Christine Lee

“First Mover” dives into crypto markets on the first day stock markets open in the new year. Joining us to discuss the general 2022 crypto outlook, questions about the inflation-hedge narrative, correlation to the stock market, volatility, DeFi and more is Greg Magadini, CEO of Genesis Volatility. Also, Jan Hartmann of Banxa Labs on the progress in deploying Layer 2 solutions to lower Ethereum gas fees and speed up transaction times.

Ene 3, 2022

“All About Bitcoin” celebrates the close of 2021 and launch of 2022 with a look back at a remarkable year in bitcoin and crypto and a look ahead at what’s to come. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore and Brad Keoun discuss this year’s highlights, lowlights, and bold 2022 predictions. Plus, an appropriately themed Chart of the Day compares highly valued vintages in champagne against bitcoin, stock indexes and commodities. Guess which one bubbled to the top!

Dis 30, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce joins “First Mover” to discuss a wide range of topics affecting the crypto industry and markets in 2022. That includes the future of stablecoins, the prospects for a U.S. bitcoin ETF, regulatory concerns around NFTs, and the status of Peirce’s Safe Harbor proposal. Also, a look back at top NFT stories that helped drive mainstream crypto adoption in 2021.

Dis 30, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” dives into a bitcoin culture and markets discussion with crypto Twitter personality Gabriel Haines, including a look at one of his popular Twitter videos. How do memes and culture affect the markets? What signals is he reading in the bitcoin community for the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, sitting in for host Christine Lee, explores these and other questions with Haines. Plus, the Chart of the Day shows who’s in the bitcoin markets driver’s seat.

Dis 29, 2021

In this special episode of “First Mover,” host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of “NFT for social good platform,” Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.

Dis 29, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” checks the bitcoin markets. What are the possible reasons for the latest pullback? Plus, a look at new charts and interesting data regarding the behavior of long-term bitcoin holders. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, filling in for host Christine Lee, sits down with McKeever (Mac) Conwell of RareBreed Ventures to discuss the markets and fundamentals that drive his crypto investments.

Dis 28, 2021

What’s going on in the crypto markets? “First Mover” discusses the near and long-term bitcoin and altcoin outlook with guest Andriy Velykyy of Allbridge. Also, what does the new year hold for global crypto adoption, and does Ukraine have a future as a major crypto hub? Plus, the year in crypto policy and regulation: much discussed and much more to do in 2022.

Dis 28, 2021

Bitcoin gains momentum as it begins the last week of the year; how high will it go before 2021 draws to a close? Steve Ehrlich of Voyager Digital joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the bitcoin markets and his outlook for 2022, and Fred Thiel shares news from Marathon Digital and the bitcoin mining world.

Dis 27, 2021

“First Mover” dives into crypto markets and end-of-year taxes. Joining the show to discuss are Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, head of Investor Relations at Grayscale, and Mark Steber, chief tax information officer at tax firm Jackson Hewitt. Plus, a look at shifting bitcoin demographics and what that implies for crypto markets in 2022.

Dis 27, 2021

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee is joined by CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun to look at this week’s top stories and what to expect next week.

Dis 23, 2021