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First Mover Asia: Active Crypto Developers Decreased Nearly 60% in 2022

Despite the decline over the past year, about 1,600 developers are still active in building the top blockchains and decentralized applications during this bear market.

Crypto carnage could be warning sign for equities (Getty Images)

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Top FTX Group Exec Tipped Off Authorities Prior to Bankruptcy Filing; Charges Pile Up Against Sam Bankman-Fried

As he sits in jail in the Bahamas, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finds himself facing a litany of both criminal and civil charges. Renato Mariotti of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a former federal prosecutor, explains the charges as "First Mover" explores what happens next in the increasingly complicated case. Octavio Marenzi of management consultancy Opimas shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook for 2023. Plus, Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell discusses the platform's overhaul and future of crypto lending.

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Money-Laundering Bill on the Table

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 15, 2022.

A bill to combat crypto money laundering has been proposed in the U.S. Senate. (Shutterstock)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Strong Correlation to 'Dr. Copper' Grows Healthier; Bitcoin Seesaws Back to $17.8K

Over the past week, the connection between the red metal and cryptocurrency has grown tighter, which bodes well for long-term investors. But a strengthening U.S. dollar may suggest a less rosy future.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Denied Bail; Bitcoin Rising Ahead of Key Fed Decision

While Sam Bankman-Fried is remanded into custody after a Bahamas judge ruled he should be denied bail, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will have its turn probing witnesses about the FTX collapse. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments and his recent legislation targeting crypto exchanges. Also joining is Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project. Plus, 3IQ's Mark Connors shares his crypto markets outlook ahead of today's much anticipated Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.

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First Mover Americas: Binance Hits Turbulence as Withdrawals Mount

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 14, 2022.

Binance is hitting a rough period as withdrawals from its trading platform surge. (Sotheby's/Wikimedia Commons)

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First Mover Asia: Busan as Blockchain Hub? The Korean City Is Traveling the Wrong Path; No Bail for Bankman-Fried

Busan wants to integrate blockchain technology into all facets of government service and create the first city-run crypto exchange; bitcoin embraces encouraging CPI to rise over $17.7K.

Busan is South Korea's second-largest city after Seoul. (Getty Images)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in the Bahamas, SEC Charges Former FTX CEO With Defrauding Investors

As the world watches, major events impacting crypto are unfolding simultaneously. Congressional hearings on the collapse of FTX are slated to begin just hours after Sam Bankman-Fried is arrested in the Bahamas. And, new U.S. economic data shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a 7.1% annual pace in November, which was down from October, a sign that inflation is cooling. Crypto markets are reacting positively. "First Mover" guests include Kennyhertz Perry Partner Braden Perry, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CEO Sylvia Jablonski and whistleblower and Nym Security Consultant Chelsea Manning.

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First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 13, 2022.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas. (CoinDesk archives)

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First Mover Asia: QCP Capital Founder Sees Crypto Industry’s Immediate Future Tied to Genesis Debacle, Expects Rebound in 2024

During a panel discussion at Taipei Blockchain Week, Darius Sit noted continued institutional adoption of the crypto options and derivatives market, among industry high points; bitcoin rises; Bahamas announces the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

QCP Capital co-founder Darius Sit speaking at Korea Blockchain Week. (Shaurya Malwa/CoinDesk)