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Ukraine’s Digital Battle Against Russia, Role of China’s Digital Yuan in Russia Sanctions, an NFT Collection to Highlight Female Role Models
“First Mover” hosts speak to Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister Alex Bornyakov as the United Nations records about 2 million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia’s assault continues. Darrell Duffie of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research weighs in on the role of China’s digital yuan in Russia sanctions. Crypto market insights from crypto exchange OKX Director Adrian Yang. Plus, celebrating International Women’s Day, Lisa Mayer, Boss Beauties founder and CEO, shares how her company is helping bring female empowerment to the community.
First Mover Americas: Record GBTC Discount Draws Institutional Demand; Fed to Delay Rate Hike?
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 8, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Malaysia May Be Asia's Next Crypto Hub; Major Cryptos Decline as Russia Onslaught Intensifies
The country, where CoinGecko was founded, retains the institutional use of English as well as a common-law court system; bitcoin declined for the third day.
European Currencies Crumble While Oil Soars on Russia Oil Ban, Mastercard and Visa Suspend Russian Operations, ConsenSys Controversy
“First Mover” hosts are joined by CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De to discuss the ongoing call from Ukraine’s government urging American private businesses to cut operations in Russia. Arthur Falls, a former employee of ConsenSys, gives his side of the story in the controversy surrounding the blockchain company. Markets insights from Ben McMillan of IDX Digital Assets. Plus, how are people in Ukraine coping with war? Anton Altement of OSOM weighs in.
First Mover Americas: Investors See Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge, Nickel Digital's Survey Shows
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 7, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Singapore's Lightbulb Capital Balances the 3 Parts of ESG Investing. Will the DeFi World Care?; Bitcoin, Ether Fall
The crypto world has focused more heavily on environmental issues than the social and governance aspects of different projects; major cryptos were in the red on Sunday as the Russian invasion intensified.
Crypto Industry Expands Effort to Help Ukrainians, Markets React to Near Disaster Following Nuclear Plant Shelling
“First Mover” hosts are joined by Alona Shevchenko, Ukraine DAO founder, and Kenny Choo, True Global Ventures founding partner, as crypto industry continues to raise funds to support Ukraine humanitarian efforts. Ananya Kumar of Atlantic Council weighs in on China’s role in Russia sanctions. Plus, crypto market insights from Michele Schneider of MarketGauge Group.
First Mover Americas: Number of Bitcoin Held by Funds Hits Record High
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 4, 2022.
First Mover Asia: China to Widen Test of Digital Yuan as Russia Invasion Spotlights Crypto’s Potential Role; Cryptos Decline
The country is close to approving trials of the central bank digital currency in a number of cities and regions; bitcoin and ether drop as risk-on appetite fades.
Live Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Testifies on Monetary Policy and Economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is back on Capitol Hill to deliver his semiannual monetary policy update, this time testifying before the Senate Banking Committee. Powell indicates that the central bank still backs a quarter-point interest rate hike in March against a backdrop of surging inflation in the U.S. and balancing the unpredictability of the Russia-Ukraine war.