Recent price movements of Bitcoin and Ether with insights from Helene Braun and Lumida CEO, Ram Ahluwalia.
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On "Markets Daily," Ram Ahluwalia, CEO, and co-founder of Lumida joins the conversation, discussing various market updates. Topics range from the price action of Bitcoin and Ether, the Fed's rate cut expectations, and the SEC's classification of Ether to insights on Coinbase, crypto ETFs, decentralization, custody services, Dogecoin, Coinbase's futures filing, and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin holdings.
Takeaways |
- Bitcoin and Ether experienced significant price increases driven by the Fed's dovish remarks.
- The SEC's classification of Ether as a security remains uncertain, but the recent Dencun upgrade has led to increased scrutiny.
- Coinbase's dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market raises concerns about centralization.
- Decentralization in custody services is hindered by regulatory policies that make it difficult for banks to engage with crypto assets.
- The future of Dogecoin as an asset and the approval of Ethereum futures by the CFTC are still uncertain.
- Michael Saylor's large Bitcoin holdings and MicroStrategy's strategy of issuing convertible debt notes to buy more Bitcoin have created a strong bid in the market.
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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
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