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Latest from Emily Parker
And Then There Was One
In an astonishing six months as crypto winter hobbled even well-funded crypto companies, Binance defended its position at the top of all crypto exchanges and took down its $40 billion rival, FTX. That’s why Changpeng Zhao is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Bitcoin Slips After November Jobs Report; US Justice Dept Calls for Independent Probe of Alleged FTX Fraud
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November, more than expected. The unemployment rate remained the same at 3.7%. OANDA Senior Market Analyst of The Americas Edward Moya discusses the impact of the new economic report on crypto markets. Following the FTX crash, could regulation go too far? Tonya Evans, Penn State Dickinson Law professor, joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, CoinDesk's Margaux Nijkerk explains why Dogechain is different from dogecoin.
Sam Bankman-Fried: 'I Didn’t Knowingly Commingle Funds'; Binance Exec on Crypto Industry Recovery Initiative
The crypto community is reacting to Sam Bankman-Fried's New York Times interview in which he expressed regret over his exchange's collapse, but stopped short of admitting fraud. Plus, Binance Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann joins "First Mover" to discuss the exchange's crypto industry recovery initiative. Also joining is MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen on the future of decentralized lending.
Bitcoin Rises Toward $17K; BlockFi Has $355M in Crypto Frozen on FTX
Crypto lender BlockFi has about $355 million in cryptocurrencies currently frozen on defunct crypto exchange FTX. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments uncovered during BlockFi's first day in bankruptcy court. Howard Fischer, former SEC senior trial counsel and current partner at Moses Singer, shares his thoughts on the legal proceedings. Plus, former AAX Vice President Ben Caselin, who has resigned amid the crypto exchange's withdrawal halt, joins the conversation. And, a crypto markets analysis with Bilal Little of DFD Partners.
BlockFi to Make First Appearance in Bankruptcy Court; Bitcoin Bounces Above $16K
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, the latest casualty of the FTX collapse, is scheduled to make its first appearance in bankruptcy court after filing for Chapter 11 protection. Joining "First Mover" to discuss the legal proceedings is Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder. Bitcoin and ether prices are higher despite the BlockFi filing. Floating Point Group CEO John Peurifoy shares his crypto markets outlook. Plus, what other companies could be impacted by FTX's fallout? Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani joins the conversation.
Bahamian Attorney General Defends Actions in FTX Case; Bitcoin and Ether Trade Lower
Bitcoin and Ether are trading lower as fears over FTX contagion and Fed rate hikes continue to weigh on markets. Hashdex CEO Marcelo Sampaio shares his crypto markets outlook. Nikhilesh De has the latest from the Bahamas where Attorney General Ryan Pinder is speaking out on the FTX case and drawing attention to his prior role at a bank with ties to FTX. Plus, a time of transition for Time's Keith Grossman who joins "First Mover" to discuss his upcoming job at MoonPay.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Mea Culpa; Kraken Incoming CEO on Crypto's Future
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried "froze up in the face of pressure" as his company collapsed, he wrote in a new letter sent to employees of the company he once helmed. Kraken incoming CEO Dave Ripley joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook for the crypto industry. Plus, could bitcoin outperform ether in the coming months? Fairlead Strategies founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton weighs in.
Bitcoin Flirts With $16K Amid Renewed Crypto Contagion Fears
Bitcoin is flirting with $16,000 as crypto traders speculate over the future of Genesis Global, a victim of the fallout from the recent collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange. CoinFund President Chris Perkins and Nansen Research Analyst Niklas Polk share their insights. Plus, CoinDesk's Jodie Gunzberg breaks down crypto market performance by industry sectors.
FTX Owes Its Largest Creditor $226M; More Than 50% of Bitcoin Addresses Are Now in Loss
Court documents filed over the weekend reveal FTX owes an estimated one million creditors about $3.1 billion collectively. "First Mover" has the latest in the FTX case. Dragonfly Capital Partner Tom Schmidt shares his outlook on crypto winter from a venture capitalist's perspective. Nauman Sheikh of Wave Financial provides his markets analysis. And the Moskowitz Law Firm Managing Partner Adam Moskowitz explains his firm's class action suit against some celebrities who endorsed FTX.
Bahamas Regulator Orders FTX Crypto Transferred to Government Wallets; Bitcoin in Narrow Band Between $16.5K and $17K
Is a battle brewing over the jurisdiction of FTX's bankruptcy proceedings? CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De explains the Bahamas regulatory order requiring the exchange to transfer its crypto to government wallets, and how it may complicate bankruptcy proceedings. Also joining the discussion is Ropes & Gray Counsel Daniel Gwen. Plus, IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan provides his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) ignores the FTX chaos, for now. RETRACTION: An interview with DoNotPay CEO Joshua Browder has been removed from this broadcast, as it did not meet CoinDesk’s editorial standards.