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Crypto CEOs Testify on Capitol Hill
Top executives from the crypto industry are testifying before the House Financial Services Committee. The hearing entitled “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding Innovation in the United States” will feature testimony from: Circle Chairman and CEO Jeremy Allaire, FTX CEO and Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitfury Group CEO Brian Brooks, Paxos Trust Company CEO Charles Cascarilla, Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon, and Coinbase Inc. CEO Alesia Jeanne Haas.

Nexo Partners With Fidelity Digital Assets to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto, Crypto CEOs to Testify Before Lawmakers Weighing Greater Regulation
“First Mover” hosts speak to Nexo Co-founder and Managing Partner Kalin Metodiev as the firm partners with Fidelity digital assets to expand institutional access to crypto. MoonPay Co-founder & CEO Ivan Soto-Wright provides insights into its latest funding round that values the company at $3 billion. Crypto CEOs are testifying in front of lawmakers today. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation, Nikhilesh De, brings us the latest from the hearing. Plus, CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris speaks to one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential winners, Strike CEO Jack Mallers.

Первопроходец Азия: Bitcoin растет на фоне обнадеживающих новостей об Омикроне, а затем падает; эфир немного падает
Данные блокчейна теперь указывают на то, что обвал рынка на выходных стал результатом «слабой ручной чистки».

Bitcoin Outlook as Price Breaks $50K, CoinDesk’s ‘Most Influential 2021’ Winners Announced
Announcing CoinDesk’s “Most Influential 2021” winners! Most Influential is an annual list of people who defined the year in crypto. Managing Editor Ben Schiller reveals who the top winners are and why they made the list. Also joining are Huobi Brokerage Director Victor Wei with markets analysis and Michael Bouhanna of Sotheby’s discusses art in the metaverse.

Первопроходец в Азии: Bitcoin превысил $50 тыс., эфир и другие альткоины растут
Объем торгов Bitcoin снизился второй день подряд,

Bitcoin, Altcoins Regain Ground; What Caused the Weekend Crash? Trung Nguyen on Axie Infinity’s Next Move
“First Mover” dives into crypto markets to discuss what happened over the weekend when bitcoin and altcoins suddenly dropped dramatically. GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round shares his analysis and outlook. Also, Sky Mavis Co-founder & CEO Trung Nguyen on Axie Infinity’s popularity and the future of NFT gaming.

Первопроходец в Азии: Bitcoin и альткоины восстанавливают позиции после роста в начале выходных; объем торгов стабилизировался после напряженной субботы
Инвесторы, напуганные омикронным вариантом вируса COVID-19, ждут открытия фондовых Рынки в понедельник.

US Job Growth Disappoints in November While Omicron COVID Variant Now Detected in 5 States, Messari CEO Reflects on the Year in Crypto and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Messari CEO Ryan Selkis for his view on the crypto space in the year 2021 as well as the outlook for 2022 as his firm has just released its annual crypto theses. Bitcoin is range-bound. Horizon Fintex President Mark Elenowitz shares his market insights. Plus, what’s the Indian government’s plan with crypto regulation, and how does that impact its own CBDC rollout? WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty shares his take.

Первопроходец Азия: Рынки в режиме ожидания; Bitcoin колеблется около $57 тыс.
Цена пары Tether-Юань упала в начале декабря, поскольку приближается крайний срок, установленный для Huobi, популярной Криптo биржи среди китайских инвесторов, по закрытию счетов своих существующих пользователей в материковом Китае.

Square Changes Name to ‘Block,’ Crypto Bosses to Testify on Capitol Hill Next Week
“First Mover” hosts speak to I/O Fund Founder & CEO Beth Kindig for her insights into Square’s rebranding and her pick of the next big tech stock. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares insights into the crypto markets as analysts maintain bitcoin’s bullish trajectory remains intact. The House Financial Services Committee plans to hold a hearing with the CEOs of several major crypto exchanges and startups. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation, Nikhilesh De, has the scoop. Plus, for CoinDesk’s “Future of Money” Week, Cato Institute VP for Monetary Studies Jim Dorn speaks about the relation between the free market and money tech.
