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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Ether Rising, Bitcoin Steady; Federal Reserve’s FedNow Real-Time Payments Set for Mid-2023 Debut

“First Mover” dives into markets as ether (ETH) leads a crypto relief rally and bitcoin (BTC) seems to find support at $20,000. Rosh Singh, founder and CEO of Quadency gives his crypto markets outlook. Also, CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De explains the Fed’s instant payments service that could pave the way for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Plus “Sin Week” continues at CoinDesk and “First Mover” looks at decentralized sports betting.

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Bitcoin Finds Support at $20K, Are We in a Recession?

Valkyrie co-founder and CIO Steven McClurg is convinced the worst of inflation isn’t over and the United States is already in a recession. McClurg joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain his thesis and bitcoin outlook. Also, the Ava Labs, CryptoLeaks drama that saw the AVAX token price plunge.

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Bitcoin Struggles Around $20K, EU Legislation May Restrict US Dollar-Backed Stablecoins

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below $20,000 and is now attempting to claw its way back. Ether and other major alt coins also took a significant weekend hit. GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell provides crypto markets analysis. Also, European crypto advocates are fighting EU legislation that could restrict US dollar-backed stablecoins. Joining “First Mover” to discuss is Robert Kopitsch, secretary general at Blockchain for Europe.

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $21K as Fed Chair Powell Warns Inflation Battle May Be Painful

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish speech has bitcoin (BTC) prices sinking, after the central bank leader warned that the war on inflation could be painful. “All About Bitcoin” takes a closer look at what’s happening in the markets.

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Fed Chair Powell to Give Update on U.S. Economy; $1.27B in ETH Options to Expire

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is gearing up to give his much-anticipated speech from Jackson Hole, Wyo. where central bankers are holding their annual symposium. Joining “First Mover” to discuss the potential impact on crypto markets is Rufus Round of GlobalBlock. Also, Christopher Behnke of sFOX discusses the IRS summons his company expects to receive. And Aziz Alangari of Wachsman ponders whether Taylor Swift will issue an NFT.

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Bitcoin Gains Stall at $22K; Hodlonaut Receives Almost $1M in BTC as Craig Wright Case Looms

Prominent Bitcoin community member Hodlonaut joins “All About Bitcoin” ahead of a defamation court hearing involving nChain Chief Scientist Craig Wright. Plus, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares his bitcoin price analysis as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gears up to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.

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Bitcoin Continues Holding Pattern Over $21K; The Sandbox Co-Founder on Metaverse Outlook

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) trade sideways a day before Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. Plus, a conversation with The Sandbox co-founder Sebastien Borget about the future of the metaverse and Alpha Season 3.

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Judge Rules Voyager Can Pay Employees $1.6M in ‘Retention Bonuses;’ Bitcoin Remains Rangebound, What’s Next?

“All About Bitcoin” tackles the stories moving crypto markets. Clearpool co-founder & CEO Robert Alcorn shares his bitcoin analysis as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday. Daniel Gwen of Ropes & Gray discusses the latest developments in the Voyager Digital bankruptcy case.

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Crypto Investors Brace for Powell’s Upcoming Speech; Report Highlights Concerns Over NFT Ownership Rights

“First Mover” continues to explore this week’s hot topic in markets – the Jackson Hole conference for central bankers from around the world. Will U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and central bank leaders abroad signal a change in their monetary policies? And how may the outcome of this meeting affect crypto markets? Martin Leinweber of MV Index Solutions shares his perspective. Also, Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital on how NFT projects may be misleading buyers about ownership rights.

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Bitcoin Holds Above $21K; Coinbase CEO Addresses Crypto Winter

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding firmly above $21,000 as crypto investors await comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss. Plus, a closer look at Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s new interview with CNBC.

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