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Bitcoin Slips After November Jobs Report; US Justice Dept Calls for Independent Probe of Alleged FTX Fraud
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November, more than expected. The unemployment rate remained the same at 3.7%. OANDA Senior Market Analyst of The Americas Edward Moya discusses the impact of the new economic report on crypto markets. Following the FTX crash, could regulation go too far? Tonya Evans, Penn State Dickinson Law professor, joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, CoinDesk's Margaux Nijkerk explains why Dogechain is different from dogecoin.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $17K Level; CFTC Chairman Testifies Before Senate on FTX Collapse
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around the $17,000 level ahead of the November jobs report on Friday. StockCharts.com Senior Technical Analyst Julius de Kempenaer joins the conversation. Plus, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam testifies in the first of several Senate hearings on the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. And, Casa CEO Nick Neuman and Casa co-founder and CTO Jameson Lopp discuss adding Ethereum support to their platform.
Sam Bankman-Fried: 'I Didn’t Knowingly Commingle Funds'; Binance Exec on Crypto Industry Recovery Initiative
The crypto community is reacting to Sam Bankman-Fried's New York Times interview in which he expressed regret over his exchange's collapse, but stopped short of admitting fraud. Plus, Binance Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann joins "First Mover" to discuss the exchange's crypto industry recovery initiative. Also joining is MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen on the future of decentralized lending.
Bitcoin's Ugly November; Bitcoin Custody Firm Casa to Add Ethereum Support
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for its biggest monthly loss in five months, with the largest cryptocurrency plunging by roughly 18% in November. Umee Founder and CEO Brent Xu joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss. Plus, Crypto is Macro Now Economist Noelle Acheson explains why the idea of central banks holding bitcoin is gaining traction. And Casa, a popular Bitcoin self-custody firm, is adding Ethereum support to its platform in what some may consider an unlikely move.
Bitcoin Rises Toward $17K; BlockFi Has $355M in Crypto Frozen on FTX
Crypto lender BlockFi has about $355 million in cryptocurrencies currently frozen on defunct crypto exchange FTX. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments uncovered during BlockFi's first day in bankruptcy court. Howard Fischer, former SEC senior trial counsel and current partner at Moses Singer, shares his thoughts on the legal proceedings. Plus, former AAX Vice President Ben Caselin, who has resigned amid the crypto exchange's withdrawal halt, joins the conversation. And, a crypto markets analysis with Bilal Little of DFD Partners.
Bitcoin Shrugs Off BlockFi Bankruptcy; Sam Bankman-Fried's First Audio Interview Released
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding firm above $16,000 after BlockFi filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey after weeks of speculation about the company’s solvency. XBTO Group Head of Trading Paul Eisma shares his insights. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried’s actual voice is being heard for the first time post-FTX collapse with newly released audio from Tiffany Fong. And, an update on crypto philanthropy with The Giving Block co-founder Pat Duffy.
BlockFi to Make First Appearance in Bankruptcy Court; Bitcoin Bounces Above $16K
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, the latest casualty of the FTX collapse, is scheduled to make its first appearance in bankruptcy court after filing for Chapter 11 protection. Joining "First Mover" to discuss the legal proceedings is Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder. Bitcoin and ether prices are higher despite the BlockFi filing. Floating Point Group CEO John Peurifoy shares his crypto markets outlook. Plus, what other companies could be impacted by FTX's fallout? Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani joins the conversation.
Bitcoin Clings to $16K as BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy
CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the outlook for crypto regulation after crypto lender BlockFi filed for bankruptcy protection amid the ongoing fallout from exchange FTX's collapse. Plus, TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman joins the conversation as traders are transferring their digital assets out of centralized platforms.
Bahamian Attorney General Defends Actions in FTX Case; Bitcoin and Ether Trade Lower
Bitcoin and Ether are trading lower as fears over FTX contagion and Fed rate hikes continue to weigh on markets. Hashdex CEO Marcelo Sampaio shares his crypto markets outlook. Nikhilesh De has the latest from the Bahamas where Attorney General Ryan Pinder is speaking out on the FTX case and drawing attention to his prior role at a bank with ties to FTX. Plus, a time of transition for Time's Keith Grossman who joins "First Mover" to discuss his upcoming job at MoonPay.
Bitcoin Holds Above $16K as Fed Minutes Show Smaller Rate Hikes Ahead; New York's Mining Crack Down
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding firm above $16,000 as the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicate officials anticipate small rate hikes in the months to come. Brett Sifling of Gerber Kawasaki shares his bitcoin markets analysis. Plus, Zafra CEO Ryan Brienza weighs in on New York's two-year ban on new proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.