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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stalls as Contagion Hits Zipmex, Vauld. Will Ethereum's Merge Fix This?
Bitcoin is having its best week since March, but with the Federal Reserve still in inflation-fighting mode it seems like the only thing that can really get traders juiced up is the upcoming Ethereum Merge.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $24K as Zipmex Suspends Withdrawals
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 20, 2022.
Crypto Markets Rally, Polygon’s Disney Boost, Former Celsius Employee Speaks Out
“First Mover” dives into crypto markets to discuss the relief rally underway. Is the worst of the crypto industry’s credit crisis over? Former Celsius employee Timothy Cradle tells his story on what went wrong with the crypto lender. Greg Magadini, Genesis Volatility co-founder and CEO, gives his markets analysis. Plus, Mihailo Bjelic, Polygon co-founder on its zero-knowledge scaling solution and Disney’s accelerator program.
First Mover Asia: Dissecting Three Arrows Capital's Fall; Ethereum Merge Spurs Continued Market Gains
Thanks to the transparency of court documents, the public knows how much the beleaguered crypto hedge fund owes different creditors; ether has risen about 50% over the past week.
First Mover Americas: BTC Holds $22K and ETH Takes Center Stage Again
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 19, 2022.
Crypto Lender Celsius’ First Court Hearing & Reorganization Plan, Global Adoption of CBDCs
Celsius Network is betting its mining operation will drive revenue to help the crypto lender emerge from bankruptcy. CoinDesk’s Cheyenne Ligon joins “First Mover” to report the details of Celsius’ first court hearing. As the ether (ETH) rally continues, AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman provides his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Atlantic Council Director Josh Lipsky with an update on global central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
First Mover Asia: BTC Spikes Over $22.8K; DappRadar’s Complicated Valuation Model and the Difficulties of Assessing NFTs
Bitcoin and major altcoins continued their late weekend rally; NFTs are an asset class where value has yet to be clearly defined.
Ex-CFTC Chairman Discusses Celsius' Bankruptcy and CBDC Adoption
The former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why the bankruptcy of lender Celsius Network could set legal precedent in future crypto hearings, and why the likelihood of CBDC adoption worldwide could be based on Chinese technology.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Has Best Day in a Month, but Ether’s Getting Even More Love
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 18, 2022.
Chris Giancarlo on First Hearing in Celsius Bankruptcy Case; Ethereum Merge Update
Celsius Network reveals how it plans to protect customers as it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joins “First Mover” to discuss the Celsius case, the digital dollar project and more. Also, why are bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) prices rising? GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round joins the markets discussion. Plus, Mahin Gupta, founder of a prominent India-based crypto exchange, shares his perspective on the state of the crypto industry.