Emily Parker

Executive Director of Global Content

Emily Parker was CoinDesk's executive director of global content. Previously, Emily was a member of the Policy Planning staff at the U.S. State Department, where she advised on Internet freedom and digital diplomacy. Emily was a writer/editor at The Wall Street Journal and an editor at The New York Times. She is the co-founder of LongHash, a blockchain startup that focuses on Asian markets.

She is the author of "Now I Know Who My Comrades Are: Voices From the Internet Underground" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). The book tells the stories of Internet activists in China, Cuba and Russia. Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, called it "a rigorously researched and reported account that reads like a thriller." She was chief strategy officer at Silicon Valley social media startup Parlio, which was acquired by Quora.

She has done public speaking all over the world, and is currently represented by the Leigh Bureau. She has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, BBC and many other television and radio shows. Her book has been assigned at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Tufts, UCSD and other schools.

Emily speaks Chinese, Japanese, French and Spanish. She graduated with Honors from Brown University and has a Masters from Harvard in East Asian Studies. She holds Bitcoin, Ether and smaller amounts of other cryptocurrencies.

Latest from Emily Parker

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The SBF Trial: Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Faces Cross-Examination, Secret Recording Exposed

The second week of Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is wrapping up, with Caroline Ellison facing a cross-examination from the defense. In court, the jury also heard a recording of a meeting Ellison had with Alameda staffers last year. Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi weighs in on the state of crypto VC funding. 21.co CEO Hany Rashwan gives a crypto markets update. MarketAcross VP Orian Tal and CryptoJungle CEO Ben Samocha discuss crypto aid donations for Israel.

Oct 13, 2023

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The SBF Trial: Dissecting Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Bombshell Testimony

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of hedge fund Alameda Research and star witness in the government’s criminal fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, will take the stand for a third day of testimony. Bragança Law attorney Lisa Bragança shares her legal analysis. ProShares global investment strategist Simeon Hyman discusses the future of ether futures ETFs. And, Elliot Chun from Architect Partners weighs in on crypto M&A deals in Q3.

Oct 12, 2023

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The SBF Trial: Ex-Alameda Research CEO Claims Bankman-Fried 'Directed' Her to Commit Crimes

The prosecution's star witness Caroline Ellison testified against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried yesterday. Kennyhertz Perry partner Braden Perry weighs in on the legal proceedings. CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger reacts to new comments from billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones regarding bitcoin (BTC). And, WOO co-founder Jack Tan discusses striking a deal with Teneo, the liquidator of bankrupt hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

Oct 11, 2023

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The SBF Trial: Star Witness to Testify on FTX Implosion; Crypto Donations for Israel

The prosecution's star witness, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, is set to take the stand in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial. Hodder Law Firm Founder Sasha Hodder reacts. Ripple SVP of strategic initiatives Eric van Miltenburg weighs in on the company's plans in Singapore. CoinGlass data shows crypto traders suffered over $100 million of losses from liquidations amid Middle East turmoil. And, Endaoment CEO Robert Heeger discusses the future of charitable giving.

Oct 10, 2023

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The SBF Trial: Anthony Scaramucci Weighs In, Ex-Alameda CEO Expected to Testify Tuesday

The SBF Trial is entering its second week and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is expected to be the next witness to testify. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, along with former federal prosecutor Rachel Maimin share their perspectives on the legal proceedings. Arca CEO Rayne Steinberg also gives a crypto markets update as traders reacted to Hamas launching a surprise attack against Israel.

Oct 9, 2023

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Inside the Courtroom for Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial; Layoffs at Ledger

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares what it's been like inside the courtroom for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial this week. 117 Partners CEO Thomas Braziel discusses how the legal proceedings could impact the FTX bankruptcy case. Martin Leinweber from MarketVector Indexes weighs in on the crypto markets after the September jobs report. And, Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador reveals how much money was lost from crypto hacks and scams in Q3.

Oct 6, 2023

Opinion

Michael Lewis Was Charmed by Sam Bankman-Fried – But So Was Everyone Else

Michael Lewis is getting slammed for a relatively sympathetic portrayal of SBF. The larger question is: Why did so many people fall under Sam’s spell?

Oct 5, 2023

Writer Michael Lewis interviews Sam Bankman-Fried at Crypto Bahamas (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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The SBF Trial: Here's What Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys Are Saying About FTX's Collapse

Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial officially kicked off Wednesday, with lawyers from both sides presenting their opening arguments to the 12-person jury. ZFZ Law co-founder Michael Zweiback shares his legal analysis. Ryan Rugg and Stephen Randall from Citi treasury and trade solutions discuss Citi's digital asset plans for institutional clients. And, Innovating Capital general partner Anthony Georgiades gives a crypto markets update.

Oct 5, 2023

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The SBF Trial: Opening Arguments Expected Soon, Bernie Madoff's Former Lawyer Weighs In

The trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is entering its second day. Jury selection should finish up later today, with opening arguments to follow. Mintz and Gold partner Ira Lee Sorkin and former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj share their perspectives on the legal proceedings. Coinbase Country Director of Singapore Hassan Ahmed discusses the crypto exchange obtaining a payment license in Singapore. And, tastycrypto head Ryan Grace gives a crypto markets update.

Oct 4, 2023

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The SBF Trial: FTX Founder Gets His Day in Court as Jury Selection Begins

Once regarded as the white knight of crypto, Sam Bankman-Fried now stands accused of committing wire fraud and conspiracy to commit several other types of fraud. Today, the 31-year-old FTX founder's criminal trial begins in New York City. O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti join CDTV to discuss. Plus, Kaiko director of research Clara Medalie weighs in on how are crypto traders behaving after FTX's demise.

Oct 3, 2023

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