digital assets

CoinDesk Indices data reveals that digital assets are beating traditional markets so far in 2023. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg joins “First Mover” to discuss. Plus, Gunzberg breaks down why computing and DeFi delivered double-digit gains last month.

Mar 1, 2023

ByteTree data shows bitcoin ETPs are winning big with inflows, with 11,301 BTC added in January. ETC Group co-CEO Bradley Duke discusses the reasons behind the increasing inflows and his outlook on institutional interest in digital assets.

Feb 23, 2023

In a recent blog post, Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long shares her concerns about the politics of digital assets on Capitol Hill. Long wrote in part, "Washington’s misguided crackdown will only push risks into the shadows, leaving regulators to play whack-a-mole as the risks continuously pop up in unexpected places."

Feb 21, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $24,400, after touching its highest level since August. Digital Asset Strategist Joe Orsini joins "First Mover" to discuss the catalysts behind bitcoin's recent rally and whether the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization could double in value in the coming months. Plus, the other trends he is watching in the digital assets space.

Feb 16, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a rule that would effectively require registered investment advisors (RIA) to go outside the crypto industry to store digital assets, according to its first formal policy push that leans heavily into the cryptocurrency sector. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the potential repercussions amid increased regulatory action from the SEC.

Feb 15, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) remains above $22,000 despite increased regulatory pressure on the industry after Kraken's $30 million SEC settlement and Paxos receiving a Wells Notice. ProChain Capital President David D. Tawil shares insights into BTC's resilience amid macro headwinds and the impact of CPI data. Plus, takeaways from Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing on safeguarding financial digital assets.

Feb 14, 2023

Conflux, the native token of the layer 1 Conflux blockchain, soared by 60.25% on Thursday after it announced it had integrated Little Red Book, China's version of Instagram. Conflux received a $5 million research grant from Shanghai's government in 2021. "The Hash" hosts discuss the cultural contexts, lack of clarity and changes in China's policy towards digital assets.

Jan 26, 2023

Standard Bank Group Head of the Blockchain Centre of Excellence Ian Putter discusses his outlook for digital assets and blockchain technology in traditional banking. Plus, insights on crypto adoption in South Africa.

Jan 18, 2023

Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro joins "First Mover" to discuss the presence of crypto at The World Economic Forum's annual meeting and the council's 2023 predictions on digital assets. Plus, insights on navigating the crypto winter amid layoff announcements from major companies like Coinbase and Crypto.com. And, the role crypto plays in the war in Ukraine.

Jan 16, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) posted its biggest one-day return in two months, trading near the $19,000 level. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski discusses the recent rally in the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Plus, how the macro environment will continue to impact digital assets.

Jan 13, 2023