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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

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.

Implications on Musk’s potential OpenAI withdrawal – will OpenAI remain a non-profit? | Bradley Tusk, Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Tusk Venture Partners |

Elon Musk’s possible exit from OpenAI raises questions about the organization’s future and its nonprofit structure. Bradley Tusk, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tusk Venture Partners, discusses the potential implications for AI governance and funding. He provides insights into how this move could reshape OpenAI’s mission and industry influence.

Crypto catalysts developing on Capitol Hill | Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research @ Galaxy Digital |

Regulatory momentum is building as lawmakers address key crypto developments. Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, explores the catalysts shaping digital asset policy in Washington. He provides insights into how these changes could impact the future of the crypto industry.

Stablecoin legislation, debanking, and the future of digital assets | Samir Kerbage, CIO @ Hashdex Asset Management |

New stablecoin legislation and pushes for debanking are reshaping the digital asset landscape. Samir Kerbage, CIO at Hashdex Asset Management, discusses the regulatory developments and their impact on crypto adoption and provides insights into why this could mark the golden age of digital assets.

Digital assets panel gaining traction on Capitol Hill | Andy Baehr, Head of Product @ Coindesk Indices |

Lawmakers are ramping up discussions on digital asset regulation as a key panel gains traction. Andy Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices, explores the impact of these developments on the crypto industry. He provides insights into how regulatory clarity could shape the future of digital assets.

Mortgage rates and treasury yields stay high amid inflation concerns | Yung Lim, CEO of FolioBeyond |

Elevated mortgage rates and treasury yields persist as inflation remains a key economic factor. Yung Lim, CEO of FolioBeyond, analyzes the connection between inflation trends and interest rate movements. He provides insights into what needs to happen for rates to stabilize and the outlook for borrowers and investors.

The state of altcoins & crypto innovation | Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs|

Altcoins continue to evolve as the crypto industry pushes new frontiers of innovation. Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs, discusses the latest trends shaping the altcoin market and emerging trends in crypto regulations to pay attention to. He provides insights into what’s driving growth and adoption in the digital asset space as well as the story behind the genus of his company.

Congress and D.C. move toward stablecoin regulation | Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy @ Circle |

Stablecoin regulation is gaining momentum as lawmakers in D.C. push for clearer guidelines. Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle, discusses the latest legislative efforts and their potential impact on the crypto industry. He provides insights into how regulatory clarity could drive stablecoin adoption and innovation.

Analyzing January core CPI figures | Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist @ LPL Financial |

January’s core CPI data offers key insights into inflation trends and economic conditions. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist at LPL Financial, breaks down the latest figures and their implications for Federal Reserve policy. Roach provides insights into how markets and investors are reacting to the data.