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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pushes for $20K Again as Investors Return to Risky Assets

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 29, 2022.

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Jack Mallers on Strike’s $80M Raise; Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $19K

Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of crypto payment firm Strike, joins “First Mover” to discuss plans to “revolutionize payments for merchants and consumers globally.” CoinDesk’s Emily Parker digs into Central Bank Digital Currencies. Are countries developing CBDCs to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar? Also, a crypto markets check with Greg Johnson of Rubicon Crypto.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $19K; Why Is the Dollar Dominating?

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has weathered severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks to maintain its current threshold,

Bitcoin and other cryptos have proven resilient in recent weeks. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $20K in Volatile Trading; Future of Web3 Education

Bitcoin has tumbled back down to around $19,000 again after crossing $20,000 yesterday. “First Mover” discusses the crypto markets with Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski. Education Week continues with guest Alex Dwek of Nas Company. Plus, CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De explains the unusual case of the CFTC serving papers to a DAO via an online members forum.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tumbles After Crossing $20K in Topsy-Turvy Trading; How Chinese Universities Teach Blockchain

The largest crypto by market capitalization had spiked over $20,000 in morning trading.

Bitcoin jumped early Tuesday before falling into the red. (Shutterstock)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $20K, Bucking the Swoon in Stocks

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2022.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Tops $20K; FTX Wins Bid to Buy Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital’s Assets

Bitcoin (BTC) firmed up early Tuesday, having remained rock steady during the recent crash of fiat currencies against the U.S. dollar. eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman gives his markets outlook. Plus, FTX wins the bidding war to buy the assets of bankrupt Voyager Digital. And Gemini Chief Strategy Officer Marshall Beard joins “First Mover” to discuss teaming up with Betterment.

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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Rise, Even as Stocks Falter; Token2049 Conference Signals Singapore’s Resurgence as a Crypto Hub

More than 7,000 people representing over 2,000 companies are scheduled to attend; Hong Kong plays catch-up. Bitcoin trades over $19,00 again.

Singapore's skyline (Shutterstock)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Up Slightly After Hitting Weekend Lows on Recession Fears

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2022.

Higher interest rates and energy shortages have triggered concerns over a potential global recession (Getty Images)