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Hellebore Founder Explains How NFTs Change Gaming Prediction Markets
Hellebore is the latest addition to the growing NFT fantasy game industry. Founder Nick Swinmurn, co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, explains how the gremlin-style collectibles let owners predict outcomes in all the major sports leagues.

Lack of Regulatory Crypto Clarity Has ‘National Security Implications’: Blockchain Foundation Exec
“There’s a lot of concerns as it becomes harder and harder for small businesses, entrepreneurs to actually innovate here with the lack of regulatory clarity,” says Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor. She adds that if the U.S. cracks down on the crypto industry, it could live elsewhere and that would have “national security implications.”

100 Basis Point Hike ‘Could Happen’: Medley Global Advisors Exec
Medley Global Advisors Managing Director of Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons comments on the expected rake hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve Wednesday, saying a 100 point basis point hike is not off the table. Given the state of inflation, “we cannot exclude … larger moves than 75 [bps] in the future.”

Blockchain Foundation Executive Director on Financial Inclusion in Crypto
Blockchain Foundation’s Executive Director Cleve Mesidor joins "First Mover” to discuss the significance of crypto to financial inclusion and the growing crypto adoption in Black and Latino communities.

Golden State Warriors Co-Owner Launching NFT-Powered Sports Prediction Game
Hellebore Founder and CEO Nick Swinmurn introduces his non-fungible token (NFT) game Play Hellebore, a fantasy sports-style platform that lets users predict the outcome of professional sports games for blockchain-based prizes. Plus, how to make the game more accessible for users who are not as familiar with NFTs.

US Judge Ordered Tether to Produce Financial Records Showing Backing of USDT
A New York judge ordered Tether to produce financial records on the backing of USDT as part of a lawsuit that alleges Tether conspired to issue USDT to inflate the price of bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

Former Washington Insider on Future of US Crypto Regulation
Should the Ethereum network be subject to U.S. securities law? That question is at the heart of an SEC case against crypto promoter Ian Balina. Blockchain Foundation’s Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses the lawsuit and what it could mean for Ethereum. Plus, a debate on crypto's risks and opportunities.

Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Fed Rate Hike Decision
Bitcoin (BTC) and risk assets have been under pressure ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Ben Emons, managing director of global macro strategy at Medley Global Advisors, discusses his market outlook and the possibility of a 100 basis-point rate hike.

Bitcoin and Ether Bounce Back Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Bitcoin (BTC) regains $19,000 and ether (ETH) bounces back after sinking 15% post-Merge. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, head of global expansion at Hashdex, shares his market outlook as institutional interests in crypto increase. Plus, the current state of crypto adoption in Latin America and Europe.

EDX Markets CEO: Nasdaq Push Into Crypto ‘Great Development’ for the Market
Financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab (SCHW), Citadel Securities and Fidelity Investments announced the start of cryptocurrency exchange EDX Markets. Jamil Nazarali, former executive at Citadel Securities who will be leading the exchange, joins “First Mover” to discuss Wall Street’s move toward digital assets and the increasing institutional interest in the crypto world.
