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The Digital Dollar Project Executive Director Jennifer Lassiter discusses the status of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. and how it compares to other nations. "We're not the first out of the gate, but historically that's very on brand," she said.

Jan 18, 2023

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried launched a Substack defending himself amid the allegations of criminal behavior at FTX. Skybridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci comments on SBF's newsletter, calling him "somewhat delusional about what he's writing." Plus, his take on whether there's hope in saving FTX.

Jan 18, 2023

Standard Bank Group Head of the Blockchain Centre of Excellence Ian Putter discusses his outlook for digital assets and blockchain technology in traditional banking. Plus, insights on crypto adoption in South Africa.

Jan 18, 2023

Ripple's SVP of Global Customer Success, and Managing Director for APAC and MENA, Brooks Entwistle, joins "First Mover" to discuss the payment protocol's crypto and blockchain predictions for 2023, with a focus on the real-world utility from NFTs to CBDCs. Plus, the latest on the SEC lawsuit and Ripple's partnership with Solana and Global Blockchain Business Council to explore crypto-based solutions for climate change.

Jan 18, 2023

Skybridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci, joining "First Mover" live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, discusses the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, its impact on Skybridge Capital, and its continuing domino effects, including crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group's (DCG) decision to suspend dividends amid distress at DCG's lending unit, Genesis. Plus, Scaramucci's relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried, and why he remains bullish on bitcoin. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.

Jan 18, 2023

Responding to a new Bank of America report suggesting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to revolutionize global financial systems, The Digital Dollar Project Executive Director Jennifer Lassiter joins "First Mover" live from Davos 2023 to discuss the future of CBDC projects. Plus, key takeaways from The Digital Dollar Project's updated version of its white paper.

Jan 18, 2023

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its second report to help increase understanding and demystify decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) operations. WEF Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets Brynly Llyr discusses the key highlights of the toolkit. Plus, Llyr's take on the presence of crypto and blockchain companies at Davos 2023.

Jan 18, 2023

Filecoin Foundation announced its plan to launch the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) in space in collaboration with aerospace company Lockheed Martin. Filecoin Foundation Chair Marta Belcher explains the project and its purpose.

Jan 17, 2023

Filecoin Foundation Chair Marta Belcher discusses the application of a decentralized storage system in space, teaming up with Lockheed Martin, and why many DeFi projects are sticking with cloud computing services like Amazon Web Services (AWS). Plus, the significance of the crypto industry's presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and a closer look at Filecoin's (FIL) recent price action.

Jan 17, 2023

Bank of America says digital currencies, such as central bank digital currencies and stablecoins, are the natural evolution of money and payments. Deloitte Tax LLP Partner Rob Massey weighs in on the report.

Jan 17, 2023