James Rubin

James Rubin was CoinDesk's Co-Managing Editor, Markets team based on the West Coast. He has written and edited for the Milken Institute, TheStreet.com and the Economist Intelligence Unit, among other organizations. He is also the co-author of the Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide. He owns a small amount of bitcoin.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drifts Lower as Crypto Winter Continues

ALSO: CoinDesk Columnist David Z. Morris played soothsayer about the seriousness of the allegations against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of embattled crypto exchange FTX.

Bitcoin drifted lower in Tuesday trading. (Pierre-Yves Babelon/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Ho Ho Holds Near $16.9K

ALSO: CoinDesk columnist David Z. Morris considers one of the few upsides to the debacles that have deeply wounded the crypto industry in 2022.

Bitcoin held steady at about $16,900 during the Christmas holiday weekend. (Markus Spiske/Rawpixel)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Strong Correlation to 'Dr. Copper' Grows Healthier; Bitcoin Seesaws Back to $17.8K

Over the past week, the connection between the red metal and cryptocurrency has grown tighter, which bodes well for long-term investors. But a strengthening U.S. dollar may suggest a less rosy future.

copper, cable

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First Mover Asia: Busan as Blockchain Hub? The Korean City Is Traveling the Wrong Path; No Bail for Bankman-Fried

Busan wants to integrate blockchain technology into all facets of government service and create the first city-run crypto exchange; bitcoin embraces encouraging CPI to rise over $17.7K.

Busan is South Korea's second-largest city after Seoul. (Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: QCP Capital Founder Sees Crypto Industry’s Immediate Future Tied to Genesis Debacle, Expects Rebound in 2024

During a panel discussion at Taipei Blockchain Week, Darius Sit noted continued institutional adoption of the crypto options and derivatives market, among industry high points; bitcoin rises; Bahamas announces the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

QCP Capital co-founder Darius Sit speaking at Korea Blockchain Week. (Shaurya Malwa/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Asia: Uniswap ‘Fee Switch’ Proposal for Popular Ether Pools Stirs Up Community Debate

Some see the proposed pilot project as an “important step,” while others say it may lead to reduced trading activity; bitcoin holds steady over $17K as latest inflation data and FOMC meeting approach.

Uniswap unicorn balloon (Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Tokocrypto Token Holders Benefit From Reports of Binance Acquiring the Indonesian Exchange

A Tokocrypto spokesperson would not confirm the deal, which has been widely reported by regional media. Binance is a Tokocrypto investor; bitcoin jumps back above $17K.

Yakarta toma un interés activo para regular el sector de las criptomonedas. (Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Here’s What Might Happen to Sino Global’s Liquid Value Fund During FTX’s Bankruptcy Protection Proceedings

Crypto Twitter wanted to know the potential consequences of having Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried as partners in a fund. So we asked a Hong Kong-based lawyer who specializes in asset tracing and recovery; bitcoin dips but not much.

Sino Global Capital founder Matthew Graham. (CoinDesk TV)

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Crypto Markets Today: Gensler Restates SEC’s Crypto Authority

The chairman said the agency has the basic disclosure and governance requirements to hold digital-asset firms accountable, although he did not address the fallout from crypto exchange FTX’s collapse.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its $17K Perch Amid Rate Hike Concerns

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Asia is ready for a scaled up, crypto-friendly bank, particularly if the U.S. oversteps in regulating the industry following the recent FTX debacle.

BTC holds its perch at about $19,300, flat over the past 24 hours. (Unsplash)