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First Mover
How Is Ukraine Using Crypto To Fight Russia? Ukrainian Government Receives Crypto Donations Worth $16.8M
“First Mover” goes to Ukraine for on-the-ground interviews as the war with Russia intensifies. Guests include Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, Ukrainian lawyer Artem Afian, who has close ties to Ukraine government officials, and Tanvi Ratna of Policy 4.0. Also, Nik De on U.S. sanctions and Starlink terminals arriving in Ukraine.

Ukraine Crisis: The West Unleashes SWIFT Bans Against Russia, as Pressure Against Russia Builds, so Does the Role of Crypto
“First Mover” has the latest as the Russia-Ukraine crisis tests the role of cryptocurrencies in war and sanctions. Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn sit down with experts to examine various ways cryptocurrencies are being used, and the implications. Guests are Liat Shetret of Solidus Labs, a market surveillance and risk monitoring hub, Alona Shevchenko UkraineDAO Founder, and Kapil Rathi, CrossTower Co-Founder and CEO.

Cryptocurrency Is an Unlikely Workaround for US Sanctions Against Russia, Crypto Markets Rebound After Biden Speech
“First Mover” hosts speak to cryptocurrency strategist and former CIA analyst Yaya Jata Fanusie for his insights into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of crypto in this geopolitical crisis. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo weighs in on the crypto regulation turf war in the U.S. Strips Finance Founder and CEO Ming Wu provides his market analysis as cryptocurrencies are seeing a strong rebound following Biden’s speech yesterday. Plus, a highlight from CoinDesk Tax Week coverage.

Bitcoin, Crypto Markets Edge Higher, Ukraine Exchange Founder on Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Crypto Tax Talk
“First Mover” examines the current state of the crypto industry in the Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hosts speak with Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukraine Crypto Exchange KUNA. Also, crypto markets analysis from Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds. Will today’s rebound last? As part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week, David Kemmerer of CoinLedger takes aim at Form 1099-B.

Global Markets Brace for Choppy Sessions as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Escalate, Laura Shin on Her New Book ‘The Cryptopians’ and the $11B DAO Hack on Ethereum in 2016
“First Mover” hosts discuss the global markets with Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate, plus, his insights on Grayscale’s campaign to encourage American investors to advocate for a spot bitcoin ETF. Laura Shin reveals juicy details in her new book “The Cryptopians.” Plus, CoinDesk’s Ben Schiller shares key topics in Tax Week coverage.

Bitstamp USA on Crypto Markets, Exchange Hacks and eSports, ETHDenver Highlights
Live from ETHDenver, “First Mover” host Christine Lee has highlights from the big Ethereum conference, including an interview with Polkadot lead developer Shawn Tabrizi. Also, Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta joins Christine and co-host Lawrence Lewitinn to discuss crypto markets and lessons learned from major exchange hacks. Zagotta is also joined by Immortals CEO Jordan Sherman to discuss their new esports partnership. Plus, Sergey Gorbunov of Axelar on the new funding round that gives them unicorn status.

Circle Doubles in Value to $9B in New Deal With SPAC, Cryptos Hold Their Ground but Investors Remain Wary, CoinDesk Live at ETHDenver 2022
“First Mover” hosts speak to Dante Disparte of stablecoin issuer Circle as the company doubles its value to $9 billion in new deal agreements with SPAC firm Concord Acquisition. Don Kaufman of TheoTrade shares his crypto market analysis.

Could Ukraine Be the Crypto Capital of the World? Colorado to Accept Tax Payments in Crypto by End of Summer
“First Mover” hosts speak to Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister and Head of Diia City Project Alex Bornyakov, as geopolitical tensions weigh on global markets. Colorado governor Jared Polis (D) takes the hosts behind the scenes of 2022 ETHDenver and shares the state’s plan to accept tax payments in crypto by end of the summer. Plus, crypto market analysis from Lennix Lai of OKX.

Cryptocurrencies on the Rise as Some Russian Troops Pull Back From Ukraine Border, a Year After the GameStop Mania: Lessons Learned From Meme Investing
“First Mover” hosts speak to The Wall Street Journal “Heard on the Street” Editor Spencer Jakab as he explains the thesis in his latest book “The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors.” Prices of bitcoin and alts are up on the heels of Russia’s partial pullback of troops near the border with Ukraine. Seth Ginns of CoinFund provides his market analysis. Plus, CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares the latest news from the hearing of the couple with alleged ties to the 2016 Bitfinex hack.

Crypto Goes Mainstream at 2022 Super Bowl, US Figure Skating Team Launches Partnership to Accept Crypto Donations, Bitcoin Holds Above $41K
“First Mover” hosts speak to Adweek Consumer Goods reporter Paul Hiebert to review the crypto ads at the 2022 Super Bowl. Mark Clerkin of CoinList shares his crypto markets analysis. Chris Knierim, 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist, and James Lawrence, Engiven co-founder, share details of the partnership with U.S. figure skating team to enable crypto donations.
