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Grayscale CEO on New DeFi Fund, EQIFI Founder and CEO on Risks and Opportunities in DeFi Lending and Borrowing
Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments, joins “First Mover” to discuss the launch of a new DeFi (decentralized finance) fund providing investors with exposure to a portfolio of DeFi protocols. The portfolio is designed to track the new CoinDesk DeFi Index. Other guests include Brad Yasar of EQIFI, giving his perspective on stablecoins, and Matthew Le Merle of Fifth Era shares his blockchain industry predictions.

Will Bitcoin Become Dominant in Global Finance by 2050?, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Capacity Surged 20% This Month
“All About Bitcoin” is joined by CoinDesk’s Managing Tech Editor Christie Harkin and “First Mover” Editor Brad Keoun as the panel reviews this week’s major headlines: China crackdown furthers as three more provinces halt mining, U.S. crypto regulations in focus as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says a digital currency Fed report can be expected in early September, and Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity has surged 20% this month. Plus, GBTC is unlocking shares this weekend; how that could impact bitcoin price.

US Crypto Regulations in Focus, When Will American Investors See the First Bitcoin ETF?, GBTC Unlocking on Deck
Former Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Timothy Massad joins “First Mover” to shed light on where U.S. regulators stand on crypto regulations and when American investors can see the first bitcoin ETF in the country, and eToro’s global macro strategist Ben Laidler on bitcoin price outlook.

White House Launching Ransomware Task Force, Plan B Passport Founder on Crypto Tax Havens, NY Giants’ Saquon Barkley Is Converting Future Income into Bitcoin
Plan B Passport founder Katie Ananina joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain how her services can help crypto investors seek tax havens. Plus, count down to Grayscale’s GBTC unlocking this weekend and PolySign CEO Jack McDonald on bitcoin price momentum.

Crypto OG ShapeShift Is ‘Decentralizing’ Itself into Inexistence, Crypto Community Reacts to Powell’s Congressional Hearing
Crypto OG ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees joins “First Mover” as the company shuts down and plans to airdrop 340 million FOX tokens across DeFi. Coindesk’s Nikhilesh De reacts to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s comments on crypto regulations from the House Financial Services Committee hearing.

Fed Expects Digital Currency Report in Early September, Leaked Document Reveals Details of Paraguay’s Draft Bitcoin Law
“All About Bitcoin” is joined by Digital Assets S.A. CEO Juanjo Benitez Rickmann to shed light on the latest development of Paraguay’s proposed bitcoin law. How is the draft legislation different from El Salvador’s bitcoin law? Plus, Arca CIO Jeff Dorman on bitcoin price outlook and the firm’s latest report on top revenue-producing digital assets.

Paraguay’s Proposed Bitcoin Law Will Require Crypto Registration, US Regulatory Concerns, Nifty’s Launching ‘Space Jam’ NFTs
A new bitcoin law is expected to be introduced into Paraguay’s legislature, and it will require cryptos to be registered with the country’s Undersecretariat of State Taxation. U.S. crypto regulations in focus. How soon can American investors see the first bitcoin ETF? Caitlin Long of Avanti Bank, Jan van Eck of VanEck, and Nifty’s Olta Andoni join today’s “First Mover.”

Will China Ever Lift Its Crypto Ban? Where Will Its Bitcoin Miners Go Next?
Seeking the next mining heaven, Chinese mining company BIT Mining is raising $50 million to build new overseas data centers following the Chinese crackdown on the industry. Is this the start of a relocation movement for Chinese miners? Kevin Zhang of Foundry shares his take. Plus, the bitcoin price outlook amid rising inflation fears.

Bitcoin Saw Its Quietest Trading Week Since October, GBTC Unlocking on Tap, Where Will Bitcoin’s Price Go Next?
Bitcoin’s price remains in rangebound between $32K and 35K as investors anticipate Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) unlocking this weekend. Fidelity is expanding its digital arm to meet strong crypto demand. Plus, challenges for El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption as JPMorgan casts doubt on the new system. Victory Capital’s Mannik S. Dhillon and Voyager CEO Steve Ehrlich join “All About Bitcoin” for the discussions.

SEC v. Ripple: Lawsuit Gets Intense, Jim Rogers on Crypto Investment Outlook
“First Mover” is joined by Ripple’s general manager and head of RippleNet Asheesh Birla to discuss the company’s ongoing lawsuit with SEC as XRP finished the second quarter as the best performing asset among CoinDesk’s top 20 list. Legendary investor Jim Rogers also joins the show to discuss his position on crypto and general market trend. Plus, Mukaya Tai Panich from SCB 10X explains Thailand’s crypto regulations.
