Bitcoin Slips as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market; Bitcoin Advocate Arrested by Iranian Security Forces

Crypto markets were lower Monday, trading in sync with traditional markets as investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report due later this week. Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro shares his insights. Plus, Ziya Sadr, an Iranian Bitcoin advocate, was arrested by Iranian security forces last month, according to multiple CoinDesk sources. Human Rights Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein joins the conversation.

Huobi Global to Be Acquired by About Capital; PayPal Says it's 'Not Fining People for Misinformation’

Crypto exchange Huobi Global, one of the biggest token trading outposts in the Asia markets, has agreed to be purchased by Hong Kong-based investment company About Capital Management's M&A fund. Plus, PayPal addresses its acceptable use policy (AUP) notice update that a spokesperson said "included incorrect information" and sparked a debate online.

Bitcoin Under Pressure as Markets Await New Inflation Report; Binance Exec on $100M Hack

Crypto markets start the week down as market observers await new economic reports this week: September's Consumer Price Index (CPI), corporate earnings and the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook. Opimas CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi joins the markets discussion. Binance Chief Communications Officer Patrick Hillmann joins "First Mover" with the latest following last week's $100M exploit. And, a preview of CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. 2022 conference on the future of crypto and Web3 investments.

Bitcoin Dips After US Jobs Report; Bitcoin Mining Is About to Get Tougher

U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in September, slightly more than expected but still reflecting a weakening labor market. Plus, Bitcoin miners are about to face another tough challenge as the difficulty of mining a bitcoin (BTC) block is set to see another large increase early next week. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.

BNB Smart Chain Resumes Operations After Major Exploit; FTX Partners with Visa on Crypto Debit Card

The BNB Smart Chain (BSC) resumed operations as chain validators adopted a software update that would close the exploit used by hackers to drain funds off-chain. Plus, FTX has partnered with Visa to roll out crypto debit cards across 40 countries.

BNB Smart Chain Resumes Operations After Exploit; Bitcoin Slips From $20K After US Jobs Report

BNB Chain has now resumed operations after fixing a problem that let someone create $570 million of the token, though they were only able to abscond with a smaller amount. U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in September, slightly more than expected but still reflecting a weakening labor market. Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director Marc Chandler weighs in. Ark Invest Director of Research Frank Downing and Valkyrie CIO Steven McClurg join "First Mover" to discuss the future of crypto-focused separate managed accounts (SMAs).

Taiwan's Measured Approach to Crypto as it Works to Become a Fintech Hub

"Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Taipei-based Forkast News Staff Writer Timmy Shen about the country's approach to crypto regulation. Shen says Taiwan is ""taking a more permissive approach of crypto retail investment specifically. They have warned investors about the risks, but they have not curbed crypto trading."" Fintech startup WOO Network was among the first 24 crypto platforms to be registered under Taiwan's Money Laundering Control Act in September. WOO Network's co-founder Jack Tan and Chloe Tsai, Head of Legal and AML, discuss what that means for their company and the Taiwanese market. 

Bitcoin Clings to $20K; Judge Reportedly Dismisses Arrest Warrant for Terraform Labs Exec

A South Korean judge on Thursday canceled the arrest warrant for a Terraform Labs executive, according to Yonhap News, complicating authorities’ crackdown on the company that spawned the failed Terra stablecoin ecosystem. Plus, Kraken Head of OTC Options Trading Juthica Chou discusses the crypto markets. And 507 Capital Managing Partner Thomas Braziel weighs in on the latest Celsius developments.

Do Kwon's Passport Set to be 'Invalidated' By South Korea; Warner Music Group's Web3 Push

CORRECTION: Since publication, the reporting and headline of Celsius executives withdrawing crypto has been corrected to $17 million based on documentation provided by CTO Nuke Goldstein’s lawyers, who showed that most of his apparent withdrawals were sent to other accounts at Celsius. The original headline indicated a figure of $42 million.

