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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Have a Quiet Weekend
The two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization were roughly flat amid light trading; terra approached an all-time high, while avalanche dropped.
Crypto Markets Drifting Lower, The Silicon Valley Playbook and the Coming of Web 3
“First Mover” hosts speak to Bloomberg journalist and author of the book “The Contrarian,” Max Chafkin, about the Silicon Valley evolution and the coming of Web 3. 3IQ CEO Fred Pye shares markets insights as bitcoin trading lower today, Plus, will metaverse real estate see more growth on blockchains other than Ethereum? Head of Metaverse Growth at Unique Network Irina Karagyaur shares her take.
First Mover Asia: Crypto Rally Fizzles Amid Widespread Inflationary Concerns
Bitcoin falls along with major stock indexes; spot trading volume is sluggish.
AccuWeather Partners With Chainlink to Apply Weather Data on Blockchain, State of India’s Crypto Ban and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Senior Vice President of Business Development at Accuweather, Paul Lentz, as the company is now teaming up with Chainlink to apply weather data on the blockchain. WazirX Co-founder and COO Siddharth Menon shares crypto market analysis and the state of India’s crypto regulation. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De sheds light on relevant regulatory news.
First Mover Asia: Fed Decision on Stimulus Money Buoys Crypto Markets
Bitcoin leaps over $49,000, while ether and other altcoins also rise.
Sen. Warren: Stablecoins Pose Risks to Consumers and Our Economy, Decential Co-founder Matt Leising on DAO’s Evolution and What Mainstream Media Gets Wrong About Crypto
“First Mover” hosts speak to CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De for the key takeaways from the Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins yesterday. Matt Leising, co-founder of DeCential and author of “Out Of The Ether,” shares his views on DAO’s evolution and outlook and what the mainstream media gets wrong about crypto. Plus, crypto markets insights and updates on the state of crypto in El Salvador from Sovryn Founder Edan Yago.
First Mover Asia: Crypto Traders Laying Low While Fed Ponders; Bitcoin, Ether Gain
A move by the U.S. central bank to ratchet up interest rates could lead investors away from cryptocurrencies, which are considered riskier investments.
NYDIG Announces $1B Funding Round, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Hosting a Hearing on Stablecoins
“First Mover” hosts speak to Dr. Ryan Clements, assistant professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, for his insights into the Senate hearing on stablecoins. Titan Co-founder and co-CEO Clay Gardner provides markets analysis. Plus, Travala CEO Juan Otero shares details behind its exponential growth in November.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Tumble Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting
An expected interest rate hike could spook investors away from higher-risk assets; the top 20 altcoins by market capitalization were firmly in the red.
Blockchain Unicorn Watch, Lesson Learned From BadgerDAO’s $120M Hack and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Jonathan Manzi, CEO of Beyond Protocol, a blockchain project that focuses on trust and security, as BadgerDAO recently revealed details of how it was hacked for $120 million. Crypto market insights from Eaglebrook Advisors’ Director of Research Joe Orsini. Plus, what blockchain unicorns have emerged in North America this year? Blockchain Coinvestors Managing Partner Matthew Le Merle gives the detail from his list.