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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSpot ether ETFs will attract $15 billion in first 18 months, Bitwise says: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Juan Leon, senior crypto research analyst at Bitwise Asset Management, explains the investment firm's research on spot ether ETFs as well as his note on the intersection of crypto and AI.

Persons: Bitwise, explainers, Juan Leon Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Bitwise Asset Management

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin miner Hut 8 soars more than 15% after announcing $150 million AI investment: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Phil Harvey, founder and CEO of Sabre56, a hosting provider and crypto mining consultant, weighs in on the recent surge in partnerships between miners and AI firms.

Persons: explainers, Phil Harvey Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin drops to $60,000 level to start the week: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Chen Arad, Solidus Labs co-founder, weighs in on what Consensys' announcement that the SEC was dropping its investigation into the firm and the Ethereum network means for adoption of the network.

Persons: explainers, Chen Arad Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Solidus Labs, SEC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWinklevoss twins donate $2 million in bitcoin to Trump campaign: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Laura Brookover, head of litigation & investigations at Consensys, provides new details after Consensys says the SEC closed its investigation into Ethereum 2.0 and the crypto firm itself.

Persons: explainers, Laura Brookover, Consensys Organizations: Trump, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, SEC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCrypto Super PAC Fairshake raised $160 million by end of May: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, we explore the growing influence of crypto super PACs in Washington, D.C.

Persons: explainers Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC Locations: Washington ,

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMajor altcoins sink amid broader crypto pullback: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Brian Dixon of Off The Chain Capital discusses the factors behind bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies' recent pullback.

Persons: explainers, Brian Dixon Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump and Biden shift strategies to compete for crypto voters: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Jacob Martin, co-founder of 2 Punks Capital, discusses crypto's growing influence in the 2024 election.

Persons: explainers, Jacob Martin Organizations: Trump, Biden, CNBC Crypto, CNBC

☆ CEO arrested and accused of running an Adderall drug ring
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTwo executives of a California-based telehealth company have been arrested and accused of running an illegal Adderall drug scheme to the tune of $100 million. Related storiesThe DOJ accuses the defendants of luring drug seekers to the subscription-based healthcare service through millions of dollars of deceptive social media advertisements. In addition to the drug conspiracy charges, He and Brody were also charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. AdvertisementThis is the first time that anyone has been charged for operating an illegal drug distribution scheme through a telemedicine company, according to the DOJ.

Persons: —, David Brody, overdosed, Alejandro, Mayorkas, Brody didn't, Brody Organizations: Service, Department of Justice, Inc, Business, DOJ, of Homeland, Prosecutors Locations: California

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin dips into the $65,000 level to end the week: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Matthew Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, discusses regulatory advancements in crypto, spot ether ETFs and more from Coinbase's State of Crypto Summit in New York City.

Persons: explainers, Matthew Hougan Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Bitwise Asset Management, Crypto Locations: Coinbase's State, New York City

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSpot ETH ETFs should be fully approved over the summer, SEC Chair Gensler says: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Zach Pandl, managing director of research at Grayscale Investments, weighs in on what the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady coupled with the recent inflation data means for crypto.

Persons: Gensler, explainers, Zach Pandl Organizations: SEC, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Federal

☆ Bitcoin drops to $67,000 level as crypto investors await Fed's decision on rates: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin drops to $67,000 level as crypto investors await Fed's decision on rates: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Elliot Chun with Architect Partners, an M&A and financing advisor for crypto companies, discusses the 'rapidly increasing pace' of crypto M&A activity.

Persons: explainers, Elliot Chun Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Partners

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRobinhood's deal with Bitstamp good sign for crypto industry, advisory firm says: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Raphael Zagury, chief investment officer and head of research at Swan Bitcoin, explains how the Federal Reserve and the upcoming U.S. presidential election factor into his crypto price outlook.

Persons: explainers, Raphael Zagury Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Federal Reserve

☆ CNN executive Rachel Smolkin named CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Rachel Smolkin, a veteran media executive who leads CNN’s global digital news, is departing the network to become the next president and CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting. OPB called Smolkin a forward-thinking journalist and a strong business strategist who can help lead the 100-year-old public media organization through a difficult environment for the journalism industry – and public media, in particular. “Rachel will advance our work with deep experience in journalism, wide professional networks and adaptive leadership skills.”Smolkin joined CNN in 2014 to lead politics coverage for CNN Digital. Over the past several years, Smolkin’s purview grew to include national, international, business and live news for CNN Digital. Before joining CNN, Smolkin worked at Politico, USA Today and the American Journalism Review.

