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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

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 24, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:31 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2023

Coinbase Is in the SEC's Crosshairs; Bitcoin Falls Below $28K After Fed Decision

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Coinbase Is in the SEC's Crosshairs; Bitcoin Falls Below $28K After Fed Decision

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells notice to crypto exchange Coinbase, which may lead to the SEC suing Coinbase or taking other enforcement actions aga...

Mar 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase is facing a possible SEC lawsuit. (Piggybank/Unsplash)

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First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 23, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Mar 23, 2023 at 12:18 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

Bitcoin Hovers Around $28K Ahead of Key Fed Decision; SVB Financial Bankruptcy Hearing Latest

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $28K Ahead of Key Fed Decision; SVB Financial Bankruptcy Hearing Latest

Bitcoin continues to trade around $28,000 as crypto investors await the Federal Reserve's announcement about interest rates. Analysts anticipate the U.S. central bank to raise...

Mar 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 22, 2023