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IBM Is Open Sourcing a Large Slice of Additional Hyperledger Fabric Code
IBM is looking to get back into the blockchain business in a big way. IBM Blockchain General Manager Kareem Yusuf shares the technology company's plans to help enterprises move into the blockchain space.

eToro U.S. Chief on Expanding U.S. Hub to Miami; State of Crypto in Israel
Israeli-based exchange eToro plans to expand its U.S. hub in Hoboken, NJ, and build an additional branch in Miami, FL. eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch joins "First Mover" to discuss what's in store. Plus, his main takeaways from the Bitcoin 2021 conference, how eToro is combatting the ransomware problem and the state of crypto in Israel.

The First SEC-Registered Crypto Robo-Advisor Makara Launches Mobile App
Makara CEO and co-founder Jesse Proudman joins "First Mover" to discuss the new mobile app with a waitlist of over 20,000 people. The new app offers six thematic baskets of assets specifically weighted to bitcoin, ethereum and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens.

Rep. Tom Emmer on Reintroduced Bill to Protect Investors With Forked Crypto Assets
Minnesota Republican Congressman Tom Emmer joins "First Mover" to discuss his bill that would protect crypto investors from reporting gains or losses on forked assets until the IRS provides more clarity on crypto taxes.

Meet the Nebraska State Senator Spreading Blockchain Adoption to Farmers
Nebraska State Senator Carol Blood is on a mission to bring blockchain technology to her state's agricultural industry. Blood joins "First Mover" to share her thoughts on how blockchain tech can help Nebraska's farmers with every aspect of the agricultural process. "We have to keep our farms moving forward," Blood said. "I see technology as that next step."

Did Sustainability Concerns Trigger Thursday's Sell-Off?
Some have cited the ongoing bitcoin sustainability debate as one potential reason for Thursday's market crash. Mining company Hut 8's CEO Jaime Leverton joins "First Mover" to weigh in on the debate, her thoughts on the influx of mining operations in North America, and the future of "clean" bitcoin.

Preakness Launches First Horse Racing NFTs
The Preakness horse race is getting into the NFT game. The famous race has partnered with NFT agency Medium Rare to create NFTs of some of the race's most iconic moments, including its historic Woodlawn Vase trophy. Medium Rare's Adam Richman joins "First Mover" to discuss the value of NFTs to horse racing and other industries.

Bitwise's New ETF Gives Investors Exposure to "Picks and Shovels" of Crypto
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched an ETF that aims to give investors exposure to 30 of the top crypto and crypto-adjacent companies, including Coinbase and Microstrategy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss the company's new ETF "BITQ." Plus, Hougan shares his opinion on Coinbase, Bitwise's largest single holding in their new ETF.

How the Cosmos Network Unites Blockchains and Compares to Polkadot
The Cosmos network aims to enable blockchains to work together, but how is it different from the Polkadot chain, and what does Cosmos mean for traders? Cosmos Network Core Developer Jack Zampolin breaks it down.

You Can Soon Pay for Car Insurance With Bitcoin
There's now one more thing you will be able to buy with bitcoin: car insurance. San Francisco-based insurance startup Metromile wants to be the first to allow customers to pay with bitcoin, as well as be paid for insurance claims with bitcoin. Dan Preston of Metromile joins "First Mover" to discuss how Metromile works.
