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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers could hike rates possibly twice more this year as the central bank works to control inflation. Johns Hopkins University professor of applied economics and Independent Institute senior fellow Steve Hanke joins "First Mover" to discuss the potential macro headwinds weighing on bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets. Plus, the global implications of Russia briefly facing the threat of an armed insurrection over the weekend. 

26 jun 2023

Arca Head of Research Katie Talati discusses her analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap soared to a one-year high last Friday above $31,000 before retreating slightly.

26 jun 2023

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe joins "First Mover" to address why the custodian terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust after reaching a preliminary agreement to acquire the firm for an undisclosed amount. Plus, insights into BitGo's Go Network and Belshe's outlook on crypto regulation.

26 jun 2023

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe told First Mover "we've got some pending" acquisitions and foresees "consolidation in the space over the next six months" after abandoning its takeover of rival Prime Trust. Belshe also envisions "the opportunity to bring in some adjacent businesses that really help bolster and strengthen us as a full-service custodian."

26 jun 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanansie breaks down the stories making headlines in the world of crypto. Bitcoin (BTC) continues its mid-June surge, soaring to a one-year high above $31,000. This comes as Coinbase won a reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, after the high court ruled that a lawsuit filed by one of the exchange's users couldn't proceed until Coinbase defends an appeal of a lower court ruling. And, JPMorgan has expanded its blockchain-based settlement token JPM Coin to euro-denominated payments, according to a Bloomberg report.

23 jun 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has chalked up a more than 20% price gain since last Thursday. The exuberant rally may now take a customary breather. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day," showing Matrixport's bitcoin Greed & Fear Index (GFI) has jumped from under 10% to 93% in roughly one week.

23 jun 2023

Coinbase (COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong envisions that the exchange's platform will eventually become a global "super app" like the Tecent's WeChat. "The Hash" panel discusses Armstrong's vision for the platform, as well as the concerns around decentralization and privacy if the crypto exchange's interface does turn into a super app.

23 jun 2023

Most jurisdictions still aren’t fully complying with international anti-money laundering norms for crypto, according to standard-setter the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global anti-money laundering watchdog also added that North Korea is using illicit virtual assets to fund weapons of mass destruction. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest report.

23 jun 2023

The International Monetary Fund said banning crypto may not be the best way of mitigating the associated risks, just months after suggesting that approach as an option, because it would also prevent countries gaining the associated benefits. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the IMF's stance towards the crypto industry.

23 jun 2023

Alameda Research, the hedge fund arm of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is seeking the return of $700 million founder Sam Bankman-Fried appears to have paid for access to celebrities and politicians. "The Hash" panel discusses the details from the latest court filing.

23 jun 2023