Emily Parker

All eyes are on the U.S. Federal Reserve as investors brace for another expected interest rate hike. Joining “First Mover” to discuss the central bank’s policy meeting and his crypto markets outlook is Ben Emons of Global Macro Strategy. Also, the Blockchain Foundation’s Cleve Mesidor weighs in on crypto regulation, and Zappos founder and Golden State Warriors co-owner Nick Swinmurn talks about his new NFT-based prediction game, Play Hellebore.

Set 21, 2022

Institutional interest in crypto is in the spotlight following a series of announcements regarding new crypto services from Nasdaq, Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets. EDX Markets CEO Jamil Nazarali, who will head up an exchange to service institutional clients, joins “First Mover” to discuss the developments. Other guests include Bruno Ramos de Sousa of Hashdex and Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski.

Set 20, 2022

Bitcoin, ether and the broader crypto market take a big hit once more as investors expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again this week. Adam Sze of Global X ETFs shares his crypto markets outlook. And Congressman Jim Himes, speaking with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, discusses the “notable momentum” he sees in crypto regulation in Washington.

Set 19, 2022

“First Mover” dives into the news involving Ethereum’s new proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. Barely two days old, it is having both intended and apparently unintended consequences as concerns over centralization rise. Guests include miner Chandler Guo, ConsenSys Besu Product Lead Sajida Zouarhi and Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta.

Set 16, 2022

Special Ethereum Merge coverage includes a look at the historic transition from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain, markets reaction and ripple effects through the crypto industry. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel, OKCoin Chief Operating Officer Jason Lau and author Adam McBride join to discuss.

Set 15, 2022

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for Do Kwon, co-founder of Terra and its algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) that collapsed four months ago setting off an industry-wide fallout. Joining “First Mover” to discuss what this means for the crypto industry and to share his thoughts on the Ethereum Merge is Matthew Graham, CEO of Sino Global Capital. Joe Orsini of Eaglebrook Advisors provides his crypto markets analysis.

Set 14, 2022

The August Consumer Price Index (CPI) is out, showing inflation at 8.3% over the past year, rising a bit higher than expected considering gas prices declined. FalconX co-founder & CEO Raghu Yarlagadda joins “First Mover” to discuss crypto markets, including the latest inflation data and the historic Ethereum Merge that is nearly upon us. Also joining is Raj Gokal, Solana Labs chief operating officer, and Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.

Set 13, 2022

Bitcoin is holding firmly above $22,000 as key U.S. inflation data is set to be released Tuesday and the Ethereum Merge is looming. Plus, a closer look at why the Chamber of Digital Commerce is calling out the SEC over spot-based bitcoin ETFs.

Set 12, 2022

With the Ethereum “Merge” just days away, Anthony Di lorio, one of the blockchain’s initial founders, reflects on this historic upgrade. Also, CoinDesk announces the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) family of Indices. Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg explains this unique and important tool for the crypto industry. Plus, Patrick Hillmann of Binance on the exchange’s controversial stablecoin decision.

Set 9, 2022

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaks with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De about crypto regulation, stressing that most cryptocurrencies are securities and that crypto service providers, including exchanges, have an obligation to register. De joins “First Mover” to discuss. Also joining is Andre Portilho of BTG Pactual with his crypto markets analysis and an update on inflation and crypto adoption in South America.

Set 8, 2022