Persons: Rachel Smolkin, OPB, ”, Rukaiyah Adams, “ Rachel, ” Smolkin, Rachel, Virginia Moseley, CNN’s, “ She’s, Smolkin, Mark Thompson, “, Steve Bass, Sam Feist Organizations: CNN, Oregon Public Broadcasting, CNN Digital, University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, Politico, USA, American, SPAN Locations: Oregon, Pacific Northwest, ”, Washington

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRobinhood to buy crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, discusses the SEC's decision to approve a rule change paving the way for spot ether ETFs.

Persons: explainers, Matthew Sigel Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC

☆ SEC's Gary Gensler says it could take time for spot ether ETFs to begin trading: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Jordan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSEC's Gary Gensler says it could take time for spot ether ETFs to begin trading: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, discusses the company's latest donation to digital asset-focused super PAC Fairshake.

Persons: Gary Gensler, explainers, Faryar Shirzad Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC

☆ Bitcoin jumps back above $69,000, and DC settles Michael Saylor tax fraud lawsuit: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Jordan Smith | Talia Kaplan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin jumps back above $69,000, and DC settles Michael Saylor tax fraud lawsuit: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Galaxy Digital's Michael Novogratz discusses the sudden shift in crypto politics in the U.S. from Consensus 2024.

Persons: Michael, explainers, Michael Novogratz Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC Locations: U.S

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEther soars 27% in May after SEC clears path for spot ether ETFs: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Kraken's Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori discuss crypto regulation from Consensus 2024.

Persons: explainers, Brad Garlinghouse, Marco Santori Organizations: SEC, CNBC Crypto, CNBC

☆ BlackRock's IBIT becomes largest spot bitcoin ETF, surpassing Grayscale's GBTC: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Jordan Smith | Talia Kaplan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBlackRock's IBIT becomes largest spot bitcoin ETF, surpassing Grayscale's GBTC: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, explains a new collaboration with CoinDesk Indices and Katherine Dowling, general counsel & CCO at Bitwise Asset Management, discusses crypto ETFs from Consensus 2024.

Persons: Grayscale's, explainers, Lynn Martin, Katherine Dowling Organizations: Grayscale's GBTC, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, NYSE Group, CoinDesk, Bitwise Asset Management

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin drops to $67,000 level, and Gemini returns more than $2 billion to users: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, James Davies, co-founder of Crypto Valley Exchange, explains why crypto winter was the right time to start his exchange and discusses what he's hearing from attendees at Consensus 2024.

Persons: Gemini, explainers, James Davies Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Crypto

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFormer FTX exec sentenced, and bitcoin miner Riot pursues takeover of Bitfarms: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink Labs, discusses the collaboration between DTCC, Chainlink and ten financial institutions on a pilot program aimed at bringing Net Asset Value (NAV) data on-chain.

Persons: explainers, Sergey Nazarov Organizations: Riot, Bitfarms, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Chainlink Labs Locations: DTCC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEther falls after SEC approves rule change that would open door for spot ETH ETFs: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Hany Rashwan, CEO of 21Shares, one of the potential issuers of spot ether ETFs in the United States, explains what comes next after the SEC approved a rule change that would pave the way for the products.

Persons: explainers, Hany Rashwan Organizations: SEC, ETH, CNBC Crypto, CNBC Locations: United States

☆ What's next after the House passed bill outlining a crypto regulatory framework: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhat's next after the House passed bill outlining a crypto regulatory framework: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, reacts to the House passing a crypto regulatory framework bill. Plus, he gives his expectations ahead of a decision from the SEC on spot ether ETFs.

Persons: What's, explainers, Alex Thorn Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Galaxy, SEC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUniswap urges SEC to drop potential enforcement action in new filing: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Mary-Catherine Lader, Uniswap Labs' COO, discusses the filing urging the SEC to drop potential legal action against the firm. CNBC Crypto World also speaks with PitchBook's Robert Le about the research firm's latest crypto report.

Persons: Uniswap, explainers, Mary, Catherine Lader, PitchBook's Robert Le Organizations: SEC, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Uniswap Labs

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGrayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down, replaced by Goldman exec: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Crypto World takes a look at the SEC's recent actions against decentralized finance platforms and Ethereum as it prepares to issue a decision on spot ether ETF proposals.

Persons: Michael Sonnenshein, explainers Organizations: Goldman, CNBC Crypto, CNBC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin breaks six-week losing streak, climbs to $67,000: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, JP Richardson, CEO of Exodus, discusses the SEC review that put the company's listing on the NYSE American exchange on hold. Plus, he weighs in on crypto investor adoption of self-custody wallets.

Persons: explainers, JP Richardson Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, SEC, NYSE

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