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First Mover: With Trading Volumes Slumping, Are There Too Many Crypto Exchanges?

As bitcoin's volatility tumbles to a 15-month low, is there enough trading volume to go round for the world's 400-plus cryptocurrency exchanges?

Jul 8, 2020 at 11:55 a.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2020

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First Mover: Even Bank of America Acknowledges China Winning Digital-Currency Race

BoA researchers anticipate China's digital yuan might make a dent in the greenback’s global hegemony.

By Bradley Keoun Omkar Godbole

Jul 7, 2020 at 12:51 p.m. UTC

Jul 7, 2020

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First Mover: As Bitcoiners Watch Dollar, Deutsche Bank Sees Trump Win Hurting Reserve Status

Add the U.S. presidential election to the growing list of volatility drivers as the bitcoin market enters the second half of 2020.

By Bradley Keoun Omkar Godbole

Jul 6, 2020 at 11:31 a.m. UTC

Jul 6, 2020

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First Mover: Crypto.com Says User Growth Coming From Products, Not Token Speculation

Crypto.com saw the total number of users increase by 50% in the past few months, to 3 million people.

By Bradley Keoun Paddy Baker

Jul 2, 2020 at 12:47 p.m. UTC

Jul 2, 2020

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First Mover: Crypto.com's Chain Token Dominated Markets in June With 33% Gain

The Chain token gained 33% last month, the top performer among the largest digital assets during a month when bitcoin, ether and XRP all fell.

By Bradley Keoun Paddy Baker

Jul 1, 2020 at 12:34 p.m. UTC

Jul 1, 2020

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First Mover: Bitwise Calls $50K Bitcoin Price When Market Calm Finally Breaks

Bitwise suggests Bitcoin could be looking at territory well north of the previous $20,000 all-time high.

By Bradley Keoun Omkar Godbole

Jun 30, 2020 at 11:35 a.m. UTC

Jun 30, 2020

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First Mover: The Return of the Bitcoin Retail Investor (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

It's been assumed for years that well-heeled financial institutions would become the main driving force and primary investor class in crypto. That narrative may underestimate the power of the retail investor.

By Paddy Baker Omkar Godbole

Jun 29, 2020 at 12:28 p.m. UTC

Jun 29, 2020

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First Mover: In the Cryptocurrency Markets, No Two Exchanges Are Alike

Even in super liquid cryptocurrency markets, such as USD and bitcoin trading pairs, the size and spreads of exchange order books can vary markedly.

By Daniel Cawrey Omkar Godbole

Jun 26, 2020 at 11:58 a.m. UTC

Jun 26, 2020

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First Mover: What’s Going On With Bitcoin Derivatives?

Surging open interest on bitcoin futures and options contracts might well be a sign that a breakout could be imminent.

By Omkar Godbole

Jun 25, 2020 at 12:34 p.m. UTC

Jun 25, 2020

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First Mover: Bitcoin’s Recent Stability May Come From a Fleeting Correlation With Equities

Bitcoin is often likened to digital gold, but some analysts say the more compelling correlation is with the stock market.

By Paddy Baker Omkar Godbole

Jun 24, 2020 at 12:37 p.m. UTC

Jun 24, 2020

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