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First Mover
Ukraine Crisis: The West Unleashes SWIFT Bans Against Russia, as Pressure Against Russia Builds, so Does the Role of Crypto
“First Mover” has the latest as the Russia-Ukraine crisis tests the role of cryptocurrencies in war and sanctions. Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn sit down with experts to examine various ways cryptocurrencies are being used, and the implications. Guests are Liat Shetret of Solidus Labs, a market surveillance and risk monitoring hub, Alona Shevchenko UkraineDAO Founder, and Kapil Rathi, CrossTower Co-Founder and CEO.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shows No Signs of Panic Even as Worst Case Scenario Looms
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 28, 2022.
First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Concludes, but We'll Never Know if DOJ Overreached; Cryptos Tumble as Russia Bores Into Ukraine
The guilty plea of the founders of the crypto trading platform with main offices in Hong Kong and Singapore avoided a trial; bitcoin dropped below $37,500 on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear forces on alert.
Cryptocurrency Is an Unlikely Workaround for US Sanctions Against Russia, Crypto Markets Rebound After Biden Speech
“First Mover” hosts speak to cryptocurrency strategist and former CIA analyst Yaya Jata Fanusie for his insights into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of crypto in this geopolitical crisis. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo weighs in on the crypto regulation turf war in the U.S. Strips Finance Founder and CEO Ming Wu provides his market analysis as cryptocurrencies are seeing a strong rebound following Biden’s speech yesterday. Plus, a highlight from CoinDesk Tax Week coverage.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eyes US Data Deluge, Charts Signal Seller Fatigue
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 25, 2022.
First Mover Asia: India Crypto Firms, Regulators Continue Their Regulatory Debate; Bitcoin Recovers From a Post-Invasion Freefall
Indian crypto industry and government officials have continued to discuss possible changes to regulations announced earlier this month; bitcoin returns to its perch above $38,000.
First Mover Americas: Traders Prefer Gold, Fiat Safe Havens Over Bitcoin as Russia Goes to War
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 24, 2022.
First Mover Asia: China CBDC Is No Government Version of Bitcoin; Terra's Luna, Other Altcoins Jump
The eCNY and other CBDCs are digital versions of cash issued by a central bank, unlike bitcoin which has no single issuing authority; bitcoin surpassed $39,000 on Tuesday before dropping into the red.
Ukraine's Wealthy Finding It Hard to Buy Crypto Amid Geopolitical Tension
A local crypto exchange founder says traders are clamoring for USDT.
Bitcoin, Crypto Markets Edge Higher, Ukraine Exchange Founder on Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Crypto Tax Talk
“First Mover” examines the current state of the crypto industry in the Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hosts speak with Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukraine Crypto Exchange KUNA. Also, crypto markets analysis from Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds. Will today’s rebound last? As part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week, David Kemmerer of CoinLedger takes aim at Form 1099-B.