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Bitcoin, Ether Jump After US CPI Report Shows Slower-Than-Expected November Inflation
Crypto traders were monitoring the U.S. government's monthly inflation report for signs of whether the Federal Reserve's monetary-policy tightening this year is helping to slow the pace of consumer price increases.

First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 13, 2022.

Bitcoin Hits One-Month High Ahead of US Inflation Data
Bitcoin's dominance rate rose above 41% alongside the price rally, signaling de-risking in the crypto market.

Cumberland Favors Bitcoin Option Trades to Profit From US CPI
Sell bitcoin June expiry calls and hedge the same with short-dated December expiry options, Cumberland said.

Binance Withdrawals Surge as Concerns About Its Reserve Report Spook Traders
Binance endured $902 million of net outflows in the past 24 hours, according to data by Nansen.

Crypto Markets Today: Binance a Target of Federal Probe
The Block confirmed Friday it had received funding from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading arm for two years.

Atypically Bearish Early December Bodes Poorly for Bitcoin Investors
Bitcoin investors have historically seen gains in December before prices fall in January, but this month so far has been a downer.

First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys More COIN; Do Kwon is in Serbia
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 12, 2022.

Goldman: Regulators Should Protect Crypto Investors at the Point of Trust, Not the Blockchain
Recent crises in the crypto market repeat a story as old as time, with a new asset attracting unsophisticated investors looking to make millions, the report said.

Maple Finance's $54M of Sour Debt Shows Risks of Crypto Lending Without Collateral
Maple Finance, the largest unsecured crypto lending platform, is grappling with a debt crisis while gearing up for a major system upgrade. The project's MPL token has plunged, and depositors are likely to stomach big losses. Here's how it happened, and what comes next.
