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Investors are digging into risky assets, including bitcoin. (Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: Investors Dig Risk Again

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Mar 30, 2023 at 12:32 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2023

Bitcoin on Pace for Best Quarter in Two Years; Nansen Data Shows Binance’s On-Chain Balance Stands at $64B

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Bitcoin on Pace for Best Quarter in Two Years; Nansen Data Shows Binance’s On-Chain Balance Stands at $64B

Bitcoin (BTC) has added almost 72% to $28,500 this year, its best quarterly gain in two years, CoinDesk data shows. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman weighs in. Plus,...

Mar 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2023

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Up 70% This Year, Rebounds Past $28K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 29, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Mar 29, 2023 at 12:26 p.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2023

Former CFTC Chair Massad Reacts to CFTC Case Against Binance; Bitcoin Drops

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Former CFTC Chair Massad Reacts to CFTC Case Against Binance; Bitcoin Drops

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao on Monday on allegations that the company knowingly offered unregi...

Mar 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2023

The CFTC's suit against Binance is hitting the price of bitcoin. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops on CFTC’s Suit vs. Binance

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 28, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Mar 28, 2023 at 12:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2023

First Citizens to Buy Much of Silicon Valley Bank; Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys More Coinbase

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First Citizens to Buy Much of Silicon Valley Bank; Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys More Coinbase

A deal has been finalized for what’s left of Silicon Valley Bank. J. Christopher Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel and Former CFTC Chairman, shares his reacti...

Mar 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 27, 2023

Much of Silicon Valley Bank is being acquired by First Citizens Bank. (CoinDesk archives)

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First Mover Americas: First Citizens Scoops Up Big Chunks of Silicon Valley Bank

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 27, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Mar 27, 2023 at 12:20 p.m. UTC

Mar 27, 2023

Do Kwon Charged With Fraud by U.S. Prosecutors; Binance Temporarily Pauses Spot Trading

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Do Kwon Charged With Fraud by U.S. Prosecutors; Binance Temporarily Pauses Spot Trading

Federal prosecutors in New York are charging Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud after he was arrested by police in Montenegro. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and B...

Mar 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2023