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Mining company Bit Digital reported its latest quarterly earnings results this week. The company earned 318.4 bitcoins during the second quarter of 2023. Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins "First Mover" to discuss why bitcoin's (BTC) price is a major headwind for the mining industry. Plus, insights on their nearly carbon-free operations and the miner's fairly recent expansion into Iceland.

Aug 17, 2023

Shiba Inu tokens have slumped in the past 24 hours, as users report bridging issues after the much-hyped Shibarium network went live late on Wednesday. SHIB metaverse advisor Marcie Jastrow joins "First Mover" to discuss the Shibarium blockchain going live and why Shibarium is focusing on the metaverse and gaming applications. Plus, Jastrow's outlook on potential partnerships and telling the story of SHIB.

Aug 17, 2023

Donald Trump owns much more in cryptocurrency than was first publicly known, fresh disclosures show. Official documents received by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington show the former president held $2.8 million in a cryptocurrency wallet as of early August. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss Trump's crypto holdings and what he has previously said about bitcoin.

Aug 17, 2023

Following the release of Bit Digital's second quarter earnings, CEO Sam Tabar provides insights into expectations for the third quarter. While highlighting the bitcoin mining company's strides in diversification and environmental initiatives, Tabar points out potential market uncertainties, saying "The biggest headwind would obviously be the price of bitcoin. That's a macro factor that we can't control."

Aug 17, 2023

Argentina is grappling with high inflation and a surprise primary election win. Ripio founder and CEO Sebastian Serrano sheds light on the future of digital assets in the country as Javier Milei, a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin (BTC), won the primary presidential election in Argentina.

Aug 16, 2023

Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the lawmakers' concerns about Prometheum.

Aug 16, 2023

Sei Labs, the company behind layer 1 blockchain Sei, has announced that its mainnet is now live after a successful testnet phase. Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch and how Sei plans to improve user experience through infrastructure building.

Aug 16, 2023

Perceived safe havens like bitcoin and gold are struggling to gain upside traction, even as signs of cracks in the global market begin to appear in the form of volatility in the fiat currencies of distressed nations. VanEck head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel discuss the crypto markets' lack of enthusiasm. Plus, why institutional interest from across the globe is significant for crypto's long-term growth.

Aug 16, 2023

The Argentinian peso plunged earlier this week, after the government devalued its currency by nearly 18% and a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin won the primary presidential election in the country. Ripio founder and CEO Sebastian Serrano joins "First Mover" to discuss the surprising election results and rising inflation in Argentina.

Aug 16, 2023

According to a new report from Bloomberg, BitGo has raised $100 million at a valuation of $1.75 billion. This comes nearly two months after the crypto custodian canceled its plans to acquire rival Prime Trust. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss BitGo's new funding after Prime Trust filed for bankruptcy. Plus, their outlook on some of the billion-dollar valuations within the crypto industry.

Aug 16, 2023