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World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi breaks down her latest Global Risks 2023 report, discussing the role of blockchain and other technologies in tackling the world's biggest challenges within the next 10 years.

Jan 16, 2023

Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro joins "First Mover" to discuss the presence of crypto at The World Economic Forum's annual meeting and the council's 2023 predictions on digital assets. Plus, insights on navigating the crypto winter amid layoff announcements from major companies like Coinbase and Crypto.com. And, the role crypto plays in the war in Ukraine.

Jan 16, 2023

Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase Vice President of International Policy, discusses the outlook for crypto in 2023 amid uncertainty in the markets on the heels of a recent layoff announcement for the crypto exchange. Plus, insights into Coinbase's expansion plans in Europe and the need for greater regulatory clarity.

Jan 16, 2023

CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer Michael Casey, Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nik De, and Regulatory Deputy Managing Editor for Europe Sandali Handagama join "First Mover" live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the outlook for crypto adoption and regulation.

Jan 16, 2023

All eyes are on Ethereum's next major upgrade, known as the "Shanghai hard fork," which will supposedly allow participants on the network to unlock their staked ether. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his outlook for this upgrade, from potential regulatory implications to price actions.

Jan 13, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday, citing Gemini's Earn program. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer weighs in.

Jan 13, 2023

Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski discusses bitcoin's (BTC) recent rally near the $19,000 level. She explains why the cryptocurrency could return to trade in line with tech stocks and other risk assets. Plus, she weighs in on whether the meme stock mania could return.

Jan 13, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is down almost 60% over the past 12 months, but Noelle Acheson, Crypto is Macro Now Economist, argues that crypto is more than a market. She breaks down her CoinDesk article, titled "A New Philosophy of Markets: Assets That Embody Technology," and compares the risk in crypto to Amazon investments in its early days.

Jan 13, 2023

Almost four months after Ethereum's successful shift to a proof-of-stake network, more than 16 million ether, worth over $22 billion, have been deposited into the Beacon Chain staking contract, according to Etherscan data. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff discusses the milestone of the second-biggest blockchain and the state of competing Layer 1s. Plus, his outlook on the upcoming "Shanghai" upgrade in March.

Jan 13, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) posted its biggest one-day return in two months, trading near the $19,000 level. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski discusses the recent rally in the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Plus, how the macro environment will continue to impact digital assets.

Jan 13, 2023