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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Shares Insights Into Crypto Regulation, Brave Browser Passes 42M Monthly Users
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins “First Mover” hosts to look at the crypto regulation landscape. This comes as Quintenz joins the board of the first CFTC-regulated “events market” Kalshi. Co-Managing Director & Member of the Board at Strategic Funds Marc Lopresti provides market insights as bitcoin dips below $60K. Plus, Brave, the crypto-focused web browser, is adding a native wallet and will support Solana and all Ethereum virtual machine-compatible tokens. Brave CEO Brendan Eich explains the move.
First Mover Asia: Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin, Ether Stall
Crypto.com’s CRO and Avalanche’s AVAX tokens hit new highs.
Where’s Bitcoin Headed After the Pullback? MyEtherWallet Allows Users to Mint Ethereum Blocks As NFTs
“First Mover” hosts speak to MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton about the firm’s latest initiative allowing users to mint Ethereum blocks into NFTs. Bacon Protocol CEO Karl Jacobs shares insights into the first mortgage NFTs. Plus, the state of crypto in Afghanistan and how it can help liberate women there. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization CEO and Founder Wendy Diamond shares more details.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Plummets, Dashing Hopes of a Quick Return to Its Record High
But short-term indicators suggest limited downside at the onset of Asia trading hours; ether also suffers a big price drop.
Bitcoin Falls Below $60K as Cryptocurrencies Tumble, Barbados Ambassador Explains Why the Country Is Setting Up Embassy in the Metaverse
“First Mover” hosts speak to Barbados Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Gabriel Abed as the country says it will become the first sovereign nation to set up an embassy in the metaverse. Meanwhile, bitcoin dipped below $60K amid more tough talk from China and negative comments from a Twitter executive. Genesis Volatility Co-founder and CEO Greg Magadini shares his market insights. Plus, what’s contributing to BitGo’s rapid growth this year? BitGo CEO Mike Belshe explains.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls Slightly in Soft Trading; Launch of VanEck Futures ETF Coming Soon
Bitcoin continued to consolidate after failing to sustain a price bounce over the weekend; ether declines.
Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Activated, Opening Door to New Features, Animoca Brands Joins Forces With K-pop Agency and More
“First Mover” hosts get an insider analysis from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin as Bitcoin’s taproot upgrade is now officially activated. Could this upgrade improve the blockchain’s privacy, scalability, and security? Bitcoin’s move suggests more upside. Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst for Titan, gives his market analysis. Plus, Hong Kong-based prominent NFT investor Animoca Brands joins forces with a K-pop agency to launch NFTs featuring artists. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares more details.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drifts Lower After Taproot Upgrade; Ether Drops
The most significant improvement to the Bitcoin network in four years generated weekend enthusiasm in the blockchain community (and a short video) – but nothing too exciting in terms of a price reaction.
Chia Network Provides Blockchain Solutions to Help Costa Rican Government Track Climate Change
“First Mover” hosts speak to Bram Cohen, co-founder of the Chia Network, as his company supplies technical services for the Costa Rican government to track climate change metrics. Plus, market insights from Chief Investment Officer at Toroso Investments Michael Venuto.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin in $65K Range as Trading Volume Slows
Some analysts see the coming Taproot upgrade spurring an additional bitcoin price increase following this week’s surge.
