Alameda Liquidates Ether-Based Holdings for Bitcoin; A Silver Lining in BTC and ETH Performance

“First Mover” dives into the day’s top stories, including the sudden sale of several tokens held by Alameda Research worth some $1.7 million. On-chain data shows the ether-based token holdings were liquidated in a span of just a few hours and ultimately exchanged for bitcoin. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Director Andrew Baehr dives reveals there is […]

Binance Exec on Reimbursing Victims of Ronin Exploit, Terra LUNA Becomes Third Largest Stablecoin

Tigran Gambaryan of Binance joins “First Mover” to explain why the exchange decided to raise $150 million to reimburse victims of the largest DeFi hack in history and what he thinks about North Korea’s alleged involvement. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Matthew Sigel of VanEck and EU crypto regulation insights from Joshua Ellul of the […]

Bitcoin Approaching Support Zone At $37K-$40K, Taro Protocol Brings New Assets to Bitcoin Network

David Nage of Digital Asset Management firm Arca provides his bitcoin price analysis as the digital gold heading towards $40K level. Plus, CoinDesk’s George Kaloudis gives insights into the Taro protocol and what it can do for the bitcoin network in terms of scalability. Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3104779/admin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coindesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinDesk Newsletters: […]

Bitcoin Defends $20K as Fed's Powell Urges Better Regulatory Framework for Crypto

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the central bank plans to continue interest rate hikes in a bid to combat inflation. CoinDesk’s Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the latest developments as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap hovers around $20,000. Plus, Engage Labs CEO Martin Dobelle shares his outlook […]

Bitcoin Gains Stall at $22K; Hodlonaut Receives Almost $1M in BTC as Craig Wright Case Looms

Prominent Bitcoin community member Hodlonaut joins “All About Bitcoin” ahead of a defamation court hearing involving nChain Chief Scientist Craig Wright. Plus, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares his bitcoin price analysis as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gears up to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium. Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3104779/admin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coindesk […]

Bitcoin Miners Powered Off as Winter Storm Battered North America; Bitcoin Holds Near $17K

Miners across the U.S. powered down over the weekend as a powerful storm swept across North America. MarketVector Indexes Digital Asset Product Strategist Martin Leinweber shares his crypto markets analysis. Also, Akin Gump Partner Ian McGinley shares his thoughts on the latest legal developments for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: […]

Bitcoin Retakes $30K; Machankura Founder on Africa’s Crypto Scene

Join #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 In this episode of “All About Bitcoin,” Truflation founder Stefan Rust discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization climbs back above $30,000. Plus, Machankura catalyst Kgothatso […]

Bitcoin Retreats Toward $29K; Gridless Co-Founder on Bringing Bitcoin Mining to Rural Africa

Join #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 In this episode of “All About Bitcoin,” Howard Greenberg, Cryptocurrency Educator at Prosper Trading Academy, discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) after it suddenly dropped toward $29,000. Plus, Gridless co-founder Erik Hersman explains how […]

Bitcoin Slumps Amid Lingering Inflation Concerns; Block’s Q4 Bitcoin Revenue Fell 7% Year Over Year

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $23,000 after the PCE Price Index for January rose 5.4% from a year ago, compared with a 5.3% increase in December. This comes as developer James O’Beirne is warning that the dominant blockchain might lose some very talented contributors if someone doesn’t step up to pay them for their work. Plus, […]

Can Bitcoin Rebound From $20K? Skybridge Capital on Another Bitcoin ETF Attempt and More

“First Mover” dives into the latest crypto news and price action in the markets with John Darsie, SkyBridge Capital partner in charge of strategy, and Martin Leinweber, MV Index Solutions digital asset product strategist. Also, Pascal Gauthier Ledger’s chairman and CEO discusses ambitious expansion plans during the crypto bear market. #bitcoin #crypto #finance Subscribe to […]

Coinbase CEO Leaves Door Open to Relocating; Bitcoin Reclaims $30K

Join #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the crypto exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become clearer. Jason Gottlieb, Morrison Cohen LLP partner and […]

Coinbase to Suspend Binance USD Stablecoin; Bitcoin Hovers Near $23.5K

Coinbase will suspend trading of Binance USD (BUSD) starting March 13 because the stablecoin doesn’t meet its listing standards, the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange announced in a tweet Monday. Lumida CEO and Co-Founder Ram Ahluwalia shares his reaction. Separately, Forbes reports that Binance moved $1.8 billion of collateral meant to back its customers’ stablecoins to hedge […]