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Crypto Market Selloff Continues, US Adds 428K Jobs in April, Gary Vaynerchuk, Rapper Ice Cube on Crypto & Web 3

VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk and rapper, actor & BIG3 Co-Founder Ice Cube join “First Mover” to discuss their collaboration to democratize sports team ownership via NFTs in this exclusive interview. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Marcus Sotiriou of GlobalBlock, and Mohak Agarwal of ClayStack on the state of crypto staking.

May 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

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First Mover Asia: Thailand Has Already Proven Why Taking Crypto for Luxury Items Isn't Working

Gucci will begin accepting crypto payments at five stores as part of a wider commitment, but the success of its initiatives is uncertain; bitcoin plummets in Thursday trading.

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May 5, 2022 at 11:58 p.m. UTC

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the post-FOMC meeting press conference (Wall Street Journal)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's $40K Breakout Elusive as Fed-Inspired Dollar Drop Loses Steam

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 5, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole Parikshit Mishra

May 5, 2022 at 3:33 p.m. UTC

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Warren Buffett's Granddaughter, an NFT Artist, Reacts to His Crypto Comments, Market Outlook Following Fed Decision

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Warren Buffett’s Granddaughter, an NFT Artist, Reacts to His Crypto Comments, Market Outlook Following Fed Decision

NFT Artist Nicole Buffett joins First Mover to discuss her projects How would she explain them to her grandfather crypto cynic Warren Buffett Plus crypto markets analysis from Ben Emons of Medley Global Advisors and the future of document file storage with Michael Morisy of Muck Rock Preservation of media content has begun but how [...]

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

May 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

May 5, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Events in China, India Have Also Weighed on Crypto Prices

Investors may have been focusing on U.S. interest rate hikes and the economic fallout of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but bitcoin has been subject to other headwinds; cryptos soar post-rate hike.

By Shaurya Malwa Damanick Dantes James Rubin

May 5, 2022 at 12:31 a.m. UTC

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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve seal is displayed on the floor outside the board room in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. The Federal Reserve took the final step to ensure it can't repeat the extraordinary steps taken to rescue American International Group Inc. and Bear Stearns Cos. in 2008, adopting formal restrictions on its ability to help failing financial firms. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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First Mover Americas: Hawkish Fed Trade May Not Be Over Yet

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 4, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole Parikshit Mishra

May 4, 2022 at 1:57 p.m. UTC

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Hester Peirce Sounding Off on SEC's Plan to Beef up Crypto Enforcement Staff

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Hester Peirce Sounding Off on SEC’s Plan to Beef up Crypto Enforcement Staff

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins “First Mover” to discuss why she opposes the agency’s plan to add 20 new jobs to the crypto enforcement squad. Plus, crypto markets analysis from Mikkel Morch of ARK36.

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

May 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Minnows Are Resilient as Long-Term Whales Capitulate to Pressure

How long these smaller-scale investors remain committed to their crypto assets will be an interesting trend to observe; bitcoin and ether drop.

By Sam Reynolds Damanick Dantes James Rubin

May 3, 2022 at 10:39 p.m. UTC

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Skew Shows Put Bias Intact; Focus on RSI

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 3, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole Parikshit Mishra

May 3, 2022 at 1:26 p.m. UTC

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Fed Rate Hike Meeting for May Begins Today, Wikipedia Editor and Crypto Critic on Web 3 and More

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Fed Rate Hike Meeting for May Begins Today, Wikipedia Editor and Crypto Critic on Web 3 and More

Wikipedia Editor Molly White details crypto-related offenses and how she persuaded Wikipedia organization to stop accepting crypto donations. Plus, crypto market analysis from Kapil Rathi of CrossTower and insights from Sergey Vasylchuk of Everstake on how crypto can help save Ukraine’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

May 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2022

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