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First Mover Americas: Ether Outshines Bitcoin as Ethereum Merge Nears
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 6, 2022.
Ethereum Gets Bellatrix Upgrade Ahead of Merge, ETH Jumps Over 6%, ETC Over 26%
The countdown begins. The Bellatrix upgrade was activated today which marks the beginning of the “Merge” – the transition of Ethereum’s proof-of-work (PoW) chain to the proof-of-stake (PoS) Beacon Chain. Joining “First Mover” to discuss Bellatrix and the Merge is Ethereum Protocol Developer Preston Van Loon. Also, Michael Venuto of Toroso Investments provides crypto markets analysis, and Nick Maynard of Juniper Research explains new research on NFTs.
First Mover Asia: Ethereum's Merge Starts to Hit Gaming Chip Prices
Prices for graphics processing units for personal computers are tumbling ahead of the Ethereum blockchain's upcoming shift, which is already reducing demand for chips from cryptocurrency miners.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Languishes Below $20K as Energy Crisis in Europe Worsens
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 5, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Tight Below $20K; Blockchain Protocol Cardano Arrives on Robinhood. Who Cares?
Other protocols have far exceeded Cardano for total value locked.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Inches Up After Report Shows Slowing US Jobs Growth
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 2, 2022.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $20K as US Adds 315K Jobs in August; Ethereum Energy Consumption
“First Mover” dives into the crypto markets following the jobs report for August. While the U.S. added 315,000 jobs last month, the unemployment rate inched up to 3.7%. What does this mean for crypto markets? Path Trading Partners Chief Market Strategist Bob Iaccino provides his analysis. Also, Hodder Law Firm’s Sasha Hodder discusses questions before the court in the Celsius bankruptcy case, such as whether the crypto lender’s custodial account holders will get their funds back. Plus, what will “The Merge” upgrade do to Ethereum’s energy consumption?
First Mover Asia: The Michael Saylor Tax Case and What It Means; Bitcoin Wrestles With $20K
The MicroStrategy executive chairman says the District of Columbia’s scrutiny of his tax residency is wrong, but the filing has deeper significance.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $20K, Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 1, 2022.
Michael Saylor Tax Fraud Case, Celsius Bankruptcy Hearing, Crypto September Outlook
The District of Columbia is suing MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, claiming he lived in Washington D.C. for more than 10 years but never paid any income taxes to the district. Saylor denies the claims. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De has the latest on that case and what to expect from today’s hearing in the Celsius bankruptcy proceedings. Also, Greg Johnson, CEO of Rubicon Crypto, on the busy month ahead in crypto markets.