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Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto markets analysis as she predicts bitcoin to break through resistance relative to Ether. Plus, a closer look at why the short-term relative rotation graph suggests that most momentum for altcoins remains weak relative to bitcoin in the short-term.

Feb 24, 2023

The Chamber of Digital Commerce Founder and CEO Perianne Boring joins "First Mover" to discuss why the crypto lobbying group is urging a federal court to dismiss a case against an ex-Coinbase staffer, arguing it unfairly labels several cryptocurrencies as securities. A blog post from the group reads in part that the litigation between the SEC vs. Wahi "is an unprecedented, stealth attempt to expand the agency’s jurisdictional reach." Boring told CDTV's First Mover, "we see this action as seriously concerning and would have significant ramifications for the digital asset industry."

Feb 24, 2023

Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized securities trading platform of Bitfinex, believes security tokens represent the next generation of capital markets. Head of Operations Jesse Knutson breaks down the three key parts of the securities token offering (STO) puzzle.

Feb 23, 2023

ByteTree data shows bitcoin ETPs are winning big with inflows, with 11,301 BTC added in January. ETC Group co-CEO Bradley Duke discusses the reasons behind the increasing inflows and his outlook on institutional interest in digital assets.

Feb 23, 2023

Crypto exchange Kraken is paying a $30 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for not registering its staking-as-a-service program in the U.S. Head of OTC Options Trading Juthica Chou discusses her outlook for staking.

Feb 23, 2023

A $1.02 billion deal by Binance.US to purchase assets of defunct crypto lender Voyager has been opposed by New York and Federal finance regulators, who said in Feb. 22 filings it could prove discriminatory and unlawful. Separately, intelligence firm Messari has cut 15% of its employee base as part of a restructuring effort, the firm told CoinDesk. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest news.

Feb 23, 2023

Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces additional charges, including bank fraud allegations, under a new indictment unveiled Thursday morning. Separately, New York and federal financial regulators have opposed Binance US' $1.02 billion deal to purchase of defunct crypto lender Voyager assets. Plus, the New York State Attorney General's office filed suit against the crypto exchange CoinEx. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.

Feb 23, 2023

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment. This comes as crypto in Hong Kong is getting a soft backing from Beijing, according to Bloomberg. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest developments around the state of crypto in Hong Kong and its prospects as a global crypto hub.

Feb 23, 2023

Bitfinex Securities Head of Operations Jesse Knutson joins "First Mover" to break down tokenized securities and how the technology could help with financial inclusion. Plus, why the trading platform is opening a new regional office in Kazakhstan.

Feb 23, 2023

Global bitcoin investment products saw net inflows of 11,301 BTC in January, according to data from ByteTree. ETC Group co-CEO Bradley Duke discusses the surge of interest in bitcoin ETPs and the market sentiment among institutional investors. Plus, how continued inflation concerns will impact bitcoin exchange-traded products.

Feb 23, 2023