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Spot Bitcoin ETFs 'A Step Towards Regulatory Clarity;' Crypto Policy Outlook 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot bitcoin ETF applications, dramatically broadening access to the 15-year-old cryptocurrency. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, joins "First Mover" to unpack what this means for the exchange that is custodian for most of the ETF issuers. Plus, Injective Labs CEO Eric Chen weighs in on their largest chain upgrade.

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First Mover Americas: Grayscale's Is the First ETF to Begin Trading

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 11, 2024.

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Fake Tweets From SEC's Hacked X Account Stir Up the Market; Valkyrie CEO on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

Bitcoin (BTC) saw $90 million in liquidations after fake bitcoin ETF approval tweets from the comprised SEC account stirred up the crypto market. Former SEC special counsel Hermine Wong weighs in. Plus, Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares the latest update on the spot bitcoin ETF applications as the asset manager awaits approval.

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Fake Tweets From SEC's Hacked X Account Stir Up the Market; Valkyrie CEO on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

Bitcoin (BTC) saw $90 million in liquidations after fake bitcoin ETF approval tweets from the comprised SEC account stirred up the crypto market. Former SEC special counsel Hermine Wong weighs in. Plus, Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares the latest update on the spot bitcoin ETF applications as the asset manager awaits approval.

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First Mover Americas: Ether, Lido DAO, Arbitrum Gain on Possibility of ETH ETF

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2024.

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CFTC Targets DeFi; Spot Bitcoin ETF 101

CFTC Commissioner, Christie Goldsmith Romero joins "First Mover" to unpack a report that urges policymakers to look at DeFi. Plus, CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor, Nik De, breaks down spot bitcoin ETFs.

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CFTC Targets DeFi; Spot Bitcoin ETF 101

CFTC Commissioner, Christie Goldsmith Romero joins "First Mover" to unpack a report that urges policymakers to look at DeFi. Plus, CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor, Nik De, breaks down spot bitcoin ETFs.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Above $46K Amid ETF Anticipation

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 9, 2024.

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Crypto Industry Gears Up for A Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval; Regulatory Outlook for 2024

Bitcoin broke above $45,000 as the industry anticipates a spot bitcoin ETF approval this week. Bitget Managing Director, Gracy Chen, weighs in on the possibility of an approval and discusses trends to watch in 2024, including layer 2s and gamefi. Plus, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti joins "First Mover" to discuss why prosecutors decided to drop Sam Bankman-Fried's second trial. And, a regulatory outlook for 2024.

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Crypto Industry Gears Up for A Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval; Regulatory Outlook for 2024

Bitcoin broke above $45,000 as the industry anticipates a spot bitcoin ETF approval this week. Bitget Managing Director, Gracy Chen, weighs in on the possibility of an approval and discusses trends to watch in 2024, including layer 2s and gamefi. Plus, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti joins "First Mover" to discuss why prosecutors decided to drop Sam Bankman-Fried's second trial. And, a regulatory outlook for 2024.

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