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US Added 390K Jobs in May, but More Crypto Firms Announce Layoffs, DOJ’s First NFT Insider Trading Case

Ali Pourdad of Quantfury joins “First Mover” to discuss the latest crypto market moves as bitcoin trades below $30,000 and the market downturn leads to crypto industry layoffs. NFT & Web 3 Attorney Moish Peltz shares insights into DOJ’s lawsuit against ex-OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain over NFT insider trading allegations. Plus, a group of tech experts are lobbying Washington against crypto; One of the signatories, David Gerard, explains the reasons behind the move.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Climbs Past $30K, but Bearish Sentiment Remains

Cryptos were largely in the green, although trading was choppy; India crypto investors receive some upbeat news.

Crypto markets remained bearish. (Christopher Sweet/EyeEm/Getty Images)

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Polygon Execs on Terra LUNA Fallout, Kimbal Musk on DAOs and the Future of Philanthropy

Polygon is calling on disgruntled projects and developers to move to its blockchain after the collapse of Terra’s LUNA. Polygon Co-founder Sandeep Nailwal and Polygon Studios CEO Ryan Wyatt join “First Mover” to explain the call for action and outlook for the industry. Plus, Big Green DAO Co-founder Kimbal Musk explains how he’s disrupting the philanthropy space. And XBTO Group Head of Trading Paul Eisma discusses his outlook on the crypto market.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $30K Amid Renewed Risk Fears

Major altcoins fared worse in Wednesday trading, reversing most gains from the U.S. holiday weekend rally; South Korea takes a harder look at crypto.

Lower rates may be behind bitcoin's big move (© Eugene Mymrin)

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First Mover Americas: BTC Starts June Trading Flat, Alts Decline

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 1, 2022.

(KYRYLO SHEVTSOV/Getty images)

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Nansen Analyst on Role of Whales in UST De-Pegging; Will BTC Hold Above $31K?

Nansen Principal Research Analyst Aurelie Barthere joins “First Mover” to discuss the firm’s research suggesting multiple parties were involved in the collapse of stablecoin TerraUSD (UST). Also, Waves Founder and Lead Developer Sasha Ivanov shares his plan to revamp Waves’ USDN after that stablecoin de-pegged twice in the past three months. Plus, crypto markets insights from Rob Frasca of Cosimo Ventures.

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First Mover Asia: Tether Is Quiet About Its Bankers. Will It Affect Its Peg?

Tether has relationships with a number of banks but won't say much more; bitcoin rises slightly.

Tether's failure to pinpoint its banking relationships seems to already be affecting its dollar peg. (Getty Images)