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Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair on Crypto Legislation, Grayscale vs. SEC

Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), chair of the newly created subcommittee on digital assets, joins "First Mover" to discuss his priorities for crypto legislation. Also joining is Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer at Grayscale Investments, to discuss the latest in Grayscale's appeal of the SEC's bitcoin ETF decision. Grayscale is owned by Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk. Plus, U.S. GDP rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Jason Pagoulatos, Delphi Digital Markets Associate, provides crypto markets analysis.

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First Mover Americas: Aptos’ Token Surges to Record High

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 26, 2023.

The price of Aptos' token has been soaring this year. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Next Move; How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation

"Policy Week" continues at CoinDesk with comprehensive reporting on the state of crypto regulation. Crypto Council for Innovation Chief Global Regulatory Officer Linda Jeng joins "First Mover" to explain how looming European regulation may impact crypto firms. Plus, Prosper Trading Academy Cryptocurrency Educator Howard Greenberg shares his outlook for bitcoin and Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk has the latest details on the Shanghai upgrade. Separately, QuickNode CEO Alex Nabutovsky discusses his company's latest $60 million raise.

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First Mover Americas: Did Binance Make Honest Error With Customers' Funds?

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 25, 2023.

Logo de Binance. (Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Hovers Near $23K; How Congress Is Gearing up to Regulate Crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen almost 40% to $23,000 this month, the steepest gain since October 2021, according to CoinDesk data. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce share their insights on the future of crypto regulation in 2023. And, Astra Protocol Strategic Adviser and Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney also joins the conversation.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's on a Tear, Up 30% in 2 Weeks

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 24, 2023.

Two Federal Reserve governors see the need for continued rate hikes. (PM Images/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Breaks Above $23K Before Retreating; AXS Skyrockets Ahead of $64 Million Token Unlock

Bitcoin (BTC) topped $23,000 for the first time since August before retreating. This comes as play-to-earn giant Axie Infinity's AXS cryptocurrency is rallying despite the impending unlocking of millions of dollars worth of tokens. Opimas LLC CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi weighs in. Compound Labs Founder Robert Leshner and Bitwise Asset Management General Counsel Katherine Dowling also join the conversation.

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First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity's Token Is Soaring

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 23, 2023.

Axie Infinity's AXS token has been soaring. (CoinDesk)

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Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy, Winklevoss Threatens Legal Action Against DCG

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding around $21,000 as Genesis Global Holdco LLC, the holding company of troubled cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This comes as Gemini CEO Cameron Winklevoss is now threatening to sue Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG owns Genesis and CoinDesk. Joining "First Mover" to discuss are CoinDesk's News Desk Managing Editor Danny Nelson and Eric Snyder, Wilk Auslander LLP Partner. Plus, Thomas Moser of the Swiss National Bank and Carbonbase CEO Max Song speak with CoinDesk's Christine Lee from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Rise Slightly After Genesis' Chapter 11 Filing

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 20, 2023.

Bitcoin was trading slightly above the $21,000 mark at press time. (CoinDesk data)