Christine Lee

Former Blockstream executive Samson Mow is launching bitcoin startup JAN3 that’s helping build the Bitcoin City in El Salvador. Mow joins “All About Bitcoin” from the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami to discuss mass bitcoin adoption in nation-states and the role that JAN3 plays in the process. Plus, CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun reviews this week’s top stories moving the crypto markets as BTC dips below $43,000.

Apr 8, 2022

Following what may be the largest DeFi exploit in history, Sky Mavis raised $150 million in a round led by Binance to reimburse the victims. Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen discusses the case and the launch of a new project. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for the same rules for traditional financial system to be applied to the crypto industry. Chen Arad of Solidus Labs shares his takes. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Don Kaufman of TheoTrade.

Apr 8, 2022

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is in Miami with the latest bitcoin announcements. Guests include Fred Thiel of Marathon Digital Holdings. Plus, bitcoin markets analysis from Martha Reyes-Hulme of BEQUANT.

Apr 7, 2022

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivers her first speech focused on policy and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Secretary Yellen will also discuss principles that will guide the Treasury’s approach to digital asset policymaking and the department’s work as part of President Biden’s executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.”

Apr 7, 2022

Miami is charging ahead with its bitcoin capital ambition as it unveils a laser-eyed charging bull during the Bitcoin 2022 conference this week. Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez joins “First Mover” to explain his crypto projects for the city, and what’s going on with MiamiCoin. Plus, insights on the potential impact of Yellen’s upcoming speech on digital assets from Martin Leinweber of MV Index Solutions and more Miami bitcoin conference news from John Bartleman of TradeStation.

Apr 7, 2022

CoinDesk Markets Reporter Damanick Dantes joins “All About Bitcoin” to share his bitcoin price analysis and predictions. Live from Bitcoin 2022 in Miami, William Szamosszegi of Sazmining Inc. shares the significance of launching a green mining platform for retail customers.

Apr 6, 2022

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is about to deliver her first official speech to focus on digital assets. James Czerniawski of Americans for Prosperity joins “First Mover” and shares what to look out for in Yellen’s upcoming speech. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Scott Freeman of JST Capital and insights on Elon Musk’s Twitter board appointment from Bilal Hafeez of Macro Hive.

Apr 6, 2022

Fed Governor Lael Brainard said the central bank could start reducing its balance sheet as soon as May and would be doing so at “a rapid pace.” Marcus Sotiriou of GlobalBlock shares his analysis on the bitcoin markets as investors react to the headline. Plus, insights on the fall of QuadrigaCX from Alex Salkeld, a member of the Vancouver Bitcoin co-op that QuadrigaCX founder Gerald Cotten used to sponsor.

Apr 5, 2022

What is moving the bitcoin markets? Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten joins “First Mover” to provide his analysis. The Netflix documentary “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King” reveals the story of one of crypto’s worst scandals. Andrew Wagner of BlockRaiders Guild shares what he knows about the story. Plus, insights on EU’s central bank digital currency from Marina Niforos of HEC Paris.

Apr 5, 2022

Bruce Fenton joins “All About Bitcoin” to share the details of his campaign to unseat New Hampshire incumbent Senator Maggie Hassan. Fenton is injecting $5 million of his personal bitcoin wealth into this campaign. Plus, his takes on Luna Foundation Guard’s bitcoin reserve fund, bitcoin price outlook and more.

Apr 4, 2022