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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Breaking Through $63K. What Happens Next?
It’s a big day for crypto. Ahead of the Coinbase public listing Wednesday, both BTC and ETH have hit new all-time highs. Dee Choubey, CEO of MoneyLion, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the crypto markets.
ConsenSys Raises $65M from JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS
ConsenSys, an Ethereum development operation, announced the close of $65M in funding by JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS, as well as blockchain firms including Alameda Research, Filecoin's Protocol Labs and DeFi's Maker Foundation. The company sees itself as building a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, but how will it remain true to its decentralized roots? ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin joins "First Mover" to provide an update on ConsenSys's projects and plans.
IMF Wants More Crypto Supervision in the Philippines
Crypto exchanges in the Philippines are in the crosshairs of the International Monetary Fund. The IMF warns the country’s financial sector status could diminish if exchanges are left unchecked and potentially abused for financial crimes. That as China extends tests of its digital currency to its free trade zone, Hainan Province.
Sotheby’s NFT Auction Gets Underway as the Art World Watches
The historic art auction house Sotheby’s is auctioning a new series of NFTs created by the anonymous digital artist Pak. Max Moore of Sotheby’s joins “First Mover” to discuss the decision to collaborate with Pak, the role of auction houses in the NFT marketplace and what buyers will receive when they purchase NFTs from Sotheby’s.
The Mixed Reactions to Coinbase’s Public Listing
Coinbase is going public this week amid much excitement in the crypto sphere, but what are the potential concerns for would-be investors? Michele Schneider of MarketGauge joins “First Mover” to discuss Coinbase’s upcoming public listing and how shifting geopolitical tensions and increased regulation could impact crypto.
Can Celsius Network Hold Onto its Early Lead in Crypto Lending as DeFi Grows?
Celsius Network was one of the first crypto lending and rewards platforms on the market. The company has experienced rapid growth during the bull market with nearly 600,000 users and over 1,000 corporate accounts, but how is Celsius contending with the trend towards decentralized finance?
Why is Gary Gensler's Confirmation Taking So Long?
There are signs in the Senate to suggest that Gary Gensler might soon be confirmed as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but why is it taking so long? Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to break down Gensler's confirmation process. Plus, an update on the nine active applications for ETFs.
Asian DeFi Picks Up Steam; Hong Kong Scammers Use Crypto as Bait
The DeFi wave continues to rise in Asia: XRP dives deeper into DeFi with Wanchain integration while a top bank in Thailand ventures into the nascent ecosystem and more cases of online fraud are found in Hong Kong. The suspects are believed to have used false promises of crypto investments to lure their victims.
Meitu Buys More Crypto; Hong Kong, Singapore Tease NFT Platforms
Chinese app-maker Meitu accumulates $100 million worth of crypto with its latest buy. Are they leading a trend of Asian firms spending their treasury beyond fiat options? And high fashion with blockchain big-vision: Hong Kong and Singapore announce their respective NFT trading platforms launching later this year.
Asian Markets Lead Trends in Crypto, DeFi
The DeFi ecosystem is gaining popularity, particularly in Asian markets. Tim Frost, CEO of DeFi banking app YIELD, joins “First Mover” to discuss his company’s expansion into Asia and explain how investment from Asia helps make high returns the norm in the DeFi space.