Olivier Acuna

A breaking news reporter and generalist at Coindesk, Olivier has been a journalist since 1984. He worked for UPI, AP, the Guardian, ITV News and several other major news organizations, covering everything from sports, finance, business to global affairs, politics, elections, economy and organized crime. He dove into crypto and Web3 in 2018 and has been intensely involved in the space since. He holds a MA in Broadcast Journalism from U.K.’s Birmingham City University and a postgraduate marketing diploma from King’s College London. He holds XION and AP3X.

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Crypto Daybook Americas

The worst may lie ahead. Bitcoin chart revisits historic pattern.

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 27, 2026

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Finance

Florida man charged with running $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme

Prosecutors say Goliath Ventures’ Christopher Alexander Delgado raised hundreds of millions of dollars, promising investors guaranteed 3% to 8% monthly returns.

(Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash/Modified by Coindesk)

Policy

Indiana prepares to put bitcoin in its public retirement plans

Lawmakers pass HB 1042 allowing public funds to access bitcoin and ETFs, while banning crypto ATMs amid rising fraud concerns.

Indiana State Capitol Building. (Photo: Brijesh Reddy-Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin's bounce fails to convince options traders

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 26, 2026

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Policy

The UK is picking winners for its digital dollar future while Coinbase CEO cries foul

Coinciding with the FCA’s announcement of its stablecoin trial, Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong criticized the U.K.’s regulatory process, saying it puts the region's global crypto leadership at risk.

Photo by Sandy Ravaloniaina on Unsplash/Modified by Coindesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

These bitcoin-linked stocks are doing better than BTC

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 25, 2026

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Finance

U.S. Senator opens probe on Binance over alleged $1.7 billion flow to Iranian entities

Richard Blumenthal sent Binance co-chief Richard Teng a letter asking him for records about the exchange’s dealings with Iran-linked entities and the alleged dismissal of its investigators.

Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Harold Mendoza/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto’s biggest exchange fights back against allegations of moving billions of Iran-linked money

The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Fortune all reported that investigators had been let go after identifying sanctions-violating transactions.

Binance CEO Richard Teng (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Policy

Fed proposes rule to deal with crypto debanking by scrapping 'reputation risk'

The proposal would cut the risk factor from Fed oversight and bar supervisors from pushing banks to cut off disfavored businesses, including in crypto.

U.S. Federal Reserve Board in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin teeters near $63,000 as pippin's rally shows froth remains

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 24, 2026

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