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El Salvador Announces ‘Bitcoin City,’ Bitcoin Continues Drift Below $60K, Congressman Tom Emmer on Introducing Bill to Modify Crypto Tax Provision in Infrastructure Law
“First Mover” hosts speak to Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer (R) as he joins other lawmakers to introduce the “Keep Innovation In America Act” bill to modify crypto tax provision in the infrastructure law. Bitcoin continues trading below $60K as investors eye inflation numbers and Biden’s Fed Chair nomination. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman shares his market insights.
ConstitutionDAO Contributor on the Crypto Group’s Auction Loss, Why Are Crypto Prices Dropping?
“First Mover” hosts speak to Metaversal CEO Yossi Hasson, who is a member of ConstitutionDAO, for an insider look into Sotheby’s historic auction of an original copy of the U.S. Constitution. Haohan Xu, Apifiny CEO, shares markets insights. Plus, ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin outlines the expansion plan after raising $200 million.
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Shares Insights Into Crypto Regulation, Brave Browser Passes 42M Monthly Users
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins “First Mover” hosts to look at the crypto regulation landscape. This comes as Quintenz joins the board of the first CFTC-regulated “events market” Kalshi. Co-Managing Director & Member of the Board at Strategic Funds Marc Lopresti provides market insights as bitcoin dips below $60K. Plus, Brave, the crypto-focused web browser, is adding a native wallet and will support Solana and all Ethereum virtual machine-compatible tokens. Brave CEO Brendan Eich explains the move.
Where’s Bitcoin Headed After the Pullback? MyEtherWallet Allows Users to Mint Ethereum Blocks As NFTs
“First Mover” hosts speak to MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton about the firm’s latest initiative allowing users to mint Ethereum blocks into NFTs. Bacon Protocol CEO Karl Jacobs shares insights into the first mortgage NFTs. Plus, the state of crypto in Afghanistan and how it can help liberate women there. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization CEO and Founder Wendy Diamond shares more details.
Bitcoin Falls Below $60K as Cryptocurrencies Tumble, Barbados Ambassador Explains Why the Country Is Setting Up Embassy in the Metaverse
“First Mover” hosts speak to Barbados Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Gabriel Abed as the country says it will become the first sovereign nation to set up an embassy in the metaverse. Meanwhile, bitcoin dipped below $60K amid more tough talk from China and negative comments from a Twitter executive. Genesis Volatility Co-founder and CEO Greg Magadini shares his market insights. Plus, what’s contributing to BitGo’s rapid growth this year? BitGo CEO Mike Belshe explains.
Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Activated, Opening Door to New Features, Animoca Brands Joins Forces With K-pop Agency and More
“First Mover” hosts get an insider analysis from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin as Bitcoin’s taproot upgrade is now officially activated. Could this upgrade improve the blockchain’s privacy, scalability, and security? Bitcoin’s move suggests more upside. Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst for Titan, gives his market analysis. Plus, Hong Kong-based prominent NFT investor Animoca Brands joins forces with a K-pop agency to launch NFTs featuring artists. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares more details.
Chia Network Provides Blockchain Solutions to Help Costa Rican Government Track Climate Change
“First Mover” hosts speak to Bram Cohen, co-founder of the Chia Network, as his company supplies technical services for the Costa Rican government to track climate change metrics. Plus, market insights from Chief Investment Officer at Toroso Investments Michael Venuto.
What’s Behind the Market Pullback? Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on the Race to Become the Next Bitcoin Hub as New York City Gets Its Own Coin and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez for details on his plan to take the next paycheck in bitcoin, as well as the city’s plan to become the next bitcoin hub. Community Lead for CityCoins Patrick Stanley shares the newly-launched New York City Coin, which many see as a rivalry to the Miami Coin. Plus, market insights from Co-founder & President of GSR Markets Rich Rosenblum.
MakerDAO Is Now Fully Decentralized, Foundry Announces Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions
“First Mover” hosts speak to crypto OG and the founder of MakerDAO, a decentralized credit platform on Ethereum that supports the Dai stablecoin, Rune Christensen. He shares his thoughts on the Biden administration’s stablecoin report and the latest decentralization within his organization. Oanda Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides markets analysis as bitcoin retreats from an all-time high. Plus, Foundry announces a Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions supporting 20 blockchains and counting. Foundry CEO Mike Colyer shares details of this launch.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $68K as Ether Also Sets New Record
“First Mover” hosts speak to Customers Bank CEO & Co-Founder Sam Sidhu for his market insights as both bitcoin and ether jumped to new all-time highs. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publishes crypto anti-money laundering guidance. ACAMS Executive Director Rick McDonell provides his take on the guidance and implication for cryptocurrency. Plus, an update on the rollout of Nigeria’s central bank digital currency eNaira from Nestcoin CEO & Founding Partner Yele Bademosi.