Krisztian Sandor

Krisztian Sandor is a U.S. markets reporter focusing on stablecoins, tokenization, real-world assets. He graduated from New York University's business and economic reporting program before joining CoinDesk. He holds BTC, SOL and ETH.

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Markets

Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $71,000 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data

The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Wednesday (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting

Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Finance

Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war

Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.

Mastercard debit card next to phone with price chart (CardMapr.nl/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto trading firm GSR expands token advisory with $57 million in acquisitions

The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools.

The cuts came in the third quarter. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Finance

Ripple looks to expand crypto and payment services in Brazil

The blockchain firm is adding custody, payments and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization as it plans to apply for regulatory approval from the central bank.

Brad Garlinghouse at DC Fintech Week (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

AI-linked crypto tokens surge as Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts agentic future

CEO Jensen Huang predicted $1 trillion in chip demand through 2027 and praised OpenClaw and the rapid rise of agentic AI systems.

(Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at CES 2026 in Las Vegas/Nvidia)

Markets

Ether surges 10%, leading crypto rebound as ETF demand, Bitmine buying pick up

Fresh ETF inflows, digital asset treasury buying and a shift away from bitcoin to altcoins are helping lift the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Ethereum (ETH) price on Monday (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom

Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Monday (CoinDesk)

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Finance

Bitmine buys 60,999 ether as Tom Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war

The ether treasury firm now holds nearly 4.6 million ETH, while maintaining a $1.2 billion cash position despite ramping up acquisitions.

Thomas Lee, chairman of Bitmine and CIO of Fundstrat, on the main stage during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (David Paul Morris/Consensus)

Finance

Here is why Nasdaq and owner of NYSE are putting the $126 trillion equity market on blockchain

The race for the "everything exchange" makes Wall Street operators and crypto exchanges rivals and partners at the same time.

Nasdaq sign on a building