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Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) just reintroduced an updated version of their landmark crypto legislation. Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the move and the implications for the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Jul 12, 2023

Tim Massad, former CFTC chairman and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, weighs in on the state of crypto regulation in the U.S., Massad said "our hand is going to be forced sooner or later on doing something on stablecoins" due to the actions of other jurisdictions. Plus, Massad reacts to stablecoins being a possible path forward for a united legislative effort.

Jul 12, 2023

Coinbase’s (COIN) shares rose to a near one-year high after the exchange announced a surveillance-sharing agreement with five spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants. "First Mover" hosts share their reaction as Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sells $12 million worth of Coinbase’s stock. Separately, insights on the U.S. Consumer Price Index falling to 3% on a year-over-year basis in June.

Jul 12, 2023

Web3 games are gaining traction but have only captured a small fraction of the players compared to top Web2 games, according to CoinGecko data. Meanwhile, Alexis Ohanian recently tweeted the play-to-earn business model will "become standard for video games" in 5 years. Alliance DAO Core Contributor, and PHD in game studies, Will Robinson, discusses his take on the future of Web3 gaming.

Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped to 3.0% on a year-over-year basis in June from 4.0% in May. Bitcoin (BTC) rose modestly to $30,900 in the immediate aftermath of the report before retreating slightly. Unchained CEO and co-founder Joe Kelly discusses the market reaction. Plus, insights into the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF race and Unchained's private client service launch.

Jul 12, 2023

The Tie Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn takes a deep dive into the bitcoin options market and how it is positioned right now, with a focus on the Gamma Exposure Index calculated by data analytics firm Laevitas. Plus, insights on the open interest in bitcoin options and the market's reaction to its quarter-end expirations.

Jul 12, 2023

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post that Beijing should consider allowing for Chinese yuan (CNY)-backed stablecoins if it wants to internationalize its currency. The hosts of "First Mover" share their reactions to Allaire's latest comments.

Jul 11, 2023

The European Commission's metaverse strategy slated to drop later today could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues like property rights, technological standards and privacy. Metaverse EU Editor Patrick Grady discusses what to expect from the proposal and the implications for AI.

Jul 11, 2023

Back in March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor joins "First Mover" to discuss why he remains "optimistic" about reaching an agreement with the regulator in the wake of new scrutiny facing crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance.

Jul 11, 2023

Hong Kong continues to draw in crypto enthusiasts by embracing Web3 and creating more transparent regulatory frameworks. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor Justin Sun discusses the outlook for crypto in Hong Kong, an update about the progress on securing Huobi's crypto trading license in the region, and his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Jul 11, 2023