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'Like Genghis Khan, but With More Pizzazz': What We Know About the Accused Bitfinex Money Launderers
Meet the alleged launderers behind the DOJ's largest-ever crypto recovery.
Ava Labs Co-Founder and CEO on DeFi, US House Committee on Financial Services to Hold Hearing on Digital Assets, Canada’s Truckers Turn to Bitcoin for Fundraising
“First Mover” hosts speak to Emin Gun Sirer, founder and CEO, Ava Labs for a look at the state of DeFi development. Anthony Di lorio, Jaxx founder and CEO and Ethereum co-founder shares his take on Canada’s truckers turning to bitcoin as Gofundme ceases $9 million in donations. Plus, entrepreneur Iddris Sandu shares details behind the partnership with music mogul Jay-Z to bring Hip-Hop to the metaverse.
Bitcoin Holds Above $42K as Major Cryptos Rebound, Privacy-Focused Web 3 Application Builder Aleo Raised $200M at $1.45B Valuation
“First Mover” hosts speak to Voyager Digital Co-founder & CEO Steve Ehrlich for an in-depth analysis on the crypto markets as major cryptocurrencies bounce back. Privacy-focused Web 3 application builder Aleo raised $200 million in a Series B funding round at a valuation of about $1.45 billion dollars. Aleo CEO & CTO Howard Wu shares his plan for expansion.
Tether Responds to CoinDesk’s Intervention in Legal Proceedings
The stablecoin issuer maintains its reserves are "closely guarded" and give it a competitive advantage.
US Economy Added 467,000 Jobs in January, ‘Trust Machines’ Wants to Unlock Potentials of Bitcoin for Web3
“First Mover” hosts speak to Stacks Protocol contributor Muneeb Ali as he launches Trust Machines, an ecosystem of applications to unlock potential of bitcoin for Web3. Former NBA All-Star and serial entrepreneur Baron Davis is launching “More Than Us Venture Studio” to develop, drop new NFT collections to empower underrepresented communities. Plus, market insights from Peter Marber, Chief Investment Officer and head of emerging markets at Aperture Investors.
The Sandbox Co-Founder Responds to Meta Acquisition Rumor, IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax in Break From Current Policy
“First Mover” hosts speak to Sebastien Borget, The Sandbox COO and co-founder, about rumor that Meta is considering acquiring his company. Paxful CEO Ray Youssef explains his company’s latest effort in bringing bitcoin education to the masses in El Salvador. Plus, market insights from Bitbuy CEO Michael Arbus.
Grayscale Launches First Future of Finance ETF (GFOF), Impact of India’s Crypto Tax Proposal, Sheila Warren Joins Crypto Council for Innovation as CEO
“First Mover” hosts speak to Grayscale Global Head of ETF Dave LaValle as the company launches its first ETF which tracks the Bloomberg Grayscale Future of Finance Index. CoinDesk “Money ReImagined” co-host Sheila Warren shares her plan for Crypto Council for Innovation as she starts her first day as its CEO. Plus, insights into India’s crypto policy change from Tanvi Ratna, founder of Policy 4.0.
India Edges Toward Crypto Rule With 30% Tax and Announces Digital Rupee Launch, SEC Approves New US Exchange BSTX to Incorporate Blockchain Technology
CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter in India Amitoj Singh joins “First Mover” hosts to discuss Indian government’s plan to place a 30% tax on crypto transactions and the announcement of the timeline for digital rupee. Ian Lee, co-founder of Syndicate, shares his views on the state of DAOs. Will Peck, head of digital assets at WisdomTree shares details behind the launch of the latest digital wallet WisdomTree Prime.
Bitcoin’s 15th Bear Market Since Its Creation in 2009, Arca Study Finds Most Investors Believe Traditional Securities Will Be Digitized in 5-10 Years
“First Mover” hosts speak to Arca Co-founder and CEO Rayne Steinberg as the firm releases a study revealing the top trends for digital assets. Taipei-based XREX wants to bridge the world using stablecoins. Co-founder Wayne Huang shares the state of crypto in Taiwan. TRLabs co-founder Xin Li-Cohen shares details for the $4.2 million fundraising round from leading art and tech investors and his views on the NFT market.
Bitcoin Worth $670M Leaving Centralized Exchanges After Hawkish Fed Comments, Fireblocks Raises $550M at $8B Valuation, FTX US Raising $400M
“First Mover” hosts speak to crypto custody firm Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov and FTX.US President Brett Harrison as both companies have attained $8 billion valuations after their respective funding rounds recently. Plus, CoinDesk concludes its Privacy Week with crypto OG and Electronic Coin Company CEO Zooko Wilcox sharing his insights into the state of privacy in crypto as the industry continues to expand.