Asia Pacific
First Mover Asia: What's Next After Bitcoin's Retreat
ALSO: CoinDesk columnist David Morris writes that Taylor Swift's avoided the embarrassment of striking a business deal with embattled crypto exchange FTX by reportedly asking the type of common-sense questions that should be part of any business negotiation.
By James Rubin, Bradley Keoun, David Z. MorrisApr 24, 2023
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Regulators Fumble: Analyst
ALSO: CoinDesk columnist Daniel Kuhn considers the European Parliament's passage of crypto rules, which come as U.S. regulatory agencies seem to be backtracking in their efforts to find an effective regulatory approach.
By James RubinApr 21, 2023
First Mover Asia: We’re Still Missing Good Web3 Games; Bitcoin Swoons Below $29K
The TradGaming world has tentpole franchises that have drawn large audiences, but Web3 games have yet to connect meaningfully with gaming enthusiasts.
By Sam Reynolds, James RubinApr 20, 2023
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Above $30K; Ether Hits $2.1K
ALSO: Former CoinDesk head of research Noelle Acheson writes that longer-term narratives such as bitcoin's recent store-of-value story matter but that price depends more on fleeting, often fickle sentiment.
By James RubinApr 19, 2023
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens
ALSO: CoinDesk's Consensus Magazine unveils its latest special project, spotlighting 19 blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects to watch in 2023.
By James RubinApr 18, 2023
First Mover Asia: Ether Price Hits Fresh 11-Month High
ALSO: In his latest Money Reimagined column, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey writes that to prevent the potentially destructive impact of AI, we need open-source innovation and collective governance that is possible through blockchain protocols and Web3, not the monopoly defaulting structure of Web2.
By James Rubin, Bradley KeounApr 17, 2023
First Mover Asia: Ether Climbs Over $2.1K to Further Its Post-Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Surge
Bitcoin has also continued its more moderately-paced momentum, inching toward $31K. ALSO: CoinDesk columnist considers Shapella's immediate and potential long-term impact.
By James RubinApr 14, 2023
First Mover Asia: Major Cryptos Remain Unstirred by Inflation Data, Ethereum Shanghai Fork
ALSO: CoinDesk crypto markets analyst Glenn Williams writes that the recent moves of bitcoin whales may offer clues about BTC's path forward.
By James Rubin, Jocelyn Yang, Glenn Williams Jr.Apr 13, 2023
First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter?
ALSO: Crypto exchange Bitget's $100 million fund targeting Web3 comes as Hong Kong eases crypto regulations and a number of East Asian countries have been promoting crypto.
By Sam ReynoldsApr 12, 2023
First Mover Asia: Arthur Hayes Sees a 'Balkanization of Finance' Coming Soon as Crypto Rallies
ALSO: Asia-based traders push bitcoin past $30K.
By James RubinApr 11, 2023