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Huobi is planning to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Huobi Global Advisor and TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun shares his outlook, saying "Hong Kong is very bullish [and] the most important driving force is from mainland China."

Mar 1, 2023

Bernstein analysts say that ether’s (ETH) price action is expected to be “cautious” until the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, due later this month, as the market is concerned about a supply overhang. TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on ETH staking and why he's "confident" for the Shanghai upgrade.

Mar 1, 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global is seeking a license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license." Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses what this could mean for crypto trading in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Mar 1, 2023

Approximately $6 billion of outflows has hit Binance's stablecoin, BUSD, since Feb. 13, according to CoinGecko data compiled by Reuters. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest developments after stablecoin issuer Paxos said last month it will stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) tokens at the direction of the New York Department of Financial Services.

Mar 1, 2023

Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the current state of crypto regulation in the U.S. on the heels of the latest enforcement actions from the SEC. "Regulators move slowly and deliberately, and the [crypto] industry does not," Bragança said. Plus, her thoughts on former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleading guilty and what it means for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial.

Mar 1, 2023

Huobi is gearing up to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses the move, the state of crypto in Hong Kong, and the possible implications for retail investors in China. Plus, his thoughts on Binance, ETH staking, and the state of U.S. crypto regulation.

Mar 1, 2023

Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to six criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday. Singh has been looking for a plea deal with prosecutors last month, as first reported by Reuters. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried, as Singh worked with him at the defunct crypto exchange.

Mar 1, 2023

CoinDesk Indices data reveals that digital assets are beating traditional markets so far in 2023. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg joins “First Mover” to discuss. Plus, Gunzberg breaks down why computing and DeFi delivered double-digit gains last month.

Mar 1, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is staying rooted around $23,500. Options Insights Founder Imran Lakha shares his crypto markets analysis, saying, "people who own crypto at the moment are...in it for the long haul. They're not buying it from a tactical perspective."

Feb 28, 2023

Forbes reports that Binance moved $1.8 billion of collateral meant to back its customers' stablecoins to hedge funds last year. In a tweet, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as "CZ," responded to the article, stating in part "they referred to some old blockchain transactions that our clients have done." The co-author of the article and Forbes Director of Data and Analytics Javier Paz, responds to CZ's tweet on "First Mover."

Feb 28, 2023