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The Tie Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn takes a deep dive into the bitcoin options market and how it is positioned right now, with a focus on the Gamma Exposure Index calculated by data analytics firm Laevitas. Plus, insights on the open interest in bitcoin options and the market's reaction to its quarter-end expirations.

Jul 12, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including a closer look at why Coinbase's stock is jumping in the last 24-hours. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are reportedly investigating a former FTX executive over possible campaign law violations. Algofi, the largest decentralized finance protocol on layer-1 blockchain Algorand, said it will shut down. And, a Web3 TV show helmed by the co-creator of “Rick and Morty” gets a premiere date.

Jul 11, 2023

The European Commission on Tuesday set out its plans for the metaverse, confirming leaked plans previously reported by CoinDesk that would see new standards and governance for virtual worlds. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest metaverse developments in Europe.

Jul 11, 2023

Bitcoin Ordinals NFT activity has picked up, crossing 350,000 daily inscriptions on Monday according to data tracked by analytics firm Glassnode. The daily tally has surged by over 250% since Ordinals launchpad Luminex unveiled the Bitcoin Request for Comment (BRC)-69 token standard on July 3. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

Jul 11, 2023

Cross-chain router protocol Multichain has been exploited for nearly $130 million after an attacker siphoned capital out of numerous token bridges. A new report from Chainalysis suggests that the withdrawals could potentially point to a hack or rug pull by insiders. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.

Jul 11, 2023

Crypto data firm Arkham Intelligence stirred controversy by announcing a new service aimed at unmasking the owners of digital wallets, angering privacy-focused crypto advocates. Then came allegations it used an easy-to-decipher method for hiding customers’ email addresses. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest comments from privacy-focused crypto advocates and how Arkham's CEO is responding on Twitter.

Jul 11, 2023

Asset manager Vanguard now owns $560 million worth of bitcoin mining stocks, which includes exposure to companies like Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital. The news was first reported by Decrypt. "The Hash" panel discusses the TradFi giant's latest investment moves and the state of institutional interest in the crypto space.

Jul 11, 2023

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post that Beijing should consider allowing for Chinese yuan (CNY)-backed stablecoins if it wants to internationalize its currency. The hosts of "First Mover" share their reactions to Allaire's latest comments.

Jul 11, 2023

The European Commission's metaverse strategy slated to drop later today could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues like property rights, technological standards and privacy. Metaverse EU Editor Patrick Grady discusses what to expect from the proposal and the implications for AI.

Jul 11, 2023

Back in March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor joins "First Mover" to discuss why he remains "optimistic" about reaching an agreement with the regulator in the wake of new scrutiny facing crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance.

Jul 11, 2023