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Russia Mulls Gold-backed Stablecoin, Lawmaker Confirms After Iran Visit
27.1.2023
Russia may issue a stablecoin backed by gold to use in international settlements, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has admitted. The matter has been discussed during a recent visit to Iran where officials have also signaled interest in such an initiative. Iran and Russia Talk...
Bitcoin can still crack $50K if gold correlation continues — Chart
26.1.2023
BTC price performance may encounter a new magnet above the $50,000 mark if gold continues to be a trendsetter
Gold to Lose Its Shine as Harry Dent Predicts Massive Crash; Bitcoin to Follow Suit With Low of $3,250
26.1.2023
Gold has seen a significant increase in value in 2023, with spot prices rising from $1,823 per ounce to the current price of $1,937 per ounce. However, Harry Dent, founder of HS Dent Investment Management, believes that this trend may not continue in the near future. Dent predicts that gold...
First Mover Americas: Aptos’ Token Surges to Record High
26.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Twitter Users Spot Crypto Scam Tweet on Verified Robinhood Account, Company Removes Post
25.1.2023
According to multiple sources, the Twitter account of Robinhood was allegedly hacked on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. The account posted a tweet promoting a Binance Smart Chain token listed on the Pancakeswap decentralized exchange. An analysis of the situation on the blockchain shows that the token...
Crypto, Equity, Metal Markets Plunge as Tech Earnings Disappoint and US Economic Weakness Deepens
25.1.2023
Equity markets began the day in the red following the latest corporate earnings reports from some of the world’s largest firms, including Microsoft. The tech giant’s recent conference call was considered disappointing, and earnings from firms such as Boeing, Texas Instruments, and...
Bitcoin due shake-up vs. gold, stocks as BTC price dips under $22.5K
25.1.2023
Bitcoin is still in line for a breakout, analysis concludes, as short-term weakness sees BTC price fall below $22,500
First Mover Americas: Did Binance Make Honest Error With Customers' Funds?
25.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Jim Cramer Says Avoid Crypto, Stick With Gold for ‘Real Hedge’ Against Inflation and Economic Chaos
25.1.2023
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has advised investors to avoid crypto and stick with gold if they “seriously want a real hedge against inflation or economic chaos.” He added that bitcoin is too volatile to use as a currency. “Imagine business owners trying to conduct...
Economist Peter Schiff Explains Why Bitcoin and Gold Are up This Year — ‘They’re Rising for Opposite Reasons’
25.1.2023
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has explained why bitcoin and gold are going up this year. “They’re rising for opposite reasons,” he said, claiming that the price of gold is climbing as investors view the metal as a hedge against inflation and a weaker dollar. Peter Schiff...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's on a Tear, Up 30% in 2 Weeks
24.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin price stays near $23K as data shows hodlers not selling BTC
23.1.2023
Seasoned Bitcoin market participants are anything but willing to take profit, even with the BTC price up 40% in January
First Mover Americas: AXS Gains 40% Ahead of Token Unlock
23.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Enforcement goes on with Bitzlato action — Law Decoded, Jan. 16-23.
23.1.2023
Anatoly Legkodymov, the founder of China-based crypto firm Bitzlato, was arrested under suspicion of money laundering related to illicit Russian finance
Bitcoin eyes $21.4K zone as analyst predicts BTC price will chase gold
20.1.2023
Bitcoin's trading range is "well defined" on exchanges but there is scope for a further breakout to copy gold
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Rise Slightly After Genesis' Chapter 11 Filing
20.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Genesis Bankruptcy Reports
19.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: Crypto Winter Chills at Digital Currency Group, Coinbase
18.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Iran and Russia Consider Issuing Gold-Backed Stablecoin, Officials Unveil
18.1.2023
Tehran and Moscow are discussing the possible launch of a stablecoin for international settlements, the Russian press revealed. In order to mint the gold-backed currency, however, authorities would need to first regulate crypto assets, a lawmaker noted. Russian, Iranian Representatives Talk Using...
First Mover Americas: Three Arrows' Founders Take Slingshot From Crypto Community
17.1.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets