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Bitcoin Drops Below $39K; Donald Trump Pushes Back on CBDCs
"CoinDesk Daily" host Amitoj Singh breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, including former U.S. president Donald Trump's latest comments opposing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at a rally in New Hampshire on Monday. A closer look at why bitcoin (BTC) is falling below $39,000. And, an update on Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF.

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.

Prospect of Banning Bitcoin No Longer a Likely Reality: Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chairman and Willkie Farr & Gallagher senior counsel J. Christopher Giancarlo, aka "Crypto Dad," joins "First Mover" with his outlook on the state of crypto regulation following the spot bitcoin ETF approval. Plus, his prediction on the future of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S.

'Innovation Is Threatening': Former CFTC Chair
Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC Chair and executive chairman at the Digital Dollar Project, discusses the state of financial innovation in the U.S. "I think as we go forward...we're going to increasingly see younger people moving in to serve [in government]," he says.

From Bitcoin to Banjo! We Ask Former CFTC Chair, Chris Giancarlo 5 Burning Questions!
Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC Chair and executive chairman at the Digital Dollar Project, answers five rapid questions from CoinDesk from his thoughts on the nickname "crypto dad" to his outlook on an ether ETF approval in the near future.

Crypto's Future Will Be a 'Kaleidoscope': Chris Giancarlo on CBDC, Stablecoin Outlook
Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC Chair and executive chairman at the Digital Dollar Project, answers five rapid questions from CoinDesk from his thoughts on the nickname "crypto dad" to his outlook on an ether ETF approval in the near future.

Why Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Is So Pro-Crypto
The GOP presidential candidate also talks about how pegging the dollar to a basket of commodities that could eventually include Bitcoin would help the U.S. economy, and why he hates the idea of a CBDC.

Wholesale CBDC Interest 'Doubled' in Past Two Years: Atlantic Council's Josh Lipsky
Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Senior Director Josh Lipsky discusses the state of CBDCs across the globe, explaining how they have evolved this year and how they might be adopted in the future.

130 Countries Are Exploring a CBDC: Atlantic Council
According to the Atlantic Council, 130 countries are currently exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Senior Director Josh Lipsky discusses the key takeaways from the report, sharing insights into the state of digital money and CBDC exploration around the world.

BitGo CEO Says More Bitcoin ETF Rejections Are 'Quite Likely'; Tether's Bitcoin Mining Plans
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the reason why BitGo CEO Mike Belshe believes the SEC could reject a series of spot bitcoin ETF applications. Bloomberg reports on Tether's new efforts to become a bitcoin mining giant. And, what a Mastercard executive is saying about mass adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
