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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Regain Ground Sunday After Early Weekend Battering

But investors are still unclear whether crypto will continue to follow trends in equity markets or is an uncorrelated asset.

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Bitcoin Drifting Below $40K, Fed Releases White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency, SEC Chair Gary Gensler Wants More Control of Crypto

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) as he introduces a new bill aimed to limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to issue a digital currency. This comes as the Fed has just released a long-awaited white paper on the digital dollar. Bitcoin crashes to a five-month low. Managing Director of MarketGauge Group Michele Schneider provides her analysis. Plus, former SEC Commissioner and Patomak Global Partners CEO Paul Atkins gives his take on the latest regulatory signal from SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Rise and Then Sink

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization plummets below $41,000 after rising earlier in the day.

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Live Coverage: House Hearing on Crypto’s Energy Use and Impact

U.S. lawmakers have been talking about energy and environmental concerns around crypto mining. Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding a hearing entitled, “Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains.” Witnesses include BitFury CEO Brian Brooks, Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire, Cornell Tech Professor Ari Juels, former Chelan County Public Utility District and Bonneville Power Administration CEO Steve Wright, and Jordan Ramis P.C.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Slides Under $42K; Altcoins Fall

Analysts are noting the correlation between sagging tech stocks and crypto.

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Russia’s Central Bank Calling for Full Crypto Ban, House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains

“First Mover” hosts speak to CIO & Director of Research of ETF Trends Dave Nadig for his analysis on the crypto markets and why GBTC discount hits a new record. Plus, CoinDesk reporter Anna Baydakova discusses why Russia’s Central Bank is calling for a full ban on crypto.

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Bitcoin Price Recovering From Slump, JPMorgan Report Suggests Ether Is Losing NFT Market Share to Solana

“First Mover” hosts are joined by Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King and eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch for a look at today’s crypto markets and key trends to watch in 2022.

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First Mover Asia: Fed Tightening, Economic Woes Continue to Spook Crypto Investors

Bitcoin and ether rose and fell; altcoins have a mixed day.

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Bitcoin Down as Stock Futures Tumble, Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks Shares View on US Stablecoin Regulation, FTX Sets Up $2B to Invest in Crypto Startups

Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current Bitfury CEO Brian Brooks joins “First Mover” to discuss the U.S. stablecoin regulations. Meanwhile, FTX announces a $2 billion venture fund to invest in crypto industry startups. FTX Ventures Lead Amy Wu shares details from behind the scene. Bitcoin is down along with stock futures. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides his market analysis. Plus, a regulatory update from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Off on US Holiday and Could Fall Further

Ether and most other altcoins also drop amid more bad news for the global economy.

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