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CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023 recognizes 50 people who defined the year in the digital assets space, which includes Jesse Pollak, the creator of Coinbase's layer 2 blockchain "Base." Pollak discusses building on layer 2s and the benefits of bringing assets and customers on-chain. Plus, insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accelerate on-chain developments.

Dec 7, 2023

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon bashed the crypto industry at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday, saying that he would "close it down" if he was the government. Matrixport head of research and strategy Markus Thielen weighs in on Dimon's comments, despite the Wall Street bank becoming a leader in using blockchain technology to move billions.

Dec 7, 2023

Markus Thielen, head of research and strategy at crypto financial services platform Matrixport, joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has gained roughly 14% in the past week. Plus, why Thielen anticipates bitcoin reaching $125,000 by the end of next year.

Dec 7, 2023

The total amount of capital locked or staked across all DeFi protocols reached $50 billion on Tuesday for the first time in six months, as the value of underlying assets surged and investors sought to secure a yield on their crypto holdings. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Dec 6, 2023

Singapore has been trying to strike the right balance between regulation and innovation in crypto, but how does the country's approach compare with other regions in Asia? TRM Labs senior policy advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulator, weighs in.

Dec 6, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action after the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization edged over $44,000. Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) that his artificial intelligence startup xAI was not "raising money". Plus, Blackrock and Bitwise both filed amended S1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.

Dec 6, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former MAS regulator, shares insights into Singapore's approach to digital assets and crypto regulation.

Dec 6, 2023

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), arguably one of the crypto industry's most important advocates in Congress, has decided not to seek another term, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the possible implications for negotiations on current crypto bills and the broader U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. 

Dec 6, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has jumped from $39,000 earlier this week to $44,000 on Wednesday. The rally comes amid growing optimism around a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro shares his crypto markets outlook, key drivers behind the latest bitcoin rally, and the impact of crypto exchange Binance's $4.3B settlement with the U.S. government.

Dec 6, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including how MicroStrategy's bitcoin bet is shaking out. Plus, a closer look at how much has the crypto industry reportedly spent on lobbying in the U.S. And, a new SEC application reveals that BlackRock has received $100,000 as "seed capital" for its proposed bitcoin ETF.

Dec 5, 2023