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First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 2, 2022.

With heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington, BTC, ETH and the rest of global markets fell. (James Allen/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Was the Metaverse All Just a Dream?

Bitcoin has fallen for four straight days, but the (small-ish) scope of the price decline offers a reminder of how listless digital-asset markets have suddenly become. Sam Reynolds totes up the losses on metaverse-related tokens.

The bitcoin market is looking sleepy. (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Starts the Month in Negative Territory

BTC gives back a bit of last week’s gain on reduced volume.

BTC falls on the first day of August. (Sarah Kilian/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: BTC Dips Below $23.5K; The Crypto Bear Market Will Test Thailand’s SEC

The country’s market regulator has said that stricter digital asset rules are coming to ensure that investors are protected.

Bangkok (Getty Images)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Gain for Second Straight Week

Digital assets have been rallying despite the Fed’s rate hike and the decline in GDP.

Following last week’s 10% gain, BTC finished the current week up 5%. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Recent Gains Have Been Small. What Will Drive Its Price Higher?

The U.S. economy seems headed for recession, if it's not already there. But it's difficult to predict how BTC and other cryptos will perform in the weeks ahead.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Higher Despite Negative GDP Report

Growth in the U.S. economy slows, the yield curve inverts but markets rise anyway.

(Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Crypto Companies Struggle With Layoffs, but Some See Opportunity to Add Talent; BTC, ETH Soar After Fed Rate Hike

The bear market has forced multiple organizations to cut their workforces, hurting morale and weakening the companies.

Crypto companies have been cutting jobs. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)