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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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Crypto OG Bobby Lee Sheds Light on China’s Crypto Ban

“First Mover” host Christine Lee and co-host Emily Parker talk to crypto OG Bobby Lee, Ballet Founder & CEO, and author of “The Promise of Bitcoin,” as prominent crypto exchange Huobi Global says it’ll drop accounts held by Chinese mainland users by the end of the year. Rich Rosenblum, Co-founder & President of trading firm GSR Rich, shares his take on bitcoin’s next price movement. Plus, David Pakman, Managing Partner at CoinFund, shares his top investments in the space right now.

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Bitcoin, Ether Down as China Declares All Cryptocurrency Transactions Illegal

“First Mover” hosts dig into the latest China crypto crackdown as the Chinese Central Bank declared all cryptocurrency transactions illegal. Arca CEO Rayne Steinberg analyzes the market movements after this news. Philadelphia 76ers President Chris Heck shares insights into the partnership with crypto.com as the 76ers become the second NBA team to ink a crypto sponsorship deal. Plus, regulatory update from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

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What’s Miamicoin and How Can It Offer 430% APY?

“First Mover” is joined by the crypto-friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, as the city just voted to accept a $5 million fund generated by the city-based cryptocurrency Miamicoin. Robinhood announces the long-awaited crypto wallet feature is coming to its trading app by next year. The app’s Chief Operating Officer Christine Brown explains what that means for Robinhood’s competitiveness in the crypto trading space. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Michele Schneider, Managing Director of MarketGauge Group, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signals bond-buying taper is coming “soon,” with the rate hike possibly starting next year.

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Bitcoin Rebounds as Evergrande Default Fear Fades, Why SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Private Form of Money Won’t Last Long

“First Mover” is joined by Valkyrie Investments CIO Steven McClurg, sharing his insights into the recent market movements and insights into the company’s recently-filed bitcoin futures ETF application. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De shares his take on SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech about cryptocurrencies. Plus, RECUR Co-founders and Co-CEOs Zach Bruch and Trevor George share the story behind their latest raise of $50 million, the largest Series A funding round in the NFT space.

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Bitcoin Holds $40K Support After Market Sell-off, Messari CEO on DeFi Regulations, Polkadot’s Gavin Wood on Web 3.0

“First Mover” is joined by Messari CEO Ryan Selkis as he shares insights into the current state of DeFi regulations and its impact on crypto firms. Gavin Wood, the creator of Polkadot and Kusama and co-founder of Ethereum, shares his view on Web 3.0. Plus, Star Atlas CEO Michael Wagner explains how his Solana-based metaverse gaming platform is making a difference in the “play-to-earn” gaming space.

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China’s Evergrande Default Risk Could Have Ripple Effect in Crypto Markets

“First Mover” speaks on Chinese real estate developer Evergrande’s default risk and its impact on the crypto markets with Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at ETF and mutual fund manager VanEck, and Paul Brody, Principal & Global Innovation Leader at Ernst and Young, shares his insights into Ernst & Young’s collaboration with Polygon on Ethereum scaling. Plus, Abraham Sutherland, former deputy associate counsel during the George W. Bush administration and energy developer Saker Group director, provides insights into crypto regulations.

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Sam Bankman-Fried on Crypto and Blockchain Innovations, US Treasury Department Preparing Report on Stablecoins

“First Mover” host Christine Lee speaks to FTX Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried on the firm’s expansion plan and innovation in the crypto and blockchain space. BTCS Chief Executive Officer Charles Allen provides in-depth analysis on the crypto markets and the impact of $1 billion worth of ETH being burned. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De shares insights into the news that the U.S. Treasury Department is preparing a report on stablecoins. Plus, Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley on how crypto companies should prepare for more regulations.

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Crypto Wealth Management Startup Abra Raises $55M to Grow Globally

“First Mover” is joined by Abra CEO Bill Barhydt as the company just raised $55 million to grow globally. Parkpine Capital Managing Director Ahmed Shabana shares markets insights. Plus, over $1 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) now burned after EIP 1559 update so far. Future Perfect Ventures Founder & Managing Partner Jalak Jobanputra gives his hot take.

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What Does Ethereum Challenger Algorand’s Explosive Growth Mean for the Markets?

“First Mover” is live for a third consecutive day from the 2021 SALT Conference. Host Christine Lee talks to Algorand COO Sean Ford about the network’s explosive growth as the token is up 555% YTD. Viridi Funds CEO Wes Fulford analyzes the current crypto markets, and LMAX Group CEO David Mercer shares insights into his latest $300 million raise at a $1 billion valuation.

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Are Stablecoins Really Stable? What to Expect From SEC Chair Gensler’s Testimony on Regulating Crypto

“First Mover” host Christine Lee brings you special coverage of the SALT Conference 2021 live from the Javits Center in New York. Circle Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeremy Allaire sheds light on the stability concerns around stablecoins. Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks shares insights into crypto regulations. Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko discusses the factors driving SOL’s skyrocketing popularity. Plus, markets analysis from iCapital Network Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist Anastasia Amoroso.

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