Yat Siu: Animoca Builds in Crypto Winter

Crypto markets have lost over $2 trillion in value from the peak seen in November of last year. But that isn’t stopping those building the foundation of this new ecosystem. They continue to back & invest in projects that will be the bedrock of Web3. Hong Kong based crypto unicorn Animoca Brands has invested in over 340 web3 projects and companies so far, and more are coming. We find out how they find the right ventures to back and what challenges and opportunities they are spotting in this age of the crypto chill. And why are they participating in the Open Metaverse Alliance, what exactly is it and why do we need it.

Bitcoin Trades Sideways; Celsius Execs Cashed Out $17M in Crypto Before Bankruptcy

CORRECTION: Since publication, the reporting and headline has been corrected to $17 million based on documentation provided by CTO Nuke Goldstein’s lawyers, who showed that most of his apparent withdrawals were sent to other accounts at Celsius. The original headline indicated a figure of $42 million. Plus, Ari Redbord of TRM Labs discusses the European Union's Russian crypto ban. And Star Atlas CEO Michael Wagner weighs in on the future of NFT games.

Bitcoin Hovers Around Psychological $20K Level; Do Kwon Developments

Do Kwon, the CEO of Terraform whose failed stablecoin project rocked markets earlier this year, denied a media report that South Korean prosecutors have frozen 56.2 billion won ($39.6 million) of his cryptocurrency assets. CryptoQuant's Hochan Chung weighs in. Plus, bitcoin price analysis with Julius de Kempenaer of StockCharts.com.

South Korean Prosecutors Reportedly Freeze $39.6M in Crypto Owned by Do Kwon; Global CBDC Framework

Prosecutors in South Korea have frozen 56.2 billion won ($39.6 million) of cryptocurrency assets belonging to Do Kwon, CEO of Terraform Labs, the firm behind the failed Luna stablecoin project, according to Korean media outlet News1. Plus, SWIFT says it has proved it can be the way forward for global central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

CFTC Commissioner on Future of Crypto Regulation; Can Bitcoin Hang Onto $20K?

CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger joins "First Mover" to discuss the future of crypto regulation and her thoughts on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). What's the outlook for Twitter now that Elon Musk plans to acquire the social media company? CFRA Senior Equity Analyst Angelo Zino shares his insights. Plus, a markets check with Nauman Sheikh of Wave Financial.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $20K on Hopes of Fed Pivot

Bitcoin rises above $20,000, as risky assets climb on the hopes that central banks will pivot away from their money-tightening policies. Plus, a new report reveals that small retail payments in Sub-Saharan Africa are powering exceptional crypto adoption. Chainalysis Director of Research Kimberly Grauer joins the conversation.

Elon Musk Reportedly Proposes to Proceed With Twitter Acquisition; Solana NFT Sales Jump in September

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has proposed moving forward with his on-again/off-again purchase agreement for Twitter at $54.20 per share, according to Bloomberg. Plus, new data from DappRadar sheds light on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace amid crypto winter.

Bitcoin Gains Momentum; Former SEC Branch Chief on Kim Kardashian's Crypto Promotion

"First Mover" dives into crypto markets with Arca Portfolio Manager David Nage to explore reasons for the sudden rally in crypto and the broader markets. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief Lisa Bragança discusses the fallout for Kim Kardashian after the reality TV star's $1.26 million settlement with the SEC over her promotion of EthereumMax. Plus, an update on China's CBDC rollout.

Bitcoin Remains Above $19K as UN Agency Warns of 'Imprudent Gamble' on Inflation Fight

Bitcoin is hovering around $19,000 level as long term holders stay the course. Don Kaufman of TheoTrade provides his bitcoin price analysis and outlook. Plus, solar-powered bitcoin miner Aspen Creek has raised $8 million despite the market downturn. Aspen Creek CEO Alexandra DaCosta discusses the company's future plans.