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Crypto Markets and Taxes; Meltem Demirors on Crypto Climate Accord, Coinbase and More

Crypto influencer Meltem Demirors of CoinShares explains the Crypto Climate Accord that CoinShares joined along with Ripple and ConsenSys, and how they plan to convince the entire cryptocurrency industry to use renewable energy. Plus, Tim Frost of Yield App joins our markets discussion with a closer look at DeFi, and Pierre Accounting CEO Eric Pierre with tax-related information and news. Are accountants seeing signs of cryptocurrencies going mainstream?

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La corsa record di Ether è arrivata con meno supporto di quella di Bitcoin, mostra l’analisi Blockchain

Philip Gradwell di Chainalysis ha dichiarato su CoinDesk TV che è stata acquistata "relativamente poca" quantità di ether sopra i 1.850 $ e ancora meno è stata acquistata a 2.000 $ o più.

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Coinbase Stock Price, Ether Analysis, the Vaccine Passport Debate

Investment bank D.A. Davidson more than doubles its price target for Coinbase shares. D.A. Davidson’s Head of Institutional Research Gil Luria joins “First Mover” to explain how and why they came up with a $440 price target with the exchange’s public listing just days away. Also, Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell breaks down its latest Ether report and the controversial NY Vaccine Passport app. It’s on a blockchain, but who controls and protects your data?

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Ripple CTO on XRP, Crypto Pullback, Buying Real Estate with BTC

Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz joins “First Mover” to discuss XRP and what Ripple’s tech side is doing while its lawyers fight an SEC suit. Also, crypto markets analysis with Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies. Plus, buying real estate with bitcoin: a Chicago commercial building owner and his bitcoin consultant explain the process.

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Big Brands Form Bitcoin Trade Group, U.S. Dollar Strength, Alt Season and ‘Micro Bitcoin Futures’

The U.S. dollar, bitcoin and altcoins are all in focus Tuesday morning as crypto reaches $2T in market value. Global Capital Markets Analyst Marc Chandler joins “First Mover” to discuss the rise of bitcoin and altcoins, inflation and the strength of the U.S. dollar. Also, the CME Group’s Tim McCourt on the derivatives exchange giant’s plan to launch ‘micro bitcoin futures.’ Plus, Deribit CEO John Jansen explains the company’s new volatility index for bitcoin.

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Alts Higher, Bakkt Crypto Wallet, Coinbase IPO, DeFi Funding

Crypto futures trading exchange Bakkt launches Digital Wallet. Bakkt CEO Richard Johnson discusses its new retail focus. ETH, XRP and other alts are higher following Ether’s jump this weekend. Texture Capital CEO Richard Johnson joins “First Mover” for Monday’s crypto markets update and in the CoinDesk spotlight, DeFi Alliance with a look at DeFi trends and startups.

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Bitcoin Analysis, Security Tokens in Asia, NFL Player’s NFTs for Anti-Hate Campaign

Will it or won’t it soon break through its all-time high? What analysts are saying about bitcoin’s next move. Crypto markets analysis with Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments. Plus, Carlos Domingo of Securitize discusses a crypto milestone: one of Japan’s largest banks is issuing the country’s first security tokens. And, the only Chinese-American player in the NFL is selling NFTs for an anti-racist campaign. Rams safety Taylor Rapp joins “First Mover.”

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Goldman Sachs, Big Banks Closer to Offering Crypto; Emerging CBDCs

Goldman Sachs is reportedly closer to offering bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to wealth management clients, and more emerging markets are closer to releasing CBDCs. “First Mover” guests today include two crypto leaders involved in historic digital currency projects: Denelle Dixon of the Stellar Development Foundation and Brian Popelka of Bitt. Plus, Michael Shaulov of Fireblocks on signing up big banks for its crypto custody services.

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Circle’s Jeremy Allaire: Visa Payments Settled with Stablecoin USDC Will Bypass Steps in Legacy System

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins “First Mover” to discuss today’s top stories, including Visa’s decision to use USDC, the stablecoin developed by Circle, to settle payments. Also, reaction to Tether’s accounting report. Plus, Travala CEO Juan Otero on using crypto to pay for travel, and why Mark Cuban invested in Esprezzo.

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Bitcoin Trades Higher, Visa Support for USD Coin, FTX in Miami, Asia’s Crypto Landscape

“First Mover” dives into the significance of Visa’s decision to support USD Coin (USDC), impact on stablecoins, bitcoin’s price and the crypto market at large. Also, a crypto firm wins naming rights to a major U.S. sports venue for the first time. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on what he hopes to gain from that $135M investment in Miami. Plus, Messari’s Mira Christanto with a look at Asia’s outsize role in the crypto markets, and Turing award-winner Silvio Micali with news from the crypto venture he launched, Algorand.

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