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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls Slightly in Soft Trading; Launch of VanEck Futures ETF Coming Soon
Bitcoin continued to consolidate after failing to sustain a price bounce over the weekend; ether declines.
Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Activated, Opening Door to New Features, Animoca Brands Joins Forces With K-pop Agency and More
“First Mover” hosts get an insider analysis from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin as Bitcoin’s taproot upgrade is now officially activated. Could this upgrade improve the blockchain’s privacy, scalability, and security? Bitcoin’s move suggests more upside. Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst for Titan, gives his market analysis. Plus, Hong Kong-based prominent NFT investor Animoca Brands joins forces with a K-pop agency to launch NFTs featuring artists. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares more details.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drifts Lower After Taproot Upgrade; Ether Drops
The most significant improvement to the Bitcoin network in four years generated weekend enthusiasm in the blockchain community (and a short video) – but nothing too exciting in terms of a price reaction.
Chia Network Provides Blockchain Solutions to Help Costa Rican Government Track Climate Change
“First Mover” hosts speak to Bram Cohen, co-founder of the Chia Network, as his company supplies technical services for the Costa Rican government to track climate change metrics. Plus, market insights from Chief Investment Officer at Toroso Investments Michael Venuto.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin in $65K Range as Trading Volume Slows
Some analysts see the coming Taproot upgrade spurring an additional bitcoin price increase following this week’s surge.
What’s Behind the Market Pullback? Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on the Race to Become the Next Bitcoin Hub as New York City Gets Its Own Coin and More
“First Mover” hosts speak to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez for details on his plan to take the next paycheck in bitcoin, as well as the city’s plan to become the next bitcoin hub. Community Lead for CityCoins Patrick Stanley shares the newly-launched New York City Coin, which many see as a rivalry to the Miami Coin. Plus, market insights from Co-founder & President of GSR Markets Rich Rosenblum.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Declines After Reaching a Record High; Ether Also Drops
The dip in bitcoin occurred after news that China Evergrande Group had failed to pay at least some of its international investors interest payments on bonds the real estate giant had issued.
MakerDAO Is Now Fully Decentralized, Foundry Announces Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions
“First Mover” hosts speak to crypto OG and the founder of MakerDAO, a decentralized credit platform on Ethereum that supports the Dai stablecoin, Rune Christensen. He shares his thoughts on the Biden administration’s stablecoin report and the latest decentralization within his organization. Oanda Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides markets analysis as bitcoin retreats from an all-time high. Plus, Foundry announces a Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions supporting 20 blockchains and counting. Foundry CEO Mike Colyer shares details of this launch.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Enters ‘Extreme Greed’ Territory; Altcoins Rally
Bitcoin volume has increased the past two days but remains well below its mid-October high.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $68K as Ether Also Sets New Record
“First Mover” hosts speak to Customers Bank CEO & Co-Founder Sam Sidhu for his market insights as both bitcoin and ether jumped to new all-time highs. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publishes crypto anti-money laundering guidance. ACAMS Executive Director Rick McDonell provides his take on the guidance and implication for cryptocurrency. Plus, an update on the rollout of Nigeria’s central bank digital currency eNaira from Nestcoin CEO & Founding Partner Yele Bademosi.