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ARK Makes Coinbase Buy; Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for First Time Since FTX's Collapse
According to an investor update email, Cathie Wood has added 33,756 shares of Coinbase (COIN) to ARK’s Innovation ETF (ARKK), worth around $1.45 million based on the January 10 closing price. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau shares his outlook regarding the crypto exchange. Plus, Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss calls for the ouster of Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Lumida CEO & Co-Founder Ram Ahluwalia weighs in on the rising tensions. And, Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades shares his crypto markets analysis.
First Mover Americas: CME BTC Futures Signal Worst of FTX-Induced Panic May Be Over
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 1, 2023.
First Mover Americas: Another FTX Insider Is Talking, Bloomberg Says
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2023.
Coinbase to Cut About 20% of Workforce as Crypto Winter Lingers; Bitcoin Holds Above $17K
Crypto exchange Coinbase has said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring which it expects to be complete by the end of Q2 2023. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in on the lingering crypto winter jitters. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $17,000. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan shares his crypto markets analysis. And, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses the future of crypto regulation.
First Mover Asia: Altcoin Short Squeeze Brings Green Shoots to Dormant Crypto
A squeeze on bearish altcoin traders has brought fresh energy into crypto markets, absent for months as the FTX exchange imploded in scandal. PLUS: Alex Thorn talks on crypto VC in 2023.
DCG Reportedly Faces Investigation by US Authorities; Bitcoin Eclipses $17K
According to Bloomberg, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group and the conglomerate's Genesis subsidiary. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by the parent company Digital Currency Group. Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani weighs in. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) decisively pushed past $17,000, appearing to break out of a three-week range. Plus, CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis and Galaxy Digital Head of Firmwide Research Alex Thorn share their 2022 crypto year in review research.
First Mover Americas: DCG Reportedly Probed for Genesis Transfers
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 9, 2023.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Eclipses $17K, Breaking Out of Three-Week Trading Range
Since mid-December, bitcoin had failed to finish a trading day (universal coordinated time or UTC basis) over $17,000, and now analysts wonder if the largest cryptocurrency has formed a market bottom after a horrendous 2022.
Bitcoin Outlook as US Economy Added 223K Jobs In December; CES 2023 Highlights
The U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was down from a revised 256,000 jobs in November (originally reported as 263,000) and topped economist forecasts for 200,000. What does this mean for crypto? eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman shares his analysis. Plus, CoinDesk TV continues on-the-ground coverage of CES in Las Vegas with Block Bitcoin Wallet Lead Max Guise and Ala Dziamidava of HYPERVSN.
First Mover Americas: Sam's Seeking to Keep Control of Robinhood Shares
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 6, 2023.
