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First Mover Asia: Why the Metaverse Is a Potemkin Village

Despite breathless headlines about a digital land rush, metaverse platforms are struggling to attract brands and users; bitcoin ticks up slightly.

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May 2, 2022 at 11:44 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2022

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Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Mixed; Bitcoin Outperforms Altcoins

Choppy trading in stocks and cryptos reflects uncertainty among global investors.

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May 2, 2022 at 8:14 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Spooks Institutional Money

Three Arrows Capital's decision last week to move its headquarters to Dubai reflects growing concerns about the city-state's increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto; bitcoin...

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May 1, 2022 at 11:35 p.m. UTC

May 1, 2022

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Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Dip Ahead of Seasonally Strong May

BTC is lagging equities and gold so far this year, although returns are typically positive in May.

By Damanick Dantes

Apr 29, 2022 at 8:36 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2022

Hong Kong faces a choice about pursuing a CBDC. (Camerique/ClassicStock/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Hong Kong Isn’t Sure if It Needs a CBDC

The issues that have prompted other countries to explore a central bank digital currency don’t exist to the same extent in Hong Kong; bitcoin continues its mini-upswing.

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Apr 28, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2022

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Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Bitcoin Trades Near $40K

BTC is on track for a 15% decline this month, compared with a 13% loss in ETH.

By Damanick Dantes Angelique Chen

Apr 28, 2022 at 8:18 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Indian Crypto Exchanges' Trading Volume Continues to Dive Following New Tax Law; Cryptos Higher

WazirX and CoinDcx volumes were less than a third of their levels prior to the regulations going into effect; bitcoin and ether rise.

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Apr 27, 2022 at 10:39 p.m. UTC

Apr 27, 2022

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Bearish Sentiment Pauses

The relief bounce in stocks and cryptos could be short-lived as recession risks linger.

By Damanick Dantes Angelique Chen

Apr 27, 2022 at 8:24 p.m. UTC

Apr 27, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Launching in Australia but Elsewhere They Face Brutal Fund Outflows

Australia follows a lengthy list of spot bitcoin issuances in Europe and Canada, but these products come at a challenging time for crypto; bitcoin and ether drop.