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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Was Weekend Warrior

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 30, 2023.

The price of bitcoin hit a five-month high over the weekend. (CoinDesk archives)

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First Mover Asia: Amazon’s Web3 Foray Will Be a Compliance Nightmare; Bitcoin Tops $23.9K

The retail giant’s initiative, especially in NFTs, may force some regulatory clarity for digital assets. Cryptos surge in Sunday trading.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $23K, White House Urges Congress to 'Step Up' Crypto Regulation

Also: Polygon’s MATIC token gained 8%, while Arbitrum-based decentralized trading platform Vela Exchange's DXP token surged 26%. Equities closed up.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin on Track for Best January Performance in a Decade

Bitcoin (BTC) is having its best start to the year since 2013 after jumping 40% this month amid weakness in the U.S. dollar. A Matrixport analyst said that 85% of the rally has been powered predominantly by U.S.-based buyers. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

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Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $23K as Traders Eye Fed’s Next Meeting

Bitcoin and ether have outperformed equities this year. The FOMC’s decision on interest rates looms large over markets.

Cryptocurrencies have stabilized for now, but analysts are mulling a further downside. (Unsplash)

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Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin, Ether Trading Activity Lessens as Investors Await FOMC’s Next Interest Rate Hike

Bitcoin and ether were trading around new areas of support; markets were quiet ahead of a likely 25 basis point rate increase.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto Custodian Prime Trust to Cease Operations in Texas at End of January

The firm withdrew its Texas Money Transmitter License application but says it intends to reapply "swiftly."

Prime Trust Consensus Booth (Prime Trust)

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Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading During US Hours

Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% since Jan. 1, on track for its best opening to a year since 2013 when it surged 51%.

Rendimientos de bitcoin desglosados por horarios regionales de trading. (Matrixport Technologies)

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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Shrug Off Latest US Productivity, Jobs Data; Bitcoin Hovers at $22.9K

ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers litecoin's strong performance over the past year compared to bitcoin and ether. The first altcoin has been operating largely out of the spotlight.

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