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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

Will Ethereum find its north star following Trump’s win? Insights from Lee Bratcher, President & Co-Founder of Texas Blockchain Summit

Lee Bratcher, President & Co-Founder of the Texas Blockchain Summit, discusses the potential trajectory of Ethereum and its role in the blockchain ecosystem following Donald Trump’s election victory. Bratcher examines how changes in regulatory and economic policy under the new administration might influence Ethereum’s growth and innovation. Additionally, Bratcher discusses how stablecoins are being utilized to create social change globally.

What November’s Fed meeting means for markets with Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, unpacks the implications of November's Federal Reserve meeting on the markets. Sosnick discusses potential policy shifts, how Fed decisions are influencing market sentiment, and what investors should watch for in the coming months.

Whizpay launches Whizmo & Natwest launches mobile card solution with Mastercard with Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times

Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, covers two major fintech developments: Whizpay’s launch of Whizmo and Natwest’s new mobile card solution in partnership with Mastercard. Harrison explains how these innovations are set to enhance digital payments and improve user experience, highlighting their impact on the evolving fintech landscape.

Forecasting crypto regulations & assessing the possibility of a strategic bitcoin reserve with Joe Castelluccio, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP

Joe Castelluccio, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP, examines the evolving landscape of crypto regulations and the potential for nations to adopt a strategic bitcoin reserve. He sheds light on the regulatory challenges and opportunities facing the crypto industry as it matures. Additionally, the pair discuss implications on markets following November's Fed meeting.

Will Ethereum find it’s north star in 2025? Insights from Lee Bratcher, President & Co-Founder, Texas Blockchain Summit

Lee Bratcher, President & Co-Founder of the Texas Blockchain Summit, explores Ethereum's potential trajectory toward a breakthrough in 2025. He shares his vision on how Ethereum could establish itself as a foundational pillar in the blockchain ecosystem and forecasts how regulations will shift in the coming year with Trump in office.

Forecasting potential economic shifts under Trump with Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader, TradeMas

Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader, TradeMas, unpacks the potential economic shifts we could see under the Trump administration. From inflation, rates, and market shifts, the pair discuss how Trump will impact the greater U.S. economy and assess the potential of a pullback following market highs.

Crypto’s legislative future and key 2025 policies to watch with Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Polygon Labs

Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Polygon Labs, explores the legislative potential of crypto and the key policies to keep an eye on in 2025. Rettig discusses how policy changes drive innovation, and what these developments mean for the future of digital assets. Rettig also recaps her appearance before congress in the first ever congressional hearing on DeFi.

Bitcoin soars past $76k & forecasting defi adoption in 2025 with Andy Baehr, Head of Product, Coindesk Indices

Andy Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices, analyzes Bitcoin’s surge past $76,000 and provides a forecast for DeFi adoption under the Trump administration. Baehr discusses the factors fueling Bitcoin’s record-breaking rise, as well as the potential regulatory and market implications for decentralized finance in 2025.

Breaking down market trends and fed day significance with Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets

A technical analysis of current market trends and the impact of Fed Day on market movements is examined by Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets.

Why markets are rallying after the election with Brian Vendig, Chief Investment Officer, MP Wealth Advisors

Brian Vendig, Chief Investment Officer at MP Wealth Advisors, explores the factors driving a post-election market rally. Vendig discusses the reasons behind this market momentum, including investor sentiment, policy expectations, and sector-specific gains.

Stablecoins and the future of crypto regulation post election with Austin Campbell, CEO, Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN)

Austin Campbell, CEO of the Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), discusses the rising regulatory focus on stablecoins and its implications for crypto legislation. Campbell breaks down how stablecoins are influencing the financial ecosystem, the potential regulatory challenges they face, and what this means for the future of digital assets.

What the election means for markets with Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist, Annex Wealth Management

Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist at Annex Wealth Management, unpacks the election’s impact on the markets. Jacobsen analyzes how election outcomes shape market trends, the sectors most affected, and what investors can expect in the coming months.