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Wikipedia Editor Molly White details crypto-related offenses and how she persuaded Wikipedia organization to stop accepting crypto donations. Plus, crypto market analysis from Kapil Rathi of CrossTower and insights from Sergey Vasylchuk of Everstake on how crypto can help save Ukraine’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

3 mag 2022

Greg King of Osprey Funds joins “First Mover” to discuss crypto markets following Warren Buffet’s bitcoin comments and Solana’s setback. John Olsen from the Blockchain Association reacts to the New York State Assembly’s vote to ban new crypto mines that don’t use renewable energy. Former presidential candidate and GoldenDAO Founder Andrew Yang shares his thoughts on the midterm elections and the role of crypto. Plus, three-time NBA champion Rick Fox explains his crypto journey.

2 mag 2022

“First Mover” has the top highlights from Crypto Bahamas, including interviews with Mastercard Chief Digital Officer Jorn Lambert, Solana Labs Founder and CEO Anatoly Yakovenko, and Prime Minister of the Bahamas Philip Davis. Plus, Will Evans of CEX.IO with today’s look at the crypto markets.

29 apr 2022

Live from Crypto Bahamas: “First Mover” host Christine Lee is joined by Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi discussing the latest fundraising round aiming to bolster the company’s investment in “new digital economies.” Plus, AI Infrastructure Alliance Managing Director Dan Jeffries explains his vision for the future of payments.

28 apr 2022

Live from Crypto Bahamas: “First Mover” host Christine Lee is joined by CoinFund President Chris Perkins with a look at crypto markets and Mary-Catherine Lader of Uniswap discusses the company’s Swap Widget launch. Plus, Vance Spencer, Framework Ventures co-founder, shares his investment strategy in Web 3 gaming and DeFi.

27 apr 2022

Gemini will provide custody and clearing for Australia’s first bitcoin ETF fund. Gemini Global Head of Business Development Dave Abner joins “First Mover” to explain the details of this collaboration and the prospect of a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. Plus, reaction to Elon Musk’s Twitter deal from PWC Exec. and CryptoCapsules Host Henri Arslanian. Ming Wu of Strips Finance joins with news of interest rates trading.

26 apr 2022

Everstake CEO & Founder Sergey Vasylchuk joins “First Mover” to discuss an urgent initiative with the Ukrainian government to help save the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Plus, Coinchange CEO Maxim Galash talks markets as bitcoin trades below $39,000 amid risk-off sentiment, and CoinDesk Contributor Dan Jeffries explores the past and future of payments.

25 apr 2022

As the world observes Earth Day, concern around crypto mining and its energy consumption is top of mind. O’Shares Investments Chairman and ‘Shark Tank’ Co-Host Kevin O’Leary joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the ESG debate, the Musk/Twitter drama and more. Plus, crypto markets analysis and the state of crypto in China from the Beijing-based Lily Zhang of Huobi and the details of a new $1.8 million crypto scam from CoinDesk’s Cheyenne Ligon.

22 apr 2022

Warner Bros. and DC are betting on Batman NFTs to deliver a $60 million profit. Warner Bros Head of NFT Commercial Development Josh Hackbarth and Daz 3D Chief Strategy Officer Preston Woo join “First Mover” to discuss details. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds and an update on the state of crypto in Asia from Alessio Quaglini, Hex Trust CEO and co-founder.

21 apr 2022

Terra’s LUNA has outperformed the wider crypto market with an over 20% bump over the past two days, pushing prices to over $96. Law Professor Ryan Clements of the University of Calgary joins “First Mover” to share his thoughts about LUNA coin’s rise. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Marcus Sotiriou of GlobalBlock Market and insights on crypto attacks and exploits from Steven Walbroehl of Halborn.

20 apr 2022