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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Nears $37K Amid Lighter Trading
Ether was roughly flat, while other major altcoins were mixed.
Bitcoin Bouncing Back After Falling Below $33K, Where Is It Headed Next? Privacy Coin Monero in Focus
“First Mover” hosts are joined by Peter Brandt, founder of Factor Trading, to analyze and predict the crypto market amid increased market volatility. Metaversal CEO Yossi Hasson and CoinFund Chief Investment Officer Alex Felix share details behind the latest $50 million series A funding round for Metaversal and its expansion plan, as well as the outlook for the market amid the crypto crash. Plus, it’s CoinDesk Privacy Week. Grid News Tech Reporter Benjamin Powers has a full report on privacy coin Monero.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $36K as Investors Await Next Fed Meeting
Bitcoin's spike coincided with gains in U.S. equity markets, but the correlation between the two remains unclear.
Crypto Market Lost $1.3T in 2 Months; What’s Going On? White House Set to Release Government-Wide Strategy for Digital Assets
“First Mover” hosts are joined by Marc Lopresti, managing director at The Strategic Funds, for an in-depth analysis on the crypto markets as cryptocurrencies suffer yet another sell-off. Since November, about $1.3 trillion has been wiped out in the total market cap. Plus, what could we expect from the Biden administration’s digital asset strategy that’s reportedly set to release next month? Nyca Partners Executive-in-Residence Matt Homer and CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De provide their insights. Plus, Executive Editor Marc Hochstein explains Privacy Week at CoinDesk.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Regain Ground Sunday After Early Weekend Battering
But investors are still unclear whether crypto will continue to follow trends in equity markets or is an uncorrelated asset.
Bitcoin Drifting Below $40K, Fed Releases White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency, SEC Chair Gary Gensler Wants More Control of Crypto
“First Mover” hosts are joined by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) as he introduces a new bill aimed to limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to issue a digital currency. This comes as the Fed has just released a long-awaited white paper on the digital dollar. Bitcoin crashes to a five-month low. Managing Director of MarketGauge Group Michele Schneider provides her analysis. Plus, former SEC Commissioner and Patomak Global Partners CEO Paul Atkins gives his take on the latest regulatory signal from SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Rise and Then Sink
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization plummets below $41,000 after rising earlier in the day.
Live Coverage: House Hearing on Crypto’s Energy Use and Impact
U.S. lawmakers have been talking about energy and environmental concerns around crypto mining. Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding a hearing entitled, “Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains.” Witnesses include BitFury CEO Brian Brooks, Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire, Cornell Tech Professor Ari Juels, former Chelan County Public Utility District and Bonneville Power Administration CEO Steve Wright, and Jordan Ramis P.C.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Slides Under $42K; Altcoins Fall
Analysts are noting the correlation between sagging tech stocks and crypto.
Russia’s Central Bank Calling for Full Crypto Ban, House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains
“First Mover” hosts speak to CIO & Director of Research of ETF Trends Dave Nadig for his analysis on the crypto markets and why GBTC discount hits a new record. Plus, CoinDesk reporter Anna Baydakova discusses why Russia’s Central Bank is calling for a full ban on crypto.