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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.
Wintermute Distances Itself from New 3AC Venture; Bernstein's Crypto Revenue Predictions
Wintermute, the large crypto market maker, was quick to distance itself from a new fundraise by the co-founders of bankrupt hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), echoing similar sentiments from the community. Plus, Bernstein expects total crypto revenue to grow by sixteenfold in the next 10 years, from around $25 billion in 2023 to about $400 billion by 2033.
US Authorities Examining Transfers Between DCG, Genesis: Bloomberg
Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York (EDNY) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group (DCG) and the conglomerate's Genesis subsidiary, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bernstein's Managing Director of Global Digital Assets, Gautam Chhugani, discusses the latest developments. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust Shares Continue to Trade at a Discount
Bernstein Managing Director of Global Digital Assets Gautam Chhugani unpacks the outlook for Genesis and Grayscale's GBTC, amid the ongoing contagion concerns from the fallout of FTX. Grayscale Investments, which manages GBTC, Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group.
Crypto Industry Outlook as BlockFi Files For Bankruptcy
Bernstein Managing Director of Global Digital Assets Gautam Chhugani discusses his outlook for the crypto sector as BlockFi files for bankruptcy in the wake of FTX's collapse. Plus, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is drawing market attention after sister company Genesis Global Capital said its lending unit would halt customer withdrawals. Grayscale Investments, which manages GBTC, Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group.
Bitcoin Falls Below $16K; Coinbase Hits Lowest Price Since Going Public
Shares of Coinbase (COIN) hit their lowest price since the the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange went public in April 2021. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is drawing market attention after sister company Genesis Global Capital said its lending unit would halt customer withdrawals in the wake of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto empire, Bernstein said in a research report Monday.
