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First Mover Americas: Litecoin Might Be Trading at a Discount

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 19, 2023.

Canary Capital Group, a new digital asset-focused investment firm, has plans to launch an exchange-traded fund tied to Litecoin. (Litecoin Foundation)

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Bitcoin Back Above $27K Amid Optimism on Debt-Ceiling; MakerDAO Founder on Endgame Update

Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $27,000 after gaining ground late Wednesday alongside a rally in U.S. equity markets on optimism that a debt-ceiling deal will be reached in the upcoming days. Tactive Wealth advisor Eddy Gifford shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen discusses plans to introduce a new stablecoin and governance token as part of the platform’s ongoing revamp. And, Endaoment CEO and President Robbie Heeger shares an update on charitable organizations willing to accept digital assets.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Optimism on Debt-Ceiling

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 18, 2023.

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Bitcoin Slips Below $27K Amid Debt Ceiling Talks; Pudgy Penguins CEO on NFT Marketplace

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to drift downward, slipping just below $27,000 as investors keep close attention on the debt ceiling negotiations in Washington. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski and Galaxy Digital Global Head of Trading Jason Urban share their insights on the current state of the crypto markets. Plus, Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz discusses the NFT brand's latest $9 million funding round. And, New York University Professor Emeritus Gary Marcus shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence guidelines, following a Senate hearing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman among those testifying.

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First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity Rallies After Apple App Store Debut

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 17, 2023.

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EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Gets Another Greenlight; Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K

Landmark new crypto rules were signed off on Tuesday by finance ministers of the European Union (EU). Clifford Chance LLP senior associate Laura Douglas joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance. Separately, crypto markets remain fairly quiet, as prices for both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are trading below their 20-day moving average. 3IQ CEO Fred Pye shares his crypto markets outlook. And, LandVault CEO Samuel Huber discusses how partnerships are shaping up in the metaverse amid crypto winter.

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Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $27K; Binance Plans Exit From Canada

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading over $27,000, recovering some lost ground after its plunge last week. This comes as crypto exchange Binance has announced that it would cease operations in Canada, citing the challenging regulatory environment. Dunleavy Investment Research crypto strategist Tom Dunleavy shares his markets analysis. Separately, EY Global blockchain leader Paul Brody discusses the professional services giant starting an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. Christoph Jentzsch, corpus.ventures CEO and Slock.it founder, also joins the conversation.

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First Mover Americas: MiCA Legislation Gets the Final Go-Ahead From EU Ministers

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 16, 2023.

The EU is set to vote on MiCA. (Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Touches 2-Month Low; Do Kwon Set To Be Released From Montenegro Jail

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to lose ground in the wake of CoinDesk's Bitcoin Trend Indicator, shedding the bullish bias for the first time in three weeks. Bitwise crypto analyst Ryan Rasmussen shares his markets analysis. Separately, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon is set to be released from Montenegro jail on supervised bail as his trial on document forgery charges continues. Plus, Chia Network CEO and President Gene Hoffman discusses the blockchain and smart-contract platform's plans to go public. Wormhole Foundation head of operations Dan Reecer also joins the conversation.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 12, 2023.

Bitcoin plunges below $40K (Eva Blue/Unsplash)