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Accenture Sees Strong Demand for Digital Assets Among Asian Investors, but Hesitancy Among Advisory Firms
7.6.2022
There is a strong demand for digital assets among investors in Asia, but wealth management firms remain hesitant to support them, according to a new report from consulting giant Accenture.
The report, titled The Future of Asia Wealth Management, stated that, although a large number of Asian...
Half of Asia's affluent investors have crypto in their portfolio: Report
7.6.2022
This figure is expected to further balloon to 73% by the end of 2022, according to research from Accenture
First Mover Asia: When It Comes to Crypto, Hong Kong Isn’t the World’s ‘Freest Economy’; Bitcoin Has a Late Fall
7.6.2022
A memo by the city’s securities and futures regulator reminds investors of the risks of NFTs
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Tick Up in Weekend Trading
6.6.2022
Ether and other major altcoins are slightly in the green amid light trading as investors continue to wait for clarity on the direction of the global economy; stablecoins face increasing scrutiny
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Climbs Past $30K, but Bearish Sentiment Remains
3.6.2022
Cryptos were largely in the green, although trading was choppy; India crypto investors receive some upbeat news
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $30K Amid Renewed Risk Fears
2.6.2022
Major altcoins fared worse in Wednesday trading, reversing most gains from the U.S. holiday weekend rally
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Advises Retail Investors to Steer Clear of Cryptocurrencies
1.6.2022
Singapore’s deputy prime minister has advised retail investors to steer clear of cryptocurrencies, citing that they are “highly risky.” He stressed, “We cannot express this enough.” Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Warns About Crypto Singapore’s...
First Mover Asia: Tether Is Quiet About Its Bankers. Will It Affect Its Peg?
1.6.2022
Tether has relationships with a number of banks but won't say much more; bitcoin rises slightly
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Ether Gas Fees Drop
31.5.2022
Crypto analysts are starting to ask if the market is finding a bottom after the latest downdraft
Bitcoin’s recent gains have traders calling a bottom, but various metrics remain bearish
30.5.2022
The total crypto market capitalization recovered roughly 5%, but a variety of trading metrics show investors are skeptical about the rally being a trend change
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, New LUNAs Crash Like Old LUNAs, Stepn's China Dilemma
30.5.2022
Bitcoin was headed for a ninth-straight weekly loss, a record in the largest cryptocurrency's trading history dating back to the early 2010s. Terra delivered its new LUNA "revival" tokens, and the price promptly crashed
First Mover Asia: Crypto Carbon Trading Is Racing to Clean Up Its Act; Cryptos Drop Even as Stocks Rise
27.5.2022
Carbon-based protocols have had a difficult time in recent months but have been working to improve the way they operate; bitcoin outperformed other major cryptocurrencies in Thursday trading
Why the Crypto Industry in Indonesia Is Set to Leapfrog Competing Markets
27.5.2022
With over 270 million people, Indonesia is the fourth-most populous country in the world and its economy is one of the largest markets in Asia. It also has a large unbanked population, a receptive regulatory environment and additional factors making it stand out for crypto adoption. In the latest...
First Mover Asia: Regulatory Attention on Terra Could Change South Korean Trading Environment; Bitcoin Goes Sideways
26.5.2022
The founders of two prominent crypto-related organizations said tightened restrictions could make it difficult for foreign tokens to list on Korean exchanges, discouraging projects from trying
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dominates but Altcoins Lurk
25.5.2022
Although Terra's collapse has raised existential questions about the future of DeFi, some traders appear to be preparing for a return to altcoins; BTC remains rangebound below $30,000 in Tuesday trading
First Mover Asia: Funds Lost Billions in the Terra Collapse. Here are the Ongoing Effects; Bitcoin Sees Red
24.5.2022
When a fund suffers a major dent to its token, the impact reverberates widely throughout the venture funding eco-system; most major cryptos tumbled despite gains in U.S. equity markets
Binance P2P Waives 50% Maker Fees for Southeast Asia
23.5.2022
The Southeast Asian branch of the Binance P2P exchange announced a new fee promotion to be held in the last week of May. From the 24th to the 31st, new orders will get a 50% discount on maker fees during the activity period. The platform has listed the effective prices for all the assets during...
Script TV Network Partners With Asia-Based Kenzo Ventures
23.5.2022
The leading venture fund from Asia, Kenzo Ventures, enters the blockchain content market with a partnership deal with Script TV Network. With this integration, the venture fund will offer its help on many levels, including investment and marketing, to boost the number of users from Asia on Script...
First Mover Asia: Terra's Difficult Post-Collapse Path: VCs Backing Away, Regulators Jumping on Stablecoins
23.5.2022
Some investors see salvageable pieces while others are bemoaning their involvement and want to forget the protocol ever existed; bitcoin gains
Altcoin prices briefly rebounded, but derivatives metrics predict worsening conditions
20.5.2022
Declining demand for Tether and negative futures premiums for altcoins reflect a growing disinterest from crypto investors