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First Mover Asia: Cryptos' Short Win Streak Ends as Investors Remain Cautious

ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that oversubscription of an initial exchange offering at Binance underscores investors' continued interest in crypto and may offer hope for the industry's rebound.

By Shaurya Malwa James Rubin

Dec 2, 2022 at 12:52 a.m. UTC

Dec 2, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Crypto's November Fall

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 1, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 1, 2022 at 1:20 p.m. UTC

Dec 1, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Again on US Fed Chair's Moderate Remarks

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that the decision by shipping giant Maersk and IBM to wind down TradeLens highlights the failure of blockchain-based transparent ledgers, which once held great promise in a range of industries.

By Sam Reynolds James Rubin

Dec 1, 2022 at 3:30 a.m. UTC

Dec 1, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Coinbase Wallet Ditches 4 Tokens

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 30, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Nov 30, 2022 at 1:28 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Toward $17K Despite Investor Unease

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that most of Grayscale's digital asset trusts are trading at a deep discount, and that many other digital asset trusts that have significant assets face the same predicament.

By Sam Reynolds James Rubin Sage D. Young

Nov 30, 2022 at 2:59 a.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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Why Are US Regulators Cracking Down on BlockFi?

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First Mover Americas: BlockFi the Latest Chapter (11) in FTX Saga

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 29, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Nov 29, 2022 at 1:08 p.m. UTC

Nov 29, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Ethereum Isn’t wETH or stETH, but Jokes Still Move Markets

Sam Reynolds writes that irreverent posts about lesser-known altcoins – and more significant tokens – can be destructive, especially if people don’t get the irony. ALSO: Bitcoin drops as BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection.

By Sam Reynolds James Rubin

Nov 29, 2022 at 2:26 a.m. UTC

Nov 29, 2022

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CDCROP: Paradise Island Nassau Bahamas (Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: Bahamas on Defense After FTX's Collapse

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Nov 28, 2022 at 1:22 p.m. UTC

Nov 28, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Dogecoin Surges 16% to Continue Its Holiday Cheer

The popular meme coin's upswing during U.S. Thanksgiving holiday celebrations, which started Thursday, was an exception in crypto markets as bitcoin and most other major tokens traded sideways.

By James Rubin Sage D. Young

Nov 27, 2022 at 10:28 p.m. UTC

Nov 27, 2022

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