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Crypto Market Maker GSR Appoints Former JPMorgan Executive as Head of Trading
The new hire happens as digital asset markets are maturing and have become increasingly intertwined with traditional finance.

‘You Can Do Nothing’: Crypto Trading Titans Are Yelling at Each Other on Elon Musk’s X
“I never thought that you could be THAT scared of us,” DWF’s Andrei Grachev posted on X. Wintermute’s Evgeny Gaevoy: “We are trembling in your presence.”

Bitcoin Seesaws Wildly Before Settling Above $29K
GSR President Rich Rosenblum joins "All About Bitcoin" live from Consensus in Austin, Texas, to share his thoughts on bitcoin's latest price action after settling above the $29,500 level. Plus, Rosenblum shares additional insights on the volatility of the largest token by market cap and recent macroeconomic conditions.

Market Maker GSR Cuts Staff Amid Crypto Winter
The trading shop cut less than 10% of staff to “continue to position our business for long-term growth,” a spokesperson told CoinDesk

Ethereum Merge Is a ‘Powerful Force’: GSR Trader on Institutional Allocation to ETH
The Ethereum Merge now has an official kick-off date. GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell expects that “a successful merge will … increase the ability for institutions to allocate to Ethereum.” He explains how the upgrade will impact the price of ether and why it’s a “powerful force.”

Bitcoin Dips Below $20K After Fed Chair Powell's Hawkish Speech
Bitcoin slid below $20,000 Monday as investors continued to digest U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's vow to continue the monetary hawkishness the central bank adopted earlier this year. GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell discusses what to expect from the Fed in September and the potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, his take on the upcoming Ethereum merge and institutional activity.

Bitcoin Seeing ‘Reassessment of Optimism’: Trading Expert
GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell discusses his bitcoin outlook as the cryptocurrency dips below $20,000 and investors digest U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks from the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

How Crypto Derivatives Are Changing Wall Street as We Know It
Tim McCourt, CME Group’s Managing Director and Global Head of Equity Index and Alternative Investment Products joins GSR Co-founder & President Rich Rosenblum and ErisX COO Matthew Trudeau at Consensus 2022 to discuss the impact of crypto's evolution on traditional finance. Moderator: Brad Keoun, Managing Editor- Markets, CoinDesk

After Week of UST Turmoil, Are Rest of Crypto Markets Stabilizing?
GSR Global Head of Product Benoit Bosc discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, exploring the potential catalyst for TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin’s collapse and its impact on BTC and ETH. Plus, insights into bitcoin’s open interest and institutional vs. retail buying activity.

DeFi Tokens PERP, DYDX Lead Crypto Market Higher, Bitcoin Nears $44K
Supposedly censorship-resistant decentralized finance (DeFi) rails are seeing increased activity in the wake of China’s crypto crackdown, with bitcoin also trending higher. GSR Co-founder & President Rich Rosenblum discusses the connection between the China crackdown and the surge in DeFi, outlook for bitcoin, buying opportunities he’s continuing to watch, and institutional adoption.

