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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Belted by Rate Fears
8.3.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 8, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations
8.3.2023
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the Russian Federation may lag behind other nations if it maintains its conservative approach towards new financial technologies. Russian Crypto Businesses...
Fears over Silvergate, $8B hole at FTX, senators seek Binance’s numbers: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 26 – March 4
4.3.2023
Delay in Silvergate’s financials sparks fears over bankruptcy, FTX reports $8.6B deficit and Binance’s balance sheet sought by U.S. senators
Economist Peter Schiff Warns the Fed Could Be Fighting ‘Complete Economic Collapse’
1.3.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has predicted that the U.S. Federal Reserve will ultimately throw in the towel on its inflation fight to confront “something it fears even more, which is a complete economic collapse, another financial crisis, or a sovereign debt crisis.” He stressed, “The...
Bitcoin price taps 3-week lows as SEC fears liquidate $250M of crypto longs
10.2.2023
Panic over regulatory enforcement sees Bitcoin and altcoins give up recent gains, costing long traders over a quarter of a billion dollars in a single day
Bitcoin trader fears a bear market comeback: Watch the US dollar
6.2.2023
It's all about a golden cross, a death cross and the Federal Reserve when it comes to Bitcoin price action in the first half of the week
Bitcoin aims for $25K as institutional demand increases and economic data soothes investor fears
30.1.2023
Strong corporate earnings and investors’ anticipation of a Federal Reserve pivot are helping to cement the case for risk assets like Bitcoin
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls on Inflation Fears but Continues Its Ride Above $17K
6.12.2022
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Taiwan-based technology conglomerate HTC is looking to take its virtual headset business public as part of a quest to help cultivate the metaverse. But is the company going in the wrong direction?
Guiding the Chinese Central Bank Digital Currency the World Admires and Fears
5.12.2022
Many nations, especially the economic superpowers, began the year in fear of being left behind by China’s relentless progress with its digital yuan. For leading the development of the most advanced major CBDC, Mu Changchun is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
New Cardano algorithmic stablecoin evokes old fears for the community
2.12.2022
“I thought we already figured this out, algorithmic stablecoins, not the best option,” a community member wrote on Twitter
Elon Musk Fears Severe US Recession is Coming, Urges the Federal Reserve to Do This to Prevent It
1.12.2022
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Twitter, has called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to prevent a potential major recession as the US economy faces the possibility of a severe recession.
In reply to a tweet that said a real economic recession is coming in 2023, Musk agreed that the current...
Manitoba Halts New Crypto Mining Projects Due to Expected High Energy Demand
1.12.2022
Authorities in Manitoba are temporarily suspending the connection of new crypto mining facilities to the power grid. The Canadian province, which relies heavily on hydroelectric generation and attracts miners with low electricity rates, fears it may face overwhelming energy demand. Manitoba...
Brazilian Exchange Bitpreco to Expand to Banking Services; Bets on Cashback to Counter Crypto Fears
23.11.2022
Bitpreco, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to extend its functionality to offer banking services through a new platform called Bitybank. The company, which will also open payment and digital account services, plans to attract users to crypto through cashback programs that counter...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls to 2-Year Low on Renewed Contagion Fears
22.11.2022
ALSO: Singapore's central bank is under scrutiny over whether Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange received favorable regulatory treatment, Sam Reynolds writes
Serum price soars 140% in one week amid FTX 'exit pump' fears
21.11.2022
FTX exposure risk has not stopped Serum price from a massive rally despite major cryptocurrency exchanges delisting SRM
TON, TWT, CHZ and QNT breakout amid traders’ crypto contagion fears
20.11.2022
Bitcoin price is stuck in a tight range, but TON, CHZ, QNT and TWT caught a bid in the past week
Crypto Exchange Gemini Suffers $485M Rush of Outflows Amid Contagion Fears
17.11.2022
Gemini suspended its yield-earning program, shaking users’ confidence in the exchange
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Lower, as Markets React to Missile Exploding in Poland
16.11.2022
Ethereum moved into the red on Nov. 16, as markets became nervous, following a missile accidentally exploding in Poland. Fears grew of potential escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine, as the missile hit Poland, which is a NATO-backed country. Poland and NATO have both downplayed...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Ukraine Conflict Escalation Fears Send Prices Lower – Time to Buy the Dip?
16.11.2022
A few hours ago, Bitcoin attempted to break the $17,000 barrier but was stopped by the release of UK inflation figures. Most alternative cryptocurrencies are also slightly down today. SBF, the former CEO of FTX, has been venting on Twitter about how he plans to make customers whole and how he plans...
$3 billion in Bitcoin left exchanges this week amid FTX contagion fears
13.11.2022
It appears that more investors are choosing to self-custody their BTC funds in the wake of the FTX scandal and fallout