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Bitcoin Sinks Below $30K; Inside El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a low of $29,267 in the last 24 hours before slightly rebounding, halting its rally above the key psychological threshold of $30,000. Julius de Kempenaer, Senior Technical Analyst at StockCharts.com, joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his bitcoin price outlook and analysis. Plus, Bitcoin Beach is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch in 2023. Bitcoin Beach Director Michael Peterson discusses how he is aiming to transform El Salvador's economy and empower the local community.
Ether Withdrawals Cross 1M Tokens After Shanghai Upgrade; SEC Commissioner Peirce on DeFi Oversight
Ether (ETH) withdrawals topped 1 million tokens on Sunday night, even as prices touched an 11-month high, following the recently implemented Shapella upgrade. Galaxy Digital Vice President of Research Christine Kim and K33 Senior Analyst Vetle Lunde join the conversation. Plus, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). And Lamina1 CEO Rebecca Barkin shares her insights on what the metaverse could look like in the next 10 years.
Bitcoin Clings to $30K; Is Ether Outshining Bitcoin?
Ether’s (ETH) continued rallying above $2,000 after a successful Shanghai upgrade late Wednesday dropped bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance from an almost two-year record high, according to TradingView data. CoinDesk's Frederick Munawa and Glenn Williams Jr. join host George Kaloudis with their crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Ether Tops $2.1K After Shanghai Upgrade; Governance Tokens of Liquid Staking Protocols See Gains
Ether is over $2,100, as many investors opt for the prospect of additional liquidity while earning staking rewards over the desire to take immediate profits and run. Dexterity Capital managing partner Michael Safai shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Blockchain Association director of government relations Ron Hammond weighs in on the state of crypto regulation ahead of SEC chair Gary Gensler's testimony before lawmakers next week. And TurboTax tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis shares tips on what crypto investors need to know ahead of Tax Day.
ARK Invest Crypto Lead on Bitcoin Outlook; The Bitcoin Energy Debate
As bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $30,000, ARK Invest crypto lead Yassine Elmandjra discusses the future of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in the wake of FTX's collapse. Plus, CoinDesk chief insights columnist David Z. Morris shares his thoughts on the lingering bitcoin energy debate following a recent New York Times report on bitcoin mining operations.
Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade; Will Internet Giants Dominate the Metaverse?
Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade is complete and the network is now processing staking withdrawals. Joining "First Mover" to discuss "Shapella," as the upgrade is also called, is a senior protocol engineer at Ethereum client Besu, Justin Florentine. Also, internet giants and their metaverse moves are getting some regulators concerned. Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox joins to discuss. Plus, the latest in the FTX bankruptcy case and a closer look at the crypto scene in South Korea.
FTX Attorney Says Crypto Exchange Could Reopen; Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K
FTX attorneys said in a bankruptcy court hearing on Wednesday that the crypto exchange is considering reopening at some point in the future. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $30,000 after cool CPI inflation data. Anthony Georgiades, Innovating Capital General Partner and Pastel Network co-founder, along with GRIID Chief Strategy Officer Harry Sudock join, "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.
Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Looms; Bitcoin's $30K Breakthrough
The Shanghai upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain, also referred to as "Shapella," is expected to take place at 22:27 UTC (6:27 p.m. EST). "First Mover" is tracking the activation and market impacts of the upgrade that, among other things, will enable staked ETH withdrawals. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen and RockX Co-Founder and CEO Zhuling Chen join the conversation. Also, Andre Portilho, head of digital assets at BTG Pactual, provides his crypto markets analysis. And Casa CEO Nick Neuman discusses self-custody of digital assets.
Bitcoin Breaks Through the $30K Threshold; Bitcoin Mining Debate Heats Up
"All About Bitcoin" dives into the markets to understand what's going on with bitcoin's (BTC) latest price movement. After smashing through the important $30,000 level, is bitcoin becoming a risk-off asset? Bruno Ramos de Sousa, Hashdex Head of U.S. and New Markets, shares his analysis. Plus, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher discusses the outlook for bitcoin mining in Texas.
Bitcoin Tops $30K for First Time Since June 2022; Crypto Adoption in Middle East and North Africa
Bitcoin (BTC) moved past the $30,000 level for the first time since June 10, 2022, as March's banking turbulence faded further into the distance and investors grew more optimistic about U.S. central bank monetary policy. eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert shares his reaction. Plus, Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade discusses the state of crypto adoption in the Middle East and North Africa. And NextCypher Productions founder and Bloq co-founder Jeff Garzik weighs in on the future of Web3 in the entertainment industry.