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First Mover Asia: Active Crypto Developers Decreased Nearly 60% in 2022
Despite the decline over the past year, about 1,600 developers are still active in building the top blockchains and decentralized applications during this bear market.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls on Inflation Fears but Continues Its Ride Above $17K
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Taiwan-based technology conglomerate HTC is looking to take its virtual headset business public in the U.S. as part of a quest to help cultivate the metaverse. But is the company going in the wrong direction?

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Near $17.3K, but Does It Have Staying Power?
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that DeFi total value has been rallying recently after tumbling in mid-November, a sign that investors believe in DeFi's potential.
