First Mover Americas: First Mover: Bitcoin Hovers Over $43K, Chainlink Extends Rally

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Feb. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

Bitcoin Floats Above $43K as ‘Buy The Dip’ Sentiment Prevails

Buying on dips remains the dominant tactic in the crypto market, one trader said.Source

Former Terraform Labs CFO Han Chang-joon Extradited to South Korea by Montenegro

Han Chang-joon was charged with carrying falsified travel documents alongside Terra co-founder Do Kwon last year.Source

Apple’s ‘Vision Pro’ Set to Get First Crypto-Focused Metaverse App From Victoria VR

The app is set to be released in the second qaurter and the token VR has already surged 60% in last 24 hours.Source

Bitcoin ETF Provider Valkyrie Adds BitGo as Second Custodian in Risk Mitigation Move

The digital asset investment firm has become the first of the ETF providers to diversify custody of its coins by tapping BitGo’s expertise in addition to Coinbase.Source

Crypto Trading Platform Avantis Opens Perpetual Swaps DEX on Base Network

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U.S. Added 353K Jobs in January, Blowing Past Estimates

The latest update on the labor market came less than two days after the Fed’s Jerome Powell poured cold water on market hopes of a rate cut in March.Source

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $43K

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Feb. 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

BlackRock and ProShares’ Bitcoin ETFs Surpassed GBTC’s Daily Volumes

GBTC has led bitcoin ETF volumes, mostly in outflows, since the products started trading in early January.Source

Hong Kong to Consult on Regulation for OTC Crypto Venues ‘Very Soon’

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau will consult on over-the-counter venues like shops and online platforms following the outlets’ role in crypto fraud cases.Source