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Circle Doubles in Value to $9B in New Deal With SPAC, Cryptos Hold Their Ground but Investors Remain Wary, CoinDesk Live at ETHDenver 2022
“First Mover” hosts speak to Dante Disparte of stablecoin issuer Circle as the company doubles its value to $9 billion in new deal agreements with SPAC firm Concord Acquisition. Don Kaufman of TheoTrade shares his crypto market analysis.
Could Ukraine Be the Crypto Capital of the World? Colorado to Accept Tax Payments in Crypto by End of Summer
“First Mover” hosts speak to Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister and Head of Diia City Project Alex Bornyakov, as geopolitical tensions weigh on global markets. Colorado governor Jared Polis (D) takes the hosts behind the scenes of 2022 ETHDenver and shares the state’s plan to accept tax payments in crypto by end of the summer. Plus, crypto market analysis from Lennix Lai of OKX.
Cryptocurrencies on the Rise as Some Russian Troops Pull Back From Ukraine Border, a Year After the GameStop Mania: Lessons Learned From Meme Investing
“First Mover” hosts speak to The Wall Street Journal “Heard on the Street” Editor Spencer Jakab as he explains the thesis in his latest book “The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors.” Prices of bitcoin and alts are up on the heels of Russia’s partial pullback of troops near the border with Ukraine. Seth Ginns of CoinFund provides his market analysis. Plus, CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares the latest news from the hearing of the couple with alleged ties to the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
Crypto Goes Mainstream at 2022 Super Bowl, US Figure Skating Team Launches Partnership to Accept Crypto Donations, Bitcoin Holds Above $41K
“First Mover” hosts speak to Adweek Consumer Goods reporter Paul Hiebert to review the crypto ads at the 2022 Super Bowl. Mark Clerkin of CoinList shares his crypto markets analysis. Chris Knierim, 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist, and James Lawrence, Engiven co-founder, share details of the partnership with U.S. figure skating team to enable crypto donations.
Can You Trust the Celebrity Crypto Endorsements at the Super Bowl This Year? MATIC Token Surges as Polygon Raises $450M to Support Web 3 Plans
“First Mover” hosts speak to CoinDesk columnist David Morris for his views on crypto firms like FTX and Crypto.com becoming major advertising players at this year’s Super Bowl. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal shares details behind the firm’s latest raise that allow it to build Web 3 applications and invest in zero-knowledge technology. Plus, Kareem Sadek of KPMG Canada on the firm’s decision to add crypto to its balance sheet.
U.S. Inflation Accelerates to 40-Year High, FLOW Token Surges on Beijing 2022 Olympics Winter Games License
“First Mover” hosts speak to Matthieu Jobbé-Duval of Dapper Labs for insights into the possible factors contributing to the surge of FLOW tokens. Scott Melker, “The Wolf of All Streets” crypto trader, shares his crypto market analysis as the U.S. CPI number jumps to a new 40-year high. Brandon Buchanan, Meta4 Capital founder and managing partner, shares his views on Web 3.
Who Are the Couple That Got Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy to Launder $4.5B in Stolen Bitcoin? Could UK Soon Get Its Own CBDC?
“First Mover” hosts speak to CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De for his insights into the arrest of two New Yorkers who are charged with conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex. California pro-bitcoin congressional candidate Aarika Rhodes (D) discusses the role of cryptocurrency in her campaign. Kene Ezeji-Okoye, co-founder and president of Millicent, shares his firm’s plan for CBDC research in the U.K. Plus, crypto market insights from Don Kaufman, co-founder, TheoTrade.
Ava Labs Co-Founder and CEO on DeFi, US House Committee on Financial Services to Hold Hearing on Digital Assets, Canada’s Truckers Turn to Bitcoin for Fundraising
“First Mover” hosts speak to Emin Gun Sirer, founder and CEO, Ava Labs for a look at the state of DeFi development. Anthony Di lorio, Jaxx founder and CEO and Ethereum co-founder shares his take on Canada’s truckers turning to bitcoin as Gofundme ceases $9 million in donations. Plus, entrepreneur Iddris Sandu shares details behind the partnership with music mogul Jay-Z to bring Hip-Hop to the metaverse.
Bitcoin Holds Above $42K as Major Cryptos Rebound, Privacy-Focused Web 3 Application Builder Aleo Raised $200M at $1.45B Valuation
“First Mover” hosts speak to Voyager Digital Co-founder & CEO Steve Ehrlich for an in-depth analysis on the crypto markets as major cryptocurrencies bounce back. Privacy-focused Web 3 application builder Aleo raised $200 million in a Series B funding round at a valuation of about $1.45 billion dollars. Aleo CEO & CTO Howard Wu shares his plan for expansion.
US Economy Added 467,000 Jobs in January, ‘Trust Machines’ Wants to Unlock Potentials of Bitcoin for Web3
“First Mover” hosts speak to Stacks Protocol contributor Muneeb Ali as he launches Trust Machines, an ecosystem of applications to unlock potential of bitcoin for Web3. Former NBA All-Star and serial entrepreneur Baron Davis is launching “More Than Us Venture Studio” to develop, drop new NFT collections to empower underrepresented communities. Plus, market insights from Peter Marber, Chief Investment Officer and head of emerging markets at Aperture Investors.