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Bitcoin Tops $20K; FTX Wins Bid to Buy Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital’s Assets
Bitcoin (BTC) firmed up early Tuesday, having remained rock steady during the recent crash of fiat currencies against the U.S. dollar. eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman gives his markets outlook. Plus, FTX wins the bidding war to buy the assets of bankrupt Voyager Digital. And Gemini Chief Strategy Officer Marshall Beard joins “First Mover” to discuss teaming up with Betterment.
Bitcoin Clings to $19K as Macro Headwinds Persist
“All About Bitcoin” dives into the markets with Howard Greenberg of Prosper Trading Academy. Plus, Bitcoin Lake founder Patrick Melder explains how he’s aiming to help residents in Guatemala mine bitcoin and save the environment.
Bitcoin Trades Around $19K; Best Universities for Blockchain
Has bitcoin (BTC) hit bottom yet? “First Mover” dives into the crypto markets with Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh. Douglas Rushkoff, author of “Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires” shares insights into why tech billionaires seem obsessed with survival plans. Plus, it’s Education Week! CoinDesk ranks the best universities for blockchain.
Bitcoin Slips Lower Amid Stock Market Sell-Off
It’s been a choppy week of trading for bitcoin (BTC), as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again. “All About Bitcoin’s” week-in-review panel looks at the news affecting bitcoin markets and the outlook for the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap. Plus, new and improved ways to earn bitcoin.
Bitcoin Slips Below $19K; Coinbase Policy Chief on Crypto’s Role Ahead of Midterms
With the midterm elections around the corner, Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins “First Mover” to discuss why the crypto exchange wants to let U.S. users track how crypto-friendly their local politicians are through its app. Mark Connors, head of research at 3IQ joins the markets discussion. Plus, Anne Fauvre-Willis of NFT marketplace OpenSea.
Bitcoin Trades Sideways as String of Central Banks Hike Rates
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading mostly flat around $19,000 despite central bankers around the globe hiking interest rates by larger-than-expected margins following the Federal Reserve’s latest move on Wednesday. Plus, a conversation with White Rock Management CEO Andy Long about the state of mining as the price of bitcoin has declined roughly 60% this year.
Crypto Turbulence After Hawkish Rate Hike; Helium Ditches Own Blockchain in Favor of Solana
“First Mover” breaks down the latest crypto market action following the Federal Reserve’s latest 75-basis-point interest rate hike. Plus, Helium community members have voted to move the decentralized WiFi network from its blockchain, officially known as HIP 70, to the Solana blockchain.
Bitcoin Outlook as Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to Highest Since 2007; Kraken CEO to Step Down
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points, marking the third consecutive time this year that central bankers decided for a hike of that magnitude. Plus, new developments at Kraken as CEO Jesse Powell plans to step down.
Bitcoin Flutters Around $19K Ahead of Fed Decision: Is a Jumbo Rate Hike Priced-In?
All eyes are on the U.S. Federal Reserve as investors brace for another expected interest rate hike. Joining “First Mover” to discuss the central bank’s policy meeting and his crypto markets outlook is Ben Emons of Global Macro Strategy. Also, the Blockchain Foundation’s Cleve Mesidor weighs in on crypto regulation, and Zappos founder and Golden State Warriors co-owner Nick Swinmurn talks about his new NFT-based prediction game, Play Hellebore.
Bitcoin Hovers Below $19K Ahead of Fed Decision on Rates
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below a key psychological level of $20,000 as the Federal Reserve gears up to announce its latest decision on interest rates Wednesday. Plus, a closer look at a new report on Bitcoin transaction fees from Riot and Blockware Solutions.