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Is FTX’s High Stakes Offer a Good Deal for Voyager? Big Week Ahead in Markets
FTX and Voyager battle it out publicly after FTX made an offer that the bankrupt crypto lender claims would be a bad deal for its customers. Bankruptcy expert Thomas Braziel of 507 Capital joins “First Mover” to discuss the latest developments in the case. With the Federal Reserve expected to announce another rate hike this week, and with Alphabet, Amazon and Meta announcing corporate earnings, it’s shaping up to be a big week in markets. Eric Chen, CEO of Injective Labs, joins the markets discussion. Plus, CoinDesk kicks off Sports Week with Simon Yu of StormX to discuss their patch partnership with the Portland Trailblazers.
Three Arrows Founders Break Their Silence; SEC Calls 9 Cryptos ‘Securities’ in Insider Trading Case
“First Mover” dives into the biggest stories of the day. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg shares her insights as bitcoin (BTC) tops $23,000. Plus, former prosecutor Ian McGinley joins to discuss the fallout after a former Coinbase employee is arrested over allegations of crypto insider trading.
Bitcoin, Alts Dip as ECB Raises Rates 50 Basis Points, First Hike in 11 Years
Fresh on the heels of the European Central Bank’s decision to raise interest rates higher than expected to fight inflation, “First Mover” examines the impact on crypto markets. JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG North America, joins the markets discussion. Also, the latest on South Korea’s raids on crypto exchanges. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, joins the show from South Korea. Plus, Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel on how the bitcoin mining giant and the overall mining sector are doing.
Crypto Markets Rally, Polygon’s Disney Boost, Former Celsius Employee Speaks Out
“First Mover” dives into crypto markets to discuss the relief rally underway. Is the worst of the crypto industry’s credit crisis over? Former Celsius employee Timothy Cradle tells his story on what went wrong with the crypto lender. Greg Magadini, Genesis Volatility co-founder and CEO, gives his markets analysis. Plus, Mihailo Bjelic, Polygon co-founder on its zero-knowledge scaling solution and Disney’s accelerator program.
Crypto Lender Celsius’ First Court Hearing & Reorganization Plan, Global Adoption of CBDCs
Celsius Network is betting its mining operation will drive revenue to help the crypto lender emerge from bankruptcy. CoinDesk’s Cheyenne Ligon joins “First Mover” to report the details of Celsius’ first court hearing. As the ether (ETH) rally continues, AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman provides his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Atlantic Council Director Josh Lipsky with an update on global central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Chris Giancarlo on First Hearing in Celsius Bankruptcy Case; Ethereum Merge Update
Celsius Network reveals how it plans to protect customers as it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joins “First Mover” to discuss the Celsius case, the digital dollar project and more. Also, why are bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) prices rising? GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round joins the markets discussion. Plus, Mahin Gupta, founder of a prominent India-based crypto exchange, shares his perspective on the state of the crypto industry.
Ether’s 12% Jump, Celsius’ $1.2B Balance Sheet Hole, Reaction to US Inflation Data and China Q2 GDP
As it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court on Monday, crypto lender Celsius Network has acknowledged it now has a $1.2 billion hole in its balance sheet. Legal expert Ron Hammond of the crypto lobbying group Blockchain Association joins “First Mover” to share his insights. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Jason Pagoulatos of Delphi Digital. And Avery Akkineni, Vayner3 president, joins to discuss her outlook on NFTs and the Web3 space amid the recent market downturn.
Celsius Files for Bankruptcy Following Three Arrows & Voyager, US Producer Price Index Hits 11.3% in June
Celsius Network has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York, the third major crypto firm to have done so in two weeks. Ropes & Gray LLP Partner Ryan Preston Dahl joins “First Mover” to discuss the company’s bankruptcy filing and possible ramifications for investors. Plus, how could Celsius’ developments impact the crypto markets? Nauman Sheikh of Wave Financial provides his analysis.
Bitcoin, Crypto Markets Turn Red Upon News of US Inflation Hitting 9.1%, Legal Ramifications of NFT-backed Loans
U.S. economy recorded 9.1% inflation in June, a new 40-year high. Will policy makers look for even more aggressive measures to tame inflation, and how would this affect crypto markets? Plus, Jeff Karas, lawyer at Anderson Kill discusses the complexity and risks of using NFTs as collateral for secure loans. And Aaron Selenica, a college student who lost money trading on the now bankrupt Voyager Digital, shares his story.
How Small Traders Can Seek Locked-Up Funds from Crypto Firms, Bitcoin Drops Below $20K Ahead of Inflation Data
DoNotPay CEO Joshua Browder explains how retail investors can file claim suits against Celsius Network to attempt to recover their assets as the lender faces insolvency. CFRA analyst Angelo Zino and CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De share their perspectives on Elon Musk’s Twitter deal withdrawal. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments.