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Grayscale's new ad campaign in New York's Penn Station. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

First Mover Americas: Grayscale in Investor's Crosshairs

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 7, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 7, 2022 at 1:28 p.m. UTC

Dec 7, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its $17K Perch Amid Rate Hike Concerns

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Asia is ready for a scaled up, crypto-friendly bank, particularly if the U.S. oversteps in regulating the industry following the recent FTX debacle.

By Sam Reynolds James Rubin

Dec 7, 2022 at 2:08 a.m. UTC

Dec 7, 2022

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CDCROP: Financial professionals sit in the Goldman Sachs booth on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

First Mover Americas: Goldman to Spend Big on Crypto Post-FTX

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 6, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 6, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls on Inflation Fears but Continues Its Ride Above $17K

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Taiwan-based technology conglomerate HTC is looking to take its virtual headset business public in the U.S. as part of a quest to help cultivate the metaverse. But is the company going in the wrong direction?

By Sam Reynolds James Rubin

Dec 6, 2022 at 3:54 a.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity's Token Takes Off

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 5, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 5, 2022 at 1:34 p.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2022

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Bitcoin is hovering over $23,000. (Oliver Furrer/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Near $17.3K, but Does It Have Staying Power?

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that DeFi total value has been rallying recently after tumbling in mid-November, a sign that investors believe in DeFi's potential.

By Sam Reynolds James Rubin

Dec 5, 2022 at 2:28 a.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Near $17K Ahead of Jobs Report

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 2, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 2, 2022 at 1:14 p.m. UTC

Dec 2, 2022

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CDCROP: Man with his head down on his laptop facing the Agony of Defeat (Getty Images)

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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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