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How and Why A New York Times Journalist Created and Sold an NFT for $560K

New York Times tech reporter and author of “Futureproof” Kevin Roose joins “First Mover” to discuss his process and motivations for creating an NFT out of his column on NFTs. Plus, his thoughts about the coverage of crypto in the mainstream media.

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Will Market Volatility Scare Off Institutional Investors?

For many longtime crypto investors, the market volatility seen this weekend is par for the course. But for new investors, including institutional investors that bought in during the bull market, will the volatility scare them off? Peter Hans of Arca joins "First Mover" to weigh in on what happened this weekend and share his thoughts on what might dissuade some would-be institutional investors.

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Where Are The Regulatory Risks for Crypto?

This weekend's crypto volatility was blamed on Twitter rumors, but what impact would an actual regulatory crackdown have on the crypto markets? Perianne Boring, the Digital Chamber of Commerce founder, breaks down the potential regulatory risks, including anti-money laundering statutes and tax compliance on the crypto sphere. Plus, an update on the organization's efforts to educate thought-leaders in government, business, and media.

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Did Regulatory Crackdown Fears Cause Crypto to Nosedive?

Bitcoin took a nosedive Sunday amid rumors swirling around on Twitter of upcoming U.S. regulatory enforcement actions. Is there any truth to those rumors? CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De digs into the mystery and shares what he has learned.

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China Calls Crypto an ‘Investment’; Crypto Demand Bounces Back in Asia

China gives the “alternative investment” label to crypto and hints at reserving a seat for digital assets in the country’s digital economy. Meanwhile, exchanges in Asia recover from crypto’s weekend price crash and see spikes in bitcoin long orders. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Reaction to Turkey’s Crypto Payments Ban from Country’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Turkey’s government has banned crypto and other e-money payments amid a national currency crisis. Özgür Güneri, CEO of BtcTurk, Turkey’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, joins “First Mover” to discuss the unfolding situation and how this will impact crypto investments in Turkey and the broader crypto markets.

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The Mostly Retail-Focused Crypto Markets in Japan: When Will Institutional Investors Participate?

The Japanese crypto market has several key distinctions from the American crypto market: it is largely retail-driven, institutional investors are more cynical about the current bull run, and there is more regulatory clarity. How does this impact crypto trading in Japan? Bitflyer's Joel Edgerton with his analysis on the Japanese crypto markets.

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Is There Any Risk of a Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto in the U.S.?

In light of Turkey’s crypto payments ban, more people are asking about the possibility of seeing similar crackdowns in the U.S. But is the possibility of a regulatory crackdown here something to worry about? Nikhilesh De weighs in.

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Dogecoin Swells Over 80% in Asia Hours; China’s CBDC Pilots Turn One

Dogecoin prices surged during Asia trading hours, thanks to celebrity hype from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and fellow billionaire Mark Cuban.

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Macau Considers e-CNY Rollout; Kimchi Premium Arbitrage on the Rise

Macau, one of the largest casino hubs globally, is studying the feasibility of CBDC applications with the help of the Chinese central bank. Top South Korean banks urge the banking industry to reject suspicious remittance applications as kimchi premium arbitrage rises. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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