to accelerate support for cryptocurrencies. We go to Beijing for the latest on crypto in China with Sino Global Capital. And Flipside Crypto’s lead data scientist, Angela Minster, with charts and insights into bitcoin holder behavior.

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The Latest Crypto Market Moves, Can Bitcoin Be Shut down, Cipher Mining’s Plans to Go Public and Tory Lanez’s Big NFT Sale

Markets Analysis from Quantum Economics’ Jason Deane who explains why he’s convinced bitcoin cannot be shut down. Also, Cipher Mining CEO Tyler Page on going public and the NFT craze in music industry.

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BTC Price Action and Other Bitcoin News: CoinDesk Markets, Research and Tech Experts With the Week in Review

The latest jobs report, Powell’s comments, MicroStrategy’s BTC strategy, Citi’s bitcoin report, and more grants for Bitcoin developers: Our Week-in-Review panel weighs in on these and other stories affecting bitcoin and its investors. Plus, a look at the week ahead.

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Markets React to Strong Jobs Report, Fidelity With Institutional Investor News, Stablecoins vs. CBDCs and More

The latest crypto market moves, Fidelity Digital Assets Research Director Ria Bhutoria anticipating more institutional investors to enter crypto, XBTO’s Philippe Bekhazi on the future of stablecoins and Valour’s Diana Biggs discusses crypto adoption and the regulatory environment in Europe.

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Stocks, Bitcoin Lower; Bond Yields Rise After Powell’s Comments

Stock and crypto markets reacting negatively to Chair Jerome Powell confirming the Fed will maintain easy-money policies. Delphi Digital Head of Global Macro Strategy Kevin Kelly provides markets analysis. Also, CoinDesk Managing Director of Research Noelle Acheson with a new report comparing the value propositions of bitcoin and ether.

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The Fed’s Jerome Powell to Speak on US Economy; Bitcoin Lower

Saying she’s alarmed by the size of the U.S. debt, pro-crypto Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis discusses her congressional agenda; and a markets check with Spanish economist Daniel Lacalle.

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Bitcoin Retakes Key $50K Level; Michael Saylor on His Bitcoin Strategy

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor joins “First Mover” to discuss his company’s aggressive bitcoin purchases and why he has spent over $2.1B to buy almost 91,000 BTC. Also, Charlie Lee talks about the future of his litecoin cryptocurrency and blockchain comes to the automotive industry. MOBI CEO Chris Ballinger on his project and partnerships with BMW, GM and Ford.

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SEC Chair Nominee Gensler Stresses Need for Investor Protection in Crypto Markets

Under scrutiny from senators at his confirmation hearing, Gary Gensler, President Biden’s nominee to become SEC chairman, today vowed to stay true to principles of investor protection and capital formation when evaluating cryptocurrencies. CoinMetrics data scientist Jon Geenty shares his thoughts on Gensler leading the SEC, as well as on new bitcoin data and insights. And, how fearful are accredited investors of taking the bitcoin plunge? Matthew Le Merle of Fifth Era, a blockchain venture fund, with the results of a survey.

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Senate Confirmation Hearings Begin for SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler

If Biden’s choice to chair the SEC is confirmed as expected, what will Gary Gensler’s crypto priorities be?

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