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US Job Growth Disappoints in November While Omicron COVID Variant Now Detected in 5 States, Messari CEO Reflects on the Year in Crypto and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Messari CEO Ryan Selkis for his view on the crypto space in the year 2021 as well as the outlook for 2022 as his firm has just released its annual crypto theses. Bitcoin is range-bound. Horizon Fintex President Mark Elenowitz shares his market insights. Plus, what’s the Indian government’s plan with crypto regulation, and how does that impact its own CBDC rollout? WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty shares his take.
Square Changes Name to ‘Block,’ Crypto Bosses to Testify on Capitol Hill Next Week
“First Mover” hosts speak to I/O Fund Founder & CEO Beth Kindig for her insights into Square’s rebranding and her pick of the next big tech stock. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares insights into the crypto markets as analysts maintain bitcoin’s bullish trajectory remains intact. The House Financial Services Committee plans to hold a hearing with the CEOs of several major crypto exchanges and startups. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation, Nikhilesh De, has the scoop. Plus, for CoinDesk’s “Future of Money” Week, Cato Institute VP for Monetary Studies Jim Dorn speaks about the relation between the free market and money tech.
Venture Capital Investor Tim Draper on Crypto, Investment Strategy and the State of Economy
“First Mover” hosts speak to prominent venture capitalist Tim Draper for his insights on the crypto markets, the booming NFT space, the state of the economy, and his investment strategy. Plus, NFT Ecosystem Enjin CTO Witek Radomski shares details behind the $100 million metaverse fund for Efinity.
Jack Dorsey’s Plan After Resigning as Twitter CEO, Hedera Hashgraph CEO on Real-time Intercontinental Settlement Using Stablecoins
“First Mover” hosts speak to Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith as her organization raised $4 million to grow its presence on Capitol Hill. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Jason Guthrie shares insights into crypto markets as bitcoin six-month ‘put-call skew’ flips bearish for the first time since May. Plus, Hedera Hashgraph Co-founder and CEO Mance Harmon explains the new partnership with South Korea’s Shihan Bank and multinational Standard Bank on stablecoins.
Bitcoin Rebounds to $58K Level, The Sandbox Raises $93M Led by SoftBank to Expand Its NFT Metaverse
“First Mover” hosts speak to The Sandbox Co-Founder & COO Sebastien Borget for an insider look into the Metaverse gaming space as the firm launches Sandbox Metaverse Alpha.
Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin City All a Fantasy? Ambassador of El Salvador to the US Explains Country’s Bitcoin Ambitions
El Salvador is doubling down on its bitcoin adoption by planning to build a bitcoin city and issue a bitcoin bond. Will El Salvador succeed? “First Mover” hosts speak to Milena Mayorga, Ambassador of El Salvador to the United States. Plus, markets insights from Greg King, Osprey Funds Founder & CEO. His firm is planning to launch NFT funds by early next year.
What Jerome Powell’s Second Term as Fed Chair Means for Crypto, Crypto Exchanges’ Sports Sponsorships Binge
“First Mover” hosts speak to Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek as crypto exchanges go on a sports sponsorship binge. Katie Stockton, Fairlead Strategies technical analyst, shares her insights into the market movements. Plus, Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Bitpanda Chief product officer, explains the new partnerships with French mobile financial services super-app Lydia join forces to facilitate access to digital asset investing for everyone.
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.
Leverage Demand, Not Leverage Itself, Down in Bitcoin
The latest decline in bitcoin prices may be due not to deleveraging so much as just a lack of demand for leveraged-long positions.
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.