James Van Straten

James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin's role within the broader financial system.

In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds an investment in Bitcoin.

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Finance

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as oil and bond yields surge to new highs

The ECB hiked rates earlier Thursday, and U.S. core PPI was softer than expected, but still running hot.

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Live updates: Bitcoin slips as yields head higher following Treasury buyback announcement

The Japanese yen extended its rally against the greenback, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.

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Markets

Strive’s SATA nears $1 billion market cap as Strategy’s STRC continues to underperform

SATA’s 13% annualised dividend and resilience around par are helping Strive raise capital and outperform Strategy.

Strive CEO Matt Cole speaks at BTC Asia in Hong Kong (screenshot)

Markets

Bitcoin’s complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI's main target

A string of incidents involving Coldcard, Lightning and Liquid highlights how AI is changing the economics of finding bugs in bitcoin infrastructure.

A bug walking across a keyboard. Developers are increasingly discovering software bugs using AI. (Unsplash)

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Tech

Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $78,500 as stocks close lower

Copper rushed to a new record high amid supply shortages colliding with rising AI-related demand.

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Markets

Metaplanet CEO breaks silence but shareholders say the hard questions remain unanswered

Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure, and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions.

Chart comparing Metaplanet shares, Nikkei 225 index and bitcoin price this year

Markets

Bitcoin struggles at $83,000 'wall' as whales flip into net selling

All wallet cohorts have shifted into net distribution for the first time since early June, but a potential golden cross offers bulls some hope.

Accumulation Trend Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

Finance

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $79,000 as hike odds climb, zcash runs 45% in a week

August payrolls came in three times above forecast and pushed September hike odds toward 58%. Equities sold it and crypto has not.

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Markets

U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back

This morning's report will be key as the Fed considers whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.

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Finance

Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles after blowout August jobs print

Net assets in spot bitcoin ETFs crossed $103 billion for the first time, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for well over half the money.

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