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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu on White House Stablecoin Report
“First Mover” hosts speak to Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu about the White House’s report on stablecoins calling for bank-like oversight. Plus, crypto markets analysis from FTX.US CRO Brett Harrison.
Circle CEO and Founder Jeremy Allaire on White House Stablecoin Report
“First Mover” hosts speak with stablecoin USDC issuer Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire as the company facing increasing scrutiny from the regulators amid Biden Administration’s stablecoin report. Voyager Digital CEO Steve Ehrlich shares insights into the multi-year partnership signed with Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks. Plus, Blockchain Research Institute Co-founder and Executive Chairman Don Tapscott shares his take on big tech diving into Metaverse.
Former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad on White House Stablecoin Report, DJ Alesso Releases NFT That Comes With Space Flights
“First Mover” hosts speak to former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad for his take on the stablecoin report released by the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets. AscendEX Head of Business Development Shane Molidor provides markets analysis as Ether hits a fresh all-time high at $4,668.69 Wednesday. Plus, EDM artist Alesso is teaming up with OneOf for a first-ever NFT that comes with stratospheric space flights for two token holders. Alesso and OneOf Co-founder & CEO Lin Dai share the details behind this initiative.
Ether Breaks $4,600 With New All-Time High, Will New York City’s New Mayor Eric Adams Turn the Big Apple Into a Bitcoin Hub?
“First Mover” hosts speak to CoinDesk Indexes Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg for her insights on the crypto markets as Ethereum surged past $4,600. The White House is targeting stablecoins and calling for bank-like federal oversight. Congressman Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) shares his take on the news. Plus, Founder and Executive Producer of NFT.NYC Jodee Rich explains the unique opportunity in the red hot NFT space.
Could SEC Approve Grayscale’s Bitcoin Spot ETF Application Soon? Ethereum Jumped to Record High Amid Decentralization Boom
Grayscale has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its bitcoin trust to a bitcoin spot ETF. Will the SEC give it the green light soon? What could it mean for the crypto community at large? Grayscale Global Head of ETFs Dave LaValle shares insights on today’s “First Mover.” NFT.NYC is underway. NFT42 CEO Jimmy McNelis explains the latest NFT trend and the seed funding round for his company Nameless. Plus, regulatory news from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.
Facebook Changes Corporate Name to ‘Meta,’ Investment Firm Andreessen Horowitz Calling for a Better Internet
“First Mover” hosts react to Facebook’s announcement of its corporate name change to “Meta” in anticipation of the next-generation internet. Meanwhile, investment firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) outlines vision on Web 3 in a letter “We Deserve a Better Internet.” Tomicah Tillemann, Global Head of Policy at Andreessen Horowitz, shares insights into the topic. Plus, markets insights from MarketGauge Managing Director Michelle Schneider and details on Nigeria’s CBDC rollout from Bitt CEO Brian Popelka.
The Rise of Shiba Inu Coin in Indian Rupee Market, Associated Press Launches NFT Collection on Binance Marketplace
“First Mover” hosts dig into today’s top stories. Shiba Inu coin is the most talked-about cryptocurrency on Twitter in India. SHIB managed to flip DOGE for the 9th position on the top cryptocurrency by market cap list before it crashed about 30% earlier Thursday, allowing DOGE to regain its title as the 9th biggest coin. Indian crypto exchange WazirX Founder & COO Siddharth Menon provides his insights into the rise of SHIB. Associated Press is launching NFT collections of historical moments on Binance. Dwayne Desaulniers, AP Blockchain and Data licensing director, discusses the significance of this initiative. Plus, markets insights from Eddie Ghabour, Key Advisors Group co-owner and managing partner.
Third Quarter Sees the Largest Venture Capital Investment in Crypto, FTX Founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on Latest Funding Round and LedgerX Acquisition
“First Mover” hosts dive into the biggest news moving the crypto markets today. FTX Crypto Exchange finalizes LedgerX acquisition. This comes after FTX raised over $420 million, which brings the firm’s valuation to $25 billion. FTX Founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried shares insights into the latest funding round and acquisition. Investment firm Republic Head of Crypto and Tokenization Andrew Durgee shares his markets analysis. Plus, CoinList CEO Graham Jenkin discusses a plan for expansion after raising $100 million in the latest funding round.
VanEck Bitcoin ETF Set for Public Debut Today, Solana Hits Fresh All-Time High, Economist Now Auctioning Cover as NFT and More
“First Mover” hosts take a look at the crypto markets as VanEck is launching its bitcoin strategy ETF today Meanwhile, Solana’s hitting a new all-time high, Economist is now on the NFT auction block, and it’s selling “Down the rabbit hole: The promise and perils or decentralised finance” cover as an NFT. Economist reporter Alice Fulwood joins to discuss.
Nigeria Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira Goes Live Today, Matt West Becomes First DeFi Developer to Run for Congress
“First Mover” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Olumide Adesina, a Nigeria-based certified Investment Trader and CoinDesk Contributor, shares insights into the launch of eNaira, Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, and David Nage of crypto asset manager Arca and Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly Capital, weigh in on market movements as bitcoin holds steady above $60K. Plus, what Matt West, the first DeFi developer to run for Congress, has to say about his platform as he runs for Oregon’s congressional 6th District as a Democrat.