Bitcoin Closed July Above $23K, Best Month Since October
Bitcoin climbed nearly 20% in July and closed above $23,000, recording its best month since October even as fresh U.S. economic data showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation rose to a new 40-year high in June.

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From Weekend High of $24K, ETH Options Open Interest Surpasses BTC's on Deribit
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 1, 2022.

Ether Flips Bitcoin in Options Market for the First Time
Put-call ratio has dipped to a yearly low, indicating bullish momentum, Deribit's Luuk Strijers said.

Bitcoin Trades Cautiously Even as Real Yield, Dollar Support Bullish Stance
The U.S. 10-year real yield has dropped 46 basis points in two weeks, offering bullish cues to risk assets, including bitcoin.

First Mover Asia: BTC Dips Below $23.5K; The Crypto Bear Market Will Test Thailand’s SEC
The country’s market regulator has said that stricter digital asset rules are coming to ensure that investors are protected.

Philosophically, It Doesn’t Matter Whether Cryptos Are Securities; Practically, It Does
When a main U.S. regulatory body defers to Crypto Twitter for leads on securities law violations, you know these categories are subjective.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Gain for Second Straight Week
Digital assets have been rallying despite the Fed’s rate hike and the decline in GDP.

Bitcoin Heading for Biggest Monthly Gain Since October
Bitcoin is heading for its biggest monthly gain since October, increasing roughly 19% in July. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun breaks down the Chart of the Day and explains how bitcoin is reacting to recession concerns in the wake of fresh economic data.

Will U.S. Recession Woes Impact Price of Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is flirting with $24,000 amid rising inflation and recession concerns. CoinDesk markets reporter Helene Braun joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain how politicians are defining a recession in this current economic environment. Plus, a closer look at how the Federal Reserve is impacting the crypto market.
