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Bitcoin Surge Parallels Price Movement in 2019: Analyst
Vetle Lunde, who last week predicted bitcoin would reach $45,000 in May, said markets seem to have stabilized as “rotten fruits” have been washed out of the industry.
Ether Withdrawals Cross 1M Tokens After Shanghai Upgrade; SEC Commissioner Peirce on DeFi Oversight
Ether (ETH) withdrawals topped 1 million tokens on Sunday night, even as prices touched an 11-month high, following the recently implemented Shapella upgrade. Galaxy Digital Vice President of Research Christine Kim and K33 Senior Analyst Vetle Lunde join the conversation. Plus, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). And Lamina1 CEO Rebecca Barkin shares her insights on what the metaverse could look like in the next 10 years.
First Mover Americas: Ether Holds Above $2K
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 17, 2023.
Ether Tops $2.1K After Shanghai Upgrade; Governance Tokens of Liquid Staking Protocols See Gains
Ether is over $2,100, as many investors opt for the prospect of additional liquidity while earning staking rewards over the desire to take immediate profits and run. Dexterity Capital managing partner Michael Safai shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Blockchain Association director of government relations Ron Hammond weighs in on the state of crypto regulation ahead of SEC chair Gary Gensler's testimony before lawmakers next week. And TurboTax tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis shares tips on what crypto investors need to know ahead of Tax Day.
First Mover Americas: Ether Steals the Show, Alts Follow Suit
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 14, 2023.
Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade; Will Internet Giants Dominate the Metaverse?
Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade is complete and the network is now processing staking withdrawals. Joining "First Mover" to discuss "Shapella," as the upgrade is also called, is a senior protocol engineer at Ethereum client Besu, Justin Florentine. Also, internet giants and their metaverse moves are getting some regulators concerned. Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox joins to discuss. Plus, the latest in the FTX bankruptcy case and a closer look at the crypto scene in South Korea.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Comes to Twitter
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 13, 2023.
First Mover Americas: Ether's Shanghai Rumble
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 12, 2023.
Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Looms; Bitcoin's $30K Breakthrough
The Shanghai upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain, also referred to as "Shapella," is expected to take place at 22:27 UTC (6:27 p.m. EST). "First Mover" is tracking the activation and market impacts of the upgrade that, among other things, will enable staked ETH withdrawals. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen and RockX Co-Founder and CEO Zhuling Chen join the conversation. Also, Andre Portilho, head of digital assets at BTG Pactual, provides his crypto markets analysis. And Casa CEO Nick Neuman discusses self-custody of digital assets.
Bitcoin Tops $30K for First Time Since June 2022; Crypto Adoption in Middle East and North Africa
Bitcoin (BTC) moved past the $30,000 level for the first time since June 10, 2022, as March's banking turbulence faded further into the distance and investors grew more optimistic about U.S. central bank monetary policy. eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert shares his reaction. Plus, Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade discusses the state of crypto adoption in the Middle East and North Africa. And NextCypher Productions founder and Bloq co-founder Jeff Garzik weighs in on the future of Web3 in the entertainment industry.