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Latest from Lawrence Lewitinn
Circle Going Public, China’s Stablecoin Concerns, Crypto Markets and More
“First Mover” dives into today’s top crypto markets and industry news, including USDC backer Circle announcing its plans to go public in a SPAC deal that values the firm at $4.5 billion. Also, China takes aim at stablecoins in its latest anti-crypto rhetoric. Guests include Michele Schneider of MarketGauge, George Kaloudis of CoinDesk Research with the just-released Crypto Q2 report, and Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter Hanjin Tan on the importance of NFTs in Asia.
Fed Minutes, Binance Saga, BitMEX CEO on Its Future, Crypto Regulation and Markets
“First Mover” with today’s top stories, including Federal Reserve meeting minutes due today. Will they impact crypto markets? Also, Binance and Binance.US hire more former regulators as they face increasing regulatory pressures around the world and the future of BitMEX as its former top executives face trial. The company’s current CEO, Alex Hoeptner, joins the show to discuss his new business strategy. Edward Moya of OANDA joins our markets discussion and “Dogecoin Millionaire” Gary Lachance on the launch of a new game.
$70M Bitcoin Ransom Demand in New Ransomeware Attack, China Steps Up Anti-Crypto Rhetoric
“First Mover” dives into today’s top stories, including the ransomeware attack against an IT company that has rippled through to hundreds of U.S. businesses and companies around the world. Plus, China’s crackdown against the crypto industry continues, temporarily affecting bitcoin’s price. Joining the show to discuss markets and other news are Esteban Castaño of TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm; Nischal Shetty of WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange; and Cross Tower analyst Martin Gasper.
US Jobs Growth Beats Expectations, Crypto Markets Outlook, New Bitcoin Mining Sustainability Report and More
“First Mover” dives into today’s top markets and business news, including the just-released jobs report and the increasingly contentious crypto conversations in Congress. Guests include U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson, Rayne Steinberg of crypto investment firm Arca, and Jaime Leverton of crypto mining firm Hut 8 on the Bitcoin Mining Council’s latest meeting and its just-released survey on sustainable mining.
Bitcoin, Ether Analysis, Japanese Industry Leader on ‘Stupid’ Regulator Warnings Against Binance, State of Crypto in Japan
“First Mover” dives into crypto markets and business news, including Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade. Is it bullish or bearish for ETH? Joining the show to discuss the crypto markets is Darius Sit of QCP Capital. Also, Oki Matsumoto, CEO of Japanese financial conglomerate Monex Group, discusses crypto markets in Japan and the recent regulatory warnings against Binance he suggests were unnecessary.
Jeremy Allaire on Broad USDC Expansion, the Digital Dollar, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law and More
The stablecoin $USDC dominates crypto headlines as the cryptocurrency developed by fintech company Circle gains wider global adoption. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins “First Mover” to discuss the latest news involving $USDC, stablecoins in general, Coinbase, the digital dollar, bitcoin adoption and other related topics. Also, Chris Tyrer of Fidelity Digital Assets has updates Fidelity’s crypto business and weighs in on the markets. Plus, Janine Yorio of Republic Realm helps to demystify the metaverse and NFTs.
Bitcoin Breaks $35K, ARK Invest Joins Race to Get Bitcoin ETF Approved, Global Exchanges Under Regulatory Pressure
“First Mover” has the day’s first look at crypto markets and business news, including regulatory concerns for global exchanges following a cluster of enforcement actions against Binance. Guests include Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek, Delta Exchange CEO Pankaj Balani, and Edge & Node Co-founder Tegan Kline.
Bitcoin Bounce, PwC’s Henri Arslanian on Regulators Reining in Binance
“First Mover” dives into today’s top stories, including the pushback by regulators against Binance in Canada, Japan and now also the U.K. Henri Arslanian of PwC discusses what this means for Binance, its users, and the crypto exchange sector. Grant Whitlock of Global Block shares his crypto markets analysis, and Charles d’Haussy of ConsenSys explains a new digital health passport his group helped to launch in Hong Kong.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Bitcoin’s Challenge to the US Dollar and Its Overall Crypto Plan, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
El Salvador grabs the headlines again as details of its bitcoin currency rollout are announced, with an e-wallet airdrop included. Joining “First Mover” to discuss El Salvador, crypto markets, and other news are Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami, Frances Coppola, author of “The Case for People’s QE,” and Gavin Michael, the CEO of Bakkt.
Sam Bankman-Fried on Crypto Markets, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bet, China’s Miner Crackdown, FTX US Sports Sponsorships and More
“First Mover” with today’s top stories including: The crypto community talking about John McAfee’s controversial life and death in a Spanish prison, and bitcoin remaining rangebound as analysts discuss what’s next. Joining the show today are FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and CoinGecko Co-founder & CEO Bobby Ong.