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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces to $20K as Dollar Recedes From 20-Year High; Equity Futures Slide
29.8.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 29, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Dollar Soars as Fed Announces High-Interest Rates
29.8.2022
The week started with the US dollar soaring through the roof. The safe haven briefly crossed its 20-year highs against multiple currencies as the Fed indicated high-interest rates for some more time. According to Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, the interest rates will help bring down...
US dollar hits new 20-year high — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
29.8.2022
A familiar tale of losing stocks and a surging greenback greets Bitcoin traders this week as $20,000 fails to sustain as support
Bank of Russia Eases Restrictions on Purchases of Dollar and Euro Cash
28.8.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has relaxed some limitations for Russian banks selling U.S. dollars and euros to the public. The increased supply of foreign cash may affect the crypto market in the country as currency restrictions have been a driver of increased demand for digital coins. Monetary...
While the Merge Led the Bear Market Rise, Hype Has Been Erased and Ethereum Now Leads the Slide
27.8.2022
With just over two weeks left until The Merge, ethereum’s value against the U.S. dollar has lost all the gains the crypto asset recorded leading up to the hardened date. In mid-August, ether managed to climb above the $2K zone but since then, the second largest cryptocurrency by market...
China’s Yuan Continues to Depreciate Against Greenback, Real Estate Crisis Exposed 2 Decades of Accumulated Risk
26.8.2022
China’s sovereign currency, the yuan, has slid significantly in value during the last few months as it has shed 8% against the U.S. dollar during the first half of 2022. China’s fiat currency is currently the weakest it has been against the U.S. dollar in roughly two years. Amid...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Skyrockets, Block Intervals Suggest a ‘Notable’ Difficulty Increase Is in the Cards
26.8.2022
While bitcoin prices hover just below the $22K mark, the leading crypto asset has still shed more than 9% against the U.S. dollar during the last two weeks. Despite the lower prices, Bitcoin’s hashrate has jumped significantly in recent times and block intervals have sped up a great deal....
Waves-backed stablecoin USDN breaks peg again amid protocol upgrade
26.8.2022
Algorithmic stablecoin USDN fell to $0.90 marking the fourth time that it failed to defend its dollar peg in 2022
Algorithmic Stablecoin USDN Falls From Dollar Peg as Liquidity Slumps
26.8.2022
Algorithmic stablecoin USDN, which is designed to mimic the value of the U.S. Dollar, has fallen to $0.91
Venezuelan Bolivar Plunges as Central Bank Stops Intervening and Public Spending Rises
26.8.2022
The exchange rate of the Venezuelan bolivar, the national fiat currency of the country, has plunged 35.51% against the U.S. dollar this week as a result of various factors, reaching 8.70 bolivars per U.S. dollar. According to economists, this will cause an increase in prices in the near future...
Bitcoin price eyes $22K as US PMI data hits lowest since May 2020
23.8.2022
BTC price bounces and the U.S. dollar falls from fresh twenty-year highs as PMI numbers reignite talk of recession
Bitcoin addresses in loss hit 1-month high as BTC price retests $21K
23.8.2022
There are now more than 17.5 million Bitcoin wallets underwater with little faith in a rebound coming from analysts in the face of a surging dollar
EUR Drops Below USD for the Second Time in 20 Years, Greenback’s Strength Leads to Largest Weekly Rise Since March 2020
22.8.2022
The U.S. dollar has been very strong compared to a myriad of fiat currencies worldwide and this week, the euro dropped below the USD for the second time in 20 years after meeting parity with the dollar in mid-July. The dollar’s recent brawniness has resulted in the largest weekly rise since...
Crypto.com moves forward with multimillion-dollar renovation of Staples Center following staff cuts
22.8.2022
"Brave of them... maybe fortune favor them," said one Redditor in response to an artist's rendering of the renovations
Bitcoin whales attack sellers at $22.3K as euro drops below USD parity
22.8.2022
Bitcoin struggles to make a return to higher levels despite geopolitical uncertainty striking the Eurozone
Analyst Says if Silver Dips Below $18, Precious Metal Could ‘Get Absolutely Smoked’ — Morgan Report Founder Expects a Supply Crunch
21.8.2022
While gold’s been teetering along at just under $1,750 per ounce, the price of silver has dropped considerably, sliding 2.33% in value against the U.S. dollar during the last 24 hours. Silver has lost more than 28% against the dollar during the last 165 days or since March 8, 2022. Despite...
Tether Hires BDO Italia for Monthly Assurance Reports, USDT’s Quarterly Attestation Shows a 58% Decrease in Commercial Paper
20.8.2022
This week, the stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Limited revealed an update to its assurance and attestation process and detailed that the company has been working with accounting firm BDO Italia. The accounting firm will conduct monthly tether assurance reports based on the stablecoin...
United Texas CEO wants to 'limit the issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins to banks'
19.8.2022
Scott Beck, the CEO of United Texas Bank, claimed that stablecoin issuers like Circle were “effectively sucking deposits out of the banking industry.”
Bitcoin Miners Take in Bear Rally Profits by Selling More Than 6,000 BTC Since August 1
19.8.2022
Bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar lost 7.3% during the last 24 hours after more than $600 million in value was removed from the $1.07 trillion crypto economy. Statistics show that a number of bitcoin miners capitulated over the last two weeks, selling 5,925 bitcoin worth millions...
Asia’s Markets Are in Limbo As the Dollar Gains Ground
19.8.2022
As economic downturn shadows loomed over Europe on Friday and underlined the improved comparative performance of the U.S. economy, Asian markets had been left in a state of ambiguity. The MSCI’s biggest indicator of Asia-Pacific equities outside Japan decreased by 0.1% to end a whole week...