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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Hold On as U.S. Stocks Fall
23.12.2022
Plus: Glenn Ardi of Coindesk Indonesia writes about Indonesia's vision of government permitting and controlling Web3 and DeFi by providing a government-sanctioned payment layer
Binance Launches Blockchain Education Program in Kazakhstan
22.12.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is behind an initiative to qualify university students in Kazakhstan to work in the industry. Under an agreement with the government, the blockchain course will be added to the curricula of higher education institutions across the country. Binance Exchange to Help...
First Mover Asia: Most Cryptos Stay Flat Like a Windless Lake, but a Popsicle Makes Waves.
22.12.2022
Plus: Sam Reynolds questions the logic of calls to ban crypto, arguing that it has little chance of causing problems in traditional finance
First Mover Asia: BitDAO’s $100M Token Buyback Plan Gets Mixed Reviews
21.12.2022
First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Dreams of Becoming Blockchain Hub Prove Elusive
20.12.2022
Taiwanese law makes it difficult for startups to incorporate on the island, explains a Taipei-based lawyer, meaning many locally based firms legally call another place home
$16K retest the most likely path for Bitcoin, according to 2 derivative metrics
19.12.2022
Top traders' long-to-short ratio and stronger demand for stablecoins in Asia indicate higher odds of further price correction
Successful decentralization doesn't need blockchains: Nillion CEO
19.12.2022
According to the CEO of Nillion, “decentralization is a spectrum with multiple axes.”
First Mover Asia: Missing From the Debate About Binance’s Proof of Reserves and Auditor, One Metric Shows Another Exchange Could Be in Trouble
19.12.2022
Binance to Help Azerbaijan With Crypto Regulations
18.12.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has offered to support Azerbaijan in efforts to establish regulations for digital assets. The leading coin trading platform has been active in the region this year, seeking to expand market presence and increase interaction with authorities. Binance to Assist...
Amber Group raises $300M to recover from FTX contagion
16.12.2022
The new funding from Fenbushi aims to help Amber address some of the “significant drawdowns” as an aftermath of the FTX default
First Mover Asia: Active Crypto Developers Decreased Nearly 60% in 2022
16.12.2022
Despite the decline over the past year, more than 1,500 developers are still active in building the top blockchains and decentralized applications during this bear market
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Strong Correlation to 'Dr. Copper' Grows Healthier; Bitcoin Seesaws Back to $17.8K
15.12.2022
Over the past week, the correlation between the red metal and cryptocurrency has grown tighter, which bodes well for investors. But a strengthening U.S. dollar may suggest a less rosy future
First Mover Asia: Busan as Blockchain Hub? The Korean City Is Traveling the Wrong Path; No Bail for Bankman-Fried
14.12.2022
Busan wants to integrate blockchain technology into all facets of government service, and create the first city-run crypto exchange
First Mover Asia: QCP Capital Founder Sees Crypto Industry’s Immediate Future Tied to Genesis Debacle, Expects Rebound in 2024
13.12.2022
During a panel discussion at Taipei Blockchain Week, Darius Sit noted the continued institutional adoption of the crypto options and derivatives market, among industry high points; former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested
Bitcoin traders cross fingers in hopes that a positive Fed meeting triggers a run to $18K
12.12.2022
All eyes are on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, and BTC traders hope that positive strides against inflation trigger a run to $18,000
First Mover Asia: Uniswap ‘Fee Switch’ Proposal for Popular Ether Pools Stirs Up Community Debate
12.12.2022
Some see the proposed pilot project as an “important step,” while others say it may lead to reduced trading activity
First Mover Asia: Tokocrypto Token Holders Benefit From Reports of Binance Acquiring the Indonesian Exchange
9.12.2022
A Tokocrypto spokesperson would not confirm the deal, which has been widely reported by regional media. Binance is a Tokocrypto investor; bitcoin jumps back above $17K
First Mover Asia: Here’s What Might Happen to Sino Global’s Liquid Value Fund During FTX’s Bankruptcy Protection Proceedings
8.12.2022
Crypto Twitter wanted to know the potential consequences of having Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried as partners in a fund. So we asked a Hong Kong-based lawyer who specializes in asset tracing and recovery; bitcoin dips but not much
BTC price hits new December low as Bitcoin dips 2% with Asia stocks
7.12.2022
Bitcoin fails to hold $17,000 as BTC price correlation with Asia stocks stands out on the day
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its $17K Perch Amid Rate Hike Concerns
7.12.2022
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Asia is ready for a scaled up, crypto-friendly bank, particularly if the U.S. oversteps in regulating the industry following the recent FTX debacle