Parikshit Mishra

Parikshit Mishra is CoinDesk's Head of Asia, managing the editorial team in the region. Before joining CoinDesk, he was the EMEA Editor at Acuris (Mergermarket), where he dealt with copies related to private equity and the startup ecosystem. He has also worked as an Senior Analyst for CRISIL, covering the European markets and global economies. His most notable tenure was with Reuters, where he worked as a correspondent and an editor for various teams. He does not have any crypto holdings.

Parikshit Mishra

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Japan’s Metaplanet Plans to Buy 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026

The “21 Million Plan” comprises the issuance of 21 million shares via moving strike warrants and represents Asia’s largest-ever equity capital raise for Bitcoin with a target of 16.65 billion yen.

japanese yen (Pixabay)

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Czech Central Bank Governor to Propose Adding Bitcoin to Reserves: FT

The governor will present a BTC investment plan to the board Thursday, according to an interview published by the Financial Times.

Prague. (rainhard2/Pixabay)

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Essential Insights to Monitor During Wednesday's 'No Change' Fed Meeting

The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged while sticking to December's hawkish forward guidance. BTC and risk assets could take cues from Powell's take on key issues like mass deportations and shelter inflation.

Rolls of dollar bills of varying denominations. (NikolayFrolochkin/Pixabay)

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Venice AI’s VVV Drops 50% as Insider Trading Concerns Swirl

Two contributors of launch partner Aerodrome Finance purchased a hoard of tokens shortly after it went live on the platform.

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Policy

Digital Rights Group EFF Calls for Roman Storm Dismissal in Tornado Cash Case

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argues that U.S. government's prosecution of Tornado Cash "stretches criminal laws beyond their intended scope"

Tornado Cash's Roman Storm, second from left, and his legal team – Brian Klein (left), Keri Axel and Kevin Casey – outside court in New York. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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TRUMP, XRP Surge 12% to Lead Crypto Rebound Ahead of FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin added 4% in the past 24 hours to trade around $103,000 in European morning hours, alleviating some of Monday’s losses.

Bull and bear (Shutterstock)

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Tom Lee Calls Monday's Market Plunge a Great Buying Opportunity After AI, Crypto-Led Rout

On Monday, NVIDIA had the largest single-day market cap loss in history, erasing $465 billion in market cap.

Sequans acquired 370 BTC initially and aims to accumulate over 3,000 BTC(Shutterstock)

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Metaplanet Announces Largest Raise by an Asian-Listed Firm to Buy Bitcoin

Metaplanet issued 21 million shares through 0% discount moving strike warrants raising 116 billion yen ($745 million) to increase bitcoin treasury.

Japanese Yen (Shutterstock)

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Tuttle Capital Proposes First-Ever Leveraged ETFs of TRUMP, MELANIA, Cardano, Others

The daily performance returns of these tokens will be tracked and generated through swaps, call options, and direct investments, per the filing.

Litecoin ETFs could be on the way

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Wintermute Eases Trading of the 'U.S. National Digital Asset Stockpile' Narrative

Wintermute has launched a CFD tied to the GMUSA index, providing an easier way for traders to bet on the U.S. strategic crypto reserve.

Wintermute Asia debuts CFD tied to the GMUSA index. (StuBaileyPhoto/Pixabay)