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Fed Approves First Interest Rate Hike Since 2018
The Federal Reserve has approved the first interest rate hike since 2018 and penciled in a series of further increases this year aimed at reducing inflation that’s running at its highest level in four decades. Economist Marc Ostwald of ADM Investor Services International and CoinDesk’s Damanick Dantes provide their analysis of the markets and economic impacts.
LIVE Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Holds Press Conference on Rate Hike Decision
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is holding a press conference to discuss the central bank’s latest policy and economy update, including the decision to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2018.
Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision Today, Crypto Industry on Defensive in Ukraine Crisis, Metta World Peace Launches NFT Collection
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points to tame soaring inflation in the U.S. Ben Emons of Medley Global Advisors joins “First Mover” to share his readings on the pulse of the U.S. economy and global markets. Rebecca Rettig of Aave weighs in on the role of crypto exchanges in the Ukraine crisis amid calls for compliance with Russia sanctions. Plus, former NBA star Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly Metta World Peace) on celebrity endorsement of NFTs.
All Eyes on Powell as Fed Set to Announce Interest Rate Decision Tomorrow, EU Parliament Rejects Proof-of-Work Mining Ban
“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks to Sara Xi of Prime Trust. Xi provides her analysis on the market reaction ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision tomorrow. Plus, insights from Patrick Hansen of Unstoppable Finance as the EU parliament has voted against a provision that could have banned proof-of-work mining across Europe.
Everstake Exec on Partnering With Ukraine, FTX to Launch New Crypto Donation Website
Everstake COO Bohdan Opryshko joins “First Mover” to share details of the new crypto donation site “Aid for Ukraine” in partnership with FTX and the Ukrainian government. The Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates this week. Dexterity Capital Managing Partner Michael Safai shares his crypto markets analysis. Robbie Ferguson of Immutable shares the company’s plan to bring blockchain gaming to the masses after raising $200 million in its latest funding round.
Bitcoin Price Analysis, Swan Bitcoin CEO on Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Conflict, EU Bill on Proof-of-Work Mining Rejected
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten joins “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee to discuss the latest crypto bill that would’ve required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms. The bill was rejected in the European Parliament committee vote today. Plus, bitcoin price analysis from BitBull Capital CEO Joe DiPasquale.
Kevin O’Leary Lobbies Congress in Support of Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ Pro-Crypto Bill, Fmr Walt Disney Chairman & CEO Robert Iger Heads to the Metaverse and More
European Union parliamentarians are to vote on a proposed rule to limit proof-of-work crypto mining. O’Shares ETFs Chairman Kevin O’Leary lobbies in favor of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) that could alter the capital gains taxation rules for crypto. The “Shark Tank” co-host joins “First Mover” to discuss. Plus, bitcoin markets analysis from Jeff Mei of Huobi Global and insights on metaverse regulation from Bradley Tusk of Tusk Strategies.
Week in Review: Record High Inflation, Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Biden’s Executive Order and More
CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun join host Christine Lee on “All About Bitcoin” to review this week’s top stories and look into the major news events that could move the bitcoin markets next week.
Bitcoin Jumps to $40K as Putin Sees Positive Shift in Ukraine Talks, Russia Could Nationalize Western Businesses
Russian President Vladimir Putin sees “certain positive shifts” in talks with Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine continues to put up a strong resistance against Russia. Pavel Kravchenko, on the ground in Ukraine, a co-founder of crypto software firm Distributed Lab, joins “First Mover” to share the latest from that region. Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Research Fellow weighs in on the impact of the economic warfare on Russia and Biden’s crypto executive order on digital assets. Plus, crypto markets analysis from David Gan of OP Crypto.
US Inflation Hits Fresh 40-Year High at 7.9%, OKCoin and Stacks $165M Pledge to Expand Bitcoin Adoption
“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks to Don Kaufman of TheoTrade for his analysis on the bitcoin markets after the U.S. inflation number hit a fresh 40-year high at 7.9%. Plus, insights from Alex Chizhik of OKCoin and Kyle Ellicott of Stacks Accelerator on their new initiative to support bitcoin-related projects.
