First Mover

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen almost 40% to $23,000 this month, the steepest gain since October 2021, according to CoinDesk data. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce share their insights on the future of crypto regulation in 2023. And, Astra Protocol Strategic Adviser and Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney also joins the conversation.

24. Jan. 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) topped $23,000 for the first time since August before retreating. This comes as play-to-earn giant Axie Infinity's AXS cryptocurrency is rallying despite the impending unlocking of millions of dollars worth of tokens. Opimas LLC CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi weighs in. Compound Labs Founder Robert Leshner and Bitwise Asset Management General Counsel Katherine Dowling also join the conversation.

23. Jan. 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding around $21,000 as Genesis Global Holdco LLC, the holding company of troubled cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This comes as Gemini CEO Cameron Winklevoss is now threatening to sue Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG owns Genesis and CoinDesk. Joining "First Mover" to discuss are CoinDesk's News Desk Managing Editor Danny Nelson and Eric Snyder, Wilk Auslander LLP Partner. Plus, Thomas Moser of the Swiss National Bank and Carbonbase CEO Max Song speak with CoinDesk's Christine Lee from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

20. Jan. 2023

"First Mover" is live in Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum with the latest news moving crypto markets, including Binance being named as a counterparty in an order against the little-known cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato, accused of laundering $700 million by U.S. authorities on Wednesday. Plus, Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation's Yulia Parkhomenko and KUNA exchange founder Michael Chobanian discuss the state of crypto donations to Ukraine to aid its defense in the war against Russia. And, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire shares his thoughts on the future of stablecoin regulation.

19. Jan. 2023

"First Mover" is live at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, covering the latest crypto market developments, as Digital Currency Group has informed its shareholders that the firm is pausing dividends. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Guests include Skybridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci, World Economic Forum's Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets Brynly Llyr, The Digital Dollar Project's Jennifer Lassiter, Ripple SVP of Global Customer Success Brooks Entwistle, and Standard Bank Group's Ian Putter.

18. Jan. 2023

CoinDesk TV is live at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Topics include Bank of America's new report on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the European Union postponing the MiCA vote until April, and crypto's tax implications. IBM Consulting Executive Partner Shyam Nagarajan, Deloitte Tax LLP Partner Rob Massey, TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Isabella Chase, and Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation join the conversation.

17. Jan. 2023

"First Mover" is live from Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum's annual gathering of business, government, and civic leaders is kicking off. Crypto and blockchain innovation is one of the big topics, seen both as a challenge to financial systems and a tool to help resolve some of the world's most pressing problems. Joining the conversation are Coinbase Vice President of International Policy Tom Duff Gordon, World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi, Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro, and Accenture Senior Managing Director David Treat.

16. Jan. 2023

Crypto.com is the latest company to cut its workforce by around 20% as crypto winter lingers. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski and Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff share their crypto markets analysis. Plus, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday. DCG owns Genesis and CoinDesk. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer weighs in. And, Crypto is Macro Now Economist Noelle Acheson discusses the state of crypto innovation amid contagion concerns.

13. Jan. 2023

The consumer price index (CPI) slipped 0.1% in December, roughly inline with expectations for a flat reading. On an annualized basis, the CPI was higher by 6.5%, inline with expectations and down from 7.1% a month earlier. Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini weighs in. Plus, Blockchain.com said it's letting go of 28% of its workforce, or about 110 employees. And, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) shares his outlook on the future of U.S. crypto regulation.

12. Jan. 2023

According to an investor update email, Cathie Wood has added 33,756 shares of Coinbase (COIN) to ARK’s Innovation ETF (ARKK), worth around $1.45 million based on the January 10 closing price. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau shares his outlook regarding the crypto exchange. Plus, Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss calls for the ouster of Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Lumida CEO & Co-Founder Ram Ahluwalia weighs in on the rising tensions. And, Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades shares his crypto markets analysis.

11. Jan. 2023