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Bitcoin Back Above $30K, Crypto’s Role in Russia-Ukraine Crisis, and Meme Economy Explained

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has challenged crypto exchanges on their commitment to immutable transactions. Elementus CEO and Co-founder Max Galka joins “First Mover” to share his take on crypto’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Edward Moya of OANDA shares his outlook on crypto as inflation pressures weigh on investors. Plus, MemeAnalysis Host Chris Gabriel explains why he thinks memes are more than an internet joke. And Micah Johnson, a former Major League Baseball player and speaker at Consensus 2022 shares his NFT journey.

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First Mover Asia: For the Metaverse to Be a $13T Opportunity, Much Has to Change; Bitcoin Rises Late Past $31K

A Citi report makes a bold prediction, but major metaverse platforms are struggling to attract committed users; altcoins are mixed.

Bitcoin rose above $31,000, but markets remained range-bound. (Michael Borgers/Getty Images)

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NFL Star DeShone Kizer’s Crypto Journey

DeShone Kizer, former NFL Quarterback and current One of None founder & CEO, on how he found success with his own NFT company and why he wants to bridge the physical and virtual worlds.

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Bitcoin Tumbles Back Below $30K, Bitstamp Lists SHIB, NFL Star DeShone Kizer on Future of NFTs

Bucking the trend, crypto exchange Bitstamp is introducing new staking features with up to 5% APY and listing shiba inu (SHIB) for the first time on its platform. Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta joins “First Mover” to share more details. Plus, crypto markets analysis from David Russell of TradeStation Group. And NFL star DeShone Kizer explains how he plans to bridge NFTs with the physical world.

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First Mover Asia: When It Comes to Crypto, Hong Kong Isn’t the World’s ‘Freest Economy’; Bitcoin Has a Late Fall Below $30K

A memo by the city’s securities and futures regulator reminds investors of the risks of NFTs; altcoins surge and then drop.

Hong Kong's Exchange Square, home of the Hong Kong Exchange (See-ming Lee/Flickr)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Snaps Record Losing Streak, Climbs Above $31K

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 6, 2022.

Bitcoin breaks historic losing streak. (BOESCHE/Getty images)

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Discord Privacy Questioned After Bored Apes NFT Theft, Bitcoin Bounce, NY Mining Moratorium

Josh Fraser, Origin Protocol co-founder, joins “First Mover” to discuss the Yuga Labs’ Discord hack that led to the theft of NFTs worth 200 ETH. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Greg King of Osprey Funds, and the implications of the New York mining moratorium from BaSIC President Clark Vaccaro.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Tick Up in Weekend Trading

Ether and other major altcoins are slightly in the green as investors continue to look for clarity on the direction of the global economy; stablecoins face increasing scrutiny.

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