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The State of Crypto in South Africa
The volatility of the Rand and exchange controls have driven widespread crypto adoption in South Africa, but lack of regulatory clarity has created problems for crypto companies like Revix, which recently moved its headquarters out of South Africa to Germany “out of desperation.”
What the New S&P Dow Jones Crypto Indexes Represent for the Financial Industry
The S&P Dow Jones Indices launched its first three cryptocurrency indexes to add more visibility to bitcoin and ether data for crypto-hungry Wall Street traders, but what do the new indexes measure, and what do they represent for the financial industry?
‘AWS for Blockchains’ Alchemy Raises $80M In Latest Funding Round
Alchemy, a platform powering decentralized finance (DeFi) projects including top NFT marketplaces, has closed an $80 million funding round. Alchemy’s value is now over $500 million. CEO Nikil Viswanathan joins “First Mover” to discuss Alchemy’s services, its plans for the future, and whether it plans to go public.
Techno DJ UMEK Is Auctioning an NFT of a Live Gig
NFTs aren’t just a way to sell digital art. UMEK, a techno DJ and blockchain enthusiast, hopes they will revolutionize the way artists and musicians are booked for performances. UMEK is currently auctioning an NFT that will provide its buyer a live performance from the man himself.
How Zero-Knowledge Proofs Provide Privacy on the Blockchain
Despite being a foundational reason for the creation of cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is not as private as many expected. Privacy coins are rising in popularity, and privacy-focused blockchains like Aleo are raising millions to create completely private applications. Howard Wu of Aleo joins “First Mover” to discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can ensure blockchain privacy.
Is Bitcoin Mining Really Bad for the Environment?
It’s Earth Day, and many in the crypto sphere are thinking about ways to make crypto mining more environmentally friendly. Jesse Phillips of Binance Mining Pool joins “First Mover” to discuss the energy impact of crypto mining, how it compares to the fiat economy, and how mining pools can make crypto mining more eco-friendly.
How and Why A New York Times Journalist Created and Sold an NFT for $560K
New York Times tech reporter and author of “Futureproof” Kevin Roose joins “First Mover” to discuss his process and motivations for creating an NFT out of his column on NFTs. Plus, his thoughts about the coverage of crypto in the mainstream media.
Sotheby’s NFT Auction Gets Underway as the Art World Watches
The historic art auction house Sotheby’s is auctioning a new series of NFTs created by the anonymous digital artist Pak. Max Moore of Sotheby’s joins “First Mover” to discuss the decision to collaborate with Pak, the role of auction houses in the NFT marketplace and what buyers will receive when they purchase NFTs from Sotheby’s.
How to Navigate Crypto Earnings This Tax Season
Tax season is frustrating for everyone, but crypto investors have even more difficulty navigating complicated taxes. Eric Pierre, CEO of Pierre Accounting, joins “First Mover” to answer some common and new questions about crypto taxes, including what counts as a deduction, how to report crypto income and what to do about NFTs.
DeFi Is Booming: How One Accelerator Identifies Promising Startups
Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are booming right now, leading many to draw comparisons between the current market and the ICO boom in 2017. Jacob Franek of the DeFi Alliance joins “First Mover” to discuss their analysis of the DeFi market and how they evaluate startups.