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Crypto CEOs Testify on Capitol Hill
Top executives from the crypto industry are testifying before the House Financial Services Committee. The hearing entitled “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding Innovation in the United States” will feature testimony from: Circle Chairman and CEO Jeremy Allaire, FTX CEO and Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitfury Group CEO Brian Brooks, Paxos Trust Company CEO Charles Cascarilla, Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon, and Coinbase Inc. CEO Alesia Jeanne Haas.

Nexo Partners With Fidelity Digital Assets to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto, Crypto CEOs to Testify Before Lawmakers Weighing Greater Regulation
“First Mover” hosts speak to Nexo Co-founder and Managing Partner Kalin Metodiev as the firm partners with Fidelity digital assets to expand institutional access to crypto. MoonPay Co-founder & CEO Ivan Soto-Wright provides insights into its latest funding round that values the company at $3 billion. Crypto CEOs are testifying in front of lawmakers today. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation, Nikhilesh De, brings us the latest from the hearing. Plus, CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris speaks to one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential winners, Strike CEO Jack Mallers.

First Mover Asia: Tumaas ang Bitcoin sa Paghihikayat sa Balita sa Omicron Bago Bumagsak; Bahagyang Bumagsak si Ether
Ipinapahiwatig ngayon ng data ng Blockchain na ang pag-crash ng merkado sa katapusan ng linggo ay nagresulta mula sa isang "mahina na paglilinis ng kamay."

Bitcoin Outlook as Price Breaks $50K, CoinDesk’s ‘Most Influential 2021’ Winners Announced
Announcing CoinDesk’s “Most Influential 2021” winners! Most Influential is an annual list of people who defined the year in crypto. Managing Editor Ben Schiller reveals who the top winners are and why they made the list. Also joining are Huobi Brokerage Director Victor Wei with markets analysis and Michael Bouhanna of Sotheby’s discusses art in the metaverse.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $50K, Ether, Iba Pang Altcoins Tumaas
Bumaba ang dami ng trading sa Bitcoin sa ikalawang magkasunod na araw,

Bitcoin, Altcoins Regain Ground; What Caused the Weekend Crash? Trung Nguyen on Axie Infinity’s Next Move
“First Mover” dives into crypto markets to discuss what happened over the weekend when bitcoin and altcoins suddenly dropped dramatically. GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round shares his analysis and outlook. Also, Sky Mavis Co-founder & CEO Trung Nguyen on Axie Infinity’s popularity and the future of NFT gaming.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Regain Ground After Early Weekend Spiral; Bumaba ang Dami ng Pagnenegosyo Pagkatapos ng Matinding Sabado
Ang mga mamumuhunan, na natakot sa variant ng omicron ng COVID-19 na virus, ay naghihintay sa pagbubukas ng mga equity Markets sa Lunes.

US Job Growth Disappoints in November While Omicron COVID Variant Now Detected in 5 States, Messari CEO Reflects on the Year in Crypto and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Messari CEO Ryan Selkis for his view on the crypto space in the year 2021 as well as the outlook for 2022 as his firm has just released its annual crypto theses. Bitcoin is range-bound. Horizon Fintex President Mark Elenowitz shares his market insights. Plus, what’s the Indian government’s plan with crypto regulation, and how does that impact its own CBDC rollout? WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty shares his take.

First Mover Asia: Mga Markets sa Wait-and-See Mode; Bitcoin Hover Around $57K
Bumagsak ang presyo para sa pares ng tether-yuan sa pagpasok ng Disyembre, habang papalapit ang deadline para sa Huobi, isang tanyag na palitan ng Crypto sa mga mamumuhunang Tsino, upang isara ang mga account ng mga umiiral na user nito sa mainland China.

Square Changes Name to ‘Block,’ Crypto Bosses to Testify on Capitol Hill Next Week
“First Mover” hosts speak to I/O Fund Founder & CEO Beth Kindig for her insights into Square’s rebranding and her pick of the next big tech stock. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares insights into the crypto markets as analysts maintain bitcoin’s bullish trajectory remains intact. The House Financial Services Committee plans to hold a hearing with the CEOs of several major crypto exchanges and startups. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation, Nikhilesh De, has the scoop. Plus, for CoinDesk’s “Future of Money” Week, Cato Institute VP for Monetary Studies Jim Dorn speaks about the relation between the free market and money tech.
