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Christine Lee

@christinenews

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Lead Anchor, @CoinDesk #Bitcoin • Lawyer • Things will get weird

New York, NY
Joined January 2009
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@christinenews
Christine Lee
3 years
BREAKING: Mayor @FrancisSuarez is giving the people of Miami digital wallets to receive "bitcoin yield." Heard first on @CoinDesk TV. Full interview below. NYC Mayor-elect @ericadamsfornyc , your move.
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CoinDesk
3 years
Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez announces on "First Mover" that his city will be the first in the U.S. to give a #bitcoin yield, from #Miamicoin , as a dividend directly to its residents. Watch the full interview, presented by @NexoFinance :
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1 year
"Do you speak English?" repeated multiple times when I am speaking perfect English with an aggressor, is probably the worst of the racist passive aggressive insults spoken to me throughout my life. Not something I'd expect at a @Forbes event in Davos #WEF .
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Christine Lee
2 years
Seeking a Norwegian-speaking reporter in Norway who wants to cover the @Hodlonaut vs Craig Steven Wright case for @CoinDesk . Please DM.
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Christine Lee
1 year
Ok, ok, I should have asked: "Are you in eastern Europe to avoid the US?"
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Do Kwon 🌕
2 years
"Are you in Asia to avoid the US" Lady can't you see I'm Asian 🤦‍♂️
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Christine Lee
3 years
TRUMP: " #Bitcoin , it just seems like a scam... I don't like it because it's another currency competing against the dollar. Essentially, it's a currency competing against the dollar. I want the dollar to be the currency of the world."
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Alice (e/nya)🐈‍⬛
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Donald Trump on Bitcoin, US stocks.
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Christine Lee
2 years
Binance to buy FTX. How did we get here? It started last week with a @CoinDesk scoop revealing crypto trading giant Alameda Research’s balance sheet had significant value tied to sister crypto exchange FTX’s $FTT token... which is backed by nothing. 1/6
@cz_binance
CZ 🔶 BNB
2 years
This afternoon, FTX asked for our help. There is a significant liquidity crunch. To protect users, we signed a non-binding LOI, intending to fully acquire and help cover the liquidity crunch. We will be conducting a full DD in the coming days.
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Christine Lee
4 years
This was my last show with @ToneVays and @JimmySong . We're basically friends who just like talking about Bitcoin. While I will miss our casual banter, I'm excited to cover the global economic revolution that is #Bitcoin in more depth and scope at my new venture. #HODL
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Tone Vays
4 years
#Bitcoin Brief w/ @jimmysong & @christinenews - Square buys $BTC, Companies move from ETH to BTC & Floating Point Nakamoto Consensus.
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Christine Lee
2 years
Tip of the hat to @SBF_FTX for bailing out BlockFi and Voyager, but Bitcoiners admonish the 2008 bank bailouts for their moral hazard/too big to fail-ism. Is there a sense of hypocrisy or double standard for crypto firms? Are we just recreating the old system with new players?
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SkyBridge
2 years
“Sam Bankman-Fried ( @SBF_FTX ) is the new John Pierpont Morgan -- he is bailing out cryptocurrency markets the way the original J.P. Morgan did after the crisis of 1907” - @Scaramucci
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Christine Lee
1 year
Why blockchain? Think of all those apps you buy on Google Play or skins bought on Roblox. They're centralized servers. If they went bust, you no longer have access to your assets. Blockchain lets you own your digital assets across platforms. Web2, Meet Web3 @CES
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Christine Lee
3 years
Compromise crypto amendment will be formally presented by @CynthiaMLummis on the U.S. Senate floor at 3:30pm EST for unanimous consent vote. Anyone's guess what will happen. Speaking to Sen. Lummis on 's All About Bitcoin in 10 minutes. @CoinDesk
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Cynthia Lummis 🦬
3 years
The fight is on. Unfortunately, it will likely be epic - expect 12 rounds. This amendment dustup is just a warm up. I believe we will get an acceptable result today. Will keep you updated but want to say thx for opening Senators eyes to this big, diverse and impressive community.
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Christine Lee
3 years
Looking forward to going to Miami this week. CoinDesk TV will be covering the various bitcoin events in town. If you are open to some walk and talks, hit me up! DMs open.
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Christine Lee
4 months
First time Bitcoin became real to me was when I produced a Bloomberg segment with @tyler / @cameron introducing their Bitcoin ETF application about 10 years ago. It's been a wild ride ever since.
