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Will The SEC's Case Against Coinbase Get Thrown Out?; Trump Promises to 'Never Allow' a CBDC if Elected
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including the latest update on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against crypto exchange, Coinbase. Plus, former President Donald Trump, promises to ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC) if elected, and insights on the renewed frenzy for meme coins on the Solana blockchain.
Still 'Difficult Times Ahead for Crypto' After Bitcoin ETF Approval: SEC Commissioner Peirce
Hester Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, joins "First Mover" to reflect on the SEC's decision to green-light the highly anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, insights on the regulator's comprised X account and outlook on crypto regulation in the U.S.
5 Questions With SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
Does SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce feel like she's made an impact at the SEC? Commissioner Pierce answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk on crypto regulation, her time at the agency, and plans for the future.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee War Continues; BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Backs Ether ETF
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including the ongoing fee war between spot bitcoin ETF issuers. Plus, the latest on crypto asset manager CoinShares (CS) exercising its option to buy Valkyrie Investments' ETF unit. And, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink backed the notion of an ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund a day after the much-anticipated bitcoin ETF went live.
Kevin O'Leary on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Institutional Adoption
O'Leary Ventures chairman, Kevin O'Leary joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of spot bitcoin ETFs winning SEC approval. Plus, he weighs in on if a spot ETH ETF could be next.
Why Kevin O'Leary Disagrees With Cathie Wood's $1.5M Prediction for Bitcoin
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said on CNBC Thursday that bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, could reach $1,500,000 in price by 2030 in a bullish scenario, raising her estimate by 50% from a previous prediction of $1 million. O'Leary Ventures chairman, Kevin O'Leary, explains why he doesn't agree with Wood's price prediction, "for bitcoin to appreciate that quickly to that price would mean that the U. S. economy had somehow faltered, in my view," O'Leary said.
Grayscale Exec on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Regulation Outlook
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, broadening access to the 15-year-old cryptocurrency. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm joins "First Mover" to discuss what happens next.
Grayscale Exec on Surging GBTC Trading Volume After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
As the first batch of spot bitcoin ETFs started trading, Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm revealed GBTC's trading volume the first day after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) green-lit the product in the U.S.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Signals 'a Step Towards Regulatory Clarity': Coinbase Chief Policy Officer
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, breaks down what the approved spot bitcoin ETFs mean for the broader crypto industry. "You'll have hundreds of thousands, billions of dollars, maybe more than that coming into the crypto markets," Shirzad said. "It also means a step towards regulatory clarity."
ETF Fee Wars Continue; Ether Jumps as Traders Bet on Possible Ether ETF Next
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock (BLK) and ARK 21Shares cutting the fees for their proposed ETFs, after other contenders announced fee reductions yesterday. Plus, insights on the surge in ether as traders bet on a possible ether ETF next. And, fake bitcoin ETF approval tweets from the comprised SEC account caused $90 million in liquidations.