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'It's a Myth' the Crypto Industry Is Unregulated: Erik Voorhees
Added 105 Views / 0 LikesShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees joins "First Mover" live in Austin, Texas, to discuss the state of crypto and engaging with regulators. "The industry has been trying to talk to regulators for a decade. It leads to nowhere good," he added.
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'Worst-Case Scenario' for Coinbase Would be for Crypto Exchange to Leave the U.S.: Analyst
Added 154 Views / 0 LikesCoinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday. Edward Moya, OANDA Senior Market Analyst for The Americas, reacts to these latest developments and shares his bitcoin price analysis.
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Africa Moves to Lightning Network, Stablecoins Amid Soaring Bitcoin Transaction Fees
Added 1,130 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) users in Africa are increasingly moving to the Lightning Network and stablecoins as transaction fees have soared to their highest level in nearly two years. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential repercussions of BTC's fee spike and the path ahead to widespread crypto adoption.
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AI Arena Co-Founder on Future of AI Gaming
Added 162 Views / 0 LikesAI Arena co-founder and COO Wei Xie joins CoinDesk's special "Hi, AI" show to discuss his inspirations for the project and the state of AI gaming. Plus, insights on the monetization of artificial intelligence and the future of gaming.
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Amboss Technologies CEO on Bitcoin Lightning Network Outlook
Added 192 Views / 0 LikesAmboss Technologies co-founder and CEO Jesse Shrader discusses the company's latest $4 million seed funding raise and mission to incorporate a social layer and identify Lightning Network nodes. Plus, Shrader's outlook on the mainstream adoption of the Lightning Network.
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Anheuser-Busch Exec on Brand-Building in Web3
Added 187 Views / 0 LikesJulie Garneau, Senior Director and Head of NFTs, Blockchain and Metaverse at Anheuser-Busch, joins CoinDesk's "Why Web3" special at Consensus to discuss the brewing company's move into Web3 and the secret to brand-building in this space.
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Anthony Scaramucci on FTX Fallout and Future of Crypto Regulation
Added 144 Views / 0 LikesSkyBridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci joins "First Mover" live at Consensus 2023 to discuss the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, his thoughts on SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's performance and the future of CBDCs.
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Australia's Outlook on Crypto Regulation
Added 132 Views / 0 LikesAustralia has had an enforcement response ever since the crypto contagion of 2022, which was exacerbated by the FTX implosion. Piper Alderman Digital Asset Specialist and Blockchain Australia Chair Michael Bacina joins "First Mover" live from Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, to discuss the state of crypto regulation in the country. Plus, Bacina's thoughts on Europe's MiCA framework and the role of bipartisanship in crypto lawmaking.
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Balaji Srinivasan: $1M Bitcoin Bet Could Take Longer Than 90 Days
Added 166 Views / 0 LikesEntrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan explained the rationale for his bet that bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1 million in price by June 17 during an interview at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2023 conference. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest on Balaji's controversial $1 million bitcoin prediction.
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Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Seeks to Merge UK and U.S. Entities
Added 150 Views / 0 LikesCelsius is seeking to mingle its U.K. and U.S. entities as court filings allege the distinction between them was a “sham.” CoinDesk’s regulatory reporter Jack Schickler discusses the pressure faced by the bankrupt crypto lender in different jurisdictions.
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Berenberg Predicts Bitcoin Could be Back in the Spotlight Soon
Added 124 Views / 0 Likes"The Hash" panel discusses what's next for bitcoin, as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization may be able to reclaim much of the attention it has relinquished to other crypto tokens and projects during recent years, according to a report from German investment bank Berenberg.
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Bermuda's Premier Addresses FTX Implosion, State of Crypto Regulation
Added 198 Views / 0 LikesBermuda Premier David Burt joins "The Hash" live from Consensus 2023 to discuss his reaction to the FTX collapse and lessons learned for regulators and investors. Plus, insights on Coinbase obtaining a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts.
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Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Second Pause in 12 Hours
Added 227 Views / 0 LikesCrypto exchange Binance has resumed bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals after a second pause over the weekend, as the Bitcoin network suffers from unprecedented congestion. 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses the potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, Rashwan's outlook for memecoins as Pepecoin (PEPE) holders may be taking profits on their positions.
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Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals as Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Jump
Added 1,248 Views / 0 LikesBinance resumed bitcoin withdrawals after a second pause, as the Bitcoin network suffers from congestion. This comes as fee rates on the bitcoin blockchain surged to a 2-year high after Taproot enabled inscriptions and BRC-20 to take up coveted block space. Sam Reynolds, CoinDesk Senior Markets Reporter for Asia, breaks down this developing story.
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Bit Digital CEO: 'Infighting Doesn't Do Us Any Favors'
Added 115 Views / 0 LikesBit Digital CEO Sam Tabar, speaking at Consensus 2023, explains five mounting challenges of bitcoin mining. Plus, his outlook on why "infighting" among cryptocurrencies is not doing the industry any favors.
