Christine Lee

MicroStrategy Reports a $918 million impairment charge on bitcoin holdings in Q2 and announces that Michael Saylor will no longer lead the software company as its CEO. Ben McMillan, CIO of IDX Digital Assets joins “First Mover” to discuss MicroStrategy’s bitcoin strategy. Also, Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy CEO, provides his crypto markets analysis, and Zhuoxun Yin of Magic Eden on its expansion to Ethereum.

Ago 3, 2022

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, raising tensions with China. How will markets react? Edith Yeung, General Partner at VC firm Race Capital, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the latest geopolitical issue of concern to markets. Also, Preston Byrne of law firm Anderson Kill breaks down Craig Wright’s defamation case against popular podcaster Peter McCormack.

Ago 2, 2022

Miami partners with TIME, Mastercard and Salesforce on a new NFT project designed to help small businesses and tourism. Miami Mayor Frances Suarez and TIME President Keith Grossman discuss their project and the market downturn’s impact on Miami’s crypto plans. Plus, Daniel Muvdi of Quantfury provides his market analysis, and Steven Walbroehl of Halborn explains how the Nomad Bridge was drained of nearly $200 million in the latest DeFi exploit.

Ago 2, 2022

Ether Flips bitcoin in the Options Market for the first time on record. Chen Arad of Solidus Labs shares his take on the “flippening” and bitcoin markets analysis. Plus, a bipartisan bill was introduced to promote the daily use of crypto assets. Jerry Brito of Coin Center explains why this is significant to the crypto industry.

Ago 1, 2022

“First Mover” dives into the latest crypto market moves and trends as a new month begins. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, head of global expansion at Hashdex provides his analysis. Why are prices of top NFT collections rising? SuperRare CEO John Crain and Poppy Simpson of NETGEAR discuss new projects and the outlook for NFTs. Plus, January Walker, United Utah Party candidate running for Congress explains her blockchain proposal to fix the voting process.

Ago 1, 2022

Recession – or the “R word” as politicians call it – pops up in everybody’s conversations these days, and with good reason. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discusses this week’s economic developments and the outlook for bitcoin with CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun.

Hul 29, 2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests a global recession is likely. Joining “First Mover” to discuss its July report, including crypto’s impact on the broader financial system, is Antonio Garcia Pascual, deputy chief of the global market analysis division at the International Monetary Fund. The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose 6.8% from a year ago in June. Glen Goodman, eToro crypto consultant, discusses the latest economic data and provides his crypto markets analysis. Plus, SonicWall President Bill Conner has an update on cyber crime.

Hul 29, 2022

“All About Bitcoin” breaks down the latest headlines, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen latest comments on the U.S. economy. Plus, an update on El Salvador’s bitcoin bet.

Hul 28, 2022

The second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is out: the United States economy contracted again for the second time, falling 0.9%. This comes after it decreased a 1.6% annual rate in the first quarter of 2022. Joining “First Mover” to discuss the latest economic data and crypto markets is Jason Lau, chief operating officer of OKCoin. Plus, author Matthew Ball on how the metaverse will revolutionize everything. And Georgetown University Law Professor Adam Levitin discusses his concerns that ether (ETH) may become a security.

Hul 28, 2022

Marketgauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider and Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro join “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the Federal Reserve’s second straight 0.75 percentage point interest rate hike and what this means for investors and the markets.

Hul 27, 2022