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CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker, who recently returned to the U.S. after traveling across Asia, discusses the key highlights and trends around the continent for crypto. Plus, insights into the myth of "borderless" crypto companies ending, after former Binance CEO CZ pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act last week.

Nov 30, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial starts today in the U.S., but the ripple effect from FTX's collapse goes far beyond those borders. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses the impact on Asia's digital asset scene and the outlook for a possible FTX 2.0.

Oct 3, 2023

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Web3 project team has published a white paper laying out recommendations for growing the country’s industry. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Web3 adoption in Japan and the regulatory headwinds in the U.S.

Apr 6, 2023

Trading volumes for XRP spiked to billions of dollars on UpBit, Bithumb and Korbit, three of Korea’s top exchanges by volume, on the back of the token's 26% rise in the past week. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker explains the driving force behind the surge. Plus, new insights on the potential crypto regulatory framework happening in Hong Kong.

Mar 30, 2023

The U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion is holding a hearing on Thursday titled, "Coincidence or Coordinated? The Administration's Attack on the Digital Asset Ecosystem." CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses what to expect and the future of the crypto industry in the U.S. in times of regulatory uncertainty.

Mar 9, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department's Undersecretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang suggested that the federal government's work on a potential digital dollar is accelerating. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways from Liang's speech and the state of regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. Plus, a new Coinbase survey of over 2,000 American adults suggests 20% own crypto and the vast majority see an urgent need to update the financial system.

Mar 2, 2023

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment. This comes as crypto in Hong Kong is getting a soft backing from Beijing, according to Bloomberg. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest developments around the state of crypto in Hong Kong and its prospects as a global crypto hub.

Feb 23, 2023

Data from DappRadar shows that non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur's one-day trading volume has topped $80 million, surpassing competitor OpenSea. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the release of Blur’s highly anticipated token and differences in royalty payment options between its platform and OpenSea.

Feb 16, 2023

Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social media project Nostr has launched its Damus mobile app on Apple's app store, which some bitcoiners say could replace Twitter as the next censorship-resistant global social network. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses what we know so far.

Feb 2, 2023

While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.

Jan 26, 2023