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Standard Bank Group Head of the Blockchain Centre of Excellence Ian Putter discusses his outlook for digital assets and blockchain technology in traditional banking. Plus, insights on crypto adoption in South Africa.

Ene 18, 2023

Ripple's SVP of Global Customer Success, and Managing Director for APAC and MENA, Brooks Entwistle, joins "First Mover" to discuss the payment protocol's crypto and blockchain predictions for 2023, with a focus on the real-world utility from NFTs to CBDCs. Plus, the latest on the SEC lawsuit and Ripple's partnership with Solana and Global Blockchain Business Council to explore crypto-based solutions for climate change.

Ene 18, 2023

Skybridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci, joining "First Mover" live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, discusses the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, its impact on Skybridge Capital, and its continuing domino effects, including crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group's (DCG) decision to suspend dividends amid distress at DCG's lending unit, Genesis. Plus, Scaramucci's relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried, and why he remains bullish on bitcoin. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.

Ene 18, 2023

Responding to a new Bank of America report suggesting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to revolutionize global financial systems, The Digital Dollar Project Executive Director Jennifer Lassiter joins "First Mover" live from Davos 2023 to discuss the future of CBDC projects. Plus, key takeaways from The Digital Dollar Project's updated version of its white paper.

Ene 18, 2023

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its second report to help increase understanding and demystify decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) operations. WEF Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets Brynly Llyr discusses the key highlights of the toolkit. Plus, Llyr's take on the presence of crypto and blockchain companies at Davos 2023.

Ene 18, 2023

A new analysis from CoinDesk reveals 196 lawmakers took cash from Sam Bankman-Fried or other senior executives at FTX. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the details of the report and how this could impact the future of crypto legislation.

Ene 17, 2023

An increase of bitcoin held on over-the-counter desks indicates large investors are purchasing the cryptocurrency. New Glassnode data shows the tally has increased by 70% to 5,293 BTC since January 11. Private wealth managers, high-net-worth individuals or hedge funds wishing to convert large amounts of cash into crypto assets seamlessly typically use OTC desks. "All About Bitcoin" host Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Ene 17, 2023

Crypto bank Silvergate Capital (SI) reported a net loss of $1 billion for Q4, compared with a net income of $40.6 million for Q3. HashKey Capital, the investment arm of HashKey Group, has closed its third fund with $500 million in committed capital. Fidelity Investments-backed crypto exchange OSL is reportedly cutting staff and reducing its overall costs by about a third.

Ene 17, 2023

IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) holds firmly above $21,000. What are the potential factors driving the rally and does it have fundamental support? Plus, his take on the Coinbase premium index turning positive last week to the highest level since late October. 

Ene 17, 2023

Digital currencies, such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins, are the natural evolution of money and payments, Bank of America said in a research report on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and the outlook for CBDC adoption.

Ene 17, 2023