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 Testifies on Monetary Policy and Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is back on Capitol Hill to deliver his semiannual monetary policy update, this time testifying before the Senate Banking Committee. Powell indicates that the central bank still backs a quarter-point interest rate hike in March against a backdrop of surging inflation in the U.S. and balancing the unpredictability of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Mar 3, 2022

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Chainalysis on Russia-Ukraine War: What Do Blockchain Data Reveal About Sanctions Compliance or Evasion, Ukraine Cancels Crypto Airdrop Ahead of Scheduled Snapshot

Reversing plans, the Ukrainian minister of digital transformation has announced the cancellation of an airdrop to crypto donors via his Twitter account. “First Mover” hosts speak to Salman Banaei of Chainalysis for insights into tracking crypto transactions during the Russia-Ukraine crisis and how to ensure crypto is not used for sanction evasion. Timothy Brackett of The Markets Compass, provides his crypto market analysis as bitcoin eyes $45K.

Mar 3, 2022

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Live Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Testifies on Monetary Policy and State of the Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to deliver his semiannual monetary policy update to Congress against a backdrop of surging inflation in the U.S. and the uncertainty of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Mar 2, 2022

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Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Bitcoin Price Jumps as Demand in Ukraine and Russia Booms, Gitcoin Founder on Crypto for Public Good

“First Mover” hosts explore whether crypto can find its safe haven role in Russia-Ukraine crisis. Tanvi Ratna, CBDC expert at Policy 4.0 shares her views. Premiums for bitcoin are soaring on exchanges servicing Ukraine and Russia, Knox Ridley of I/O Fund provides his market analysis. Plus, Gitcoin Founder Kevin Owocki explains how crypto can be used for public good.

Mar 2, 2022

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How Is Ukraine Using Crypto To Fight Russia? Ukrainian Government Receives Crypto Donations Worth $16.8M

“First Mover” goes to Ukraine for on-the-ground interviews as the war with Russia intensifies. Guests include Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, Ukrainian lawyer Artem Afian, who has close ties to Ukraine government officials, and Tanvi Ratna of Policy 4.0. Also, Nik De on U.S. sanctions and Starlink terminals arriving in Ukraine.

Mar 1, 2022

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Ukraine Crisis: The West Unleashes SWIFT Bans Against Russia, as Pressure Against Russia Builds, so Does the Role of Crypto

“First Mover” has the latest as the Russia-Ukraine crisis tests the role of cryptocurrencies in war and sanctions. Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn sit down with experts to examine various ways cryptocurrencies are being used, and the implications. Guests are Liat Shetret of Solidus Labs, a market surveillance and risk monitoring hub, Alona Shevchenko UkraineDAO Founder, and Kapil Rathi, CrossTower Co-Founder and CEO.

Feb 28, 2022

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Cryptocurrency Is an Unlikely Workaround for US Sanctions Against Russia, Crypto Markets Rebound After Biden Speech

“First Mover” hosts speak to cryptocurrency strategist and former CIA analyst Yaya Jata Fanusie for his insights into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of crypto in this geopolitical crisis. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo weighs in on the crypto regulation turf war in the U.S. Strips Finance Founder and CEO Ming Wu provides his market analysis as cryptocurrencies are seeing a strong rebound following Biden’s speech yesterday. Plus, a highlight from CoinDesk Tax Week coverage.

Feb 25, 2022

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Bitcoin, Crypto Markets Edge Higher, Ukraine Exchange Founder on Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Crypto Tax Talk

“First Mover” examines the current state of the crypto industry in the Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hosts speak with Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukraine Crypto Exchange KUNA. Also, crypto markets analysis from Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds. Will today’s rebound last? As part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week, David Kemmerer of CoinLedger takes aim at Form 1099-B.

Feb 23, 2022

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Global Markets Brace for Choppy Sessions as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Escalate, Laura Shin on Her New Book ‘The Cryptopians’ and the $11B DAO Hack on Ethereum in 2016

“First Mover” hosts discuss the global markets with Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate, plus, his insights on Grayscale’s campaign to encourage American investors to advocate for a spot bitcoin ETF. Laura Shin reveals juicy details in her new book “The Cryptopians.” Plus, CoinDesk’s Ben Schiller shares key topics in Tax Week coverage.

Feb 22, 2022

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Bitstamp USA on Crypto Markets, Exchange Hacks and eSports, ETHDenver Highlights

Live from ETHDenver, “First Mover” host Christine Lee has highlights from the big Ethereum conference, including an interview with Polkadot lead developer Shawn Tabrizi. Also, Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta joins Christine and co-host Lawrence Lewitinn to discuss crypto markets and lessons learned from major exchange hacks. Zagotta is also joined by Immortals CEO Jordan Sherman to discuss their new esports partnership. Plus, Sergey Gorbunov of Axelar on the new funding round that gives them unicorn status.

Feb 18, 2022

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