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Closing Arguments Start in Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial; Could Bitcoin Reach $150K by 2025?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Bernstein's latest bitcoin (BTC) price prediction. Circle is curbing service for individual accounts to mint stablecoins. And, the latest legal developments as FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial nears its end.
Grayscale's Legal Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein
Broker Bernstein said in a research report that Grayscale's landmark win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increases the likelihood the agency might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the legal victory. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney on Next Steps for FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried; Trump's Crypto Assets
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff and current partner at Mintz and Gold, explains what could happen next for Sam Bankman-Fried, after the FTX founder was sent back to jail before his trial. Bernstein thinks spot bitcoin ETF approvals could help power up a new crypto cycle. And, a closer look at how much former President Trump holds in crypto.
Stablecoin Market Could Reach Almost $3T in Next 5 Years: Bernstein
Bernstein analysts said in a research report that the stablecoin market is expected to grow from $125 billion to $2.8 trillion of tokenized digital currency in the next five years. "First Mover" hosts share their reactions to the report and outlook on the stablecoin market.
U.S. Has Room for Compliant Crypto ETF to 'Grow Its Share' as a Bitcoin On-Ramp: Bernstein
Bernstein said in a research report that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is only 3% of the total bitcoin market cap, which means there is the “headroom for a compliant ETF to grow its share as a bitcoin on-ramp solving the pain of custody.” "The Hash" panel discusses how the TradFi giants like BlackRock filing for a spot bitcoin ETF application in the U.S. could impact the crypto industry. Grayscale is owned by CoinDesk’s parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Tokenization Opportunity Could Reach $5T Over Next Five Years: Bernstein
The CoinDesk Market Index performance has been mixed this week, with more than half of the 152 assets having positive returns. This comes amid a recent research report from Bernstein estimating the size of the tokenization opportunity to be as much as $5 trillion over the next 5 years, led by stablecoins, CBDCs, private market funds, securities and real estate. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
CFTC May Force Binance to Shut Down U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could require Binance to cease operations in the U.S. as part of a potential settlement, Bernstein said in a research report on Tuesday. Timothy Massad, Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and former CFTC Chair, discusses the potential outcomes.
Justin Sun Reacts to Looming Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Bernstein analysts say that ether’s (ETH) price action is expected to be “cautious” until the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, due later this month, as the market is concerned about a supply overhang. TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on ETH staking and why he's "confident" for the Shanghai upgrade.
Crypto Bounce Is a ‘Mean Reversion’ Rally, Bernstein Says
Opimas LLC CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi discusses his take on Bernstein's latest research report saying recent crypto market strength is probably driven by a reversion to mean values.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $23K Before Retreating
Opimas LLC CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) rose above $23,000 for the first time since last August before retreating. He also reacts to Bernstein's latest research report saying recent crypto market strength is probably driven by a reversion to mean values. Plus, his take on Signature Bank not handling transactions of less than $100,000 for crypto exchange customers, according to a statement from exchange giant Binance.
