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Ethereum Merge Countdown; Push for Bitcoin ETF Intensifies
Bitcoin is holding firmly above $22,000 as key U.S. inflation data is set to be released Tuesday and the Ethereum Merge is looming. Plus, a closer look at why the Chamber of Digital Commerce is calling out the SEC over spot-based bitcoin ETFs.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $21K; DeFi Platform Forward’s $5M Funding Round Highlights Crypto’s Growth in Thailand, but Regulation Lags
Two of Thailand’s largest banks participated in the round, but the country also faces a major obstacle keeping its best tech talent.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps Most in Six Months, as 'Powell Pivot' Speculation Returns
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 9, 2022.
Bitcoin Changes Course, Leading Crypto Markets Higher; Ethereum Co-Founder on the Merge
With the Ethereum “Merge” just days away, Anthony Di lorio, one of the blockchain’s initial founders, reflects on this historic upgrade. Also, CoinDesk announces the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) family of Indices. Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg explains this unique and important tool for the crypto industry. Plus, Patrick Hillmann of Binance on the exchange’s controversial stablecoin decision.
First Mover Asia: Crypto Legislation, Enforcement Highlight a Busy Fall for Financial Regulators; Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $19K
South Korea, Thailand and Singapore will be addressing legal action, legislation and other issues in the coming months.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Back Over $19K as ECB Goes for Record Interest-Rate Hike
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 8, 2022.
Gensler Tells CoinDesk: ‘Very Few’ Tokens Are Not Securities, Platforms Have an Obligation to Register
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaks with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De about crypto regulation, stressing that most cryptocurrencies are securities and that crypto service providers, including exchanges, have an obligation to register. De joins “First Mover” to discuss. Also joining is Andre Portilho of BTG Pactual with his crypto markets analysis and an update on inflation and crypto adoption in South America.
First Mover Asia: Why DeFi Is Targeting the Institutions It Wanted to Topple; Crypto Prices Rally
Institutional DeFi is growing at a rapid pace and some research firms say this niche sector will attract over $1 trillion in investment capital over the next five years; bitcoin rebounded above $19K.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Now Below $19K as Merge-Fueled Ethereum Classic Hype Unwinds
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 7, 2022.
Why Are Crypto Prices Plunging? Laura Shin on Ethereum Merge
“First Mover” dives into the crypto markets to understand what caused the sudden price drop this morning. AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman provides his analysis. Popular crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin discusses the momentous occasion of the Ethereum Merge expected to take place next week. And Jeremy Sheridan, VP of regulatory affairs at Prime Trust, gives his perspective on regulatory and legal questions surrounding Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake blockchain.