Emily Parker

CoinDesk TV is live at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Topics include Bank of America's new report on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the European Union postponing the MiCA vote until April, and crypto's tax implications. IBM Consulting Executive Partner Shyam Nagarajan, Deloitte Tax LLP Partner Rob Massey, TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Isabella Chase, and Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation join the conversation.

Ene 17, 2023

"First Mover" is live from Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum's annual gathering of business, government, and civic leaders is kicking off. Crypto and blockchain innovation is one of the big topics, seen both as a challenge to financial systems and a tool to help resolve some of the world's most pressing problems. Joining the conversation are Coinbase Vice President of International Policy Tom Duff Gordon, World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi, Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro, and Accenture Senior Managing Director David Treat.

Ene 16, 2023

Crypto.com is the latest company to cut its workforce by around 20% as crypto winter lingers. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski and Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff share their crypto markets analysis. Plus, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday. DCG owns Genesis and CoinDesk. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer weighs in. And, Crypto is Macro Now Economist Noelle Acheson discusses the state of crypto innovation amid contagion concerns.

Ene 13, 2023

The consumer price index (CPI) slipped 0.1% in December, roughly inline with expectations for a flat reading. On an annualized basis, the CPI was higher by 6.5%, inline with expectations and down from 7.1% a month earlier. Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini weighs in. Plus, Blockchain.com said it's letting go of 28% of its workforce, or about 110 employees. And, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) shares his outlook on the future of U.S. crypto regulation.

Ene 12, 2023

According to an investor update email, Cathie Wood has added 33,756 shares of Coinbase (COIN) to ARK’s Innovation ETF (ARKK), worth around $1.45 million based on the January 10 closing price. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau shares his outlook regarding the crypto exchange. Plus, Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss calls for the ouster of Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Lumida CEO & Co-Founder Ram Ahluwalia weighs in on the rising tensions. And, Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades shares his crypto markets analysis.

Ene 11, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase has said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring which it expects to be complete by the end of Q2 2023. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in on the lingering crypto winter jitters. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $17,000. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan shares his crypto markets analysis. And, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses the future of crypto regulation.

Ene 10, 2023

According to Bloomberg, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group and the conglomerate's Genesis subsidiary. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by the parent company Digital Currency Group. Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani weighs in. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) decisively pushed past $17,000, appearing to break out of a three-week range. Plus, CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis and Galaxy Digital Head of Firmwide Research Alex Thorn share their 2022 crypto year in review research.

Ene 9, 2023

The U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was down from a revised 256,000 jobs in November (originally reported as 263,000) and topped economist forecasts for 200,000. What does this mean for crypto? eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman shares his analysis. Plus, CoinDesk TV continues on-the-ground coverage of CES in Las Vegas with Block Bitcoin Wallet Lead Max Guise and Ala Dziamidava of HYPERVSN.

Ene 6, 2023

Live from Las Vegas at CES," First Mover" host Christine Lee kicks off CoinDesk's coverage of the largest tech conference of the year. CoinDesk's Pete Pachal gives a preview. Also, as the U.S. House of Representatives struggles to elect a speaker, how could the outcome impact this year's crypto agenda in Washington, D.C.? Ron Hammond, Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association, shares his predictions. Plus, bitcoin is still trading flat, but for how long? Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies, provides her crypto markets analysis.

Ene 5, 2023

"First Mover" dives into today's hot topics in crypto, including U.S. and Bahamian liquidators fighting for jurisdiction over bankrupt crypto exchange FTX as Sam Bankman-Fried pleads ‘not guilty’ to fraud charges. 507 Capital Managing Partner Thomas Braziel weighs in. Plus, a closer look at Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade. Why is it boosting liquid staking governance tokens, and what does it mean for ETH stakers? And, a crypto markets update as bitcoin and ether prices inch higher. Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya of OANDA and Messari Research Analyst Kunal Goel join the conversation.

Ene 4, 2023