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Latest from Fran Velasquez
Parallel Markets Looks to Bridge Identity Verification Across Platforms
The global investor identity company wants to reduce the tension of onboarding and verification for traditional and crypto-native firms.

Stablecorp Wants to Reduce Cross-Border Payment Friction
The Canadian company wants to give users and investors a bank-like experience without the need for a bank.

OCC Comptroller: Crypto Companies ‘Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up’
Michael Hsu joined “First Mover” to discuss why crypto companies need to provide more clarity on what they offer and be in less of a rush to expand without a “strong foundation.”

OccSaviors and the Fight for Honest Occupational Health Hazard Standards
Founder and industrial hygienist Jeffrey Miller details how the decentralized project looks to give occupational workers the fuel they need to track their exposure levels by using NFTs.

Google’s Partnership With Coinbase Is ‘Validation’ for the Crypto Industry: Oppenheimer
Owen Lau, senior analyst at investment bank Oppenheimer, joined “All About Bitcoin” to discuss what Google’s partnership with crypto exchange Coinbase could mean for other crypto-native companies.

Justin Sun 'Optimistic’ About Crypto’s Return to China, Addresses Huobi Acquisition
The Tron founder joined “First Mover” to discuss his role on Huobi’s advisory board and why he’s hopeful the crypto exchange will someday be allowed back into mainland China.

Binance Exec: BNB Smart Chain Hack Could Have Been Worse if Validators Hadn’t ‘Sprung Into Action’
Patrick Hillmann, chief communications officer at crypto exchange Binance, joined “First Mover” to discuss last week’s $100 million exploit and how validators prevented the worst-case scenario.

Valkyrie Funds, Ark Invest Say Crypto Has Hit ‘Bottom’ Amid Recession Woes
Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie, joined “First Mover” to discuss the state of crypto, the economy and their respective crypto-focused separate managed accounts.

Atlantic Council Director Sees 'Splintering' Financial System if US Falls Behind on CBDCs
Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council, joined “First Mover” to discuss how a U.S. CBDC could be a trendsetter for the rest of the world, once it gets beyond the research stage.

CFTC’s Regulation by Enforcement Needs to Change, Commissioner Says
Summer K. Mersinger told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover" that Congress needs to establish clear rules for DAOs.
