First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Above $28.3K Despite Binance Legal Woes

Bitcoin (BTC) has added almost 72% to $28,500 this year, its best quarterly gain in two years, CoinDesk data shows. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman weighed in. Plus, Binance’s on-chain balance remains high, despite U.S. regulators charging Binance for violating U.S. federal law this past week. Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry partner and former CFTC senior trial lawyer, shared his views on the future of crypto regulation. And, Journey’s Chief Metaverse Officer Cathy Hackl reacted to Metaverse Fashion Week.