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First Mover Americas: Meme Coin PEPE Surges to $1B Market Cap
5.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
U.S. Adds 253K Jobs in April, Topping Expectations for 180K
5.5.2023
The unemployment rate rose/fell//head steady at 3.X% versus forecasts for a slight rise to 3.6%
BNP Paribas Will Link Digital Yuan to Bank Accounts for Promoting CBDC Use: Report
5.5.2023
BNP Paribas' corporate clients will be able to connect to China's e-CNY through a connection to the Bank of China's system
U.S. Regulatory Crackdown Sees Institutional Investors Prefer Gold to Bitcoin: JPMorgan
5.5.2023
This year’s 76% bitcoin rally appears to have been driven by retail buying, the report said
Stronghold Digital Partners With Canaan Subsidiary to Boost Bitcoin Mining Capacity by 400 PH/s
5.5.2023
Stronghold Digital, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, announced the company has entered into a two-year hosting agreement with Cantaloupe Digital LLC, a subsidiary of the bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer, Canaan. Under the new partnership, Stronghold Digital plans...
Bitcoin Chalks Out 'Head and Shoulders' Pattern Ahead of U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls: Valkyrie Investments
5.5.2023
Although not classically meeting the textbook criteria of a head and shoulders, price action since March 19 has painted an extreme high with flanking lower highs, Valkyrie's analysts said
Exploring the Crypto World: Join the CoinEx Pizza Month for Multiple Giveaway Events
5.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. As Bitcoin becomes an increasingly popular payment option, we can now use BTC for quick ordering and online shopping in many countries/regions. You can even buy a car with BTC in some places. None of this would be possible without Laszlo Hanyecz, a Bitcoin pioneer who bought...
Nigeria Passes ‘National Blockchain Policy,’ Industry Player Says Central Bank Unlikely to Lift Crypto Ban
5.5.2023
The Nigerian Federal government said on May 3 it had passed what it called the “national blockchain policy.” The Nigerian minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, said the new policy is a product of consultations with 56 institutions and personalities. Lucky Uwakwe...
UK’s FCA Continues Crackdown on Unregistered Crypto ATMs
5.5.2023
The regulator, alongwith the local police raided sites in Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield, saying that the cash-to-crypto converters are unlawful and a money laundering threat
Ethereum's Median Gas Fee Surges to 12-Month High as PEPE Frenzy Grips Market
5.5.2023
Users pay the fees, measured in fractions of ether known as GWEI, to execute transactions on the smart contract blockchain
Coinbase reports 23% growth in 2023 Q1 financial results
5.5.2023
Coinbase recently released its much-awaited financial report for the 2023 Q1. The exchange has noted a massive 23% growth in its revenue, reaching 773 million dollars. The amount was a welcome surprise since expert analysts had expected its revenue to revolve around 655 million dollars. Despite...
Zimbabwe Central Bank Wants Citizens to Subscribe to Its Gold-Backed Digital Currency
5.5.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has said the tokens will be issued by May 8
Argentine Foreign Minister Says a Latin American Common Currency Would Relieve Argentina’s Stress on the Dollar Issue
5.5.2023
Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero referred to the advantages the issuance of a Latin American common currency would give Argentina. Cafiero stated that the existence of such a currency would relieve the stress that the country is currently facing regarding the state of its foreign...
Pepe Coin Shorters Lose Millions as PEPE Jumps to $900M Valuation
5.5.2023
The market capitalization for the tokens jumped to nearly $900 million as the frenzy seems neverending
Brazilian President Lula to Act as BRICS Liaison to Help Argentina, Discusses Credit Line in Brazilian Reals
5.5.2023
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated Brazil will serve as a facilitator to try and arrange BRICS bloc assistance for Argentina. Lula stated that the New Development Bank — the BRICS bank — could modify some of its rules to aid Argentina. Also, the two countries are negotiating...
ECB Raises Interest Rates by 25bps Amid ‘Too High’ Inflation, ‘No Pause,’ Lagarde Says
5.5.2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points, slowing the pace from previous increases. However, as inflation in the euro area remains persistently high, future rate hikes may still be expected with the regulator insisting it will continue to seek a “timely...
Israel Has Seized 190 Binance Accounts With Alleged Terrorist Ties Since 2021: Reuters
5.5.2023
Israeli authorities say the accounts on crypto exchange Binance belonged to individuals affiliated with Daesh and Hamas
Iran Seeks BRICS Membership to Counter Western Hegemony, Promote Multipolar World, Says President Raisi
5.5.2023
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has condemned the current unipolar world order, emphasizing that Iran plans to join the BRICS group to help create a multipolar world. “Iran wants to have constructive relations with all states on the basis of common interests,” he stressed. Iran Condemns Unipolar...
First Mover Asia: CBDCs Are the Hottest Issue in Florida Politics; Bitcoin Falls Slightly
5.5.2023
3% Tax on Crypto Transfers Part of Kenya's Proposed Budget: Bloomberg
5.5.2023
Kenya's Finance Ministry, the National Treasury, has proposed a 3% tax on the transfer of digital assets for the coming budget year