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SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced that he is stepping down from the agency on Jan. 20. The news sent altcoins flying as investors anticipate that the agency's new leadership will be friendlier towards the crypto industry. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

22 nov 2024

Bitcoin rally continues as the largest crypto by market cap surged above $98,000 heading into the U.S. morning Thursday. This comes as MicroStrategy and other companies holding corporate bitcoin treasuries soar and president-elect Trump reportedly talks with the crypto industry about a new White House post dedicated to crypto policy. Plus, former FTX executive Gary Wang was spared prison time by a judge. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

21 nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump wants Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, and bitcoin enthusiast and banker for Tether, to serve as his Commerce Secretary. Trump is considering crypto lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to lead the SEC, but ultimately the pick for SEC Chair and Treasury secretary remains unknown. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news on these high-profile roles in the incoming Trump administration.

20 nov 2024

Trump's media company is in advanced talks to acquire crypto trading platform Bakkt, expanding his foothold in the crypto industry. Plus, Robinhood is upgraded by ratings firm Needham from neutral to buy and Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan was sentenced to 18 months in prison. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

19 nov 2024

XRP surged to a three-year high over the weekend to more than $1.20 with futures bets soaring to record levels. Plus, Polymarket bettors put their money on who the next Treasury Secretary will be. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

18 nov 2024

Crypto markets are cooling down as bitcoin retreated from the $90,000 level after a record-setting week, but there are many silver linings ahead for the top cryptocurrency as optimism grows for a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

15 nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency to slash wasteful government spending. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee explores the context, breaks down the reaction and explains what impact DOGE will have in the future.

13 nov 2024

Bitcoin recorded its largest daily gain in history with $8,400 added on Veterans Day. Could the largest crypto by market cap hit the $90,000 level? Plus, updates from Ethereum's Devcon conference and FTX takes legal action against Binance and former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

12 nov 2024

Cardano's ADA token surged as a top chief to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said there's a "high likelihood" he could become Trump's crypto advisor. Plus, France's gambling regulator is examining the operations of Polymarket and WonderFi's CEO has been released after being abducted. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

8 nov 2024

Bitcoin price jumped above $76,000, reaching a new record high after Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. Plus, whether the industry will see the establishment of a U.S. bitcoin reverse and the latest outlook of Fed rate cuts. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

7 nov 2024