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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

Tuum and Audax’s partner to improve digital banking in Middle East with Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times

Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, discusses the partnership between Tuum and Audax to enhance digital banking in the Middle East. She highlights how this collaboration aims to drive innovation and improve financial accessibility in the region.

Insights from recent Mollie report & Creditspring launches new program to assist borrowers with Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times

Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, shares insights from Mollie’s latest report and Creditspring’s new program designed to support borrowers. She discusses the trends shaping fintech innovation and accessibility.

Nasdaq hits 20,000 for the first time with Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas

The Nasdaq reached the historic 20,000 mark for the first time. Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas analyzes the key drivers behind this milestone and its implications for the broader market.

How the utility of Bitcoin impacts price action & regulatory implications for 2025 with Alyse Killeen, Founder & Managing Partner, Stillmark

Alyse Killeen, Founder & Managing Partner of Stillmark, explores how Bitcoin’s utility influences its price action. She discusses the factors linking Bitcoin’s real-world applications to market valuation and provides insights into the evolving relationship between Bitcoin’s functionality and its price trends.

Increasing momentum for U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve with Andy Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices

Andy Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices, discusses the potential movement on a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve. He explores the implications of such a reserve on the digital asset markets and provides insights into how this initiative could shape the future of cryptocurrency adoption and regulation.

Building defi apps on the Bitcoin blockchain with Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of B.O.B – Build on Bitcoin

Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of B.O.B - Build on Bitcoin, explores the potential of building DeFi applications on the Bitcoin blockchain. He discusses the advantages and challenges of leveraging Bitcoin for decentralized finance and provides insights into how this innovation is expanding Bitcoin’s use cases and driving DeFi growth.

Why the global distributed ledgers markets could hit $905B by 2033 with Gregg Bell, Senior VP, HBAR Foundation

Gregg Bell, Senior VP at HBAR Foundation, discusses why the global distributed ledger markets are projected to reach $905 billion by 2033. He highlights key drivers behind this growth, including innovation and increased adoption and provides insight into the rise of Hedera.

CPI, PPI & jobs data ahead of next week’s fed meeting with Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE, analyzes the CPI, PPI, and jobs data leading up to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. He explores how these economic indicators could influence monetary policy decisions.

Unpacking institutional interest & growth in real world asset tokenization with Nick Cowan, Group CEO of Valereum PLC

Nick Cowan, Group CEO of Valereum PLC, explores the growing interest and expansion in real-world asset tokenization and discusses how tokenization is transforming traditional asset markets by enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

Integrating B2B & B2C models in modern finance with Scott Brown, Group President for Experian North America

Scott Brown, Group President for Experian North America, explores the integration of B2B and B2C models in modern finance. He discusses how combining these approaches enhances customer experiences and drives business growth.

The significance of the Bitcoin $100k milestone & future market outlooks with Samir Kerbage, CIO of Hashdex

Samir Kerbage, CIO of Hashdex, discusses the significance of Bitcoin reaching the $100K milestone. He explores the factors driving this achievement and its implications for the crypto market.

Mixed labor data and inflation outlook with Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE, examines inflation trends amidst mixed labor market signals. He discusses the implications of these indicators for monetary policy and market sentiment.