Christine Lee

U.S. economy recorded 9.1% inflation in June, a new 40-year high. Will policy makers look for even more aggressive measures to tame inflation, and how would this affect crypto markets? Plus, Jeff Karas, lawyer at Anderson Kill discusses the complexity and risks of using NFTs as collateral for secure loans. And Aaron Selenica, a college student who lost money trading on the now bankrupt Voyager Digital, shares his story.

Jul 13, 2022

Crypto lending platform BlockFi will reportedly no longer accept GBTC as collateral, according to The Block. Will Peck of WisdomTree shares his insights, along with his outlook for the future of U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, miners are shutting down operations in Texas amid state grid concerns. Joshua Rhodes of The University of Texas at Austin and Steve Kinard of Texas Blockchain Council join the discussion.

Jul 12, 2022

DoNotPay CEO Joshua Browder explains how retail investors can file claim suits against Celsius Network to attempt to recover their assets as the lender faces insolvency. CFRA analyst Angelo Zino and CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De share their perspectives on Elon Musk’s Twitter deal withdrawal. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments.

Jul 12, 2022

Bitcoin is struggling to hold onto the $20,000 level. Is it headed towards the $10,000 level or could it shoot up to break $30,000 next? Katherine Dowling of Bitwise Asset Management joins “All About Bitcoin” to share her markets insights. Plus, a conversation on the spot bitcoin ETF prospect in the U.S. with Leah Wald of Valkyrie.

Jul 11, 2022

Former FDIC Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji discusses the bankruptcy of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and the ripple effects sending Celsius Network, Voyager Digital and other lenders into crisis. Did Voyager mislead customers about FDIC insurance? Kapil Rathi of CrossTower provides his markets analysis as crypto and broader markets await new inflation figures.

Jul 11, 2022

The U.S. June Jobs Report exceeds economists estimate, but what does that mean for bitcoin investors? CoinDesk’s Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun and Chief Insights Columnist David Morris share their insights and review this week’s top stories. Plus, bitcoin markets analysis from Ben Emons from Medley Global Advisors.

Jul 8, 2022

U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs in June, more than the expected 250,000 according to Dow Jones estimates. Ruchir Sharma of Rockefeller International and Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global Capital join “First Mover” to share their views on global markets, and the impact of macro headwinds on crypto. Plus, Ray Luo, KuCoin head of institutional business development shares details of the firm’s semi-annual report.

Jul 8, 2022

“All About Bitcoin” dives into bitcoin analysis and news moving the markets. Guests include Darius Sit of QCP Capital and Bruce Fenton, a long time bitcoiner running for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.

Jul 7, 2022

“First Mover” explores the macro and crypto industry impacts on international adoption, and how major exchanges in Japan and Latin America are doing. Guests include Takaaki Kato from the Japan-based bitFlyer exchange and Sebastian Serrano from Ripio in Argentina. Plus, Kareem Sadek of KPMG Canada provides risk management perspective on the state of the crypto industry as the company makes its foray into the metaverse.

Jul 7, 2022

Fed officials are backing raising interest rate by either 50 or 75 basis points at their next meeting in July, according to the FOMC minutes released today in Washington. Marc LoPresti of The Strategic Funds shares his bitcoin markets analysis and Perianne Boring of The Chamber of Digital Commerce weighs in on Washington’s possible move toward the crypto industry amid this crypto winter.

Jul 6, 2022