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First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $1 Trillion as Momentum Fades

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 23, 2022.

Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average multiple is falling. (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

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Crypto Investors Await Fed Chair Powell’s Remarks at Jackson Hole; Is Ethereum’s Merge Priced-In?

This week’s economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. marks the first time central bankers from around the world are gathering in person for this meeting since the pandemic. Will Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and other central bankers signal any policy changes? Octavio Marenzi of Opimas joins “First Mover” to discuss the meeting and the fight against inflation. Also joining is Katie Talati, head of research at investment firm Arca, explaining why she thinks “the Merge” will be a boost for ether (ETH).

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First Mover Asia: Crypto Sell-Off Due to Fed Hawkishness, Possible Jump Dump of ETH, Says QCP Capital; Cryptos Decline Slightly in Monday Trading

Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital will be eyeing remarks later this week by U.S. central bank Chair Jerome Powell for their potential effect on digital asset markets.

Hawkish remarks by a Fed official sent bitcoin falling.(Getty Images/Tim Chapman)

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First Mover Americas: Macro Retakes Front Seat, Pushing Bitcoin Down Below $21K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 22, 2022.

Bitcoin takes a backseat to macroeconomics. (Bettmann/Getty Images)

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Markets Look Ahead to Fed’s Economic Symposium, a Sector-by-Sector Breakdown of Digital Asset Performance

The crypto price slide last week suggests a bearish trend to analysts. But are there any bright spots? CoinDesk Indices’ new report shows how major sectors are performing within the broader crypto markets. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg joins “First Mover” to discuss. Also, former CFTC Chairman and Harvard University Research Fellow Timothy Massad discusses his new paper on stablecoin regulation, and Kim Grauer of Chainalysis has an update on crypto crime.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K in Weekend Trading; India Crypto Industry's Challenging Year

High German inflation and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty raised market anxieties on Friday. Investors will be eyeing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in a few days at a U.S. central bank symposium in Wyoming.

Bitcoin is hovering over $23,000. (Oliver Furrer/Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: Fear Returns to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 19, 2022.

The price of BTC sank 9.3% on Friday. (Jason Blackeye/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Tumbles to Lowest Level in 3 Weeks; DOJ Calls for Examiner to Probe Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius

The major cryptocurrencies are falling this morning, with bitcoin dropping to its lowest level in more than three weeks. Sylvia Jablonski of Defiance ETFs shares her analysis. Plus, U.S. government officials asked that an independent examiner be appointed to look into crypto lender Celsius Network’s collapse into bankruptcy. Hodder Law Firm Founder Sasha Hodder Law Firm Founder Sasha Hodder discusses the latest developments.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $23K; South Korea's Bumpy Crypto Path Forward

The largest cryptocurrency in market value fell late in the day to continue its recent losing streak.

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First Mover Americas: Fifth Day of Declining Bitcoin Price Has Some Traders Looking Out Below

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 18, 2022.

BTC has lost momentum, continuing its downward trend. (Bettmann/Getty Images)