First Mover
Ether Tops $2.1K After Shanghai Upgrade; Governance Tokens of Liquid Staking Protocols See Gains
Ether is over $2,100, as many investors opt for the prospect of additional liquidity while earning staking rewards over the desire to take immediate profits and run. Dexterity Capital managing partner Michael Safai shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, Blockchain Association director of government relations Ron Hammond weighs in on the state of crypto regulation ahead of SEC chair Gary Gensler's testimony before lawmakers next week. And TurboTax tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis shares tips on what crypto investors need to know ahead of Tax Day.
Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade; Will Internet Giants Dominate the Metaverse?
Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade is complete and the network is now processing staking withdrawals. Joining "First Mover" to discuss "Shapella," as the upgrade is also called, is a senior protocol engineer at Ethereum client Besu, Justin Florentine. Also, internet giants and their metaverse moves are getting some regulators concerned. Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox joins to discuss. Plus, the latest in the FTX bankruptcy case and a closer look at the crypto scene in South Korea.
Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Looms; Bitcoin's $30K Breakthrough
The Shanghai upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain, also referred to as "Shapella," is expected to take place at 22:27 UTC (6:27 p.m. EST). "First Mover" is tracking the activation and market impacts of the upgrade that, among other things, will enable staked ETH withdrawals. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen and RockX Co-Founder and CEO Zhuling Chen join the conversation. Also, Andre Portilho, head of digital assets at BTG Pactual, provides his crypto markets analysis. And Casa CEO Nick Neuman discusses self-custody of digital assets.
Bitcoin Tops $30K for First Time Since June 2022; Crypto Adoption in Middle East and North Africa
Bitcoin (BTC) moved past the $30,000 level for the first time since June 10, 2022, as March's banking turbulence faded further into the distance and investors grew more optimistic about U.S. central bank monetary policy. eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert shares his reaction. Plus, Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade discusses the state of crypto adoption in the Middle East and North Africa. And NextCypher Productions founder and Bloq co-founder Jeff Garzik weighs in on the future of Web3 in the entertainment industry.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin ultrapassa US$ 30 mil
Os últimos movimentos de preços nos Mercados de Cripto em contexto para 11 de abril de 2023.
Ethereum's 'Shapella' Upgrade Nears; U.S. Treasury Outlines Illicit Finance Risks Associated with DeFi
Ethereum developers have started to refer to the blockchain’s upcoming hard fork – in this case, a key upgrade – as “Shapella.” Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff joins the conversation ahead of the two major Ethereum network upgrades expected to occur simultaneously on April 12. Plus, TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord discusses the Treasury Department's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi.
Ether Dips Below $1.9K Ahead of 'Shapella'; Japan Greenlights Bullish Web3 White Paper
Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade, also known as "Shapella," is expected to go live on April 12. It will mark Ethereum's complete transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) network and enable staked ETH withdrawals. Runa Digital Assets chief operating officer Max Williams and Umee CEO Brent Xu discuss. Plus, a closer look at Japan's new Web3 white paper laying out recommendations for growing the country's industry. And, The Crypto Lawyer Irina Heaver shares her insights on the crypto industry in Dubai.
Ether Jumps to Nine-Month High Ahead of Shapella; Citi's Future of Finance Global Head on CBDCs
"First Mover" dives into the crypto markets ahead of Shapella, a portmanteau of Shanghai and Capella, two major Ethereum network upgrades expected to occur simultaneously on April 12. Victoria Bills, Banrion Capital Management Chief Investment Strategist, joins the conversation. Ronit Ghose, Future of Finance Global Head at Citi, explains why the potential of blockchain will be measured in billions of users and trillions of dollars in value. Plus, Komainu CEO Nicolas Bertrand discusses the cryptocurrency custody joint venture of Nomura, Ledger and CoinShares.
Binance Market Share Hits Lowest Since November After CFTC Lawsuit; Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Markets Outlook
Canadian crypto exchanges WonderFi, Coinsquare and CoinSmart have revealed plans to merge, creating what would be one of the world's largest crypto trading platforms. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, along with WonderFi President and Interim CEO Dean Skurka, join "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, The Tie Co-Founder and CEO Joshua Frank weighs in on dogecoin jumping after Twitter replaces its blue bird logo with the token's dog. And, FTX creditor Sunil Kavuri shares his thoughts on the future of the failed crypto exchange.
First Mover Americas: Dogecoin aparece no novo logotipo do Twitter
Os últimos movimentos de preços nos Mercados de Cripto em contexto para 4 de abril de 2023.
