Emily Spaven

Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the $66,000 mark, inching closer to its lifetime peak of $69,000 set in November 2021. Plus, CreateSafe co-founder and CEO Daouda Leonard weighs in on the intersection between music and artificial intelligence (AI).

4 mar 2024

Commissioner Tung Chan from the Colorado Division of Securities joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. and biggest challenges for a clear path forward. Plus, insights on the debate between innovation versus regulation as ETHDenver is taking place in Colorado. And, what you need to know about Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.

1 mar 2024

ALTAVA CMO Oh Thongsrinoon breaks down how the startup digitalizes fashion with artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies. Plus, Thongsrinoon's vision on metaverse developments in the future. And, Morgan Stanley, which is among the largest U.S. broker-dealer platforms, has been evaluating offering spot bitcoin ETFs to their clients, according to people familiar with the matter.

29 feb 2024

The price of bitcoin (BTC) topped the $60,000 level on Wednesday, the original cryptocurrency's first time above that level since the peak of the last bull market in November 2021. Plus, Chainway Labs co-founder and CEO Orkun Kılıç shares the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the launch of Citrea.

28 feb 2024

Bitcoin (BTC) surged above the $57,000 level, hitting its two-year high since November 2021 as the ongoing rally picks up steam. Ether (ETH) has also jumped above $3,200, following an 11% spike in the past week. Plus, Earn Alliance CEO and co-founder Joseph Cooper shares the latest update in Web3 gaming.

27 feb 2024

"First Mover" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest price movement of bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading near $53,500 after surging more than 20% since the beginning of this year. Plus, a conversation with Stacks' co-creator and Trust Machines CEO Muneeb Ali on what's exciting in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

26 feb 2024

Nansen senior research analyst Nik Polk joins CoinDesk with an analysis on the increasing popularity in ether (ETH) staking and the restaking narrative. Plus, regulatory scrutiny around staking and its potential impact on the spot ether ETFs. And, everything you need to know about the upcoming Bitcoin halving.

22 feb 2024

James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on bitcoin price and spot bitcoin ETF inflows in the rest of the year. Plus, insights on different use cases of NFTs (non-fungible token) and whether they can make a comeback in 2024.

21 feb 2024

TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord joins "First Mover" with an analysis on the rising crypto hacks and exploits in 2024. Plus, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down three major Ethereum ecosystem stories to watch, including insights on the network's next major upgrade.

20 feb 2024

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near the $52,000 level following strong spot BTC ETFs inflows. K33 senior analyst Vetle Lunde weighs in on the driving force behind the performance of the ETF products and his bitcoin price outlook for the rest of the year. Plus, insights on the latest hacks and exploits in the crypto industry.

16 feb 2024