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First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline
Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters, but it's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red.
Bitcoin Jumps to $40K as Putin Sees Positive Shift in Ukraine Talks, Russia Could Nationalize Western Businesses
Russian President Vladimir Putin sees “certain positive shifts” in talks with Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine continues to put up a strong resistance against Russia. Pavel Kravchenko, on the ground in Ukraine, a co-founder of crypto software firm Distributed Lab, joins “First Mover” to share the latest from that region. Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Research Fellow weighs in on the impact of the economic warfare on Russia and Biden’s crypto executive order on digital assets. Plus, crypto markets analysis from David Gan of OP Crypto.
First Mover Americas: Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Spread Slides, Bitfinex Shorts Surge
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 11, 2022.
First Mover Asia: India Loses Foreign Investment, Chinese Indices Continue a Downward Trend; Cryptos Suffer an Off Day
The world's second-largest country by population has watched foreign investors flee for the last two weeks; bitcoin settles below $40,000.
Expanding Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Inflation Hits a New 4-Decade High, Bitcoin Price Analysis and More
A financial war is being waged across the globe, sending currency and commodities markets into volatility akin to the crypto markets. “First Mover” hosts speak to Uriel Epshtein of Renew Democracy Initiative for his analysis on the global sanctions against Russia. Alex Siman of SubSocial Network shares insights on their and Gavin Wood’s fundraising effort to aid Ukraine. Crypto markets analysis from 3iQ Digital Assets President Chris Matta. Plus, expanding access to bitcoin for the masses, Patrick Sells of NYDIG and Tom Novak of Visions Federal Credit Union explain their latest initiative.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Awaits Triangle Breakout, Focus on Dollar
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 10, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Signs Point Upward for Crypto in India and South Korea; Bitcoin and Ether Soar on US Executive Order
India's finance minister says the country will launch a central bank digital currency sooner than she'd previously indicated; cryptos rise as investors view the Biden administration's executive order as a positive development.
Bitcoin Soars Above $41K as US President Joe Biden Signs Executive Order on Cryptocurrency
Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith and CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De join “First Mover” to share their insights and analysis of President Biden’s executive order that calls for federal agencies to coordinate their approach to cryptocurrencies. Prices of bitcoin, ethereum and other digital assets jumped on the heels of this news. John Sarson, Sarson Funds CEO and founder, shares his markets analysis. Plus, tips on how to navigate crypto tax rules this tax season from Seth Wilks of Taxbit.
First Mover Americas: Biden Issues Crypto Order; Inflation Expectations Hit Record High
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 9, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Singapore's Strict Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin Rises Despite Investors' Jitters About War, US Executive Order
Singapore's high standards may be discouraging some crypto companies from establishing operations in the city-state; investors were wrestling with the latest developments in Ukraine and await the crypto order by U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday.