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First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys More COIN; Do Kwon is in Serbia
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 12, 2022.
US Prosecutors Reportedly Split on Charging Binance Over Possible Money Laundering; Bitcoin Trades Sideways
Tomorrow, lawmakers will hear from Sam Bankman-Fried after his crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy. The former CEO is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee in the first of two hearings this week on the FTX collapse. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has a preview of the hearings and an update on the U.S. Justice Department's reported investigation of FTX rival, Binance. Also, 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan shares his crypto markets outlook. Plus, Paul Brody of Ernst & Young kicks off Crypto 2023: What's Next For Crypto?
First Mover Asia: Uniswap ‘Fee Switch’ Proposal for Popular Ether Pools Stirs Up Community Debate
Some see the proposed pilot project as an “important step,” while others say it may lead to reduced trading activity; bitcoin holds steady over $17K as latest inflation data and FOMC meeting approach.
Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before Lawmakers; Bitcoin Regains $17K
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, tweeted he's "willing" to testify at a Dec. 13 House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. What's the outlook for the top cryptocurrencies in the new year? "First Mover" dives into crypto markets with Markus Thielen of Matrixport. And Polygon Studios CEO Ryan Wyatt, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022, discusses the big brands jumping into Web3.
First Mover Americas: It’s Time to Come Clean About Those Crypto Losses
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 9, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Tokocrypto Token Holders Benefit From Reports of Binance Acquiring the Indonesian Exchange
A Tokocrypto spokesperson would not confirm the deal, which has been widely reported by regional media. Binance is a Tokocrypto investor; bitcoin jumps back above $17K.
Senate Committee to Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried if He Does Not Testify Voluntarily; Bitcoin Trades Flat
The Senate Banking Committee wants Sam Bankman-Fried to appear before it next week to discuss the collapse of FTX, and will subpoena him if he does not appear voluntarily. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. Plus, Carole House, former White House director of cybersecurity and secure digital innovation at the National Security Council, weighs in on the FTX case. Also joining "First Mover" is JJ Kinahan, CEO of online trading firm IG North America, and Electric Coin Company founder and CEO Zooko Wilcox.
First Mover Americas: Mr. Bankman-Fried Must Go to Washington
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 8, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Here’s What Might Happen to Sino Global’s Liquid Value Fund During FTX’s Bankruptcy Protection Proceedings
Crypto Twitter wanted to know the potential consequences of having Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried as partners in a fund. So we asked a Hong Kong-based lawyer who specializes in asset tracing and recovery; bitcoin dips but not much.
Bitcoin Dips Under $17K; Sam Bankman-Fried Hires Attorney Mark Cohen: Report
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has hired high-profile defense attorney Mark Cohen, the same attorney who represented Ghislaine Maxwell in her sex-trafficking trial, according to Reuters. Plus, what's moving bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto markets? Joe Orsini of Eaglebrook Advisors shares his analysis. Also joining the conversation is Art Blocks CEO Erick Calderon. See for yourself why he is one of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022.