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First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $1 Trillion as Momentum Fades

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 23, 2022.

Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average multiple is falling. (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

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Crypto Investors Await Fed Chair Powell’s Remarks at Jackson Hole; Is Ethereum’s Merge Priced-In?

This week’s economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. marks the first time central bankers from around the world are gathering in person for this meeting since the pandemic. Will Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and other central bankers signal any policy changes? Octavio Marenzi of Opimas joins “First Mover” to discuss the meeting and the fight against inflation. Also joining is Katie Talati, head of research at investment firm Arca, explaining why she thinks “the Merge” will be a boost for ether (ETH).

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First Mover Asia: Crypto Sell-Off Due to Fed Hawkishness, Possible Jump Dump of ETH, Says QCP Capital; Cryptos Decline Slightly in Monday Trading

Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital will be eyeing remarks later this week by U.S. central bank Chair Jerome Powell for their potential effect on digital asset markets.

Hawkish remarks by a Fed official sent bitcoin falling.(Getty Images/Tim Chapman)