Emily Spaven

The FBI claims North Korea is behind the more than $600 million theft of cryptocurrency from the Axie Infinity-linked Ronin bridge. CoinDesk’s Danny Nelson joins “First Mover” to discuss what he discovered from wallets that are still laundering the stolen funds. Plus, crypto markets insights from Austin Reid of FalconX and the prospect of spot crypto ETFs in the U.S. from Jake Rapaport of Nasdaq.

18 avr. 2022

Bitcoin is trading steadily around $40,000. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is bidding to take over Twitter for $54.20 per share. Noah Perlman of Gemini joins “First Mover” to share his crypto markets analysis as well as details on the launch of a Gemini crypto rewards credit card. NEAR token has doubled its price in the past four weeks; NEAR Protocol Co-founder Illia Polosukhin shares details of the protocol’s rise. Plus, conversations with Fireblocks Head of Corporate Strategy Adam Levine and Galaxy Digital’s Christine Kim.

14 avr. 2022

Mike Schwitalla of Crypto Finance AG weighs in on the headwinds driving the crypto markets. Ernst & Young’s Paul Brody says history can show us how DeFi is likely to transform the banking industry. Plus, Ethan Lou “Once a Bitcoin Miner” author discusses the ramifications of the case of former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith who was sentenced to over 5 years in prison for giving a talk at a North Korea crypto conference.

13 avr. 2022

U.S. consumer prices rose 8.5% in March, hitting a new four-decade high. However, bitcoin price dipped briefly below $40,000 before bouncing back above that level. Benoit Bosc of GSR shares his analysis on the crypto markets. Waves Founder and Lead Developer Sasha Ivanov explains why he believes WAVES price volatility was manipulated. Plus, insights on the prospect of a digital dollar from Chris Giancarlo, the former CFTC chair and current senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

12 avr. 2022

Bitcoin is dipping below $42,000 as traditional investors refuse to follow LFG’s lead amid rising macro risks. Kapil Rathi of CrossTower joins “First Mover” and provides his crypto markets analysis. Payments company Bolt is buying crypto startup Wyre for $1.5 billion in the largest non-SPAC deal of the industry so far. Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla and Wyre CEO & Co-Founder Ioannis Giannaros share details of this acquisition and future plans. Plus, crypto tax insights from David Kemmerer of CoinLedger.

11 avr. 2022

Following what may be the largest DeFi exploit in history, Sky Mavis raised $150 million in a round led by Binance to reimburse the victims. Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen discusses the case and the launch of a new project. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for the same rules for traditional financial system to be applied to the crypto industry. Chen Arad of Solidus Labs shares his takes. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Don Kaufman of TheoTrade.

8 avr. 2022

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivers her first speech focused on policy and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Secretary Yellen will also discuss principles that will guide the Treasury’s approach to digital asset policymaking and the department’s work as part of President Biden’s executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.”

7 avr. 2022

Miami is charging ahead with its bitcoin capital ambition as it unveils a laser-eyed charging bull during the Bitcoin 2022 conference this week. Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez joins “First Mover” to explain his crypto projects for the city, and what’s going on with MiamiCoin. Plus, insights on the potential impact of Yellen’s upcoming speech on digital assets from Martin Leinweber of MV Index Solutions and more Miami bitcoin conference news from John Bartleman of TradeStation.

7 avr. 2022

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is about to deliver her first official speech to focus on digital assets. James Czerniawski of Americans for Prosperity joins “First Mover” and shares what to look out for in Yellen’s upcoming speech. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Scott Freeman of JST Capital and insights on Elon Musk’s Twitter board appointment from Bilal Hafeez of Macro Hive.

6 avr. 2022

What is moving the bitcoin markets? Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten joins “First Mover” to provide his analysis. The Netflix documentary “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King” reveals the story of one of crypto’s worst scandals. Andrew Wagner of BlockRaiders Guild shares what he knows about the story. Plus, insights on EU’s central bank digital currency from Marina Niforos of HEC Paris.

5 avr. 2022