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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Crypto Market Lost $1.3T in 2 Months; What’s Going On? White House Set to Release Government-Wide Strategy for Digital Assets

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Marc Lopresti, managing director at The Strategic Funds, for an in-depth analysis on the crypto markets as cryptocurrencies suffer yet another sell-off. Since November, about $1.3 trillion has been wiped out in the total market cap. Plus, what could we expect from the Biden administration’s digital asset strategy that’s reportedly set to release next month? Nyca Partners Executive-in-Residence Matt Homer and CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De provide their insights. Plus, Executive Editor Marc Hochstein explains Privacy Week at CoinDesk.

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Where’s Bitcoin Headed Next? Mining Difficulty Hits New All-Time High Despite Market Sell-Off, What to Expect From Fed’s Meeting Next Week.

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee unpacks this week’s top stories moving the bitcoin markets with CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun. Plus, a look ahead into next week’s key events.

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Bitcoin Drifting Below $40K, Fed Releases White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency, SEC Chair Gary Gensler Wants More Control of Crypto

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) as he introduces a new bill aimed to limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to issue a digital currency. This comes as the Fed has just released a long-awaited white paper on the digital dollar. Bitcoin crashes to a five-month low. Managing Director of MarketGauge Group Michele Schneider provides her analysis. Plus, former SEC Commissioner and Patomak Global Partners CEO Paul Atkins gives his take on the latest regulatory signal from SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains, Are Mining Machines Becoming More Efficient? Why Is Brazil Adding Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet?

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is joined by Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg for an in-depth analysis of the bitcoin markets. Plus, Hashdex Head of Global Expansion Bruno Ramos de Sousa explains the details behind Brazil’s adoption of bitcoin.

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Live Coverage: House Hearing on Crypto’s Energy Use and Impact

U.S. lawmakers have been talking about energy and environmental concerns around crypto mining. Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding a hearing entitled, “Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains.” Witnesses include BitFury CEO Brian Brooks, Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire, Cornell Tech Professor Ari Juels, former Chelan County Public Utility District and Bonneville Power Administration CEO Steve Wright, and Jordan Ramis P.C.

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Hits Record, Miami and New York City Vying to Be the Next Crypto Hub

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is joined by CoinDesk Director of Professional Content Galen Moore and Hiro CEO & Stacks Co-founder Muneeb Ali for a look at the top stories moving the bitcoin markets and key trends to watch for.

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Russia’s Central Bank Calling for Full Crypto Ban, House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains

“First Mover” hosts speak to CIO & Director of Research of ETF Trends Dave Nadig for his analysis on the crypto markets and why GBTC discount hits a new record. Plus, CoinDesk reporter Anna Baydakova discusses why Russia’s Central Bank is calling for a full ban on crypto.

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Bitcoin Price Recovering From Slump, JPMorgan Report Suggests Ether Is Losing NFT Market Share to Solana

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King and eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch for a look at today’s crypto markets and key trends to watch in 2022.

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Is Nayib Bukele the Bitcoin Hero We Need? Morgan Stanley Says Crypto Markets Are Weakening, Where’s Bitcoin Headed After?

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is joined by HXRO CEO Dan Gunsberg and Citizen Lab Senior Researcher John Scott-Railton to look at the top stories impacting the bitcoin markets, plus the latest controversy surrounding El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption.

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Bitcoin Down as Stock Futures Tumble, Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks Shares View on US Stablecoin Regulation, FTX Sets Up $2B to Invest in Crypto Startups

Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current Bitfury CEO Brian Brooks joins “First Mover” to discuss the U.S. stablecoin regulations. Meanwhile, FTX announces a $2 billion venture fund to invest in crypto industry startups. FTX Ventures Lead Amy Wu shares details from behind the scene. Bitcoin is down along with stock futures. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides his market analysis. Plus, a regulatory update from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

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