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First Mover Americas: BTC to $15K? As Rally Stalls, Some Traders Fear Another Leg Down

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 26, 2022.

The worsening macro environment stokes fears that BTC will drop to $15,000. (Christoffer Engström/Unsplash)

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SEC Reportedly Investigating Coinbase, Bitcoin Tumbles Toward $21K

“First Mover” dives into top stories affecting crypto markets, particularly the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting that kicks off today and news that the SEC is reportedly investigating Coinbase for allegedly listing securities. Host Christine Lee discusses the crypto markets with Paul Eisma XBTO Group head of trading. Also, Tom Dunleavy of Messari with data analytics on the past, present and future of dogecoin.

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First Mover Asia: Is DEX Efficiency a Long-Term Threat to Coinbase; Bitcoin Sinks Below $22K

Coinbase’s revenue dwarfs that of the decentralized exchange Uniswap but the two companies are generating roughly the same trading volume; ether plunges.

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Is FTX’s High Stakes Offer a Good Deal for Voyager? Big Week Ahead in Markets

FTX and Voyager battle it out publicly after FTX made an offer that the bankrupt crypto lender claims would be a bad deal for its customers. Bankruptcy expert Thomas Braziel of 507 Capital joins “First Mover” to discuss the latest developments in the case. With the Federal Reserve expected to announce another rate hike this week, and with Alphabet, Amazon and Meta announcing corporate earnings, it’s shaping up to be a big week in markets. Eric Chen, CEO of Injective Labs, joins the markets discussion. Plus, CoinDesk kicks off Sports Week with Simon Yu of StormX to discuss their patch partnership with the Portland Trailblazers.

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First Mover Asia: BTC Falls Below $22.4K; Coinbase Shares Remain Alluring for Institutional Investors

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, ETF issuer Exchange Traded Concepts, Cullinan Associates and Utah-based Refined Wealth Management all significantly added COIN to their portfolios as per June 30 filings.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $24K as Citi Sees Crypto Contagion in Past (Don't Tell Zipmex)

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

Don't tell Zipmex that Citigroup said it is likely fears of crypto contagion have peaked in the interim. (Prettysleepy/Pixabay)

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Three Arrows Founders Break Their Silence; SEC Calls 9 Cryptos ‘Securities’ in Insider Trading Case

“First Mover” dives into the biggest stories of the day. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg shares her insights as bitcoin (BTC) tops $23,000. Plus, former prosecutor Ian McGinley joins to discuss the fallout after a former Coinbase employee is arrested over allegations of crypto insider trading.

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First Mover Asia: Does Tesla Really Believe in Bitcoin?; Altcoins Rise in Thursday Trading

The electric car maker became a proxy for investors looking to take a position in the cryptocurrency without buying it directly, but its recent jettisoning of $936 million of BTC suggests the company wasn’t all that committed to the asset.

Tesla sold over $900 million in bitcoin during its second quarter. (Blomst/Pixabay)

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First Mover Americas: ECB (Finally) Exits Negative Rates as Bitcoin Digests Tesla Sales

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 21, 2022.

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised borrowing costs for the first time in 11 years. (Ronald Wittek - Pool/Getty Images)