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Bitcoin Outlook as US Economy Added 223K Jobs In December; CES 2023 Highlights

The U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was down from a revised 256,000 jobs in November (originally reported as 263,000) and topped economist forecasts for 200,000. What does this mean for crypto? eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman shares his analysis. Plus, CoinDesk TV continues on-the-ground coverage of CES in Las Vegas with Block Bitcoin Wallet Lead Max Guise and Ala Dziamidava of HYPERVSN.

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First Mover Americas: Sam's Seeking to Keep Control of Robinhood Shares

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 6, 2023.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after returning to court In the Bahamas (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Their Rapid Descent in Volatility

ALSO: The two largest cryptocurrencies by market volume held steady within the narrow ranges they've occupied since mid December.

BTC's price and volatility both fell August 4. (Jakob Owens/Unsplash)

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What House Speaker Impasse Means for Crypto; CES 2023 Goes Into the Metaverse

Live from Las Vegas at CES," First Mover" host Christine Lee kicks off CoinDesk's coverage of the largest tech conference of the year. CoinDesk's Pete Pachal gives a preview. Also, as the U.S. House of Representatives struggles to elect a speaker, how could the outcome impact this year's crypto agenda in Washington, D.C.? Ron Hammond, Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association, shares his predictions. Plus, bitcoin is still trading flat, but for how long? Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies, provides her crypto markets analysis.

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First Mover Americas: A Win for Celsius in Court

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 5, 2023.

Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Adoption (Shutterstock)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises, Cryptos Savor FOMC Data

ALSO: Japanese gaming company Square Enix’s commitment to invest in Web3 initiatives is rare in a country in which regulations about anything that seems like gambling are daunting.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Date Is Set; Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade: What's at Stake

"First Mover" dives into today's hot topics in crypto, including U.S. and Bahamian liquidators fighting for jurisdiction over bankrupt crypto exchange FTX as Sam Bankman-Fried pleads ‘not guilty’ to fraud charges. 507 Capital Managing Partner Thomas Braziel weighs in. Plus, a closer look at Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade. Why is it boosting liquid staking governance tokens, and what does it mean for ETH stakers? And, a crypto markets update as bitcoin and ether prices inch higher. Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya of OANDA and Messari Research Analyst Kunal Goel join the conversation.

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First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 4, 2023.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has plead not guilty to eight criminal charges. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Why Is Tron Founder Justin Sun Keeping Some of His Coins in Valkyrie Digital Assets?

ALSO: Bitcoin spent a low-key 14th birthday, trading almost precisely in the same narrow range it's held since mid-December; other cryptos traded sideways, although SOL rose 22% to continue its nearly week-long surge.

Cartel del fundador de Tron, Justin Sun. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Due in NYC Court for Arraignment; Gemini, Digital Currency Group Dispute

Investors, anticipating more spillover effects from the FTX collapse, are closely watching a business disagreement between crypto exchange Gemini and Digital Currency Group (DCG) that has now resulted in its leaders trading public accusations. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Meanwhile, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly expected to plead not guilty at his arraignment in New York City today. Joining "First Mover" to discuss the latest FTX-related developments are DFD Partners President Bilal Little, Solana's Head of Strategy and Communications, Austin Federa, and Champel Capital Co-Founder Amir Weitmann.

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