Crypto 2023

According to recent PitchBook data, VC firms have invested nearly $20 billion into crypto startups globally, with 616 deals through the first nine months of 2022. PitchBook Senior Emerging Technology Research Analyst Robert Le discusses the key takeaways from the report, sharing insights into the top trends in crypto VC fundraising, Web3 and emerging opportunities.

Dec 16, 2022

Following the collapse of FTX and its ongoing contagion effects, where does the crypto industry go from here? Industry insiders share their outlook for 2023, from regulation to Web3 to the future of work.

Dec 14, 2022

Matt Stoller, director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project, wrote an opinion piece on CoinDesk titled "Cryptocurrencies: A Necessary Scam?" He compares crypto to the anti-monopoly movement. Stoller joins "First Mover" to discuss his thesis.

Dec 14, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donations worth at least $73 million could be clawed back to repay FTX creditors. Meanwhile, Bankman-Fried is expected to testify before Congress Tuesday. Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy and where crypto regulation could be headed in 2023.

Dec 12, 2022

Ernst & Young Principal and Global Innovation Leader Paul Brody discusses his outlook for crypto's road ahead in 2023 and explains why he thinks there will be "no lessons learned" from this year's contagion. Plus, insights on the future of Ethereum and his upcoming production launch of Nightfall in partnership with Polygon.

Dec 12, 2022

CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin introduces the upcoming "Crypto 2023" theme week at CoinDesk with a focus on what is going to happen in the crypto industry in the coming year.

Dec 9, 2022