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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LIVE Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Holds Press Conference on Rate Hike Decision

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is holding a press conference to discuss the central bank’s latest policy and economy update, including the decision to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2018.

Mar 16, 2022

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Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision Today, Crypto Industry on Defensive in Ukraine Crisis, Metta World Peace Launches NFT Collection

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points to tame soaring inflation in the U.S. Ben Emons of Medley Global Advisors joins “First Mover” to share his readings on the pulse of the U.S. economy and global markets. Rebecca Rettig of Aave weighs in on the role of crypto exchanges in the Ukraine crisis amid calls for compliance with Russia sanctions. Plus, former NBA star Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly Metta World Peace) on celebrity endorsement of NFTs.

Mar 16, 2022

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Everstake Exec on Partnering With Ukraine, FTX to Launch New Crypto Donation Website

Everstake COO Bohdan Opryshko joins “First Mover” to share details of the new crypto donation site “Aid for Ukraine” in partnership with FTX and the Ukrainian government. The Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates this week. Dexterity Capital Managing Partner Michael Safai shares his crypto markets analysis. Robbie Ferguson of Immutable shares the company’s plan to bring blockchain gaming to the masses after raising $200 million in its latest funding round.

Mar 15, 2022

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Kevin O’Leary Lobbies Congress in Support of Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ Pro-Crypto Bill, Fmr Walt Disney Chairman & CEO Robert Iger Heads to the Metaverse and More

European Union parliamentarians are to vote on a proposed rule to limit proof-of-work crypto mining. O’Shares ETFs Chairman Kevin O’Leary lobbies in favor of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) that could alter the capital gains taxation rules for crypto. The “Shark Tank” co-host joins “First Mover” to discuss. Plus, bitcoin markets analysis from Jeff Mei of Huobi Global and insights on metaverse regulation from Bradley Tusk of Tusk Strategies.

Mar 14, 2022

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Bitcoin Jumps to $40K as Putin Sees Positive Shift in Ukraine Talks, Russia Could Nationalize Western Businesses

Russian President Vladimir Putin sees “certain positive shifts” in talks with Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine continues to put up a strong resistance against Russia. Pavel Kravchenko, on the ground in Ukraine, a co-founder of crypto software firm Distributed Lab, joins “First Mover” to share the latest from that region. Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Research Fellow weighs in on the impact of the economic warfare on Russia and Biden’s crypto executive order on digital assets. Plus, crypto markets analysis from David Gan of OP Crypto.

Mar 11, 2022

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Expanding Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Inflation Hits a New 4-Decade High, Bitcoin Price Analysis and More

A financial war is being waged across the globe, sending currency and commodities markets into volatility akin to the crypto markets. “First Mover” hosts speak to Uriel Epshtein of Renew Democracy Initiative for his analysis on the global sanctions against Russia. Alex Siman of SubSocial Network shares insights on their and Gavin Wood’s fundraising effort to aid Ukraine. Crypto markets analysis from 3iQ Digital Assets President Chris Matta. Plus, expanding access to bitcoin for the masses, Patrick Sells of NYDIG and Tom Novak of Visions Federal Credit Union explain their latest initiative.

Mar 10, 2022

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Bitcoin Soars Above $41K as US President Joe Biden Signs Executive Order on Cryptocurrency

Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith and CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De join “First Mover” to share their insights and analysis of President Biden’s executive order that calls for federal agencies to coordinate their approach to cryptocurrencies. Prices of bitcoin, ethereum and other digital assets jumped on the heels of this news. John Sarson, Sarson Funds CEO and founder, shares his markets analysis. Plus, tips on how to navigate crypto tax rules this tax season from Seth Wilks of Taxbit.

Mar 9, 2022

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Ukraine’s Digital Battle Against Russia, Role of China’s Digital Yuan in Russia Sanctions, an NFT Collection to Highlight Female Role Models

“First Mover” hosts speak to Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister Alex Bornyakov as the United Nations records about 2 million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia’s assault continues. Darrell Duffie of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research weighs in on the role of China’s digital yuan in Russia sanctions. Crypto market insights from crypto exchange OKX Director Adrian Yang. Plus, celebrating International Women’s Day, Lisa Mayer, Boss Beauties founder and CEO, shares how her company is helping bring female empowerment to the community.

Mar 8, 2022

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European Currencies Crumble While Oil Soars on Russia Oil Ban, Mastercard and Visa Suspend Russian Operations, ConsenSys Controversy

“First Mover” hosts are joined by CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De to discuss the ongoing call from Ukraine’s government urging American private businesses to cut operations in Russia. Arthur Falls, a former employee of ConsenSys, gives his side of the story in the controversy surrounding the blockchain company. Markets insights from Ben McMillan of IDX Digital Assets. Plus, how are people in Ukraine coping with war? Anton Altement of OSOM weighs in.

Mar 7, 2022

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Crypto Industry Expands Effort to Help Ukrainians, Markets React to Near Disaster Following Nuclear Plant Shelling

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Alona Shevchenko, Ukraine DAO founder, and Kenny Choo, True Global Ventures founding partner, as crypto industry continues to raise funds to support Ukraine humanitarian efforts. Ananya Kumar of Atlantic Council weighs in on China’s role in Russia sanctions. Plus, crypto market insights from Michele Schneider of MarketGauge Group.

Mar 4, 2022

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