Emily Spaven

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).

Hul 19, 2022

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.

Hul 18, 2022

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.

Hul 15, 2022

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.

Hul 14, 2022

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.

Hul 13, 2022

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.

Hul 12, 2022

Former FDIC Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji discusses the bankruptcy of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and the ripple effects sending Celsius Network, Voyager Digital and other lenders into crisis. Did Voyager mislead customers about FDIC insurance? Kapil Rathi of CrossTower provides his markets analysis as crypto and broader markets await new inflation figures.

Hul 11, 2022

U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs in June, more than the expected 250,000 according to Dow Jones estimates. Ruchir Sharma of Rockefeller International and Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global Capital join “First Mover” to share their views on global markets, and the impact of macro headwinds on crypto. Plus, Ray Luo, KuCoin head of institutional business development shares details of the firm’s semi-annual report.

Hul 8, 2022

“First Mover” explores the macro and crypto industry impacts on international adoption, and how major exchanges in Japan and Latin America are doing. Guests include Takaaki Kato from the Japan-based bitFlyer exchange and Sebastian Serrano from Ripio in Argentina. Plus, Kareem Sadek of KPMG Canada provides risk management perspective on the state of the crypto industry as the company makes its foray into the metaverse.

Hul 7, 2022

FSInsight is accusing Three Arrows Capital (3AC) of running a “Madoff-Style Ponzi Scheme.” Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Digital Asset Strategy Sean Farrell shares his findings. Plus, crypto markets analysis from David Nage of Arca and insights into the depeg of Staked ETH with Nansen Research Analyst Daniel Khoo.

Hul 6, 2022