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CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson on Crypto Regulation; Crypto Lender Celsius Gets Approval to Sell Mined Bitcoin
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson joins “First Mover” to share her thoughts on the future of crypto regulation. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Joe Orsini of Eaglebrook Advisors. And Thomas Braziel of 507 Capital unpacks the second day court hearing of the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius.
Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump on Crypto Regulation; Celsius On Pace to Run Out of Cash by October
“First Mover” speaks with Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump on the future of crypto regulation and her new role at crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs. Plus, a closer look at Celsius as a new court filing reveals the crypto lender holds $2.8 billion less in crypto than it owes to depositors.
Bitcoin Briefly Tops $25K; Do Kwon Breaks His Silence on Terra Meltdown
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly tops $25,000 for the first time since June. Brent Xu, Umee Founder and CEO, joins “First Mover” to discuss. Plus, Monero’s privacy-focused crypto protocol upgrade is now live. And Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon breaks his silence about Terra’s collapse.
Netherlands Arrests Suspected Tornado Cash Developer; Miner Chandler Guo on Forking Ethereum
In a blow to privacy advocates fighting to protect DeFi, the Netherlands has arrested a suspected developer of Tornado Cash, the automated crypto mixing service sanctioned by the U.S. government. Tor Bair, founder of Secret Foundation, weighs in on the privacy vs. security debate. Also joining “First Mover,” is prominent Ethereum miner Chandler Guo on his plans to fork the blockchain. Plus, Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global provides his crypto markets analysis.
MakerDAO Founder on His Concerns Following US Tornado Cash Ban
MakerDAO Founder Rune Christensen joins “First Mover” to discuss the U.S. Treasury department’s ban of mixer Tornado Cash and his concerns should it lead to broader action against DeFi and MakerDAO’s popular stablecoin DAI. Also, Dan Weiskopf of Amplify ETFs provides his markets analysis.
Bitcoin Jumps as Inflation Cools More Than Expected; Coinbase Q2 Earnings and Outlook
Crypto prices tick up following this morning’s inflation report. Consumer prices rose 8.5% YOY in July, less than expected. Joseph Ayoub, Citi Global Infrastructure analyst, joins “First Mover” to discuss the bank’s research on Ethereum. Plus, Michael Safai of Dexterity Capital shares his thoughts on Coinbase’s Q2 earnings, losses and the outlook for the crypto exchange.
Crypto Privacy Debate Grows After US Bans Tornado Cash, MyEtherWallet Exec on Ethereum Merge
“First Mover” unpacks the top developing stories in crypto, including fallout from the U.S. ban of mixer Tornado Cash, and the push to keep the existing proof-of-work Ethereum blockchain after Ethereum moves to proof-of-stake. Guests include William Callahan, Blockchain Intelligence Group director and former DEA agent, along with MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton.
Justin Sun on Ethereum Merge: Why He Backs a Hard Fork; Binance, WazirX Dispute
Tron founder Justin Sun is vowing to back an Ethereum fork, creating concern as “the merge” approaches but Vitalik Buterin is playing it down. Sun joins “First Mover” to explain his position. Also, CrossTower’s Kapil Rathi with his crypto markets analysis and perspective on the WazirX, Binance dispute that has stirred panic among WazirX users.
CoinDesk 20’s Latest Change Is the Biggest Yet
Check out what's changed with CoinDesk's core group of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
A última mudança do CoinDesk 20 é a maior até agora
Confira o que mudou no grupo CORE de criptomoedas e ativos digitais da CoinDesk.