Miami

“CoinDesk Daily” host Zack Seward dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Coinbase files a motion requesting a judge to dismiss a recent lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez remains bullish on crypto, announcing on CoinDesk TV that his presidential campaign will be accepting bitcoin for donations.

4. Aug. 2023

Bitcoin and crypto have become unexpected talking points on the U.S. Presidential campaign trail. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins "The Hash" panel with an update on his Presidential bid and accepting bitcoin donations for his campaign. Plus, how Suarez plans to "set the ground rules" for the crypto industry if elected and why he's "never been a fan" of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

4. Aug. 2023

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who this week announced his 2024 presidential campaign, explains why United States he believes it is necessary to have a President who understands the technologies around crypto, AI, and more. Plus, whether his fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have the "technological IQ" it takes to "be a president that can create and promote prosperity."

16. Juni 2023

Miami Mayor and 2024 Presidential candidate Francis Suarez addresses why "it's necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currencies in the United States. Plus, why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is "taking a very safe position" with his efforts to ban CBDCs in the state.

16. Juni 2023

Advocating for crypto integration in the financial fabric of the U.S., 2024 GOP Presidential candidate, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez proudly claims, "I'm the first candidate that actually gets paid in Bitcoin," and "the first candidate that borrowed money against that Bitcoin account to buy an investment property." Suarez criticizes the current administration's fiscal policies, warning against an America "where fiscal spending is out of control" and "the poor get poor because their purchasing power goes down, and interest rates go up," advocating instead for embracing the disruptive potential of crypto and blockchain.

16. Juni 2023

Bitcoin friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins CoinDesk to address his bid for the presidential election in 2024 and the current ambiguity in U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, why he believes it's "necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in America. And, gives insights on fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as candidates.

16. Juni 2023

Bitcoin friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has announced he's running for President. Suarez announced his candidacy on Twitter on Thursday morning, and filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. "First Mover" hosts react to Suarez's announcement of his candidacy.

15. Juni 2023

As a battle over control of private litigation from the fallout of crypto exchange FTX is brewing, the Moskowitz Law Firm Managing Partner Adam Moskowitz discusses why his firm, along with Boies Schiller Flexner, filed a petition last week requesting a special panel of judges to move all of the private FTX cases to federal court in Miami. Plus, his take on why celebrities who endorsed FTX should be held liable for allegedly violating Florida law.

14. Feb. 2023

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, processed $345.8 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) transactions for crypto exchange Bitzlato, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing data by blockchain research firm Chainalysis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments after Bitzlato's founder was recently arrested in Miami.

24. Jan. 2023

FTX owes Miami-Dade County, the owners of the facility formerly known as FTX arena, $16.5 million, according to a contract signed last year between the bankrupt exchange. FTX bought the naming rights to the Miami Heat's home arena in March 2021. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout of the FTX collapse.

14. Nov. 2022