Emily Spaven

Emily served as CoinDesk's first managing editor from 2013 to 2015.

Emily Spaven

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Crypto Markets React to Musk’s 9.2% Stake in Twitter, Oklahoma Weighing Bitcoin Miner Tax Incentive and More

Dogecoin price and Twitter stock soar after Elon Musk takes 9.2% stake in the social media company. Mati Greenspan of Quantum Economics joins “First Mover” to share his crypto market analysis. The state of Oklahoma is weighing a tax incentive for bitcoin miners. The bill’s co-sponsor, State Senator John Michael Montgomery, explains the proposal. Plus, insights on ApeCoin’s rise and fall from Kalman Gabriel of Digital Strategies.

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Sen Warren, Rep Lynch Propose Digital Dollar Projects, Lynch Explains the Difference; Rapper Jim Jones on His NFT Drop

Massachusetts lawmakers Elizabeth Warren and Stephen Lynch in the spotlight as each pushes digital dollar proposals. Congressman Lynch joins “First Mover” to explain the bill he has co-sponsored. Jason Guthrie of WisdomTree weighs in on the controversial European Parliament crypto vote and other news moving the crypto markets. Plus, Rapper Jim Jones and Disrupt Art CEO Rob Richardson on their new NFT drop.

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What a $625M Hack Says About the State of Crypto, Snoop Dogg Unveils Comic Book NFT and More

Hackers stole $625 million worth of USDC and ether from the Ronin Network and then used centralized exchanges to deposit thousands in ETH. Adam Darrah of ZeroFox joins “First Mover” and shares his analysis on what may be the biggest hack in crypto history. Mauricio Di Bartolomeo of Ledn provides his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Snoop Dogg’s son and crypto entrepreneur Cordell Broadus explains their latest comic book NFT collection.

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Rep Stephen Lynch on Bill to Develop Digital Dollar, Axie Infinity’s $625M Hack and More

Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch (D) joins “First Mover” to explain the “ECASH” bill and the significance of developing a U.S. digital dollar. Axie Infinity’s Ronin network suffers what may be the largest exploit in DeFi history. Tether and WAX Co-Founder William Quigley shares his take on this heist. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Charlotte Principato of Morning Consult.

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Goldman Sachs Partners with Galaxy Digital, Terra’s LUNA Sets New Highs

Galaxy Digital Managing Director Robert Bogucki joins “First Mover” to explain how his firm has facilitated Goldman Sachs to launch the Wall Street bank’s first OTC crypto options trade. Bitcoin price is charging ahead while Terra’s LUNA token is setting new highs. Jeff Dorman of Arca provides insights into the market rally. Plus, bitcoin’s ESG debate continues. Bitfarms’ Chief Mining Officer Ben Gagnon weighs in.

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Bitcoin Blows Past $47K, Cyber Warfare in Ukraine War and More

Shiba inu and Solana tokens lead gains as bitcoin hovers over $47,000. Noelle Acheson of Genesis Global Trading provides markets insights as investors eye bitcoin’s next support and resistance levels. Cyberattacks in focus as Russia-Ukraine war rages on, and Dyma Budorin of Hacken shares insights into the Ukrainian government’s call for digital talent to fight on the cyber front. Plus, insights on the state of DeFi in Brazil from Samir Kerbage of Hashdex.

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Bitcoin Tops $44K as Terra’s Luna Foundation Stacks BTC, India Passes Crypto Tax Law

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon reveals plan to increase UST’s bitcoin reserve to $3 billion. Darren Lim of blockchain data firm Nansen provides his analysis on the transaction activity of the luna token. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares details of India’s 30% crypto tax law and the EU’s MiCA bill. Plus, crypto markets and bitcoin price analysis from Fernando Martínez of OSL.

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Markets Weighing Latest Crypto Comments by Powell and Fink, Friends With Benefits Mayor on Crypto Social Clubs

The Fed’s Chair Jerome Powell repeats crypto concerns, BlackRock’s Larry Fink predicts crypto adoption will accelerate. Marc Lopresti, The Strategic Funds’ co-managing director joins “First Mover” to discuss the latest news moving the crypto markets. Harold Bossé of Mastercard shares the latest development of its crypto accelerator and collaboration with Ava Labs. Plus, the importance of crypto social club, insights from Friends with Benefits Mayor Alexander Zhang.

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CME Group on Bitcoin Futures as Premium Surges, Russia Sanctions Evasion Debate

European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde throws the latest lobby in the debate over whether Russia is using crypto to evade sanctions, saying crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing the sanctions. Joining “First Mover” to discuss is Daniel Lacalle, Tressis chief economist. Tim McCourt of CME Group shares his markets analysis. Plus, decorated speed skater and Tribe Capital Partner Apolo Ohno details his interest in crypto, and Regulatory Reporter Sandali Handagama adds crypto mining news from Italy.

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Bitcoin, Ether Rise in Spite of Powell Rate Hike Comments, Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater To Back a Crypto Fund

Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global Forex joins “First Mover” to provide market analysis as investors weigh Powell’s inflation comments. Also joining are Ava Labs President John Wu at the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, and Joe Vezzani of social intelligence for crypto platform LunarCrush.

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