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Strike CEO on Lightning Network; Bitcoin Seesaws After April CPI Data
CoinDesk is taking a look back at the last decade in crypto, with Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of Strike, joining "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider's journey that aims to revolutionize cross-border payment solutions powered by the Lightning Network. Plus, Umee founder and CEO Brent Xu shares his bitcoin outlook and analysis after the latest CPI report shows the annual U.S. inflation rate slowed to 4.9% in April.
Bitcoin Inches Higher After April Inflation Report; Congress's Joint Crypto Regulation Hearing
Bitcoin (BTC) is inching higher after the annual U.S. inflation rate slowed to 4.9% in April from 5.0% in March, versus economist forecasts for 5.0%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton shares her crypto markets analysis. Asobitcoin President Will Hernandez also joins "First Mover" to give an update on El Salvador's bitcoin experiment. And Fan-Owned Sail Team LLC Founder David Palmer shares his thoughts on creating a successful SailGP team with a passionate fan and owner base.
Lightspark CEO on Lightning Outlook, Bitcoin Network Congestion
Bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees recently spiked to their highest level in nearly two years as the network suffers extreme congestion, potentially driven by the demand for Ordinals. Could implementing the Bitcoin Lightning Network offer a radical solution to the so-called "blockchain trilemma?" Lightspark CEO and co-founder David Marcus, along with CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris, join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.
Bittrex Files for Bankruptcy in U.S.; Bitcoin Slips Below $28K
Crypto exchange Bittrex filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. state of Delaware on Monday, months after announcing it would wind down operations in the country and weeks after being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This comes as bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below $28,000. eToro U.S. Investment Analyst Callie Cox provides her crypto markets analysis. Plus, Phoenix Labs co-founder and CEO Sam MacPherson discusses MakerDAO's Spark Protocol launching today. Tiago Sada, Tools for Humanity head of product, along with Navin Gupta, managing director of South Asia & MENA at Ripple, also join the conversation.
Bitcoin Touches Lowest Level in Two Weeks; Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Second Pause
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to drift downward after crypto exchange Binance resumed bitcoin withdrawals following a second pause, as the Bitcoin network suffers from unprecedented congestion. Joining the conversation on "All About Bitcoin" are CoinDesk Senior Markets Reporter for Asia Sam Reynolds, CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno and XBTO Group Head of Trading Paul Eisma.
Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Second Pause; Pepecoin Falls Nearly 50% From Recent Highs
Binance has once again resumed bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals after a second pause, as the Bitcoin network suffers from unprecedented congestion. This comes as Pepecoin (PEPE) holders may be taking profits on their positions following one of the most spectacular rises in the history of alternative currencies (altcoins). 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan shares his crypto markets analysis. Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota and Delta Blockchain Fund founder and GP Kavita Gupta also join the conversation.
The Central African Republic’s Bitcoin Experiment; Biden's Push for Punitive Tax on Crypto Mining
In this episode of "All About Bitcoin," Montana passes a pro-crypto mining law as the White House pushes for a punitive tax on crypto mining. Bitcoin Policy Institute Fellow and Reed College Professor of Philosophy and Humanities Troy Cross joins the conversation. Plus, a spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like “inscriptions” has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate to the highest in nearly two years while showering miners of the cryptocurrency with extra revenue.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $29K After April Jobs Report; Are CBDCs Becoming a Presidential Election Issue?
The U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, up from a downwardly revised 165,000 in March and ahead of economist forecasts for 180,000, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Separately, CoinDesk's executive director of global content, Emily Parker, explains why central bank digital currencies could become a topic in the U.S. presidential election. Mysten Labs CEO Evan Cheng and Chase White from Compass Point Research also join the conversation.
The Legacy of Mt. Gox; Bitcoin’s Dominance Rate Jumps After U.S. Banking Crisis
As part of our "CoinDesk Turns 10" series looking back at seminal stories from crypto history, "All About Bitcoin" closely examines the rise and fall of defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox with author, journalist and CoinDesk contributor Jeff Wilser. Plus, digital asset strategist Joe Orsini discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as its dominance rate has risen sharply since the onset of the ongoing U.S. banking sector instability almost two months ago.
Bitcoin Outlook After Fed Rate Decision; Marathon Digital CEO on Proposed U.S. Crypto Mining Tax
The U.S. Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continued its year-plus string of rate hikes on Wednesday, lifting the fed funds rate by 25 basis points to a targeted range of 5%-5.25%. Caleb & Brown Director Jake Boyle, along with Morning Consult senior economist Jesse Wheeler discuss what the Fed decision means for the crypto markets. Plus, Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel reacts to the White House wanting to propose a punitive tax on crypto mining operations.