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Cameron Winklevoss
4 months
Today is 3,845 days in the making. Happy Bitcoin ETF Approval Day!
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Christine Lee
3 years
If you bought Bitcoin at the beginning of the year, you would have more than doubled your money. If you bought Ether at the beginning of the year, you would have more than QUADRUPLED your investment!!! $BTC $ETH #Bitcoin #Ethereum
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Christine Lee
3 years
"The US favors chess, which is about capturing the opponent’s pieces in order to kill its king. The Chinese prefer Go, which is about a slow & stealthy occupation of territory." - @CoinDesk @NoelleInMadrid on @PeterThiel 's China "weaponizing" BTC comments
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Christine Lee
2 years
US gov is having a serious discussion on crypto regulation. How do you think policy should be shaped? I don’t think race or nationality has anything to do with forming an opinion on how crypto regulation should be shaped, in the US, world, or otherwise.
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Do Kwon 🌕
2 years
Had the most redneck video interview of all time Will have to take 10 showers to scrub that off
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Christine Lee
2 years
The Cryptopians, by @LauraShin , is the most comprehensive re-telling of the story of Ethereum, deconstructing the egos and drama involved in building the world's second largest cryptocurrency, and uncovering the alleged identity of the DAO Hacker along the way. Eye-opening read.
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Christine Lee
3 years
I'M ENGAGED! He took me on a "hike" and surprised me with a picnic in the Alps. Nice, loyal, honest, thoughtful, good-hearted, handsome, adventurous, incredibly intelligent, and likes to talk to me about DEXs and his latest quant trading simulation …so yeah, I’m hodling.
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Christine Lee
3 years
While most people made bread during quarantine, Mila Kunis produced an NFT-backed animated series called @StonerCatsTV (and made delicious challah). She also explains what @VitalikButerin is doing in her kitchen and whether she'll let @AplusK go to space. WATCH: 👇👇👇
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CoinDesk
3 years
"We’re going to allow by people being able to purchase NFTs to dictate what they want to watch,” actress Mila Kunis says about new NFT animated series @stonercatstv , featuring @VitalikButerin . Watch the full interview, sponsored by @NexoFinance :
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Christine Lee
2 years
@BillyM2k So much greed, blind optimism, and delusion. Perfect marks.
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Christine Lee
8 months
Quick cameo in @BBCPanorama featuring never before seen @CoinDesk TV footage of my interview with FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas. "Downfall of the Crypto King" airs tonight in the UK at 8pm on BBC1 (60 minute version) and BBC Iplayer (90 minute version).
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Christine Lee
1 year
Just spotted @GretaThunberg at the @CNBC house/ @Filecoin Sanctuary where @CoinDesk is shooting First Mover #WEF special coverage. Paparazzi are certainly not waiting for me.
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Christine Lee
3 years
INCREDIBLY EXCITED to be a part of @CoinDesk TV's launch today! Join me every weekday live: FIRST MOVER at 9am/NYC, our flagship show and first look at the day's global headlines. ALL ABOUT BITCOIN at 3pm for markets analysis and all things BTC.
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Christine Lee
2 years
@mAdapike @laurashin @IOHK_Charles @amilcaronline Actually what I found shocking was what the Ethereum co-founders had to say about his character.
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Christine Lee
3 years
"TODAY EVERYTHING CHANGES." - @BarrySilbert , @DCGco CEO and @Coinbase Series A investor on $COIN's historic listing on @Nasdaq and what it means for the crypto industry. P.S. How a $5K investment in bitcoin turned into $50M. WATCH: 👇👇👇🚀🚀🚀
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Christine Lee
3 years
Well that was fast. Bitcoin is legal tender in El Salvador. Joining us to discuss in 15 minutes today on : @Blockstream CEO @Adam3us
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Rabbit Hole Investor 
3 years
@adam3us La Standarta Bitcoin
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2 years
@BillyM2k Who knew a joke could lead to this? We must all learn to love and laugh with each other...
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Christine Lee
1 year
Is Rhianna pregnant again? #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow
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Christine Lee
3 years
A digital dollar can co-exist with #bitcoin and when it comes to developing a central bank digital currency, it's better to be right than first, according to @BostonFed 's @JimCunha on @CoinDesk TV's #AllAboutBitcoin WATCH: 👇👇👇
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Christine Lee
2 years
Merry Christmas!!! 🎄⭐️🎅🎁❤️ What crypto do you want most underneath the (metaverse) tree?