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Bitcoin 'Flash Rally' Briefly Pushed BTC Derivatives Above $56K on Bitfinex
Added 105 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin's (BTC) price on Bitfinex's perpetual swap market momentarily topped $56,000 on Tuesday – well above prevailing levels elsewhere and prices on Bitfinex's exchange right before or after – amid a flurry of volume amid an absence of liquidity. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss. Dorman also explains why bitcoin is leading the way for the crypto market in 2023 after a few "boring" years.
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Bitcoin 'Hashprice' Skyrockets in Last 24 Hours: Luxor
Added 1,798 Views / 0 LikesAccording to Luxor, a bitcoin mining company, the hashprice has skyrocketed. In the last 24 hours, the hashprice, Luxor's measurement of profitability for bitcoin miners, rose from $90 to $125. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis analyzes how high transaction rate fees contribute to this growth in “The Chart of The Day.”
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Bitcoin Above $28K Following April CPI Report
Added 983 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) is climbing back above the $28,000 level as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in April. Fairlead Strategies founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton weighs in on the markets' reaction to the inflation data and her short-term outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether.
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Bitcoin Below $27.5K Following April PPI Data
Added 196 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin is trading below the $27,500 level, as the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in April. Arca Head of Research Katie Talati joins "First Mover" to discuss what's driving bitcoin's recent price action and the impact of meme coins on the broader market.
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Bitcoin Below $29K Ahead of Key Federal Reserve Decision This Week
Added 214 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) has fallen below $29,000 ahead of this week's key interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace discusses his predictions of a potential rate hike and what the collapse of First Republic Bank could mean for the crypto market in the long run.
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Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Capital Raises $60M
Added 209 Views / 0 LikesUnchained Capital has completed a $60 million Series B funding round led by Valor Equity Partners, including crypto asset-management giant NYDIG. The financial services firm's CEO, Joseph Kelly, joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss bridging the gap between the bitcoin-native and fiat-native worlds. Plus, the state of bitcoin custody after FTX's fallout.
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Bitcoin Holds Above $28K Ahead of Looming Fed Decision
Added 192 Views / 0 LikesVictoria Bills, Chief Investment Strategist at Banrion Capital Management, joins "First Mover" to discuss the outlook for bitcoin as crypto traders await another key decision on interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Plus, Bills addresses the liquidity concerns plaguing much of the banking sector following the recent collapse of First Republic Bank.
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Bitcoin Hovers Around $28.5K After Fed Rate Decision
Added 142 Views / 0 LikesThe U.S. Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continued to lift the fed funds rate by 0.25% to a targeted range of 5%-5.25%. Morning Consult Senior economist Jesse Wheeler joins Caleb & Brown Director Jake Boyle on"All About Bitcoin" to discuss how the crypto market is reacting to Fed Chair Powell's news conference following the decision.
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Bitcoin Notches Biggest Weekly Loss in 5 Months
Added 108 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) faced selling pressure in the week ended Sunday as bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar liquidity declined. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization posted its largest single-week percentage loss since early November, according to data from TradingView and CoinDesk. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose by six basis points to 3.58%, its second-straight weekly gain, denting the appeal of risky assets, including crypt
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Bitcoin Ordinals Climb to 3M Inscriptions: Dune Analytics
Added 101 Views / 0 LikesThe number of non-fungible tokens (NFT) tied to the Bitcoin blockchain surged above 3 million earlier this week after a one-day spike in activity that mainly consisted of text-based assets, data from Dune Analytics shows. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis presents “The Chart of The Day.”
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Bitcoin Price Swings Following Release of U.S. Inflation Data
Added 215 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) is teetering after Wednesday morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that annual inflation slowed to 4.9% in April from 5% in March and less than the forecast 5%. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis presents “The Chart of The Day.”
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Bitcoin Slips Below $28K Ahead of April CPI Data
Added 1,838 Views / 0 LikesStrategists at Goldman Sachs and Barclays predict that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive than expected in slashing interest rates this year. eToro US Investment Analyst Callie Cox joins "First Mover" with her crypto market analysis ahead of upcoming April CPI data.
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Bitcoin Slips for Second Consecutive Day, Touching 10-Day Low
Added 212 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) fell for a second straight day on Thursday, dropping to a 24-hour low of $28,401. Options Insights Founder Imran Lakha shares his crypto markets analysis. Lakha also closely examines ETH's realized spikes following the successful Shanghai upgrade.
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Bitcoin Touches Lowest Level in Two Weeks
Added 1,160 Views / 0 LikesXBTO Group head of trading Paul Eisma joins "All About Bitcoin" to explain what's causing the recent drop in bitcoin's (BTC) price as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization touched its lowest level in two weeks, according to CoinDesk data. Plus, Eisma discusses how looming U.S. inflation data this week could impact the broader crypto markets.
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Bitcoin Trades at Nearly $650 Premium on Binance.US
Added 960 Views / 0 LikesThe gap between bitcoin's price in U.S. dollars on Binance U.S and the price on digital assets exchanges like Binance and Coinbase has widened sharply this month, causing unease among crypto commentators and Twitter users. TradingView data shows that on 09:26 UTC Tuesday, the BTC/USD pair listed on Binance.US traded at a nearly $650 premium to its Coinbase-listed counterpart and Binance's bitcoin-tether pair (BTC/USDT). CoinDesk Senior Research Analys
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