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BlockFi Teams Up With Matt James in Exclusive Partnership Focused on Cryptocurrency Education
Matt James, the star of “The Bachelor,” joins “First Mover” to discuss his partnership with BlockFi, focusing on cryptocurrency education. “The same way that I’m holding onto [my] relationship, I’m holding on to my bitcoin,” he said.
Anchorage Digital to Offer Ethereum-backed Loans Through FDIC-Insured BankProv
Digital asset platform Anchorage Digital is expanding its lending service with ethereum-backed loans through BankProv, a traditional Massachusetts-based bank formally known as Provident Bank. This is the first time the crypto custody bank has extended ETH-backed loans through a traditional FDIC-insured bank. Diogo Mónica of Anchorage Digital explains how this works.
Tezos Co-Founder: Elon Musk Is Having Fun Trolling Crypto Twitter
Elon Musk, once a beloved figure in the crypto community, has become more of a villain than a hero. His recent tweets about bitcoin’s energy usage and a new one insinuating a breakup with bitcoin have been blamed for the stagnating market.
Celebrity Photographer Platon Unveils Eye-Themed NFT Series
Award-winning photographer Platon joins “First Mover” to discuss his latest collaboration with NFT platform LGND.art.
BTC China Co-founder Bobby Lee on China Crypto News, Impact of Three-Child Policy
Ballet CEO and former BTCC founder Bobby Lee discusses the state of crypto affairs in China and responds to the country’s newly issued three-child policy in an effort to maintain economic growth. Plus, his thoughts on Mt. Got victims beginning voting on reimbursement proposals and on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
76er Danny Green Auctioning Off an NFT of His 2020 Championship Ring
NBA player Danny Green is getting into the NFT game. Green has partnered with NFT startup New Renaissance to create and auction an augmented reality hologram NFT of his 2020 championship ring. Green joins “First Mover” to discuss the project and his motivations for creating the NFT. “It’s not about the money,” Green said.
Startup ‘Figure’ Brings Home Loans to the Blockchain
There are a variety of blockchain lending firms, but startup Figure has a unique niche. It is bringing home lending to the blockchain. Figure CEO and Co-founder of SoFi Mike Cagney explains what Figure does and how it plans to shake up the home lending industry.
Bitcoin’s Environmental Challenge: Proof-of-Stake vs. Proof-of-Work
Tesla’s decision to stop accepting bitcoin payments due to environmental concerns has reignited the bitcoin energy debate. Will the proof-of-stake network be better for the planet? John Wu of Ava Labs weighs in on the debate and discusses Avalanche, a proof-of-stake blockchain that Wu sees as a complementary to Ethereum.
Decentralized Domain Names Could Replace Long Wallet Addresses
Long wallet addresses may soon be a thing of the past if Unstoppable Domains has its way. The company will integrate with the Opera browser to offer decentralized domain names minted as NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Unstoppable’s Brad Kam joins “First Mover” to discuss decentralized domains and how the crypto ecosystem can integrate them.
Jackson, Tennessee Wants to Become the Next Bitcoin Hub
Scott Conger, mayor of Jackson, Tennessee, wants the city to become a major hub for crypto companies. Conger’s plans include facilitating mining and paying city employees in bitcoin. Conger joins “First Mover” to talk about his crypto dreams for Jackson and how he plans to make them a reality.