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First Mover
Consensus 2021 Highlights, CEO of Stellar Foundation’s Crypto Outlook, Why Nebraska Is Looking into Blockchain
“First Mover” hosts unpack the highlights from Consensus 2021, including news-breaking speeches from Ray Dalio at the start of the conference Monday and Tom Brady, who wrapped up the conference Thursday. Also, today, Stellar Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon joins the show to discuss its most significant investment so far in a Mexico-based platform and about the role of DeFi in the developing world. Plus, Nevada Senator Carol Blood on applying blockchain technology to agriculture. And why are bitcoin and ether prices down? Nicholas Pelecanos of NEM Group joins our markets discussion.
FinCEN’s Mosier on Unhosted Wallet Rule, Elliptic on Cracking the Colonial Pipeline Case, Kraken’s Dan Held on Plans to Go Public and More
“First Mover’s” special expanded edition covering today’s hot topics and news from Consensus by CoinDesk 2021 on the final day of the conference. Today’s guests include Josh Swihart of Electric Coin Company on privacy coins, Dr. Tom Robinson of Elliptic discussing the Colonial Pipeline case and Dan Held of Kraken.
Inflation Discussion, Markets Update, Crypto COVID-19 Relief for India, Tom Brady Joins Consensus 2021
“First Mover” takes a first look at Day 4 of Consensus by CoinDesk 2021 and dives into the news and big themes at this year’s conference, not the least of which is inflation. Hear what former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had to say. Today’s guests include Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon, one of Mark Cuban’s new investments. Nailwal is also leading COVID-19 relief efforts in India. Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global Forex joins our markets discussion and Mariana Gomez de la Villa of ING on its study of decentralized finance (DEFI) and the future of banking.
Tom Brady’s Consensus Surprise; Brian Brooks, Filecoin, DNA NFTs
Brian Brooks, the former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and now CEO of Binance U.S., joins “First Mover” to discuss regulator comments and concerns, his reaction to market moves, and Binance U.S. plans. Also, Tom Brady will join the Consensus by CoinDesk conference underway this week. “First Mover” will have that back story. Plus, Anne Fauvre-Willis of Oasis Labs and Kamal Obbad of Nebula Genomics say they’re turning its DNA into NFTs.
Economist and Diem Co-Creator Catalini on The Future of Money; Crypto in Space
As Consensus by CoinDesk 2021 continues with another day full of educational sessions, “First Mover” does its own deep dive into the future of money Wednesday, bringing the topic down to earth and discussing crypto’s voyage to space. Joining our discussions today: Diem Co-Creator and Diem Foundation’s chief economist Christian Catalini and CEO of SpaceChain Zee Zheng. Plus, markets analysis with Satstreet’s Michael Nasser and highlights from yesterday’s Consensus keynotes, including MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor and the Federal Reserve’s Dr. Lael Brainard.
Musk-Saylor Bitcoin ‘Green Mining’ Collaboration, Crypto Markets, Consensus 2021 in Full Swing
“First Mover” hosts break down the hot topics from Day 2 of Consensus 2021 by CoinDesk, including reaction to crypto pioneer Bobby Lee’s speech on the state of crypto regulations in China. Marathon Digital’s CEO Fred Thiel joins the show to discuss “green bitcoin mining” and the Bitcoin Mining Council. Dfinity Founder Dominic Williams on an ambitious project, “The Internet Computer.” Plus, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on the recent market movement and China regulations.
Saylor and Musk Spearhead Mining Council; Crypto Markets Bounce; Consensus by CoinDesk Day 2 Preview
It’s Day 2 of the Global Consensus by CoinDesk Conference. CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson will preview keynotes by MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor and Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein and discuss Saylor’s and Elon Musk’s collaboration to spearhead a North American bitcoin mining council. Dr. Leemon Baird, a co-founder of Hedera, reveals how Chainlink Labs became the 21st member of its governing council and preferred oracle service. And Teddy Fusaro, President at Bitwise Asset Management, discusses market activity.
Ray Dalio’s Bitcoin Position; the Fed’s Lael Brainard on CBDCs and Stablecoins; IMF’s Crypto Views, Wyoming’s Crypto Ambitions and More
“First Mover” hosts unpack the keynote speech by Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio at Consensus by CoinDesk 2021, where Dalio says, “Personally, I’d rather have bitcoin than a bond” during an inflationary scenario. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talks regulation from a local standpoint, and Tommaso Mancini – Griffoli of the IMF takes that conversation one step further and looks at crypto regulation across borders. Tom Kysar, Director of Operations at Augur Turbo, discusses decentralized sports betting.
Store of Value Generation: Psychology, Collecting and Non-Fungible Tokens
Well before he got into wine and other collectibles, Gary Vaynerchuk’s first childhood hustle was collecting and trading sports cards. Today, he’s become a prominent proponent of NFTs as a store of value asset and engagement medium. He joins Joe Pompliano, author of the Huddle Up sports business newsletter, to discuss the psychology behind digital collecting and how it applies to sports and beyond.
First Mover With a First Look at the Consensus by CoinDesk Extravaganza; Crypto Markets, News and More
The Consensus by CoinDesk conference officially kicks off today. Aaron Stanley, Managing Director of Events and Content, joins “First Mover” to discuss the heavy-hitting keynote speakers lined up for the week. Ray Dalio, Gary Vaynerchuk and Michael Saylor will all be sharing their perspectives on the future of crypto. CoinDesk has also launched $DESK, a token that can be earned and redeemed for rewards throughout the conference, and “First Mover” gets the first look. Rumi Morales, from Outlier Ventures, provides market analysis.