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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

Bitcoin staking protocols seeing growth in 2025 | Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB – Build on Bitcoin |

Bitcoin staking protocols are experiencing a surge in growth in 2025, attracting increasing interest from investors. Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB - Build on Bitcoin, joins us to discuss the key drivers behind this expansion and the potential impact on the broader cryptocurrency market.

Google & Tesla seeing weakness as NVDA recovers from DeepSeek sell-off | Ethan Powell, Principal & CIO of Brookmont Capital Management |

Market sentiment shifts as Google and Tesla face headwinds while NVDA rebounds following the DeepSeek-driven sell-off. Brookmont Capital Management's Principal & CIO, Ethan Powell, joins us to analyze these developments and offer his perspective on the evolving investment landscape.

Crypto adoption set to advance amidst new regulatory landscape | Samantha Lewis, Partner @ Mercury Fund |

Regulatory shifts are paving the way for increased crypto adoption and institutional engagement. Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury Fund, discusses how the new regulatory landscape is shaping the future of digital assets.

Markets navigating geopolitical uncertainty & Mag 7 weaknesses | Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader @ TradeMas |

Geopolitical tensions and weakness in the Mag 7 stocks are creating volatility in the markets. Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, analyzes how investors are responding to these challenges and how markets are aiming to push higher this year.

The growing tokenization industry & Archax/XDC’s partnership providing access to tokenized RWA’s | Keith O’Callaghan, Head of Structuring @ Archax & Angus O’Callaghan, Head...

The tokenization industry is gaining momentum as institutions seek greater access to digital assets. Keith O’Callaghan, Head of Structuring at Archax, and Angus O’Callaghan, Head of Markets at XDC Network, discuss how their partnership is expanding opportunities for tokenized real-world assets.

Breaking down the latest inflation and retail data | Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist @ NYSE |

New inflation and retail figures are offering key insights into the state of the economy. Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE, analyzes what the data means for consumer spending and market trends.

Can the S&P 500 extend its three-year bull run? | Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist @ CFRA Research |

The S&P 500 has been on a strong three-year run, but can the momentum continue? Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA Research, analyzes key market drivers and risks ahead.

Leveraging blockchain to drive growth in tokenization| Austin King, CEO of Omni Network |

Tokenization is gaining momentum as blockchain technology unlocks new opportunities for digital assets. Austin King, CEO of Omni Network, explores how blockchain is driving this shift and its impact on financial markets detailing new assets being created on chain, in an open financial system.

AI race & Blockchain’s role in combating deepfakes| John D’Agostino & Scott Stornetta

As the AI race accelerates, deepfake technology poses growing concerns for security and misinformation. John D’Agostino and Scott Stornetta discuss how blockchain can be leveraged to combat deepfakes and ensure digital authenticity.

Markets navigate inflation & geopolitical uncertainty| Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader @ TradeMas |

Rising inflation and global tensions are creating volatility across financial markets. Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, analyzes how investors are navigating these challenges and adjusting their strategies. He provides insights into key market trends and potential economic impacts.

Valentines Day reaches record consumer spending | Phil Rist, Co-Founder of Prosper Insights & Analytics|

Valentine’s Day spending has reached an all-time high as consumers splurge on gifts and experiences. Phil Rist, Co-Founder of Prosper Insights & Analytics, breaks down the trends driving this record growth.