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Consensus 2023: Grayscale Investments CEO on Crypto Regulation; Bitcoin's Rally Toward $30K
Consensus 2023, the longest-running, yearly gathering of crypto leaders and communities from around the world gets underway in Austin, Texas. CoinDesk TV is live on the ground with guests including Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein, Animoca Brands Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Yat Siu, Crypto.com Head of Derivatives North America Travis McGhee, and Hike Founder and CEO Kavin Mittal. Grayscale Investments and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group.
Coinbase Seeks Answers from the SEC; Rep. Patrick McHenry on Stablecoins Outlook
Crypto exchange Coinbase has asked a federal court to force the SEC to respond to a petition it filed last year asking for formal rulemaking within the digital assets sector. This comes as Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another swing at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, Wave Digital Assets CEO David Siemer provides his crypto markets analysis. And a preview of what to expect at Consensus 2023 as the crypto community gathers for the big event in Austin, Texas.
Firms Deny Investing in OPNX; Bitcoin Falls Below $28K
OPNX, the bankruptcy claims exchange founded by the same people who started failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), identified its financial backers in a tweet Friday. Not long after, three of those supposed "major investors," Susquehanna International Group (SIG), DRW and Nascent, denied what OPNX said. Separately, Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford shares his bitcoin (BTC) price analysis and outlook. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law attorney Lisa Bragança also joins the conversation.
Rep. Davidson on Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation; Bitcoin Slips for Third Straight Day
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) joins "First Mover" to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulation and explains why he wants to restructure the Securities and Exchange Commission and is calling for the removal of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This comes as bitcoin (BTC) is falling for the third straight day and touched a 24-hour low of $27,844.46. PV01 CEO Max Boonen and Crypto is Macro Now economist Noelle Acheson and also join the conversation. Acheson is also the former head of research at CoinDesk and Genesis Trading.
Bitcoin Slumps Below $29K; Damus Founder on Future of Decentralized Social Media
Bitcoin (BTC) lost ground for a second straight day on Thursday, dropping below $29,000 as crypto traders appear to move away from risky assets. OANDA Senior Market Analyst for The Americas Edward Moya joins "All About Bitcoin" with his bitcoin price analysis and outlook. Plus, Damus founder Will Casarin discusses the use case for Twitter competitor Nostr and the future of censorship-resistant social media.
EU Vote Finalizes Agreement on Landmark MiCA Regulation; Bitcoin Falls Again
Lawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, MiCA, with 18 abstentions, making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. Bitstamp Chief Operating Officer John Ehlers joins the conversation. This comes as bitcoin (BTC) fell for a second straight day, touching a 10-day low. Options Insights founder Imran Lakha shares his crypto markets analysis. And, Lukso co-founder Marjorie Hernandez discusses why the layer 1 blockchain for creative types is opening a smart contract that lets original validators participate in running the blockchain.
Bitcoin Retreats Toward $29K; Gridless Co-Founder on Bringing Bitcoin Mining to Rural Africa
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 mining is powering rural Africa.
Bitcoin Drops Below $30K in Sudden Sell-Off; SEC Chair Gensler Declines to Say if Ether Is a Security
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped more than 3% in just 15 minutes in European morning hours, starting a slide that sent BTC as low as $29,045.22. Forex.com global head of research Matt Weller joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, reaction to yesterday's exchange between House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who repeatedly declined to answer the Congressman's question on whether ether (ETH) is a security. Former SEC senior trial counsel Howard Fischer and Linklaters U.S. Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets Joshua Ashley Klayman discuss. Also joining are Blockdaemon CEO Konstantin Richter and Scroll Co-founder Sandy Peng.
Bitcoin Retakes $30K; Machankura Founder on Africa's Crypto Scene
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 Ngako shares insights into how he's aiming to make bitcoin more accessible in communities where not everyone has an Internet-connected device.
Coinbase CEO Leaves Door Open to Relocating; Bitcoin Reclaims $30K
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 chair of the firm's digital assets department, weighs in. Plus, Kaiko Senior Research Analyst Dessislava Aubert breaks down XRP's rally in the last month. And, Arkham Intelligence is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023. Arkham founder and CEO Miguel Morel joins the conversation.