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Christine Lee
2 years
GM from a lake of clouds in stunning Switzerland 🇨🇭 😍
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Christine Lee
2 years
The story behind the story of The Cryptopians, @LauraShin 's in-depth telling of the founding of Ethereum, aired on @cspan this morning: WATCH: 👇👇👇
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Christine Lee
2 years
The Miami Bull making a run for New York's money. #Bitcoin #MiamiBull #Bitcoin2022
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Christine Lee
3 years
Rare interview with @DCGco CEO @BarrySilbert on @Coinbase direct listing on @Nasdaq tomorrow. He's one of their original investors. What should I ask him?
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Christine Lee
2 years
@mdudas Context:
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Christine Lee
8 months
Pudgy Penguin @Burnasso with the mic making his first IRL appearance at #swissweb3fest @pudgypenguins @captainPURU
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Christine Lee
1 year
Sam Bankman-Fried wants to read crypto news (with special shoutout to @CoinDesk ), order Uber Eats and Netflix and chill according to amended bail conditions filing by DOJ on Friday
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Christine Lee
1 year
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Christine Lee
3 years
The long arm of the SEC/IRS is coming for crypto, or in yesterday's case, waiting at a crypto conference to serve attendees. @MessariCrypto CEO @TwoBitIdiot says there's a better way to go about regulation #MainNet2021
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CoinDesk
3 years
How should crypto be regulated? @twobitidiot of @MessariCrypto has three suggestions: Clarity on tax reporting, regulating centralized exchanges and embracing @HesterPeirce 's safe harbor rule. Watch the full interview, sponsored by @Grayscale :
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Christine Lee
3 years
Solid case for $250K bitcoin amid devaluation of the dollar with Morgan Creek CEO @MarkYusko . BEHOLD: 👇👇👇
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Christine Lee
3 years
. @HSBC banning @MicroStrategy purchases due to change in policy on "virtual currencies." Wonder what this means for @Coinbase , @Tesla , @Square ?
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Christine Lee
5 years
Thank you @jujuchangabc , @aajanewyork , and @KACFNY for hosting a private screening of @kenjeong 's hilarious Netflix special "You Complete Me, Ho"! I laughed, I cried, I felt good about my man's manhood. #netflixandchill #newyork
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Christine Lee
3 years
I can't help but troll @SBF_Alameda quarantine set-up... Sam runs on oreos. Super fun catching up with him on our 100th episode.
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CoinDesk
3 years
John McAfee "embodied a lot of things about 2017-era crypto," @SBF_Alameda says on #CDTV . "But I do think that space needed to grow up." Watch the full segment sponsored by @NexoFinance , on our 100th episode of "First Mover":
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Christine Lee
3 years
Calling all journalists, afflicted traders, et al. Want to talk Bitcoin all day long with me? @CoinDesk is a dream place to work and is hiring: @studyhallxyz @aaja @aajanewyork @nabj @nabjstudents @nahj @nahj_nyc @nynewswomen @spj_tweets
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Christine Lee
2 years
GM @mattmedved ! And hey this is a cute pic. Thanks for partying down with me. Your energy is infectious, you are authentic and engaged, and you treat people with respect while keeping everyone informed. I like the way you roll. @NFTnow or Never!
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gm to all who say it back
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Christine Lee
4 months
Looking forward to a lively discussion with @Scaramucci and @pythianism at CfC. Send me your questions.
@CFCstmoritz
CfC St. Moritz
4 months
Successful moderation is what creates a unique experience.✨ We are proud to be working with several outstanding moderators, each one with vast industry experience. See you soon on stage, @ericvanderkleij , @christinenews , @MarkMEberstein , @eva_szalay and Dr. Joachim Schwerin! 🎤
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Christine Lee
4 years
Way to go @COLDCARDwallet Rodolfo @Nvk for starting and tracking all the public companies that are purchasing #Bitcoin Which corporate institution will be next?
