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BitGo CEO Mike Belshe told First Mover "we've got some pending" acquisitions and foresees "consolidation in the space over the next six months" after abandoning its takeover of rival Prime Trust. Belshe also envisions "the opportunity to bring in some adjacent businesses that really help bolster and strengthen us as a full-service custodian."

Jun 26, 2023

Crypto self-custody firm Casa, which has historically focused on the Bitcoin blockchain, added support for Ethereum this week. Casa CEO Nick Neuman discusses Casa's competitive advantages and why he thinks "there are multiple players who can be in this market."

Jun 23, 2023

The price ratio between ether (ETH) and bitcoin (BTC) sank to a 2-month low as TradFi giants' applications for a BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) sent bitcoin on a rally. 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses the recent price action of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.

Jun 23, 2023

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has surged by 36.5% in the past three days after EDX, the exchange backed by Fidelity, Schwab and Citadel, listed the token alongside bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and litecoin (LTC). "First Mover" hosts discuss the impact of EDX's launch on bitcoin cash and the broader crypto market.

Jun 23, 2023

Casa, a popular crypto self-custody firm historically focused on the Bitcoin blockchain, added support for Ethereum this week. This comes as the recent crypto crash has pushed many users away from centralized exchanges and called for the importance of securing and owning your crypto. Casa CEO Nick Neuman shares insights into the rollout and the case for self-custody.

Jun 23, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover around $30,000 after seeing a more than 20% price gain since last Thursday. 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses the macro headwinds potentially impacting bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets. Plus, his outlook for stablecoins.

Jun 23, 2023

Crypto custody firm Prime Trust has "a shortfall in customer funds" and was unable to meet all withdrawal requests this month, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry said Thursday. The regulator ordered Prime Trust to cease all activities which violate Nevada regulations. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the state of the embattled company.

Jun 23, 2023

If crypto legislation in the U.S. remains lacking, it could make the country "comparatively less attractive for both firms and investors," according to a recent report from Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s Investors Service SVP for DeFi and Digital Assets Rajeev Bamra joins "First Mover" to discuss the takeaways from the report and the outlook for regulatory clarity.

Jun 23, 2023

Amid rapid evolution in the digital asset ecosystem, Rajeev Bamra, SVP of DeFi and Digital Assets at Moody’s Investors Service, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance. "The recent investigations and regulatory actions highlight the importance of compliance and risk controls," Bamra says, warning that lack of progress could "diminish the attractiveness of the United States for firms and investors."

Jun 23, 2023

Financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab (SCHW), Citadel Securities, and Fidelity Digital Assets announced the start of cryptocurrency exchange EDX Markets, the latest evidence Wall Street is forging ahead in digital assets despite the crypto winter. EDX Markets CEO Jamil Nazarali discusses the launch and the implications for the future of the crypto industry at large.

Jun 22, 2023