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First Mover Asia: BTC Dips Below $23.5K; The Crypto Bear Market Will Test Thailand’s SEC

The country’s market regulator has said that stricter digital asset rules are coming to ensure that investors are protected.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Heads for Best Month Since October as PCE Inflation Surprises

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 29, 2022.

July has brought rising relief to the crypto market. (Digital Vision/Getty Images)

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June PCE Rises 6.8%, Bitcoin Relief Rally, IMF Official on ‘Gloomy’ Global Economic Outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests a global recession is likely. Joining “First Mover” to discuss its July report, including crypto’s impact on the broader financial system, is Antonio Garcia Pascual, deputy chief of the global market analysis division at the International Monetary Fund. The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose 6.8% from a year ago in June. Glen Goodman, eToro crypto consultant, discusses the latest economic data and provides his crypto markets analysis. Plus, SonicWall President Bill Conner has an update on cyber crime.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Recent Gains Have Been Small. What Will Drive Its Price Higher?

The U.S. economy seems headed for recession, if it's not already there. But it's difficult to predict how BTC and other cryptos will perform in the weeks ahead.

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First Mover Americas: No Recession for Bitcoin as U.S. GDP Shrinks, Zipmex Files for Bankruptcy

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 28, 2022.

BTC is trading above $23,000, interest in Ethereum's options markets is rising and Zipmex files for bankruptcy. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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US GDP Shrinks for a Second Time, Falling 0.9% in Q2. Is the US in a Recession? What it Means for Crypto

The second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is out: the United States economy contracted again for the second time, falling 0.9%. This comes after it decreased a 1.6% annual rate in the first quarter of 2022. Joining “First Mover” to discuss the latest economic data and crypto markets is Jason Lau, chief operating officer of OKCoin. Plus, author Matthew Ball on how the metaverse will revolutionize everything. And Georgetown University Law Professor Adam Levitin discusses his concerns that ether (ETH) may become a security.

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First Mover Asia: Crypto Companies Struggle With Layoffs, but Some See Opportunity to Add Talent; BTC, ETH Soar After Fed Rate Hike

The bear market has forced multiple organizations to cut their workforces, hurting morale and weakening the companies.

Crypto companies have been cutting jobs. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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CFTC Commissioner Pham on Crypto Regulation; Fed Set to Raise Rates, What Does it Mean for Crypto?

“First Mover” dives into today’s top stories in crypto, including the latest news from the regulatory front and reaction to reports that crypto exchanges Coinbase and Kraken are under investigation. Host Amitoj Singh speaks with CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham. Also joining: Katie Talati of Arca to discuss the crypto markets and Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation.

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First Mover Asia: Binance Deserves Some Criticisms, but It’s Not a ‘Ponzi Scheme’; Bitcoin Tumbles

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has a reasonable point in his lawsuit claiming defamation from a translated Chinese language article title; ether falls.

Changpeng Zhao, CEO de Binance. (Archivo de CoinDesk)