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Christine Lee
3 years
Bitcoin $50,000? @Bloomberg analysts think so. Top currency regulator: "Good news" coming for crypto by end of Trump term. @Ripple CTO @JoelKatz : If community wants billions of $XRP in Ripple escrow to be burned, nothing can stop it. WATCH 👇👇👇
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CoinDesk
3 years
Bitcoin could hit $50,000 next year, according to @Bloomberg analysts. Daily crypto news roundup on @Ripple 's vote to burn billions of XRP, Russia's CBDC and more with @christinenews :
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Christine Lee
1 year
Arrived in Las Vegas for @CES ! @CoinDesk is live on the ground. Plus, join me Thursday, January 5 at 3pm for a panel discussion: "Web2, Meet Web3" with @missmayad , @marcfmath , @PolygonStudios Kelly DeGregorio, & @Forum3_ Joe O'Rourke
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Christine Lee
3 years
#bitcoin 🚀🌕📈
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Christine Lee
2 years
Bitcoin will hit a $100 trillion market cap, making BTC eventually worth ~$6 million, according to @MicroStrategy CEO Michael @Saylor . For context, the current #bitcoin market cap is +$1T, crypto market cap is $2.7T, gold market cap is $11T. Find out why: 👇👇👇
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CoinDesk
2 years
"Bitcoin will become a $100 trillion asset class," @MicroStrategy CEO @saylor tells CoinDesk TV. Watch the full interview on #bitcoin , other cryptocurrencies, the state of the economy and more on "All About Bitcoin":
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Christine Lee
3 years
. @MicroStrategy is raising $400 million, net proceeds will fund more $BTC purchases. Ohio state legislature eyes a blockchain bill. @StanChart and @BBVA to launch crypto trading services. Check it out:
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CoinDesk
3 years
. @MicroStrategy is planning a $400 million raise that will likely fund more #bitcoin purchases in addition to its existing $475 million worth of bitcoin. Daily crypto news roundup on @bbva 's potential crypto offering and more with @christinenews :
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Christine Lee
2 years
It doesn't seem to be working... $UST
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Christine Lee
4 years
CoinDesk Daily: Bitcoin climbs amid US market rally, Ethereum’s “unannounced hard fork” causes problems for service providers, Biden taps crypto-friendly financial policy advisor, China Construction Bank’s blockchain debt play WATCH 👇👇👇 via @coindesk
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Christine Lee
3 years
Bitcoin crosses $18,000! But @JPMorgan CEO @JamieDFanClub is not impressed. Blockchain, not Bitcoin 🤔 #okBoomer ZCash graduates to its first halving, Vietnam adopts blockchain book-keeping, and Mexican Billionaire @RicardoBSalinas is a Hodler WATCH 👇
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CoinDesk
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. @jpmorgan CEO @emo_jamie_dimon said bitcoin isn't his cup of tea at @NYTimes ' DealBook conference. Our daily crypto news roundup on #bitcoin , @ZcashFoundation , @RicardoBSalinas and more with @christinenews :
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Christine Lee
2 years
Congratulations to everyone who made Taproot happen without the need for war or violence, just pure code. #bitcoin
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Christine Lee
3 years
Outgoing SEC Chair Jay Clayton: Payments inefficiencies are driving Bitcoin's rise. Deutsche Bank's @JimReid35 : Customers prefer bitcoin to gold as hedge against inflation/US dollar risk. @OKex to resume withdrawals and Japan's digital yen... MORE 👇
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CoinDesk
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. @DeutscheBank 's @JimReid35 says its customers are increasingly preferring bitcoin to gold as a hedge against inflation. Daily crypto news roundup of @OKEx , @SEC_News and Japan's digital yen with @christinenews :
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Christine Lee
2 years
The Terra/3AC collapse shares more parallels to the 1907 Panic than the 2008 Financial Crisis, per @Frances_Coppola , which casts @SBF_FTX as a modern JPMorgan and Do Kwon as failed banker Charles Morse. Stability depended on trust in people, not tech.
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CoinDesk
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"In 1907, it was very much an individual within the financial system who was responsible for backing everything up," @Frances_Coppola says, comparing today's crypto meltdown to the Panic of 1907. Watch more:
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Christine Lee
3 years
Princess of NFTs 🔥🔥🔥 @ParisHilton #Bitcoin
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Christine Lee
2 years
My @CoinDesk colleague @Godbole17 reports that a Singaporean arm of Zipmex faces a big loss on about $100M lent to now beleaguered, Hong Kong-based @BabelFinance . The loan was made as part of an effort to generate additional yield.
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ZIPMEX
2 years
Due to a combination of circumstances beyond our control including volatile market conditions, and the resulting financial difficulties of our key business partners, to maintain the integrity of our platform, we would be pausing withdrawals until further notice.
