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Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. TRON founder and Huobi global advisor Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss the new policy's impact on the crypto scene in Hong Kong. Plus, insights on Huobi's expansion, along with Sun's take on the state of crypto regulation around the globe.

Jun 2, 2023

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.

Jun 2, 2023

As the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong opens up to accepting crypto trading platform licenses, TRON founder and Huobi global advisor, Justin Sun, discusses the new regulatory landscape. Sun also reflects on Huobi's expansion plans.

Jun 2, 2023

An official from the Central Bank of Ireland is speaking out about the implementation of Europe's landmark "Markets in Crypto Assets" regulation, known as MiCA for short. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the latest developments among EU members as they prepare for MiCA to be enacted. "If you're a big crypto company, you will say you want high standards, you want regulation," Schickler points out, adding that "you don’t want to be competing against companies that are not following the same tough rules that you are."

Jun 2, 2023

In the past few weeks, two crypto mining bills, SB 1929 and HB 591, are awaiting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. The legislation shows support for miners. Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel breaks down how the bills could impact crypto miners in the Lone Star state.

Jun 2, 2023

The U.S. economy added 339,000 jobs in the month of May, with the unemployment rate rising to 3.7%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). "First Mover" breaks down what the jobs data could mean for the crypto markets.

Jun 2, 2023

CoinDesk regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments on crypto regulation in the Europe as the landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) framework is finalized. This comes as a recent report commissioned by EU lawmakers states landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps.

Jun 2, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back above the $27,000 level as the U.S. economy added 339,000 jobs in the month of May, beating expectations. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong joins "First Mover" with his market analysis. Plus, reaction to Tether's USDT market cap reaching a record-high of $83.2 billion.

Jun 2, 2023

Texas legislators are throwing their weight behind bitcoin mining with two bills passed in the latest legislative session that are signaling support for the industry, and one thwarted for the time being. Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel discusses what this means for crypto miners in the Lone Star state. Plus, insights on bitcoin mining plans in other locations around the world.

Jun 2, 2023

CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the major stories shaping the crypto industry on "CoinDesk Daily" as MakerDAO’s community voted to ditch $500 million Paxos Dollar (USDP) stablecoin from the lending protocol's reserves. Plus, insights on Kraken's gains in customer deposits in Canada following the departure announcements of its rival exchanges including Binance and OKX. And, a closer look at the partnership between Nike Virtual Studios and video game developer EA Sports.

Jun 1, 2023