Emily Parker

“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

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

“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

“First Mover” hosts speak to co-creator of Dogecoin Billy Markus, aka “Shibetoshi Nakamoto,” on his crypto journey and the evolution of dogecoin, which now is up 3,700% year to date. In addition, CEO of VaynerMedia Gary Vaynerchuk shares insights into the NFT market. Plus, regulation update from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

Dec 21, 2021

“First Mover” hosts speak to former CFTC chair, author of “CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money” Chris Giancarlo as the US regulators weighing comprehensive regulations on stablecoins. Bitcoin and Eth drifting lower amid bearish Asia session. Marc Lopresti, managing director of strategic funds, provides markets analysis. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Editor, Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De has the latest update on the $2 trillion “Build Back Better” bill and its impact on crypto.

Dec 20, 2021

“First Mover” hosts speak to Bloomberg journalist and author of the book “The Contrarian,” Max Chafkin, about the Silicon Valley evolution and the coming of Web 3. 3IQ CEO Fred Pye shares markets insights as bitcoin trading lower today, Plus, will metaverse real estate see more growth on blockchains other than Ethereum? Head of Metaverse Growth at Unique Network Irina Karagyaur shares her take.

Dec 17, 2021

“First Mover” hosts speak to Senior Vice President of Business Development at Accuweather, Paul Lentz, as the company is now teaming up with Chainlink to apply weather data on the blockchain. WazirX Co-founder and COO Siddharth Menon shares crypto market analysis and the state of India’s crypto regulation. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De sheds light on relevant regulatory news.

Dec 16, 2021

“First Mover” hosts speak to CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De for the key takeaways from the Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins yesterday. Matt Leising, co-founder of DeCential and author of “Out Of The Ether,” shares his views on DAO’s evolution and outlook and what the mainstream media gets wrong about crypto. Plus, crypto markets insights and updates on the state of crypto in El Salvador from Sovryn Founder Edan Yago.

Dec 15, 2021

“First Mover” hosts speak to Dr. Ryan Clements, assistant professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, for his insights into the Senate hearing on stablecoins. Titan Co-founder and co-CEO Clay Gardner provides markets analysis. Plus, Travala CEO Juan Otero shares details behind its exponential growth in November.

Dec 14, 2021

“First Mover” hosts speak to Jonathan Manzi, CEO of Beyond Protocol, a blockchain project that focuses on trust and security, as BadgerDAO recently revealed details of how it was hacked for $120 million. Crypto market insights from Eaglebrook Advisors’ Director of Research Joe Orsini. Plus, what blockchain unicorns have emerged in North America this year? Blockchain Coinvestors Managing Partner Matthew Le Merle gives the detail from his list.

Dec 13, 2021