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Christine Lee
2 years
BREAKING NEWS: @SBF_FTX in a suit and tie!
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Christine Lee
1 year
But you went to school and worked in the US, and built Terraform Labs in South Korea and Singapore. I was asking you about the regulatory benefits of operating a crypto business in Asia, knowing the SEC was after you, and how global crypto regulatory policy should be shaped.
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Christine Lee
1 year
Always inspired by the intelligence, dedication, and work ethic of crypto journalist extraordinaire, @laurashin
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Laura Shin
1 year
I almost never post anything personal on Twitter, but today is the 10th anniversary of my being self-employed, and for anyone who needs to hear this, I feel compelled to tell the story of how this leap has led me to more career success than I ever could have imagined 🧚🏻
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3 years
Taking a walk through Union Square Greenmarket in between shows... #Consensus2021 by @CoinDesk
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2 years
2020 was the Year of Defi. 2021 was the Year of NFTs. 2022 will be the Year of...
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3 years
Before my flight took off, bitcoin was at $59K. I landed and now it's pushing $63K. 🤯🐂🚀 #bitcoin
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Christine Lee
9 years
@WendellPierce in Brothers from the Bottom. I laughed, I cried... take the show to Broadway! @toccarracash @wirefans http://t.co/dPkJsDCquL
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Christine Lee
3 years
Big barriers to US markets for many foreigners, but thanks to blockchain tech, a savvy Nigerian was able to buy $TSLA stock on a phone app. Tokenization = Democratization! @DSTOQ CEO @CraigDSTOQ explains. Full video @StellarOrg #Meridian2020 conference.
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We're ready for #Meridian2020 and you?💫 In 2hrs, our CEO @CraigDSTOQ will be joining the discussion panel on the power of #tokenization and democratizing the financial system. ⏰ Join us and register now: #Stellar #defi #blockchain #EmergingMarkets
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2 years
Bitcoin has seen 80% drawdowns from previous all time highs, which could bring bitcoin down to just below $14,000. Sorry folks. Bitcoin is not for the faint of heart.
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Christine Lee
2 years
"The Cryptopians," by @LauraShin drops today. The most detailed and comprehensive book on the making of Ethereum. Highly recommended reading.
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Laura Shin
2 years
Absolutely loved this interview with @CoinDesk — be sure to check it out! 👇🏻
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Christine Lee
9 months
Sad day at @CoinDesk , but an opportunity for other media companies to scoop up a talented group of reporters and editors like @baidakova , @gckaloudis , and more.
@sarafischer
Sara Fischer
9 months
Scoop w @BradyDale : Layoffs expected at @CoinDesk — The expected cuts are part of a broader effort meant to help the company curb costs to facilitate a sale.
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3 years
Sign up for @christine_dkim and @wsfoxley 's newsletter on Ethereum 2.0 and track all the trials and tribulations of the new upgrade.
@CoinDesk
CoinDesk
3 years
We’re staking 32 ETH to run a validator for the upcoming launch of Ethereum 2.0 as part of a fact-finding mission. Follow our progress by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, Valid Points, led by @christine_dkim and @wsfoxley .
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2 years
I just paid $1440 for an NFT shoe. That's more than I've ever paid for a real pair of shoes. @Stepnofficial cc @AlwaysSunnyNYC
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Beauty mogul. Femme boss. Venture capitalist. Bitcoin bull. A lady after my own heart: @MichellePhan and why she is encouraging her followers to buy #bitcoin or earn BTC while shopping online through @TryLolli . CHECK IT OUT @CoinDesk TV: 👇👇👇
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Christine Lee
3 years
Congratulations bitcoin on breaking $67K. Ether is also shattering $4800. I need to wind down from all this record breaking excitement.
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Christine Lee
2 years
Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez is wearing an NFT shirt and vibing to @DJkhaled at the @Cameron_Gemini + @Tyler Winklevoss @Gemini party. Miami is crypto. #NFT #artbaselmiami #MiamiCoin #flpoli
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Christine Lee
3 years
BITCOIN HISTORY: 11 years ago today 10,000 bitcoins were exchanged for 2 @PapaJohns pizzas, the first documented bitcoin transaction used for its intended purpose: electronic cash payments. Those pizzas are worth over $410 million today. Happy #BitcoinPizza Day!
