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First Mover Asia: Ethereum’s Ropsten ‘Merge’ Prompts Mixed Analyst Sentiment; Bitcoin Is Flat
10.6.2022
Some observers question whether ethereum can stay relevant after switching to a proof-of-work model, but others are upbeat about the shift to a proof-of-stake design
Saudi Arabia Buys $1 Billion Stake In Publisher That Owns Many Of Your Favorite Games
9.6.2022
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First Mover Asia: Crypto’s Institutional Future May Be Incompatible With Litecoin’s Privacy Protecting Features; Bitcoin Falls
9.6.2022
Major Korean exchanges are delisting the token after it introduced privacy upgrades involving the MimbleWimble protocol that’s designed to make transactions confidential and virtually untraceable
First Mover Asia: For the Metaverse to Be a $13T Opportunity, Much Has to Change; Bitcoin Rises Late Past $31K
8.6.2022
A Citi report makes a bold prediction, but major metaverse platforms are struggling to attract committed users
Japanese VC Firm Mistletoe Strengthens Crypto Focus, Says Web3 Will Spread to All Industries
7.6.2022
The Japanese venture capital firm Mistletoe is strengthening its focus on the crypto industry amidst the market downturn, arguing that Web3 will “spread to all industry segments” in the future, just like the Internet has done.
Speaking with Cryptonews.com, Atsushi Taira, the co-founder...
Accenture Sees Strong Demand for Digital Assets Among Asian Investors, but Hesitancy Among Advisory Firms
7.6.2022
There is a strong demand for digital assets among investors in Asia, but wealth management firms remain hesitant to support them, according to a new report from consulting giant Accenture.
The report, titled The Future of Asia Wealth Management, stated that, although a large number of Asian...
Half of Asia's affluent investors have crypto in their portfolio: Report
7.6.2022
This figure is expected to further balloon to 73% by the end of 2022, according to research from Accenture
First Mover Asia: When It Comes to Crypto, Hong Kong Isn’t the World’s ‘Freest Economy’; Bitcoin Has a Late Fall
7.6.2022
A memo by the city’s securities and futures regulator reminds investors of the risks of NFTs
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Tick Up in Weekend Trading
6.6.2022
Ether and other major altcoins are slightly in the green amid light trading as investors continue to wait for clarity on the direction of the global economy; stablecoins face increasing scrutiny
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Climbs Past $30K, but Bearish Sentiment Remains
3.6.2022
Cryptos were largely in the green, although trading was choppy; India crypto investors receive some upbeat news
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $30K Amid Renewed Risk Fears
2.6.2022
Major altcoins fared worse in Wednesday trading, reversing most gains from the U.S. holiday weekend rally
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Advises Retail Investors to Steer Clear of Cryptocurrencies
1.6.2022
Singapore’s deputy prime minister has advised retail investors to steer clear of cryptocurrencies, citing that they are “highly risky.” He stressed, “We cannot express this enough.” Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Warns About Crypto Singapore’s...
First Mover Asia: Tether Is Quiet About Its Bankers. Will It Affect Its Peg?
1.6.2022
Tether has relationships with a number of banks but won't say much more; bitcoin rises slightly
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Ether Gas Fees Drop
31.5.2022
Crypto analysts are starting to ask if the market is finding a bottom after the latest downdraft
Bitcoin’s recent gains have traders calling a bottom, but various metrics remain bearish
30.5.2022
The total crypto market capitalization recovered roughly 5%, but a variety of trading metrics show investors are skeptical about the rally being a trend change
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, New LUNAs Crash Like Old LUNAs, Stepn's China Dilemma
30.5.2022
Bitcoin was headed for a ninth-straight weekly loss, a record in the largest cryptocurrency's trading history dating back to the early 2010s. Terra delivered its new LUNA "revival" tokens, and the price promptly crashed
First Mover Asia: Crypto Carbon Trading Is Racing to Clean Up Its Act; Cryptos Drop Even as Stocks Rise
27.5.2022
Carbon-based protocols have had a difficult time in recent months but have been working to improve the way they operate; bitcoin outperformed other major cryptocurrencies in Thursday trading
Why the Crypto Industry in Indonesia Is Set to Leapfrog Competing Markets
27.5.2022
With over 270 million people, Indonesia is the fourth-most populous country in the world and its economy is one of the largest markets in Asia. It also has a large unbanked population, a receptive regulatory environment and additional factors making it stand out for crypto adoption. In the latest...
First Mover Asia: Regulatory Attention on Terra Could Change South Korean Trading Environment; Bitcoin Goes Sideways
26.5.2022
The founders of two prominent crypto-related organizations said tightened restrictions could make it difficult for foreign tokens to list on Korean exchanges, discouraging projects from trying
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dominates but Altcoins Lurk
25.5.2022
Although Terra's collapse has raised existential questions about the future of DeFi, some traders appear to be preparing for a return to altcoins; BTC remains rangebound below $30,000 in Tuesday trading