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.

Последние от Emily Parker

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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Regulations, Crypto.com CEO on Partnership With Paris Saint-Germain

“First Mover” is joined by former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, who just left the agency at the end of August and is now joining venture capital firm a16z as an advisor. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek shares insights into the multi-year sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain and why it matters. PowerTrade Co-Founder Mario Gomez Lozada provides his short-term and long-term outlook for bitcoin.

10 сент. 2021 г.

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Chris Giancarlo on His New Book: “#Crypto Dad: The Fight For the Future of Money”

“First Mover” talks to Chris Giancarlo, Former CFTC Chairman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel, aka “Crypto Dad” about his upcoming book, and on the latest cases of crypto regulations. Plus, Coindesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De provides his insights into Coinbase’s fight to gain regulatory clarity.

9 сент. 2021 г.

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Coinbase CEO Says SEC Threatened to Sue the Company Over Lending Product, Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $46K After Selloff

“First Mover” talks to Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the SEC threatened to sue the firm over lending product. Coinbase VP for Products Sanchan Saxena and OneOf CEO and Co-founder Lin Dai join the program as Coinbase is also partnering with OneOf in offering NFT products. FINXFLO Head of Institutional Sales Jeff Reed shares his markets analysis as the bitcoin price stabilizes around $46K. Lex Sokolin from ConsenSys shares the latest growth of crypto wallet MetaMask.

8 сент. 2021 г.

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In a Global First, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Now in Effect

“First Mover” talks to Japanese exchange Liquid Group COO Seth Melamed as crypto hacks become more frequent this year. What measures are Liquid Group taking to prevent hacks like this from happening again? In a global first, El Salvador’s bitcoin law is now in effect. Steven McClurg, CIO & co-founder of Valkyrie, shares his takes on its meaning and implication for the crypto community. Plus, the SEC is reportedly investigating DeFi exchange Uniswap Labs. Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation managing editor, provides his insights.

7 сент. 2021 г.

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Sam Bankman-Fried on Crypto’s Future

29-year-old multi-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, head of crypto exchange FTX, trading firm Alameda Research, decentralized finance (DeFi) project Serum, and now the new owner of options platform LedgerX, joins a special episode of “First Mover” to discuss his personal mission and vision for the crypto industry at large. Plus, insights into crypto regulation, leveraged tokens, DeFi, altcoins, Web 3.0, business partnerships, altruism, and utilitarianism.

3 сент. 2021 г.

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What’s Next After Bitcoin Breaks $50K? Binance.US Reportedly Is Going Public in 3 Years

“First Mover” talks to Bittrex Global CEO Stephen Stonberg for his analysis on the crypto markets as bitcoin breaks $50,000. Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games, and Miko Matsumura, general partner for Gumi Cryptos Capital, share insights into the “play to earn” gaming model and why it’s popular in the Philippines. Plus, regulatory headlines from Coindesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

2 сент. 2021 г.

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FTX.US Breaks into US Derivatives Market with LedgerX Acquisition, SEC’s Gensler Says Crypto Market Won’t ‘Last Long Outside’ Regulatory Framework

“First Mover” discusses the U.S. crypto derivatives markets with LedgerX CEO & Co-founder Zach Dexter as FTX.US announces it’s acquiring the firm. Is this how FTX breaks into the U.S. derivatives market? Meanwhile, SEC Chair Gary Gensler says the crypto market won’t “last long outside” regulatory framework. Our readings on that. Plus, other regulatory news from Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De.

1 сент. 2021 г.

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Can Crypto Firms Gain Access to Fed’s Payment Systems?

“First Mover” takes a look at crypto firm Avanti Bank’s latest application to become a Federal Reserve member bank. Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Avanti Bank, shares why her firm is seeking the Fed’s formal regulation, in addition to its existing regulator, the Wyoming Division of Banking. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Ava Labs President John Wu.

31 авг. 2021 г.

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Crypto Consumer Protections, Solana Price Surges to New All-Time High

“First Mover” takes a look at the regulatory issues surrounding crypto assets in the U.S. as SEC Chair Gary Gensler has signaled a pathway for bitcoin futures ETFs with tough regulations, and Ice Miller LLP Partner Jarrod Loadholt shares his insights as crypto investors await the SEC’s decision. Plus, bitcoin’s price update and the drivers behind Solana’s price surge. Toroso Investments CIO and Co-founder Michael Venuto provides his analysis.

30 авг. 2021 г.

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Crypto Markets Await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Speech on Tapering Roadmap, OpenSea’s Explosive Growth in the New Frontier of NFTs

“First Mover” dives into the booming NFT markets with OpenSea Head of Product Nate Chastain, as OpenSea posts record monthly trading volume of more than $1.5 billion. Will NFTs be the best coming out of crypto? Plus, bitcoin price analysis from Coinberry CEO Andrei Poliakov as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on the tapering roadmap.

27 авг. 2021 г.

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