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First Mover Americas: Binance.US Makes Another Run at Voyager Digital

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 17, 2022.

Changpeng Zhao's Binance.US had made a bid to acquire bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Amid Crypto's Latest Debacle

ALSO: Shaurya Malwa considers the widening fallout from FTX, now including Genesis Global Capital's decision to pause withdrawals. Could TradFi be swept up next in the crisis?

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FTX Fallout: Genesis' Crypto Lending Unit Halts Withdrawals, Legal Ramifications for Sam Bankman-Fried

As the ripple effects from the FTX collapse weigh on the industry, "First Mover" covers the latest developments, including the impact on BlockFi, CoinDesk sister company Genesis and Sam Bankman-Fried himself as FTX prepares for bankruptcy proceedings. Lisa Bragança, former SEC enforcement branch chief, Arca CIO Jeff Dorman and Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau join "First Mover" to discuss.

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First Mover Americas: FTX Fallout Reverberates Across Crypto-Land

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 16, 2022.

FTX's collapse is having ripple effects across the crypto universe. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: FTX Debacle Might Change Hong Kong’s Approach to Retail Crypto Regulation; Bitcoin Shows Its Mettle

The special administrative region of China wants to become a regional crypto hub, but FTX’s filing for bankruptcy protection could prompt regulators to tighten restrictions.

The FTX collapse may alter Hong Kong regulators approach to retail crypto trading. (Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images)

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FTX Accounts Drainer Swaps Millions in Stolen Crypto; Journalism's Role in Crypto Industry

Whoever was behind last week’s $600 million exploit of crypto exchange FTX started moving millions of dollars in stolen funds. Plus, ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin weighs in on the crypto markets as bitcoin (BTC) flirts with $17,000. And CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael J. Casey discusses journalism's place in the crypto industry.

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First Mover Americas: FTX's Hacked Funds Are on the Move

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 15, 2022.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Rise Late Despite FTX Fatigue

ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers the advantages of licensed custodians as the crypto industry wrestles with the fallout from crypto exchange FTX's implosion.

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FTX Fallout Worsens as Exchange Sees Mysterious Outflows Exceed $600M; Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Outlook

As if things weren't bad enough for bankrupt FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange was drained of some $600 million in an apparent hack. Hacken CEO Dyma Budorin joins "First Mover" to discuss the details. Also joining is O'Leary Ventures Chairman and Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary, one of the high-profile investors in FTX. Plus, bankruptcy expert Thomas Braziel gives his assessment of FTX and what to expect in court.

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First Mover Americas: FTX Faces Criminal Probe

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 14, 2022.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)