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Emily Parker

Emily Parker was CoinDesk's executive director of global content. Previously, Emily was a member of the Policy Planning staff at the U.S. State Department, where she advised on Internet freedom and digital diplomacy. Emily was a writer/editor at The Wall Street Journal and an editor at The New York Times. She is the co-founder of LongHash, a blockchain startup that focuses on Asian markets.

She is the author of "Now I Know Who My Comrades Are: Voices From the Internet Underground" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). The book tells the stories of Internet activists in China, Cuba and Russia. Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, called it "a rigorously researched and reported account that reads like a thriller." She was chief strategy officer at Silicon Valley social media startup Parlio, which was acquired by Quora.

She has done public speaking all over the world, and is currently represented by the Leigh Bureau. She has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, BBC and many other television and radio shows. Her book has been assigned at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Tufts, UCSD and other schools.

Emily speaks Chinese, Japanese, French and Spanish. She graduated with Honors from Brown University and has a Masters from Harvard in East Asian Studies. She holds Bitcoin, Ether and smaller amounts of other cryptocurrencies.

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FTX Developments; Who Moved 100 Bitcoins Tied to Defunct Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX?

"First Mover" dives into the mystery of the sudden movement of 100 BTC tied to the bankrupt Canadian crypto exchange, QuadrigaCX. The 100 BTC moved out of cold storage wallets after sitting dormant for more than three years. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. Plus, CoinDesk Indices managing director Jodie Gunzberg has a quarterly review of the best and worst performing sectors in the crypto industry. And, Nansen Analyst Andrew Thurman takes a closer look at Binance's recent outflows.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Expected to Accept US Extradition; Bitcoin Remains in Tight Range

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly had a change of heart and won't contest U.S. extradition. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. Plus, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman joins "First Mover" to weigh in on the FTX collapse and what it means for crypto as an industry. Matt Hougan of Bitwise provides crypto markets analysis, and DARMA Capital's Andrew Keys shares his 2023 predictions.

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Bitcoin Dips Under $17K; Binance Proof-of-Reserves Auditor Mazars Pauses All Work for Crypto Clients

"First Mover" covers today's top stories in crypto: Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is now looking to sell some of its acquisitions, including LedgerX. Why is Binance proof-of-reserves auditor Mazars pausing all work for crypto clients? And why are bitcoin and ether prices falling? Joining the markets discussion is CryptoQuant Senior Analyst Julio Moreno and Path Trading Partners co-founder Bob Iaccino. Plus, Robert Le of Pitchbook has surprising news about venture capital funding in the crypto industry.

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Top FTX Group Exec Tipped Off Authorities Prior to Bankruptcy Filing; Charges Pile Up Against Sam Bankman-Fried

As he sits in jail in the Bahamas, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finds himself facing a litany of both criminal and civil charges. Renato Mariotti of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a former federal prosecutor, explains the charges as "First Mover" explores what happens next in the increasingly complicated case. Octavio Marenzi of management consultancy Opimas shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook for 2023. Plus, Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell discusses the platform's overhaul and future of crypto lending.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Denied Bail; Bitcoin Rising Ahead of Key Fed Decision

While Sam Bankman-Fried is remanded into custody after a Bahamas judge ruled he should be denied bail, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will have its turn probing witnesses about the FTX collapse. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments and his recent legislation targeting crypto exchanges. Also joining is Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project. Plus, 3IQ's Mark Connors shares his crypto markets outlook ahead of today's much anticipated Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in the Bahamas, SEC Charges Former FTX CEO With Defrauding Investors

As the world watches, major events impacting crypto are unfolding simultaneously. Congressional hearings on the collapse of FTX are slated to begin just hours after Sam Bankman-Fried is arrested in the Bahamas. And, new U.S. economic data shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a 7.1% annual pace in November, which was down from October, a sign that inflation is cooling. Crypto markets are reacting positively. "First Mover" guests include Kennyhertz Perry Partner Braden Perry, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CEO Sylvia Jablonski and whistleblower and Nym Security Consultant Chelsea Manning.

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US Prosecutors Reportedly Split on Charging Binance Over Possible Money Laundering; Bitcoin Trades Sideways

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?

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Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before Lawmakers; Bitcoin Regains $17K

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.

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Senate Committee to Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried if He Does Not Testify Voluntarily; Bitcoin Trades Flat

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.

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Bitcoin Dips Under $17K; Sam Bankman-Fried Hires Attorney Mark Cohen: Report

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.

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