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First Mover
Crypto Markets Stabilize; Who’s Buying and Who’s Selling?
The most critical topics in the crypto and blockchain discussions come to the forefront as this year’s Consensus by CoinDesk virtual conference kicks off Monday. Our “First Mover” hosts highlight the keynotes and sessions that they and much of the crypto world will be watching, including presentations by Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates, Dr. Lael Brainard of the Federal Reserve, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood. Also, joining the show to discuss the latest markets and business news are Bittrex Interim CEO Stephen Stonberg, QCP Capital CEO Darius Sit, and a special appearance by Danny Green of the Philadelphia 76ers with his NFT story.
Voyager’s CEO on Bitcoin Price Reversal, Exchange Challenges, Crypto Outlook
Bitcoin and ether prices are climbing back up as traders look for direction. Voyager CEO Stephen Ehrlich discusses what happened in markets this week and what’s next. Grant Whitlock of crypto-asset broker GlobalBlock in London also joins “First Mover” to give his analysis. Plus, Jaime Leverton of Canadian mining firm Hut 8 in Toronto weighs in on the bitcoin mining energy debate.
Eyes on Fed Report as Cryptocurrencies Continue Slide; Beeple on NFT Art Market Impact
Big bitcoin, ether selloff continues while investors anticipate the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes. “First Mover” discusses BTC price correction, inflation fear and more with former New York Fed Director Benson Durham and CoinZoom CEO Todd Crosland. Plus, Mike Winkelmann, better known as “Beeple,” joins to discuss the NFT art market and a new platform he supports.
Will a Bill Convince the IRS to Reconsider How it Classifies Forked Assets?
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer is reintroducing a bill that would ask the IRS to reconsider how it classifies forked assets of investors who hold cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks it down.
Gary Vaynerchuk On NFTs, Meme Investing, Elon Musk
Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk joins “First Mover” to discuss today’s hot topics and what’s on his mind leading up to his upcoming keynote speech at next week’s Consensus by CoinDesk conference. He discusses his new NFT marketplace, the overall NFT opportunity, and his reaction to Dogecoin (DOGE) and other meme investing. Also, Nick Mancini of Trade the Chain provides markets analysis and Figure CEO Mike Cagney on the future of home lending.
Is Crypto’s Weekend Slide More Than the ‘Musk Effect’ and What Happens Next?
“First Mover” checks in with experts on the bitcoin selloff as Elon Musk hints at Tesla’s dumping of its bitcoin holdings. Lindsay Joo of BitBull Capital joins our markets discussion. Plus, John Wu of Ava Labs, which launched the proof-of-stake Avalanche blockchain, discusses proof-of-stake over bitcoin’s proof-of-work. And, last but not least, Tax Day is here; what you need to know for your cryptocurrency investments. “First Mover” talks taxes with Amy Kim of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Crypto Markets, Coinbase Earnings; NFTs Off to the Races
Bitcoin, ether slowly recovering from Thursday’s pullback as Dogecoin (DOGE) soars. “First Mover” discusses the crypto markets and Coinbase’s first-ever earnings report. Also, Yulong Liu of China-based Babel Finance on their $40 million raise and expansion into the crypto lending business. Exclusive to CoinDesk: Collin Plume of Noble Gold Investments discusses a new crypto IRA and trading platform. And coinciding with Saturday’s big race, the Preakness puts NFTs of historic racing moments up for auction.
Crypto Markets Plunge After Tesla Tweet; What Happens Next?
All eyes are on markets and earnings reports as bitcoin and ether investors wake up to an unpleasant surprise: a price drop following Elon Musk’s Tweet announcing a suspension in bitcoin payments due to environmental concerns. Coinbase is among those out with earnings reports Thursday. Joining “First Mover” to share their markets perspectives are Kyle Samani of Multicoin Capital, Lennix Lai of OKEx, and Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management.
What Consumer Prices Rising By 4.2% Means for Crypto
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April, released Wednesday morning, is raising concerns about inflation. This news breaks as crypto prices were already rising, perhaps in anticipation of the higher-than-expected CPI. Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek joins our markets discussion. Also, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alexander Holmes discusses how the global money transfer company is starting to provide access to bitcoin. And Jack Zampolin of the Cosmos Network explains the project’s goal to get blockchains to work together.
Market Pullback; Peter Thiel’s Crypto Investment; Crypto and Auto Insurance
“First Mover” dives into the markets discussion: why are crypto markets pulling back? Ulrik K. Lykke of ARK36 gives his analysis. Also, publicly listed Metromile on how it plans to use bitcoin in ways it believes will benefit the company and policyholders. Plus, Sky Mavis Co-Founder Jeffrey Zirlin on its $7.5 million funding raise to grow its NFT gaming platform.