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Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Launches Bitcoin Volatility Index
Panama-based Deribit has launched a new bitcoin volatility index called DVOL, aimed at helping traders assess the market's mood. Deribit CEO John Jansen discusses the company's plans for DVOL and more broadly, Deribit.

CME Group to Launch Micro Bitcoin Futures in May
The rise in bitcoin's price has made some traders shy away from bitcoin futures contracts, currently valued at around $300K. To capture traders looking for a "smaller slice" of bitcoin futures, CME Group will launch "micro" bitcoin futures in May. CME Group's Tim McCourt joins "First Mover" to explain how micro futures work.

Does the Rise of Bitcoin Signal the Decline of the Dollar?
As bitcoin’s valuation soars, some in the crypto world believe the U.S. dollar is on the decline, but Marc Chandler, of Bannockburn Global Forex, disagrees. Chandler explains his position in the crypto vs. fiat debate, why he sees crypto as “private fiat,” and how CBDCs will change the crypto ecosystem.

Grayscale to Convert Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to ETF When Permissible
Grayscale says it is "100% committed" to converting its flagship grayscale bitcoin trust (GBTC) into an exchange traded fund. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein weighs in.

Key Takeaways from CoinDesk Q1 Crypto Report
CoinDesk Managing Director of Research Noelle Acheson discusses the main bitcoin findings from CoinDesk’s quarterly review of crypto developments in the first quarter of 2021.

Chart of the Day: BTC Volume Growth Slowing Down
In today’s “Chart of the Day,” “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down data from Skew and the CoinDesk quarterly crypto report that shows institutional growth into bitcoin starting to slow down.

Russia Floats Blockchain Based System as SWIFT Alternative
The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry is reportedly considering blockchain technology as an alternative to SWIFT, the global payments network. The country's leaders have recently voiced concerns that they might be cut off from SWIFT, prompting them to search for different options. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the role of blockchain in geopolitical struggles.

FinCEN Picks Former Chainalysis Exec to Replace Blanco as Acting Executive Director
Former CTO Michael Mosier of Chainalysis, a blockchain surveillance company, will serve as the Executive Acting Director of FinCEN in the wake of Kenneth Blanco's resignation. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the "revolving door" between private industry and government and what it could mean for the future of blockchain privacy.

What's Behind XRP's Current Rally?
The price of XRP just hit a two-month high and has now recouped the losses it incurred in the wake of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs last year. What's behind XRP's recent rally and why does the cryptocurrency have such a loyal fan base? "The Hash" panel debates.

Massive Facebook Data Breach Leaks Personal Info of 500M Users
The phone numbers, email addresses and other personal data belonging to 533 million Facebook users have been found online following a massive data breach. "The Hash" panel discusses what happened and the risks people take with keeping their info on giant centralized social media networks.
