Christine Lee

Bitcoin broke above $38,000 as hopes around a spot ETF approval were revived earlier this week and traditional market watchers anticipate rate cuts. Tactive wealth advisor Eddy Gifford shares his crypto markets analysis. Spool lead contributor Simon Schaber discusses plans to help institutions enter decentralized finance (DeFi). And, Hex Trust CEO Alessio Quaglini weighs in on the institutional-grade crypto custodian obtaining a full Dubai operating license.

Nov 29, 2023

Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao was set to return to the UAE, where his wife and children live, but a district judge stayed that part of his bond release for now. Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder shares her legal analysis. GSR Markets President Rich Rosenblum weighs in on the state of the crypto markets. The Giving Block co-founder Pat Duffy discusses his outlook on the future of crypto philanthropy on Giving Tuesday.

Nov 28, 2023

Binance was criminally charged and agreed to a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Government. Founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao pleaded guilty to charges, and stepped down as CEO. CoinDesk Managing Editor Nik De breaks down the latest. Haynes Boone Partner, Kit Addleman, gives legal analysis, and Kaiko Director of Research, Clara Medalie, has market reaction. Plus, Cool Cats Founder Colin "Clon" Egan on the first NFT collection to feature in the Macys Thanksgiving Parade.

Nov 22, 2023

Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Senior Director Josh Lipsky joins CoinDesk TV to discuss the latest developments regarding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Opimas LLC CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi shares his crypto markets outlook. And, Casper Labs CEO Mrinal Manohar reacts to a new report that focuses on the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). Kraken is accused of commingled funds while operating as an unregistered broker.

Nov 21, 2023

The former CEO of streaming service Twitch has been appointed as the new CEO of artificial intelligence company OpenAI. Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $37,000 on the back of the appointment of Javier Milei, a pro-bitcoin candidate, as the President of Argentina. 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors shares his crypto markets analysis. herminewong.xyz principal Hermine Wong discusses the spot bitcoin ETF race in the U.S. And, Axelar CEO Sergey Gorbunov also joins the conversation.

Nov 20, 2023

It's been a wild week for bitcoin (BTC). The world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap was close to $38,000 on Wednesday, but is now trading closer to $36,300. tastycrypto head Ryan Grace shares his analysis. Coin Center director of research Peter Van Valkenburgh weighs in on the crypto industry responding with over 120,000 comments regarding a controversial new tax proposal from the IRS. And, Game7 core contributor George Isichos discusses a new Web3 gaming report.

Nov 17, 2023

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins CoinDesk TV to discuss his crypto policy framework called the "Three Freedoms of Crypto." The political newcomer, who is a former biotech executive, says the new proposals will unshackle American innovators from the administrative state. Maple Head of Growth and Capital Markets Quinn Thompson shares a market update. Jackson Hewitt's chief tax information officer Mark Steber breaks down the basics of crypto taxes.

Nov 16, 2023

Delaware's Department of Justice may be investigating a fake filing Monday that suggested asset management giant BlackRock was prepping the launch of a spot XRP ETF. Crypto journalist and host of the Unchained podcast Laura Shin weighs in on the aftermath of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction. Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO Mark Yusko gives a crypto markets update. And, Moody’s Analytics senior director Yiannis Giokas discusses a new report on stablecoins.

Nov 15, 2023

Blackrock is not attempting to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the asset manager said Monday. StockCharts.com senior technical analyst Julius de Kempenaer discusses the price of bitcoin (BTC) after fresh U.S. inflation data is released. Optimism Unlimited Ltd. Chief Growth Officer Ryan Wyatt discusses his new role after departing Polygon Labs. And, cryptobullseye.zone founder Kirk Phillips weighs in on the latest tax rule proposals for crypto.

Nov 14, 2023

Fairlead Strategies Managing Partner Katie Stockton joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto markets outlook as bitcoin (BTC) has risen more than 100% so far in 2023. Solana Foundation Head of Strategy Austin Federa discusses what is next for the ecosystem after Solana Breakpoint recently wrapped. And, as part of CoinDesk's Tax Week 2023, TaxBit Head of Government Solutions Miles Fuller explains why there could be a silver lining for some FTX users.

Nov 13, 2023