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Consumer Trust in Digital Currencies is Growing: Report
A new report commissioned by Crypto.com suggested COVID-19 and the increased awareness of CBDCs is driving global trust in digital currencies. Eric Anziani, COO of Crypto.com, discusses the report’s findings and how the crypto industry can continue to drive education and mainstream adoption of blockchain technologies.
Filecoin in Focus: What Its Leaders Want You to Know About the Storage-Focused Project
The altcoin market is hot, but it can be intimidating for crypto newbies to understand the various cryptocurrencies on the market. Filecoin is one of the most popular altcoins. Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation joins “First Mover” to explain why the project has gained much attention and how it’s progressing.
Securitize Launching Two New Crypto Yield Funds
Security token platform Securitize is launching two crypto yield funds Wednesday that will allow institutional investors to gain access to bitcoin and USDC. Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, explains how the funds will work. Plus, his thoughts on how yield funds could be offered to retail investors.
Brian Brooks: US-based CBDC Is ‘Never’ Going to Happen
Central banks around the world are launching CBDCs, but Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and CEO of Binance.US, says it’s unlikely the U.S. will actually make its own CBDC. “It’s clearly the Chinese way. I don’t think we’re going to see that in this country,” Brooks said.
SpaceChain Launching a Bitcoin Node into Space
Blockchain infrastructure provider SpaceChain is launching a bitcoin node and an ethereum node into space this summer when SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rockets. Zee Zhang, CEO of SpaceChain, joined “First Mover” to explain why and the security benefits of doing so.
Who Is Buying the Dip?
According to Michael Nasser, co-founder of Canada-based crypto trading desk, Satstreet, miners have emerged as unexpected buyers during the recent dip. Nasser joins “First Mover” to discuss what his firm has seen in the crypto markets in recent weeks and share his predictions for bitcoin’s price soon.
Diem Scales Back, Sets Eyes on a US-Backed Stablecoin
Diem, the cryptocurrency formerly known as Libra, started off with ambitions to create a global crypto tied to a basket of currencies from around the world, but Diem has since transitioned to a new model to develop a U.S. dollar-based stablecoin. Its headquarters is moving from Switzerland to the U.S. Christian Catalini, Diem's co-founder joins "First Mover" to provide an update on the project.
Coinbase Says Institutions Aren't 'Panic Selling' During the Dip
Despite the recent volatility in the crypto market, according to Coinbase, institutional investors are keeping calm. Brett Tejpaul, Coinbase's head of institutional sales, says the exchange has not seen any panic selling, just trading as usual. Tejpaul joins "First Mover" to weigh in on what Coinbase sees in the markets. Plus, he explains the difference between Coinbase and Coinbase Pro.
Aston Martin, Snoop Dogg, Lionel Richie Partner with Crypto.com to Launch NFTs
Crypto.com has collaborated with Aston Martin, Snoop Dogg, and Lionel Ritchie to create NFTs on its new platform, Crypto.com/NFT. The platform aims to offer NFT newcomers a user-friendly platform to purchase unique content from top athletes, celebrities, musicians, and more. Crypto.com's global head of NFTs, Joe Conyers, joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Markets Outlook
The crypto markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, spooked by China’s threats to miners and Elon Musk’s tweets flip-flopping on bitcoin’s sustainability. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried weighs in on what’s going on in the crypto markets and what he expects to see in the near term.