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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hits 3-Week Low, Lingers Near $21.7K Amid Ongoing Inflation Concerns
9.3.2023
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes about Conic Finance, whose new tool for capturing high yields from stablecoin swapping service Curve has attracted over $60 million from depositors since its unveiling March 1. But at least one analyst questions whether it can deliver on its promise; bitcoin tumbles...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Bounce Back After Being Tested by Fed Chair Powell’s Comments
8.3.2023
A study by CryptoRank, which tracks crypto fund portfolios, shows that despite massive declines last year, a number of major funds are up over the past three years; bitcoin trades over $22.2K
Crypto Seen as Investment Opportunity in the MENA Region Says Iceberg Capital Executive Chairman
7.3.2023
While interest in digital assets has waned in some parts of the world, in the Middle East and Northern Africa adoption of crypto has been skyrocketing according to Mustafa Kheriba, the executive chairman of the asset management firm Iceberg Capital Limited. According to Kheriba, factors such...
First Mover Asia: Filecoin Struggles Amid China Exposure, Cost of Subsidy Concerns
7.3.2023
A large footprint in China, which creates skepticism about data safety, and a heavy subsidy spend, means Filecoin needs more than a token rally to be sustainable
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Stuck Between Silvergate and China
6.3.2023
ALSO: CoinDesk columnist Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris considered the gathering of the Etherians at ETHDenver, all working together to build; Bitcoin stands on a precipice above $22.4K
$3M OKX airdrop, 1 hour due diligence on 3AC, Binance AI — Asia Express
3.3.2023
OKX reimburses $3M to users after alleged market manipulation incident, Binance unveils AI generated NFTs and FTX Japan users made whole
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Continues to Look East for Strength
3.3.2023
A busy economic week in China with plenty of data releases scheduled might be what it takes to get bitcoin out of its slump
First Mover Asia: ConsenSys Chief Cryptoeconomist Sees Little Drama Ahead for Bitcoin
2.3.2023
ALSO: In an appearance on CoinDesk TV, Tron founder Justin Sun discussed Huobi's potential unveiling of a new Hong Kong exchange, and said that the city's evolving approach to digital asset licensing could shift attitudes in mainland China
Institutions in Asia Aren’t Interested in Liquid Staking: Hex Trust
1.3.2023
Liquid staking has become the second biggest DeFi vertical, but Asia-based institutions are not impressed
First Mover Asia: NFTs Have a ‘Digital First Sale’ Problem
1.3.2023
ALSO: Short interest is rising on China tokens while bitcoin treads water just above $23,000
Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?
28.2.2023
Crypto-adjacent technologies could be a valuable part of Japan's strategy to promote its culture and boost its economy
Guotai Junan partners with Saxo Bank for Southeast Asia expansion
28.2.2023
According to a statement made by Saxo Bank, it has now collaborated with Guotai Junan in a strategic partnership that will help the latter further its expansion in the South-East Asian region. The strategic arrangement is timely for Guotai Junan since the comprehensive financial services provider...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stays Rooted Near $23.5K
28.2.2023
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes about the complicated relationship between layer 1 blockchain Coinflux’s CFX token and China and asks if it has triple-digit growth potential; bitcoin ticks down but holds near $23.5K
Bitcoin bulls remain in charge even in the face of increasing regulatory FUD
27.2.2023
BTC’s correction to $22,750 followed negative remarks from financial regulators, but key Bitcoin price metrics show bulls remain optimistic
First Mover Asia: Solana in the Green After Weekend Deep Freeze
27.2.2023
ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey considers why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has overreached in its recent actions against crypto entities, and that the crypto industry must improve its lobbying efforts; bitcoin's price rises
First Mover Asia: Resilient Bitcoin Rebounds Above $24K Despite Investors' Inflation, Labor Market Concerns
24.2.2023
ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams explains the significance of bitcoin funding rates' 10-day, positive streak; bitcoin rebounds above $24K
Hong Kong crypto frenzy, DeFi token surges 550%, NBA China NFTs — Asia Express
24.2.2023
Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Hong Kong moves bullish On Feb. 20, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong launched a consultation on its proposed regulatory requirements for digital asset trading platforms. The...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Above $24.1K Following Mixed FOMC Minutes
23.2.2023
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa considers how nefarious market participants are attempting to benefit from the ongoing ChatGPT craze in technology circles by issuing fake tokens branded after the artificial intelligence chatbot; bitcoin and ether rebound but are still in the red
First Mover Asia: Deconstructing Crypto's China Narrative
22.2.2023
Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein
21.2.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said