Emily Spaven

“First Mover” is joined by Abra CEO Bill Barhydt as the company just raised $55 million to grow globally. Parkpine Capital Managing Director Ahmed Shabana shares markets insights. Plus, over $1 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) now burned after EIP 1559 update so far. Future Perfect Ventures Founder & Managing Partner Jalak Jobanputra gives his hot take.

16 sept. 2021

“First Mover” is live for a third consecutive day from the 2021 SALT Conference. Host Christine Lee talks to Algorand COO Sean Ford about the network’s explosive growth as the token is up 555% YTD. Viridi Funds CEO Wes Fulford analyzes the current crypto markets, and LMAX Group CEO David Mercer shares insights into his latest $300 million raise at a $1 billion valuation.

15 sept. 2021

“First Mover” host Christine Lee brings you special coverage of the SALT Conference 2021 live from the Javits Center in New York. Circle Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeremy Allaire sheds light on the stability concerns around stablecoins. Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks shares insights into crypto regulations. Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko discusses the factors driving SOL’s skyrocketing popularity. Plus, markets analysis from iCapital Network Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist Anastasia Amoroso.

14 sept. 2021

This is a “First Mover” special edition with Christine Lee anchoring live from the SALT Conference 2021. SALT Conference and SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci shares this year’s conference highlights and why digital asset firms are important to be included. Looking into the crypto markets, Osprey Funds Founder & CEO Greg King analyzes the fast-moving Solana token as his firm launches the Osprey Solana Fund, the first of its kind in the US. Plus, Christie’s Head of Digital Art & Online Sales, Noah Davis, gives his in-depth analysis on why NFTs are the best performing asset class in crypto this year.

13 sept. 2021

“First Mover” is joined by former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, who just left the agency at the end of August and is now joining venture capital firm a16z as an advisor. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek shares insights into the multi-year sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain and why it matters. PowerTrade Co-Founder Mario Gomez Lozada provides his short-term and long-term outlook for bitcoin.

10 sept. 2021

“First Mover” talks to Chris Giancarlo, Former CFTC Chairman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel, aka “Crypto Dad” about his upcoming book, and on the latest cases of crypto regulations. Plus, Coindesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De provides his insights into Coinbase’s fight to gain regulatory clarity.

9 sept. 2021

“First Mover” talks to Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the SEC threatened to sue the firm over lending product. Coinbase VP for Products Sanchan Saxena and OneOf CEO and Co-founder Lin Dai join the program as Coinbase is also partnering with OneOf in offering NFT products. FINXFLO Head of Institutional Sales Jeff Reed shares his markets analysis as the bitcoin price stabilizes around $46K. Lex Sokolin from ConsenSys shares the latest growth of crypto wallet MetaMask.

8 sept. 2021

“First Mover” talks to Japanese exchange Liquid Group COO Seth Melamed as crypto hacks become more frequent this year. What measures are Liquid Group taking to prevent hacks like this from happening again? In a global first, El Salvador’s bitcoin law is now in effect. Steven McClurg, CIO & co-founder of Valkyrie, shares his takes on its meaning and implication for the crypto community. Plus, the SEC is reportedly investigating DeFi exchange Uniswap Labs. Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation managing editor, provides his insights.

7 sept. 2021

29-year-old multi-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, head of crypto exchange FTX, trading firm Alameda Research, decentralized finance (DeFi) project Serum, and now the new owner of options platform LedgerX, joins a special episode of “First Mover” to discuss his personal mission and vision for the crypto industry at large. Plus, insights into crypto regulation, leveraged tokens, DeFi, altcoins, Web 3.0, business partnerships, altruism, and utilitarianism.

3 sept. 2021

“First Mover” talks to Bittrex Global CEO Stephen Stonberg for his analysis on the crypto markets as bitcoin breaks $50,000. Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games, and Miko Matsumura, general partner for Gumi Cryptos Capital, share insights into the “play to earn” gaming model and why it’s popular in the Philippines. Plus, regulatory headlines from Coindesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

2 sept. 2021