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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Bitcoin Flutters Around $19K Ahead of Fed Decision: Is a Jumbo Rate Hike Priced-In?

All eyes are on the U.S. Federal Reserve as investors brace for another expected interest rate hike. Joining “First Mover” to discuss the central bank’s policy meeting and his crypto markets outlook is Ben Emons of Global Macro Strategy. Also, the Blockchain Foundation’s Cleve Mesidor weighs in on crypto regulation, and Zappos founder and Golden State Warriors co-owner Nick Swinmurn talks about his new NFT-based prediction game, Play Hellebore.

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Bitcoin Hovers Below $19K Ahead of Fed Decision on Rates

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below a key psychological level of $20,000 as the Federal Reserve gears up to announce its latest decision on interest rates Wednesday. Plus, a closer look at a new report on Bitcoin transaction fees from Riot and Blockware Solutions.

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Nasdaq Latest Financial Heavyweight to Announce Big Crypto Push

Institutional interest in crypto is in the spotlight following a series of announcements regarding new crypto services from Nasdaq, Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets. EDX Markets CEO Jamil Nazarali, who will head up an exchange to service institutional clients, joins “First Mover” to discuss the developments. Other guests include Bruno Ramos de Sousa of Hashdex and Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski.

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Bitcoin Touches 3-Month Low; 1 Year of Bitcoin in El Salvador

Bitcoin slipped to a three-month low, leading a broad decline in digital asset markets, as traders looked ahead to a likely stiff interest rate hike at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Plus, a closer look at El Salvador’s recent Bitcoin milestone as President Nayib Bukele plans to seek reelection.

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Crypto Market Sell-Off Sends Bitcoin Below $19K Ahead of Upcoming Fed Decision

Bitcoin, ether and the broader crypto market take a big hit once more as investors expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again this week. Adam Sze of Global X ETFs shares his crypto markets outlook. And Congressman Jim Himes, speaking with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, discusses the “notable momentum” he sees in crypto regulation in Washington.

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Bitcoin Falls Below Psychological $20K Level

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below a key $20,000 level amid looming inflation concerns in the U.S. and an upcoming FOMC hearing next week. CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss what crypto investors should be watching.

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Why Is Ether Falling After the Merge?

“First Mover” dives into the news involving Ethereum’s new proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. Barely two days old, it is having both intended and apparently unintended consequences as concerns over centralization rise. Guests include miner Chandler Guo, ConsenSys Besu Product Lead Sajida Zouarhi and Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta.

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How Bitcoin Is Performing After the Ethereum Merge

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $20,000 after Ethereum’s historic upgrade. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his outlook for the largest cryptocurrency by market cap after the Merge. Plus, a conversation with CoinDesk’s Sam Kessler and Christie Harkin.

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Ethereum Merge: The Most Anticipated Upgrade in Crypto History Is Done

Special Ethereum Merge coverage includes a look at the historic transition from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain, markets reaction and ripple effects through the crypto industry. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel, OKCoin Chief Operating Officer Jason Lau and author Adam McBride join to discuss.

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