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First Mover Asia: Part of Singapore’s Crypto Allure Is a Sheen of Transparency. Is the City-State Changing?

There was no apparent, clear explanation for the Monetary Authority of Singapore's decision to place crypto fund DeFiance Capital on an "Investor Alert List;" bitcoin and major cryptos surge.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode, Crypto Stocks Outperform

BTC rose above $42K while ETH topped $3K for the first time in two weeks.

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First Mover Asia: Why Bitcoin Started the Week Slowly; Ether Rises

Trading of bitcoin has been light as investors seem to be taking measure of an unsettled macroeconomic environment.

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Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Acquires Altonomy’s OTC Desk

Blockchain.com confirmed the deal to CoinDesk. It significantly expands the exchange’s crypto OTC network, especially in the altcoin space.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pulls Back After Fed Chair's Comments; Volatility Oversold

Some traders expect greater price swings after month-end volatility selling.

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First Mover Asia: Singapore-Based Gaming Company Razer Struggles to Pivot; Bitcoin Declines After a Positive Week

The one-time, would-be "Apple of the Gaming World" failed in its attempt to secure a digital banking license and to reinvent itself into a lifestyle brand; bitcoin falls slightly but holds over $41,000.

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Market Wrap: Ether Outperforms, Bitcoin Rises Above $42K

ETH was up as much as 5% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 2% rise in BTC.

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First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Surprising Interest Rate Hike; Altcoins Outdo Bitcoin

A survey of economists had expected the country, with its soaring economy, to leave the rate unchanged; avalanche and solana, among others were well into the green.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Altcoins Take the Lead

BTC was up 2% over the past 24 hours, while CAKE rallied 20% and ApeCoin dropped 80%.

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First Mover Asia: India Crypto Investors Await Taxation Clarity; Bitcoin Rises on a Day of Big Price Swings

India's crypto community is hoping to convince lawmakers to scale back a crypto taxation bill; bitcoin soared above $41,000.

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