Christine Lee

Consumer prices jumped 4.2% in April, higher than expected, according to Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index report. “All About Bitcoin” looks at how markets are reacting. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore provides analysis. Also, Bitfarms President Geoffrey Morphy discusses the Canadian company’s approval to be listed on Nasdaq, its expansion plans, and how the large bitcoin mining operation is answering the call for “clean” mining.

12 мая 2021 г.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April, released Wednesday morning, is raising concerns about inflation. This news breaks as crypto prices were already rising, perhaps in anticipation of the higher-than-expected CPI. Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek joins our markets discussion. Also, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alexander Holmes discusses how the global money transfer company is starting to provide access to bitcoin. And Jack Zampolin of the Cosmos Network explains the project’s goal to get blockchains to work together.

12 мая 2021 г.

“All About Bitcoin” has today’s top bitcoin stories, including word that Block.one is creating a new $10 billion subsidiary to focus on launching a cryptocurrency exchange. CoinDesk’s Jamie Crawley has those details. And, bitcoin whales are swimming in a new direction. Toroso Investments CIO Michael Venuto joins our markets discussion.

11 мая 2021 г.

“First Mover” dives into the markets discussion: why are crypto markets pulling back? Ulrik K. Lykke of ARK36 gives his analysis. Also, publicly listed Metromile on how it plans to use bitcoin in ways it believes will benefit the company and policyholders. Plus, Sky Mavis Co-Founder Jeffrey Zirlin on its $7.5 million funding raise to grow its NFT gaming platform.

11 мая 2021 г.

While ether and dogecoin grab the headlines, blockchain data give analysts reason to remain bullish on bitcoin. “All About Bitcoin” reviews the charts with Coin Metrics Senior Research Analyst Nate Maddrey. Also, Suzannah Balluffi of Opimas on the safety of crypto custody services.

10 мая 2021 г.

Top cryptocurrencies are a sea of green as observers ponder a new Dogecoin mystery: Why did the meme crypto suddenly crash and recover? Igor Telyatnikov of exchange software provider AlphaPoint joins our markets discussion. Plus, Mexico-based crypto exchange Bitso, the first crypto unicorn in Latin America, on what’s driving crypto demand in that part of the world. Unstoppable Domains has announced integration with another browser. Co-founder Brad Kam discusses the new blockchain-based domain model.

10 мая 2021 г.

“All About Bitcoin” dives into the top stories of the week with our week-in-review panel: Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin, Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun, and Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore. Topics include the effect of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s comments on interest rates; what’s moving the markets now. Plus, news from Goldman Sachs, the IRS, Square, and others focused on bitcoin. And, Marathon announces it has mined its first “clean” block. Christie explains what that means.

7 мая 2021 г.

Bitcoin and ether markets may be subdued today, but a wide variety of crypto service providers and investors are busy with new projects paving the way for wider adoption. “First Mover” guests today include Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp, the world’s longest-running crypto exchange and Scott Conger, the mayor of Jackson, Tennessee. He wants to make the city a leader in bitcoin adoption. And as always, we dive into markets analysis. Greg Magadini of Genesis joins the discussion.

7 мая 2021 г.

In his first public hearing since becoming Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler makes a recommendation to Congress. We’ll hear his testimony. Plus, Edward Moya of OANDA gives his bitcoin markets analysis, and Edward Cooper of Revolut on its policy change, allowing users to withdraw their crypto to personal wallets.

6 мая 2021 г.

Best known as a co-founder of Ethereum, Anthony Di Iorio joins “First Mover” to share his views on Ether’s surge and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). This, as the crypto community, awaits Gary Gensler’s testimony before Congress, his first as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk’s Nik De reports what Gensler may say. Plus, Philip Gradwell, Chief Economist at Chainalysis, joins our markets discussion, and Sean Sanders of Revix shares an update on the state of crypto in Africa.

6 мая 2021 г.