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First Mover Americas: Bankrupt BlockFi Asks US Court to Greenlight Withdrawals
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 20, 2022.
FTX Developments; Who Moved 100 Bitcoins Tied to Defunct Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX?
"First Mover" dives into the mystery of the sudden movement of 100 BTC tied to the bankrupt Canadian crypto exchange, QuadrigaCX. The 100 BTC moved out of cold storage wallets after sitting dormant for more than three years. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. Plus, CoinDesk Indices managing director Jodie Gunzberg has a quarterly review of the best and worst performing sectors in the crypto industry. And, Nansen Analyst Andrew Thurman takes a closer look at Binance's recent outflows.
First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Dreams of Becoming Blockchain Hub Prove Elusive
Taiwanese law makes it difficult for startups to incorporate on the island, explains a Taipei-based lawyer, meaning many locally based firms legally call another place home.
Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Expected to Accept US Extradition; Bitcoin Remains in Tight Range
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly had a change of heart and won't contest U.S. extradition. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De has the latest. Plus, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman joins "First Mover" to weigh in on the FTX collapse and what it means for crypto as an industry. Matt Hougan of Bitwise provides crypto markets analysis, and DARMA Capital's Andrew Keys shares his 2023 predictions.
First Mover Americas: Grayscale Explores Options to Return Portion of GBTC
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 19, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Missing From the Debate About Binance’s Proof of Reserves and Auditor, One Metric Shows Another Exchange Could Be in Trouble
Bitcoin was flat in early Monday trading.
Bitcoin Dips Under $17K; Binance Proof-of-Reserves Auditor Mazars Pauses All Work for Crypto Clients
"First Mover" covers today's top stories in crypto: Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is now looking to sell some of its acquisitions, including LedgerX. Why is Binance proof-of-reserves auditor Mazars pausing all work for crypto clients? And why are bitcoin and ether prices falling? Joining the markets discussion is CryptoQuant Senior Analyst Julio Moreno and Path Trading Partners co-founder Bob Iaccino. Plus, Robert Le of Pitchbook has surprising news about venture capital funding in the crypto industry.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Auditing Hits Snag
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 16, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Active Crypto Developers Decreased Nearly 60% in 2022
Despite the decline over the past year, about 1,600 developers are still active in building the top blockchains and decentralized applications during this bear market.
Top FTX Group Exec Tipped Off Authorities Prior to Bankruptcy Filing; Charges Pile Up Against Sam Bankman-Fried
As he sits in jail in the Bahamas, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finds himself facing a litany of both criminal and civil charges. Renato Mariotti of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a former federal prosecutor, explains the charges as "First Mover" explores what happens next in the increasingly complicated case. Octavio Marenzi of management consultancy Opimas shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook for 2023. Plus, Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell discusses the platform's overhaul and future of crypto lending.