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First Mover Asia: 3 Crypto Predictions for 2023 From Digital Asset Manager 3iQ's Research Head
30.12.2022
Mark Connors sees a rebound in digital prices by the third quarter and companies increasing their involvement in developing regulation. ALSO: Bitcoin would just assume forget acquaintances auld and new to 2022
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Retreats Further Into the Gloom
29.12.2022
The largest crypto by market capitalization dropped below $16.5K at one point on Wednesday. ALSO: CoinDesk research analyst George Kaloudis ranks his top five industry annoyances, and FTX tops the list
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drifts Lower as Crypto Winter Continues
28.12.2022
ALSO: CoinDesk Columnist David Z. Morris' early soothsaying about the seriousness of the allegations against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of embattled crypto exchange FTX; bitcoin drifts toward $16.7K
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Ho Ho Holds Near $16.9K
27.12.2022
Bitcoin held steady throughout the Christmas holiday weekend at about $16.9K; most other major cryptos were flat, although tinted more green than red. Also: CoinDesk columnist David Z. Morris considers an upside to this year's various crypto industry debacles
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
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
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
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
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
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
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls on Inflation Fears but Continues Its Ride Above $17K
6.12.2022
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Taiwan-based technology conglomerate HTC is looking to take its virtual headset business public as part of a quest to help cultivate the metaverse. But is the company going in the wrong direction?
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Near $17.3K, but Does It Have Staying Power?
5.12.2022
First Mover Asia: Cryptos' Short Win Streak Ends as Investors Remain Cautious
2.12.2022
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that oversubscription of an initial exchange offering at Binance underscores investors continued interest in crypto and may offer hope for the industry's rebound