First Mover
Crypto Privacy Debate Grows After US Bans Tornado Cash, MyEtherWallet Exec on Ethereum Merge
“First Mover” unpacks the top developing stories in crypto, including fallout from the U.S. ban of mixer Tornado Cash, and the push to keep the existing proof-of-work Ethereum blockchain after Ethereum moves to proof-of-stake. Guests include William Callahan, Blockchain Intelligence Group director and former DEA agent, along with MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton.
First Mover Asia: BTC Holds Near $24K; Why Do We Need EthereumPOW When We Have Ethereum Classic?
Crypto mega-entrepreneurs Vitalik Buterin and Justin Sun are clashing over Ethereum’s future.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Passes $24K for First Time in August; Ethereum’s Buterin Shrugs Off Fork Talk
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 8, 2022.
Justin Sun on Ethereum Merge: Why He Backs a Hard Fork; Binance, WazirX Dispute
Tron founder Justin Sun is vowing to back an Ethereum fork, creating concern as “the merge” approaches but Vitalik Buterin is playing it down. Sun joins “First Mover” to explain his position. Also, CrossTower’s Kapil Rathi with his crypto markets analysis and perspective on the WazirX, Binance dispute that has stirred panic among WazirX users.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Above $23K in Weekend Trading; an Edgy Environment at Seoul's Blockchain Megaweek
Ether and most other major altcoins trade sideways as investors await further economic indicators.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Rally Loses Steam After US Jobs Report
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 5, 2022.
US Economy Added 528K Jobs in July, Doubling Estimates; CoinDesk Scoop: How 2 Brothers Faked a DeFi Ecosystem
Stock futures fell Friday after the July jobs report showed a strong labor market that will likely mean more interest rate hikes from the Fed. Dan Gunsberg of Hxro provides his markets analysis. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang explains how her team uncovered the latest crypto scam by the so called “Macalinao Brothers.” Plus, Sasha Ivanov of Waves shares details of the latest “DeFi Revival Plan” for Vires.Finance.
First Mover Asia: Crypto's ‘Learn-on-the-Fly’ Ethos on Display as Bridge Hack Damage Reaches $2B
Bitcoin and ether kept sliding, but barely. Meanwhile, a corporate partnership announcement was enough to send Coinbase shares soaring (and short-sellers running for shelter).
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Unaffected by Bank of England's Super-Size Interest-Rate Hike
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 4, 2022.
BlackRock and Coinbase Partner to Give Institutional Investors Greater Access to Crypto; Bank of England Rate Hike
“First Mover” examines the latest news affecting crypto markets. The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 50 basis points, its largest hike since 1995. In a bright spot amid challenging times for Coinbase, BlackRock plans to offer crypto to institutional investors through Coinbase Prime. Charles Allen, BTCS CEO, joins today’s markets discussion. Also, Alex Zinder with a business update from Ledger Enterprises and Frances Coppola breaks down proposals from the Bank of International Settlements.