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Christine Lee
3 years
Tether's rare media appearance with @CNBC offers a tiny window into workings of the world's largest stablecoin. We know USD is not backing Tether 1:1, @Dee_Bosa presses to find out what commercial paper is in their reserves. Video embedded in article.
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Christine Lee
2 years
Journalist by day, detective by night; I get to ask @LauraShin about her book, The Cryptopians, chronicling Ethereum and how she solved one of the greatest mysteries in crypto: the alleged identity of the DAO hacker. What should I ask? Wednesday, March 2 at 7pm at The Strand NYC
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Laura Shin
2 years
🗽Hey New Yorkers, I’m doing a reading of my book 📚 at The Strand on Wednesday night at 7pm. @christinenews will join me as moderator. ✍🏻 Would love to see you and sign your books! Sign up below if you haven’t already! 👇🏻
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Christine Lee
1 year
@jerallaire How much in @Circle USDC reserves is deposited with Silvergate Bank?
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Christine Lee
2 years
0% income tax, 0% capital gains tax, 0% property tax, 0% payroll tax, 0% municipal tax, 0% CO2 emissions... Probably nothing. #bitcoincity #elsalvador #bitcoin
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CoinDesk
2 years
Along the Gulf of Fonseca, near a volcano, will live #BitcoinCity : a place with no income, property, payroll or municipal taxes, Salvadoran President @nayibbukele announced at #BitcoinWeek last night. 👇
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Christine Lee
3 years
Hallo Zurich! Getting some work done and getting to know this picturesque city. If you are in Switzerland say hello ❤
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Christine Lee
2 years
"I can tell you in Miami we have big balls" - Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez on the #MiamiBull missing cahunas
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Christine Lee
1 year
@TiffanyFong_ How about the largest crypto conference in North America in Austin, TX this April? I'm just going to put this here: #Consensus23 by @CoinDesk
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#Consensus2024
1 year
We want more women to feel empowered in crypto and Web3 spaces. As a special offer, the first 500 women to buy two #Consensus2023 passes in the same transaction and use code C23WOMEN will get 90% off (max. 4): Tag a friend you want to bring along👇
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Christine Lee
3 years
Putting your capital on a "treadmill" to earn yield is part of the DeFi boom, explains @BloqInc CEO @MatthewRoszak as @VesperFi launches out of beta. We talk about fees, risks, and self-regulation over government regulation... CLIP: 👇👇👇
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Christine Lee
3 years
Where does great wealth come from? A politician might say taxes, an economist might say the money printer, but @michiokaku says "great wealth comes from science and technology." #SALTNY @SALTConference
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Christine Lee
3 years
CoinDesk Daily News: Bitcoin soars as Citibank exec predicts BTC worth $318K next year, @RogerKVer comments on BCH fork drama and more... VIDEO ON-DEMAND 👇👇👇 via @coindesk
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Christine Lee
1 year
Looking forward to having @CampbellJAustin on All About Bitcoin today at 3pm NYC to distill the Silvergate collapse. Watch on or live on Twitter @CoinDesk .
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nic "bankful" carter
1 year
Best description of what actually happened to Silvergate, by @CampbellJAustin
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Christine Lee
1 year
Grüezi aus der Schweiz! #WEF23
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Christine Lee
3 years
"Doge will go back to zero." - Morgan Creek CEO @MarkYusko
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Christine Lee
3 years
Paying for a coffee in Canada with #USDC using the @Coinbase credit card. In the future, we will all earn cryptocurrencies and pay for daily goods and services anywhere in world with crypto. Thank you @jerallaire , @sanchans , @brian_armstrong and many more.
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Christine Lee
1 year
Who's down to ride with me through Vegas? @CES #unrealride
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Christine Lee
2 years
A hedgefund CEO outbid a decentralized autonomous organization comprised of 17,000+ people. The power/wealth gap spawned by the traditional financial system continues...
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The Wall Street Journal
2 years
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said he outbid a group of cryptocurrency investors to win a $43.2 million first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution at auction. He intends to lend it to a free Arkansas art museum.
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Christine Lee
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Plus, Asians live all over the world. I wouldn't assume you're living in Asia just because you are Asian. That would be pretty redneck. But nice deflection. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: 👇👇👇
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Christine Lee
2 years
Watching my first #FormulaE race, sponsored by #avalanchehouse @avalancheavax . Cars crashing from the rain. Red flag conditions.🏁 @Algorand 's car won 🏆
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