First Mover

Bitcoin, ether and the broader crypto market take a big hit once more as investors expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again this week. Adam Sze of Global X ETFs shares his crypto markets outlook. And Congressman Jim Himes, speaking with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, discusses the “notable momentum” he sees in crypto regulation in Washington.

Sep 19, 2022

“First Mover” dives into the news involving Ethereum’s new proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. Barely two days old, it is having both intended and apparently unintended consequences as concerns over centralization rise. Guests include miner Chandler Guo, ConsenSys Besu Product Lead Sajida Zouarhi and Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta.

Sep 16, 2022

Special Ethereum Merge coverage includes a look at the historic transition from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain, markets reaction and ripple effects through the crypto industry. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel, OKCoin Chief Operating Officer Jason Lau and author Adam McBride join to discuss.

Sep 15, 2022

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for Do Kwon, co-founder of Terra and its algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) that collapsed four months ago setting off an industry-wide fallout. Joining “First Mover” to discuss what this means for the crypto industry and to share his thoughts on the Ethereum Merge is Matthew Graham, CEO of Sino Global Capital. Joe Orsini of Eaglebrook Advisors provides his crypto markets analysis.

Sep 14, 2022

The August Consumer Price Index (CPI) is out, showing inflation at 8.3% over the past year, rising a bit higher than expected considering gas prices declined. FalconX co-founder & CEO Raghu Yarlagadda joins “First Mover” to discuss crypto markets, including the latest inflation data and the historic Ethereum Merge that is nearly upon us. Also joining is Raj Gokal, Solana Labs chief operating officer, and Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.

Sep 13, 2022

Bitcoin is holding firmly above $22,000 as key U.S. inflation data is set to be released Tuesday and the Ethereum Merge is looming. Plus, a closer look at why the Chamber of Digital Commerce is calling out the SEC over spot-based bitcoin ETFs.

Sep 12, 2022

With the Ethereum “Merge” just days away, Anthony Di lorio, one of the blockchain’s initial founders, reflects on this historic upgrade. Also, CoinDesk announces the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) family of Indices. Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg explains this unique and important tool for the crypto industry. Plus, Patrick Hillmann of Binance on the exchange’s controversial stablecoin decision.

Sep 9, 2022

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaks with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De about crypto regulation, stressing that most cryptocurrencies are securities and that crypto service providers, including exchanges, have an obligation to register. De joins “First Mover” to discuss. Also joining is Andre Portilho of BTG Pactual with his crypto markets analysis and an update on inflation and crypto adoption in South America.

Sep 8, 2022

“First Mover” dives into the crypto markets to understand what caused the sudden price drop this morning. AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman provides his analysis. Popular crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin discusses the momentous occasion of the Ethereum Merge expected to take place next week. And Jeremy Sheridan, VP of regulatory affairs at Prime Trust, gives his perspective on regulatory and legal questions surrounding Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake blockchain.

Sep 7, 2022

The countdown begins. The Bellatrix upgrade was activated today which marks the beginning of the “Merge” – the transition of Ethereum’s proof-of-work (PoW) chain to the proof-of-stake (PoS) Beacon Chain. Joining “First Mover” to discuss Bellatrix and the Merge is Ethereum Protocol Developer Preston Van Loon. Also, Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments provides crypto markets analysis, and Nick Maynard of Juniper Research explains new research on NFTs.

Sep 6, 2022