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Stellar’s Denelle Dixon on its CBDC Pilot With Ukraine, $30M Fund for Blockchain Startups
Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon joins “First Mover” to discuss Ukraine’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, and plan for Stellar’s latest $30 million push to fund startups. Plus, crypto markets insights from Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies, and mining reporter Aoyon Ashraf with a look at the state of the global mining industry as CoinDesk kicks off Mining Week.
First Mover Asia: Singapore-Based Gaming Company Razer Struggles to Pivot; Bitcoin Declines After a Positive Week
The one-time, would-be "Apple of the Gaming World" failed in its attempt to secure a digital banking license and to reinvent itself into a lifestyle brand; bitcoin falls slightly but holds over $41,000.
Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government
Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The company challenges Chobanian's charge.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Downtrend Intact, Recession Fears May Weigh
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 18, 2022.
Kuna Exchange’s Michael Chobanian on US Senate Hearing and Ukraine’s Crypto Donations
Ukraine legalizes crypto as digital currency donations continue to pour in. Michael Chobanian of the Kuna exchange, who testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of the new law, crypto donations to Ukraine and more. Additional viewpoints from Jason Grad, CEO and co-founder of Massive, on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and how crypto can help. Plus, crypto market insights from Hany Rashwan of 21Shares.
First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Surprising Interest Rate Hike; Altcoins Outdo Bitcoin
A survey of economists had expected the country, with its soaring economy, to leave the rate unchanged; avalanche and solana, among others were well into the green.
LIVE: US Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Digital Assets and Illicit Finance
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is holding a hearing entitled “Understanding the Role of Digital Assets in Illicit Finance.” Witnesses include Jonathan Levin, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Chainalysis; Michael Mosier, former acting director, deputy director and digital innovation officer of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN); Michael Chobanian of the Ukrainian KUNA Exchange and the Blockchain Association of Ukraine; and Shane Stansbury, the Robinson Everett distinguished fellow and national security senior lecturing fellow at the Duke University School of Law.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Above $40,000 While Ether Bounces on Testnet Success
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 17, 2022.
White House Senior Official Carole House, Ukrainian Exchange Founder Michael Chobanian on Russia Sanctions, New Ukrainian Crypto Law and US Digital Asset Regulations
White House NSC Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation Carole House joins “First Mover” to discuss digital asset concerns and opportunities amid Russia sanctions, and the impact of Biden’s executive order on the crypto industry. Additional viewpoints on the topics from Michael Chobanian of KUNA Exchange who is expected to testify before the Senate Banking Committee this morning. Plus, insights on the intersection of institutional finance and DeFi from Robert Leshner of Compound Labs, and crypto markets analysis from Raghu Yarlagadda of FalconX.
First Mover Asia: India Crypto Investors Await Taxation Clarity; Bitcoin Rises on a Day of Big Price Swings
India's crypto community is hoping to convince lawmakers to scale back a crypto taxation bill; bitcoin soared above $41,000.
