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Ether Breaks New Records; South Korea Split on Crypto Tax
Ether is making history with new all-time highs in prices as gas fees plunge following the latest network upgrade. Analysts say the market sentiment has improved after the European Investment Bank’s bond issuance on the Ethereum and backing from various CBDC initiatives.

What’s Going On With The SEC’s Review of Bitcoin ETF Applications?
Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.

‘AWS for Blockchains’ Alchemy Raises $80M In Latest Funding Round
Alchemy, a platform powering decentralized finance (DeFi) projects including top NFT marketplaces, has closed an $80 million funding round. Alchemy’s value is now over $500 million. CEO Nikil Viswanathan joins “First Mover” to discuss Alchemy’s services, its plans for the future, and whether it plans to go public.

Ether Breaks Through $3K Barrier, Reaching New All-Time High
Ether reached another milestone, passing $3K for the first time. Despite challenges with gas fees and naysayers like Kevin O'Leary calling it "second" to bitcoin, the crypto markets are bullish on ETH. Martin Gasper of CrossTower weighs in on what's behind Ether's boom and what investors can expect in the near term. Plus, is the "Flippening" approaching?

The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture to Launch Digital Dollar Pilots
The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture announced they’re launching five pilot programs to test the US central bank digital currency (CBDC) design and uses.

How Will Traditional Banks Fare in the New Digital Economy?
As the economy transitions away from a traditional banking structure to a digital, decentralized structure, what will happen to the banks? Former Wall Street exec Bill Powers shares his thoughts and discusses his transition to Arca, his price predictions for bitcoin, and whether predictions of coming inflation will impact the crypto markets.

Ex-Florida Tax Collector Reportedly Offered Bitcoin in Exchange for Trump Pardon
According to unverified reports from the Daily Beast, a Florida tax collector known as the first to accept bitcoin for payments offered Roger Stone bitcoin via text message in exchange for a presidential pardon from Trump. Nikhilesh De has the latest.

Techno DJ UMEK Is Auctioning an NFT of a Live Gig
NFTs aren’t just a way to sell digital art. UMEK, a techno DJ and blockchain enthusiast, hopes they will revolutionize the way artists and musicians are booked for performances. UMEK is currently auctioning an NFT that will provide its buyer a live performance from the man himself.

Can Bug Bounties Help DeFi Projects Avoid Security Breaches?
Several DeFi projects, including C.R.E.A.M. Finance, have battled security breaches and exploits, raising questions about whether DeFi is mature enough to go mainstream. C.R.E.A.M.'s co-founder Leo Cheng joins "First Mover" to discuss how his sector seeks to improve security, including the launch of a $1.5 million bug bounty program.

Stablecoin Rush Breaks Out; JPMorgan, DBS and Temasek Launch Partior
Stablecoins adoption in Asia is outpacing the world as the transaction volumes of dollar-pegged crypto in the region continue their surge. JPMorgan, DBS Bank and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek extend their Project Ubin partnership to form Partior. The new partnership will remove the pain points of cross-border payments and digitize commercial money through blockchain.
