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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Crypto Markets Tumble, CoinDesk’s Annual Digital Assets Review, Australian Open in the Metaverse

“First Mover” dives into the crypto markets with CoinDesk research analyst George Kaloudis for your first look at the latest CoinDesk Annual Review. Jam packed with data and analysis on crypto performance and trends, the hosts and Kaloudis discuss the implications for 2022. Also, the Australian Open announces its metaverse project on the heels of news that tennis superstar Novak Djokovic’s visa has been denied. Guests are Ridley Plummer, Metaverse and NFT project manager of the Australian Open and Adam De Cata of Run It Wild.

Jan 6, 2022

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Risk and Opportunity for Algorithmic Stablecoin, The Case for BlockbusterDAO

“First Mover” hosts speak to Harvard Business School Professor of Business Administration Marco Di Maggio about the risk and opportunity for algorithmic stablecoin. Seth Ginns, CoinFund managing partner and head of Liquid Investments, analyzes crypto markets. Plus, taking a page from ConstitutionDao, will BlockbusterDAO succeed in its mission? Tasafila, founder of BlockbusterDAO, shares insights into the movement.

Jan 5, 2022

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Breaking Down Web 3.0, The Near Foundation, Kavita Gupta’s New Fund

“First Mover” dives into Web 3.0, what it means to different blockchain leaders, and do their plans include Ethereum? Joining the show to discuss this major theme of 2022 are the Near Foundation’s new CEO, Marieke Flament, and Kavita Gupta, founder of the new Delta Blockchain Fund. Also, Ronnie Moas of Standpoint Research shares his crypto markets analysis.

Jan 4, 2022

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Crypto Markets Update and Outlook, Layer 2 Solutions to Improve Ethereum Performance

“First Mover” dives into crypto markets on the first day stock markets open in the new year. Joining us to discuss the general 2022 crypto outlook, questions about the inflation-hedge narrative, correlation to the stock market, volatility, DeFi and more is Greg Magadini, CEO of Genesis Volatility. Also, Jan Hartmann of Banxa Labs on the progress in deploying Layer 2 solutions to lower Ethereum gas fees and speed up transaction times.

Jan 3, 2022

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SEC Commissioner Peirce on 2022 Outlook for Stablecoins, NFTs, Bitcoin ETFs, New Legislation and More

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce joins “First Mover” to discuss a wide range of topics affecting the crypto industry and markets in 2022. That includes the future of stablecoins, the prospects for a U.S. bitcoin ETF, regulatory concerns around NFTs, and the status of Peirce’s Safe Harbor proposal. Also, a look back at top NFT stories that helped drive mainstream crypto adoption in 2021.

Dec 30, 2021

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Legendary Investor Bill Tai on NFTs, Metaverse and the Future of Blockchain

In this special episode of “First Mover,” host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of “NFT for social good platform,” Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.

Dec 29, 2021

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Crypto Markets Analysis, Global Adoption, Crypto Regulation in Review

What’s going on in the crypto markets? “First Mover” discusses the near and long-term bitcoin and altcoin outlook with guest Andriy Velykyy of Allbridge. Also, what does the new year hold for global crypto adoption, and does Ukraine have a future as a major crypto hub? Plus, the year in crypto policy and regulation: much discussed and much more to do in 2022.

Dec 28, 2021

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Grayscale’s 2022 Outlook, A Shift in Bitcoin Demographics, End-of-Year Taxes

“First Mover” dives into crypto markets and end-of-year taxes. Joining the show to discuss are Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, head of Investor Relations at Grayscale, and Mark Steber, chief tax information officer at tax firm Jackson Hewitt. Plus, a look at shifting bitcoin demographics and what that implies for crypto markets in 2022.

Dec 27, 2021

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Square CEO Jack Dorsey at War With Andreessen Horowitz Co-founder Over Web 3 Debate, Top Crypto Predictions for 2022

The “First Mover” hosts speak to CoinList CEO Graham Jenkin for insights into the top crypto predictions of 2022 and markets analysis from Youbi Capital CEO Chen Li.

Dec 23, 2021

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Robinhood Adds Crypto Gifting Feature and Acquires Cross-Exchange Trading Firm Cove Markets, Sam Bankman-Fried on Crypto Scrutiny

“First Mover” co-host Lawrence Lewitinn is in for Christine Lee. Joining Lawrence is Robinhood Crypto Chief Operating Officer Christine Brown. Starting December 22, Robinhood customers (not available in NV or HI) will be able to customize and send a crypto gift to friends & family from the Robinhood app. Meanwhile, Robinhood has acquired cross-exchange crypto trading firm Cove Markets. Plus, crypto billionaire and FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gives his take on crypto scrutiny.

Dec 22, 2021

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