Emily Spaven

Tomorrow, lawmakers will hear from Sam Bankman-Fried after his crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy. The former CEO is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee in the first of two hearings this week on the FTX collapse. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has a preview of the hearings and an update on the U.S. Justice Department's reported investigation of FTX rival, Binance. Also, 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan shares his crypto markets outlook. Plus, Paul Brody of Ernst & Young kicks off Crypto 2023: What's Next For Crypto?

12 dec 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, tweeted he's "willing" to testify at a Dec. 13 House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. What's the outlook for the top cryptocurrencies in the new year? "First Mover" dives into crypto markets with Markus Thielen of Matrixport. And Polygon Studios CEO Ryan Wyatt, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022, discusses the big brands jumping into Web3.

9 dec 2022

The Senate Banking Committee wants Sam Bankman-Fried to appear before it next week to discuss the collapse of FTX, and will subpoena him if he does not appear voluntarily. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. Plus, Carole House, former White House director of cybersecurity and secure digital innovation at the National Security Council, weighs in on the FTX case. Also joining "First Mover" is JJ Kinahan, CEO of online trading firm IG North America, and Electric Coin Company founder and CEO Zooko Wilcox.

8 dec 2022

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has hired high-profile defense attorney Mark Cohen, the same attorney who represented Ghislaine Maxwell in her sex-trafficking trial, according to Reuters. Plus, what's moving bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto markets? Joe Orsini of Eaglebrook Advisors shares his analysis. Also joining the conversation is Art Blocks CEO Erick Calderon. See for yourself why he is one of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022.

7 dec 2022

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is stepping into the metaverse with only shoes he can fill, or in this case, drop on OpenSea. Yes, we're talking about Pippen Sneaker NFTs! The legendary basketball champion joins "First Mover" in studio, along with Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome, to discuss the latest project. Plus, has bitcoin hit bottom? eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman shares his crypto markets analysis. And, Molly White discusses her mission to disclose crypto scams and hacks, which earned her a place on CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022 list.

6 dec 2022

$1.8 billion and possibly more. That's how much CoinDesk sources say Genesis owes in loans to customers with funds locked up on the crypto trading and lending platform. Nikhilesh De has the latest involving Genesis, which like CoinDesk, is owned by the Digital Currency Group (DCG). Plus, Katie Talati, Arca head of research, joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto markets outlook. And, it's time to unveil CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022, the definitive list of the biggest change makers in crypto, blockchain and Web3.

5 dec 2022

The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November, more than expected. The unemployment rate remained the same at 3.7%. OANDA Senior Market Analyst of The Americas Edward Moya discusses the impact of the new economic report on crypto markets. Following the FTX crash, could regulation go too far? Tonya Evans, Penn State Dickinson Law professor, joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, CoinDesk's Margaux Nijkerk explains why Dogechain is different from dogecoin.

2 dec 2022

The crypto community is reacting to Sam Bankman-Fried's New York Times interview in which he expressed regret over his exchange's collapse, but stopped short of admitting fraud. Plus, Binance Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann joins "First Mover" to discuss the exchange's crypto industry recovery initiative. Also joining is MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen on the future of decentralized lending.

1 dec 2022

Crypto lender BlockFi has about $355 million in cryptocurrencies currently frozen on defunct crypto exchange FTX. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments uncovered during BlockFi's first day in bankruptcy court. Howard Fischer, former SEC senior trial counsel and current partner at Moses Singer, shares his thoughts on the legal proceedings. Plus, former AAX Vice President Ben Caselin, who has resigned amid the crypto exchange's withdrawal halt, joins the conversation. And, a crypto markets analysis with Bilal Little of DFD Partners.

30 nov 2022

Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, the latest casualty of the FTX collapse, is scheduled to make its first appearance in bankruptcy court after filing for Chapter 11 protection. Joining "First Mover" to discuss the legal proceedings is Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder. Bitcoin and ether prices are higher despite the BlockFi filing. Floating Point Group CEO John Peurifoy shares his crypto markets outlook. Plus, what other companies could be impacted by FTX's fallout? Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani joins the conversation.

29 nov 2022