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: House Hearing on Crypto’s Energy Use and Impact

U.S. lawmakers have been talking about energy and environmental concerns around crypto mining. Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding a hearing entitled, “Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains.” Witnesses include BitFury CEO Brian Brooks, Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire, Cornell Tech Professor Ari Juels, former Chelan County Public Utility District and Bonneville Power Administration CEO Steve Wright, and Jordan Ramis P.C.

Jan 20, 2022

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Russia’s Central Bank Calling for Full Crypto Ban, House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains

“First Mover” hosts speak to CIO & Director of Research of ETF Trends Dave Nadig for his analysis on the crypto markets and why GBTC discount hits a new record. Plus, CoinDesk reporter Anna Baydakova discusses why Russia’s Central Bank is calling for a full ban on crypto.

Jan 19, 2022

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Bitcoin Price Recovering From Slump, JPMorgan Report Suggests Ether Is Losing NFT Market Share to Solana

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King and eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch for a look at today’s crypto markets and key trends to watch in 2022.

Jan 19, 2022

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Bitcoin Down as Stock Futures Tumble, Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks Shares View on US Stablecoin Regulation, FTX Sets Up $2B to Invest in Crypto Startups

Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current Bitfury CEO Brian Brooks joins “First Mover” to discuss the U.S. stablecoin regulations. Meanwhile, FTX announces a $2 billion venture fund to invest in crypto industry startups. FTX Ventures Lead Amy Wu shares details from behind the scene. Bitcoin is down along with stock futures. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides his market analysis. Plus, a regulatory update from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

Jan 18, 2022

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Crypto Market Seesaw, Bringing Bitcoin to Retail Locations Near You

Cash transfer company MoneyGram is doubling down on its partnership with Coinme, investing in the crypto-cash exchange for a 4% ownership stake. MoneyGram CEO Alexander Holmes and Coinme CEO Neil Bergquist join “First Mover” to discuss their expansion plans and partnership, making it possible for consumers to purchase bitcoin at thousands of U.S. retail locations. Plus, what to make of the latest crypto market ups and downs? Brad Roth of Thor Financial shares his analysis and outlook.

Jan 14, 2022

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Legendary Cryptographer David Chaum on Web 3, Quantum Computing and Digital Currency

“First Mover” hosts are joined by world-renowned cryptographer and privacy advocate and CEO of Elixxir, David Chaum. Chaum shares his views on the current state of cryptocurrency and blockchain and the development of Web 3, among other topics. Chief Administrative Officer of FirstBank Wade Peery shares insights into the plan to offer stablecoin “USDF.” Plus, comments on the crypto regulation turf war from Jones Day Partner James Burnham.

Jan 13, 2022

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US Economy Sees Highest Inflation in 4 Decades, Is Bitcoin Still an Inflation Hedge?

“First Mover” hosts speak to PwC Global Crypto Leader Henri Arslanian for his analysis on the crypto markets as the U.S. December consumer price indexes increased 7% from a year ago, the highest level in four decades, and he shares his top crypto prediction for 2022. Plus, former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Bragança shares insights into the current state and outlook for SEC crypto regulation.

Jan 12, 2022

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Kevin O’Leary on NFT Market and DeFi, Venture Investor Paul Veradittakit on Bitcoin Markets and 2022 Predictions, Is Bitcoin Nearing a Price Bottom?

“First Mover” hosts speak to Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, for his view on the booming NFT market and the DeFi space. In addition, venture investor and Pantera Capital Partner Paul Veradittakit shares his crypto outlook for 2022. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De shares the latest investigative report on Trump-era crypto policy.

Jan 11, 2022

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The Sandbox Co-founder on Metaverse Development, Dfinity Founder on Its Internet Computer Opening an Ethereum Bridge

“First Mover” hosts dive into the discussion around metaverse with The Sandbox Co-founder and COO Sebastien Borget. In addition, DFINITY Founder and Chief Scientist Dominic Williams shares insights behind its internet computer opening an Ethereum bridge and markets analysis from TheoTrade Co-founder Don Kaufman.

Jan 10, 2022

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US Economy Added Fewer Jobs in December Than Expected, Paul Brody on Why He Thinks 2022 Is the Year of Ethereum and More

“First Mover” hosts speak to Ernst & Young Principal & Global Innovation Leader Paul Brody about his outlook for Ethereum in 2022 and some of the key issues that need to be addressed. Looking at the markets, the U.S. economy added 199K jobs last month, fewer than expected. Ben McMillan, CIO of IDX Digital Assets, shares his view on the crypto markets and the impact of macro factors. Plus, Open Earth Foundation Executive Director Martin Wainstein shares insights into utilizing NFT art to help tackle climate change.

Jan 7, 2022

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